About this episode

The episode discusses the management of critically ill surgical patients with a focus on shock and resuscitation through case-based discussions.

In this episode of EPA Playbook, Drs. Kevin Kniery, Emma Burke, and Agnes Premkumar discuss management of critically ill surgical patients, using case-based discussions to reinforce core principles of shock, resuscitation, and ICU care. We first review the four major types of shock. We then discuss two cases centered around managing a patient in septic shock and cardiogenic shock, delving into the nuances on how management differs between the two. Additionally, we underscore a physiology-driven approach to critical care, the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, and the need to align treatment decisions with patient goals and values. ***FREE EPA COURSE: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/epa-playbook Simply create an account on behindtheknife.org or our app and you the course will automatically show up in your Library. For additional information on EPAs, visit the American Board of Surgery EPA webpage: https://www.absurgery.org/get-certified/epas/ .

People in this episode

Guests: Kevin Kniery, Emma Burke, Agnes Premkumar

Topics covered

• perioperative care
• critically ill patients
• shock management
• ICU care
• multidisciplinary collaboration

Keywords

• perioperative care
• critically ill patients
• shock
• resuscitation
• ICU care
• septic shock
• cardiogenic shock

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Board of Surgery

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