Pulm Crit Madness

Anup Shrestha MD
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Welcome to my audio series! I'm a PCCM fellow, and this podcast explores various important and current topics in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. My goal is to dissect key subjects within our specialty. Your feedback is highly valued! Please help the channel grow by subscribing. Disclaimer: This show was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence. Please note: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For any medical concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Episodes

  1. 12/08/2025

    Understanding Respiratory Failure

    This podcast titled "Understanding Respiratory Failure," outlines several key areas of breakdown of the respiratory system and its function. It provides an extensive overview of respiratory failure, identifying both Type I (hypoxemic) and Type II (hypercapnic) types based on specific blood gas measurements. It systematically details the causes of hypoxemic respiratory failure, including issues like shunt and VQ mismatch, before explaining the principles behind pulse oximetry and crucial calculations such as the Alveolar Gas Equation and the Alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient. Furthermore, it also explores the concepts of oxygen in blood and oxygen transport, connecting these to the causes and management of hypoxia, while also addressing aspects of dead space ventilation and permissive hypercapnia. Finally, the resource concludes with an explanation of capnography and the causes of lactate buildup, providing a robust review of respiratory and oxygenation physiology. Note: AI voice assistance was utilized for presentation materials. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For any medical conditions, please consult your medical doctor for accurate recommendations.

    18 min

  2. 11/03/2025

    Understanding respiratory physiology

    This podcast titled "Understanding Respiratory Physiology," outlines several key areas of the respiratory system and its function. The objectives are to explore gas exchange and transport mechanisms while also reviewing the control of breathing and its clinical relevance. It cover topics ranging from lung development and airway anatomy to the mechanics of lung volumes and pulmonary blood flow. Key physiological concepts discussed include the alveolar capillary unit, surfactant function, blood gas exchange, and the oxygen hemoglobin dissociation curve. Finally, the presentation focuses on the central and peripheral control of breathing through various chemoreceptors and reflexes. Note: AI voice assistance was utilized for presentation materials. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For any medical conditions, please consult your medical doctor for accurate recommendations.

    18 min

  3. 06/27/2025

    Understanding APRV (Airway Pressure Release Ventilation)

    This podcast outlines Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV), a mode of mechanical ventilation using two levels of positive airway pressure to improve lung function and encourage spontaneous breathing. It covers the clinical uses of APRV, mainly for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) ,and its contraindications. It explains how APRV works, details how to set and adjust the ventilator, and reviews the supporting evidence, benefits, risks, and practical considerations, including its impact on blood circulation and methods for weaning patients off ventilation. Note: AI voice assistance was utilized for presentation materials. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For any medical conditions, please consult your medical doctor for accurate recommendations.

    46 min

  4. 06/25/2025

    Acute Kidney Injury in Critical Care

    This presentation overviews acute kidney injury (AKI) in critical care, covering its definition, causes, and diagnosis. It then details renal replacement therapy (RRT), including different types and their mechanics, and analyzes clinical trials on the timing of RRT initiation, concluding with a discussion on bicarbonate use in the critically ill. Note: AI voice assistance was utilized for presentation materials. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For any medical conditions, please consult your medical doctor for accurate recommendations.

    22 min

  5. 06/06/2025

    Diabetic medications and heart disease

    In this episode, we delve into the use of mainstream and newer anti-diabetic medications in settings of cardiovascular disease. Note: AI voice assistance was utilized for presentation materials. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For any medical conditions, please consult your medical doctor for accurate recommendations.

    23 min

  6. 05/16/2025

    Acute Coronary Syndrome with 2025 ACC updates

    In this episode, we delve into the most pertinent topics surrounding Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). We'll cover everything from the acute management of ACS and its complications—including cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, and extracorporeal life support (ECLS)—to the crucial role of antiplatelet agents and lipid-lowering medications. This episode also provides an essential overview of the new 2025 ACC/AHA/ACEP/NAEMS/SCAI guidelines. Note: AI voice assistance was utilized for presentation materials. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For any medical conditions, please consult your medical doctor for accurate recommendations.

    28 min

  7. 05/09/2025

    Lung transplantation

    As an overview of lung transplantation, this episode delves into an important aspects of lung transplantation such as indications for different lung pathologies, risk factors, pre- transplant workup, lung transplantation complications, post transplant care and multiorgan transplants. Assistance of AI has been used to create the show. Information in this podcast is only for educational purposes. For any medical advice, please consult medical professionals. Feedback are appreciated. Consider subscribing.

    23 min

  8. 05/04/2025

    Perioperative management of Critically ill patients

    Brief overview of preoperative management of Critically ill patients. AI voice is used here and content is made from my presentation. Disclaimer: This show is for informative purposes only. It is not a treatment recommendation. Please consult your doctor/ trained medical professional for your medical care.

    24 min

  9. 04/16/2025

    Pulmonary hypertension

    In this episode, we will dissect vast topic of pulmonary hypertension. We will delve into diagnosis, classification, treatment, case study. Disclaimer: This audio is for educational purpose only. This is not a treatment recommendation. For any medical condition, please consult your physician for acurrate diagnosis and further management.

    43 min
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Welcome to my audio series! I'm a PCCM fellow, and this podcast explores various important and current topics in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. My goal is to dissect key subjects within our specialty. Your feedback is highly valued! Please help the channel grow by subscribing. Disclaimer: This show was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence. Please note: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For any medical concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

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  • Creator
    Anup Shrestha MD
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  • Episodes
    9
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    © Anup Shrestha MD
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