Trauma Bay Podcast

Trauma Bay Podcast

Talking all things trauma, critical care, and resuscitation. Maximize your impact in the room. Proud grad school drop out. Instagram: @traumabaypod

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June 28, 2025 30 mins

In this episode we discuss the physiology and management behind the traumatic cardiac arrest.

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In this episode we discuss the basics of ECPR and VA-ECMO. Included is a case review and discussion. Later in the episode we outline some landmark ECPR studies, and review inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Bartos, J. A., Grunau, B., Carlson, C., Duval, S., Ripeckyj, A., Kalra, R., Raveendran, G., John, R., Conterato, M., Frascone, R. J., Trembley, A., Aufderheide, T. P., & Yannopoulos, D. (2020). Improved survival with ex...

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In this episode we start our dive into ACLS and managing a patient in Cardiac Arrest. We also discuss the debate surrounding giving epinephrine in cardiac arrest.

Williams, C. A., Fairley, H. E., Tran, Q. K., & Pourmand, A. (2024). Use of epinephrine in cardiac arrest: Advances and future challenges. Medicina, 60(11), 1904. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60111904

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April 2, 2025 32 mins

In this episode we take a look into some general intubation practices and principles. Also examine best practices to take during RSI and discuss some tips and tricks to optimize your practice.

Reference:

Baker, J., Khan, N., Singh, M., & Kuza, C. M. (2022). The efficacy of apneic oxygenation to prevent hypoxemia during rapid sequence intubation in trauma patients. Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 35(2), 182–188. https://doi.o...

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March 17, 2025 27 mins

In this episode we take a look into a handful of penetrating trauma cases to understand the nuances and share some tips along the way.

Cothren CC, Moore EE. Emergency department thoracotomy for the critically injured patient: Objectives, indications, and outcomes. World J Emerg Surg. 2006 Mar 24;1:4. (License: CC BY-2.0)

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March 2, 2025 23 mins

In this episode we review a trauma case that took an unexpected turn. Viewer discretion is advised.

Reference:

Dalal, R. (2024, November 23). Epinephrine. StatPearls . https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482160/#:~:text=Through%20its%20action%20on%20α1,renin%20release%20via%20β1%20receptors. 

Farkas, J. (2025, January 4). Bradycardia. EMCrit Project. https://emcrit.org/ibcc/bradycardia/#...

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February 21, 2025 37 mins

In this episode, we review a handful of trauma activation criteria, and speak on their merits and potential downfalls. Viewer discretion advised.

Citations:

Adult trauma team activation criteria. Trauma Protocols. (2023, July 10). https://wp.uthscsa.edu/surglearning/docs/adult-trauma-team-activation-criteria/#1689019243695-de1fef58-5ce4

School, M. M. (2024, September 17). Trauma team activation policy. Surgery. https://med.uth.edu/s...

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February 12, 2025 29 mins

In this episode we review a case of an ascending aortic dissection and talk about the pathology and typical plan of care prior to OR.

Reference:

Harris KM, Nienaber CA, Peterson MD, et al. Early Mortality in Type A Acute Aortic Dissection: Insights From the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection. JAMA Cardiol. 2022;7(10):1009–1015. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2022.2718

Nappi, F., Gambardella, I., Singh, S. S., Salsano, A., San...

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Listener discretion advised. Medical topics and graphic descriptions may be present.

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