WhiteBoard Medicine - Emergency And Critical Care

WhiteBoard Medicine

We are a multi-platform medical education channel with a passion for all things emergency and critical care medicine! Our content spans all levels of learners ranging from the interested public to students to healthcare professionals. We got our start on YouTube and have grown to almost 100,000 subscribers. We try to label our content as a suggestion for possible targeted audience: Public Health - Interested public Clinical Medicine Basics - Interested public, students, early trainees Clinical Medicine Advanced - Advanced trainees and healthcare professionals We are new to the podcasting space and are looking forward to expanding our reach! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteboardMedicine Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/whiteboardmedicine Newsletter - https://whiteboarddoctor.m-pages.com/IAdAdI/wbdr-sign-up

  1. 1D AGO

    #257 Stressed Vs Unstressed Volume Explained | Venous Return, MSFP & Shock

    Understanding stressed vs unstressed volume is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—concepts in hemodynamics and shock. In this episode, we break down how venous capacitance, mean systemic filling pressure (MSFP), and venous returnactually work, and why they matter for managing critically ill patients in the ICU and emergency department. We focus on translating physiology into practical bedside understanding, including: What stressed and unstressed volume actually represent How MSFP drives venous return Why vasopressors (like norepinephrine) increase effective circulating volume How fluids vs vasopressors impact preload differently Applying this framework to septic shock, hemorrhagic shock, and distributive states If you’ve ever wondered why fluids or vasopressors work (or don’t), this episode gives you the physiology behind it. 🎥 Watch the full video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ubYO-XI5Mw 🔥 Get the study guide for this episode + full emergency critical care curriculum: https://www.patreon.com/c/WhiteBoardMedicine Study guides • Mini-courses • Practice questions • Structured ICU curriculum • Ad-free content ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Clinical decisions should be based on independent clinical judgment, institutional protocols, and current guidelines.

    15 min

  2. 3D AGO

    #256 Non Invasive Fluid Assessment Explained | IVC, VExUS & Passive Leg Raise ICU Guide

    In this episode, we break down non-invasive fluid assessment at the bedside, focusing on IVC ultrasound, VExUS (Venous Excess Ultrasound Score), and the passive leg raise (PLR). We walk through how to evaluate fluid responsiveness vs fluid tolerance, when each tool works (and when it fails), and how to integrate these approaches into a practical, physiology-based framework for critically ill patients. This episode tackles one of the most common and challenging decisions in critical care: when to give fluids—and when to stop. By combining ultrasound-based assessment with dynamic testing like the passive leg raise, we outline a more complete approach to hemodynamic assessment in the ICU and emergency department. If you’re a clinician managing acutely ill patients, this episode will help you move beyond guesswork and toward more precise, bedside-driven fluid decision-making. 🎥 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Raaog7Z6yEI 🚀 Support WhiteBoard Medicine + Get Full Access Get the full study guide for this episode + complete emergency critical care curriculum: https://www.patreon.com/c/WhiteBoardMedicine Our Patreon includes: • 📄 Study guides for every episode • 🎓 Mini-courses (ventilation, shock, RRT & more) • ❓ Practice questions • 🚫 Ad-free content • 🧠 A structured ICU curriculum ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Clinical decisions should be made based on individual patient circumstances, institutional protocols, and clinician judgment. This content does not represent the views of any affiliated institutions.

    27 min

  3. 5D AGO

    #255 Ventilator Induced Lung Injury Explained | VILI, Driving Pressure & Mechanical Power ICU Guide

    In this episode, we break down ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) and how mechanical ventilation can contribute to lung damage in critically ill patients. We walk through the core mechanisms of VILI—including volutrauma, barotrauma, atelectrauma, and biotrauma—and then build a deeper understanding using the concepts of driving pressure and mechanical power. These frameworks help connect individual ventilator settings to the total energy delivered to the lungs and the risk of injury. This episode focuses on a key shift in thinking: moving beyond isolated ventilator parameters toward a more integrated, physiology-based approach to lung-protective ventilation at the bedside. If you manage ventilated patients in the ICU or emergency department, this will help you better understand why lung injury occurs—and how to minimize it. 🎥 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fUSRomVjUw 🚀 Support WhiteBoard Medicine + Get Full Access Get the full study guide for this episode + complete emergency critical care curriculum: https://www.patreon.com/c/WhiteBoardMedicine Our Patreon includes: • 📄 Study guides for every episode • 🎓 Mini-courses (ventilation, shock, RRT & more) • ❓ Practice questions • 🚫 Ad-free content • 🧠 A structured ICU curriculum ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Clinical decisions should be made based on individual patient circumstances, institutional protocols, and clinician judgment. This content does not represent the views of any affiliated institutions.

    54 min

  4. APR 26

    #254 Sickle Cell Crisis Explained | VOC, Acute Chest Syndrome & Emergencies Made Simple

    In this episode, we break down sickle cell crisis and life-threatening complications, including vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC), acute chest syndrome (ACS), splenic sequestration, aplastic crisis, and infection. We walk through the underlying pathophysiology of sickle cell disease, why these emergencies occur, and how to recognize and manage them in the emergency department and ICU. This is a high-yield, practical framework to help you quickly distinguish common presentations from life-threatening complications. If you’re a medical student, resident, nurse, or practicing clinician, this episode will help you build a clear mental model for approaching sickle cell emergencies at the bedside. 🎥 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZmQQ8zosdY 🚀 Support WhiteBoard Medicine + Get Full Access Get the full study guide for this episode + complete emergency critical care curriculum: https://www.patreon.com/c/WhiteBoardMedicine Our Patreon includes: • 📄 Study guides for every episode • 🎓 Mini-courses (ventilation, shock, RRT & more) • ❓ Practice questions • 🚫 Ad-free content • 🧠 A structured ICU curriculum ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Clinical decisions should be made based on individual patient circumstances, institutional protocols, and clinician judgment. This content does not represent the views of any affiliated institutions.

