Respiratory Exchange
Hosted by Raed Dweik, MD, MBA, Chair of the Respiratory Institute at Cleveland Clinic.
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Relationship Between Intermittent Hypoxia, COPD and Comorbidities
Dr. Amy Attaway and Dr. Dan Culver review the emerging relationship between COPD patients who have intermittent hypoxemia and an increase they have in co-morbidities and mortality. They discuss how multiple associative studies suggest that intermittent hypoxemia may impact musculature, cardiovascular and neurologic systems. Dr. Attaway and Dr. Culver also underscore the need to review studies in light of the impact of skin pigmentation on oximetry, the connection to Sarcopenia and a related shift in muscle fibers from Type 1 to Type 2.
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November 13, 2024
2024 CHEST Conference Highlights
Dr. Angel Coz reviews some of the highlights from the CHEST 2024 conference with Drs. Priya Balakrishnan and Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila. They cover aspects of talks on pneumoconiosis and occupational lung disease, sarcoidosis medication, diffuse lung disease, ECMO, neuromuscular disease and home mechanical ventilation. They also discuss the unexpected benefits of getting lost in the hallways with all the posters, networking at the conference and becoming involved in CHEST Networks and societies.
Play NowOctober 16, 2024
Diagnosing and Treating Delirium in the ICU
Delerium is an acute mental disorder associated with fluctuating changes in cognition and attention and is likely a consequence of another medical condition. In this episode, Dr. Heather Torbic discusses the incidence and types of delirium, pathogenesis and patient-specific risk factors with Dr. Abhijit Duggal. Dr. Torbic also covers bedside tools for the diagnosis of delirium and treatment options, including nonpharmacologic interventions. She stresses the need to develop a better understanding of delirium pathophysiology and to implement strategies for the prevention of delirium.
Play NowAugust 28, 2024
Identifying, Managing and Treating Sepsis
Sepsis is a leading cause of death in hospitals worldwide. In this episode Drs. Matthew Dettmer and James Morrison discuss the two major patient populations: one that comes in through the emergency department and the other that is already in the hospital. They cover the defining characteristics of these groups, the patient populations more at risk for developing sepsis, and the regulations providers must adhere to as they work to prevent sepsis deaths.
Play NowJuly 24, 2024
RSV and Vaccine Hesitancy: Global Impact of RSV
Dr. Fernanda Bonilla will discuss the health implications, the challenges and opportunities in vaccinology, and the importance of collaboration in healthcare worldwide.
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