    34 min

  5. APR 24

    #253 IVC & VExUS Ultrasound Explained | How to Assess Fluid Status at the Bedside ICU Guide

    In this episode, we break down how to assess fluid status at the bedside using IVC ultrasound and VExUS (Venous Excess Ultrasound Score). We walk through how to interpret IVC diameter and collapsibility, when it works (and when it doesn’t), and how VExUS expands your assessment by integrating hepatic vein, portal vein, and renal venous Doppler to evaluate venous congestion and fluid tolerance. This episode focuses on one of the most important clinical challenges in critical care: determining fluid responsiveness vs fluid overload. We outline a practical, physiology-based framework you can apply immediately in the ICU and emergency department. If you’ve ever struggled with deciding when to give fluids—or when to stop—this episode will help you move toward a more complete and clinically useful approach to hemodynamic assessment. 🎥 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll9pIGLtVh0 🚀 Support WhiteBoard Medicine + Get Full Access Get the full study guide for this episode + complete emergency critical care curriculum: https://www.patreon.com/c/WhiteBoardMedicine Our Patreon includes: • 📄 Study guides for every episode • 🎓 Mini-courses (ventilation, shock, RRT & more) • ❓ Practice questions • 🚫 Ad-free content • 🧠 A structured ICU curriculum ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Clinical decisions should be made based on individual patient circumstances, institutional protocols, and clinician judgment. This content does not represent the views of any affiliated institutions.

    40 min

  6. APR 22

    #252 Mechanical Power in Ventilation Explained | Preventing Ventilator Induced Lung Injury

    In this episode, we break down mechanical power in mechanical ventilation and its role in ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI). We walk through how ventilator settings—including tidal volume, respiratory rate, PEEP, and driving pressure—combine to deliver energy to the lungs, and why thinking in terms of total energy delivery may be key to preventing lung injury in critically ill patients. Rather than focusing on individual ventilator settings in isolation, this episode provides a framework for understanding how these variables interact and how to apply this knowledge to optimize lung-protective ventilation at the bedside. If you manage ventilated patients in the ICU or emergency department, this is an essential concept that connects physiology to real-world clinical decision-making. 🎥 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4YZkQMDclI 🚀 Support WhiteBoard Medicine + Get Full Access Get the full study guide for this episode + complete emergency critical care curriculum: https://www.patreon.com/c/WhiteBoardMedicine Our Patreon includes: • 📄 Study guides for every episode • 🎓 Mini-courses (ventilation, shock, RRT & more) • ❓ Practice questions • 🚫 Ad-free content • 🧠 A structured ICU curriculum ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Clinical decisions should be made based on individual patient circumstances, institutional protocols, and clinician judgment. This content does not represent the views of any affiliated institutions.

    21 min

  7. APR 20

    #251 TEG & ROTEM Explained | Choosing FFP, PCC, Cryo & Platelets ICU Guide

    TEG and ROTEM (viscoelastic testing) can fundamentally change how we approach coagulation — but only if we understand how to interpret them and act on the results. In this episode, we break down viscoelastic testing from the ground up, then walk step-by-step through how to choose the right blood product based on real physiology — not guesswork. We cover: What TEG & ROTEM actually measure How to interpret key parameters (R time, MA, LY30, etc.) When to use FFP vs PCC vs cryoprecipitate vs platelets How to move from protocol-driven transfusion → targeted, physiology-based resuscitation Practical bedside frameworks for critical care, trauma, and massive transfusion This episode is designed for medical students, residents, fellows, nurses, respiratory therapists, and practicing clinicians looking to build a clear, high-yield understanding of coagulation management in the ICU and ED. 🎯 Want the full breakdown? Get downloadable study guides, clinical frameworks, and a complete emergency critical care curriculum here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG9Kl2QBEPQ ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Clinical decisions should be based on individual patient context, institutional protocols, and professional judgment.

    1h 27m

  8. APR 18

    #250 Vasopressin Explained | From Basics to RV Failure ICU Deep Dive

    Vasopressin is often thought of as just a “second-line pressor” — but its physiology and clinical applications are far more nuanced. In this episode, we break down vasopressin from the ground up, starting with receptor-level physiology and how it differs from catecholamines, then build into a focused deep dive on one of its most important uses: right ventricular (RV) failure and pulmonary hypertension. We cover: V1, V2, and V3 receptor physiology How vasopressin affects systemic vs pulmonary vascular tone Differences from norepinephrine and other vasopressors Why vasopressin can be uniquely helpful in RV failure Practical bedside considerations in shock states This episode is designed for medical students, residents, fellows, nurses, respiratory therapists, and practicing clinicians looking to better understand vasopressor selection in emergency and critical care. 🎯 Want the full breakdown? Get downloadable study guides, clinical frameworks, and a complete emergency critical care curriculum here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Ic2UY3A1Y ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Clinical decisions should be based on individual patient context, institutional protocols, and professional judgment.

    45 min
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We are a multi-platform medical education channel with a passion for all things emergency and critical care medicine! Our content spans all levels of learners ranging from the interested public to students to healthcare professionals. We got our start on YouTube and have grown to almost 100,000 subscribers. We try to label our content as a suggestion for possible targeted audience: Public Health - Interested public Clinical Medicine Basics - Interested public, students, early trainees Clinical Medicine Advanced - Advanced trainees and healthcare professionals We are new to the podcasting space and are looking forward to expanding our reach! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteboardMedicine Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/whiteboardmedicine Newsletter - https://whiteboarddoctor.m-pages.com/IAdAdI/wbdr-sign-up

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