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Critical Matters

Sound Physicians
Critical Care Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine
Sepsis
Mechanical Circulatory Support
Critical Care
Clinical Guidelines
Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiac Arrest
Intensive Care Unit
Intravenous Albumin
Life-Threatening Asthma
Acute Kidney Injury
Acute Aortic Dissection
Emergency Medicine
Mechanical Ventilation
Seizures
Artificial Intelligence
Fluid Overload
Congenital Heart Disease
Patient Safety

Podcast by Sound Physicians

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes178Founded9 years ago
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Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, making early recognition and coordinated care essential to improving patient outcomes.

In honor of Sepsis Awareness Month, observed every September, we are revisiting an epi... more

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For patients receiving mechanical ventilation, losing the ability to speak can be one of the most frightening and frustrating aspects of critical illness.

In this episode of Critical Matters, Dr. Sergio Zanotti discusses the experience of being "voi... more

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Recovering after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) is a long and difficult process, and for some survivors, healing the body may only be a fraction of the journey.

In recent years, attention has increasingly turned to the cognitive impact post... more

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When it comes to critical illness, nutrition isn't just supportive care—it can be a key part of the treatment plan.

In this episode, Dr. Sergio Zanotti sits down with Dr. Jayshil Patel to discuss nutrition therapy for critically ill adults and the g... more

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Recent Guests

Mary Beth Happ
Nursing distinguished professor of critical care research at The Ohio State University College of Nursing
The Ohio State University College of Nursing
Episode: Communication with mechanically ventilated patients
Dr. Carla Sevin
Associate Professor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Director of ICU Recovery Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Episode: Communicating to Patients and Families about PICS
Jayshil Patel
Pulmonary Critical Care Physician
Medical College of Wisconsin
Episode: Nutrition Therapy in the ICU
Lauren Ferrante
Pulmonary Critical Care physician; Yale New Haven Hospital
Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale School of Medicine
Episode: Caring for older adults in the ICU
Grégoire Muller
Critical Care Physician
University Hospital Center of Orléans, Orléans, France
Episode: Rethinking arterial lines
Max Adelman
Practicing critical care and infectious disease physician; assistant professor of medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital; Weill Cornell Medical College
Episode: Invasive Candidiasis
Dr. Hallie Prescott
Associate Professor in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Michigan; staff physician at the Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System; co-chair of the International Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines
University of Michigan; Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System
Episode: Surviving sepsis campaign 2026 guidelines
Dr. Bram Rochwerg
Associate Professor and Critical Care Physician at McMaster University; Associate Editor at Critical Care Medicine; co-vice chair of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Adult Guidelines
McMaster University
Episode: Surviving sepsis campaign 2026 guidelines
Waqas Akhtar
Consultant at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, lead author of UK Multisociety Consensus Statement on Emergency Management of Left-Sided Impella
Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Episode: Management of Impella Emergencies

Host

Sergio Zanotti
Host of Critical Matters

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Favorite Podcast

    This has become one of my favorite podcasts. I like the format. The quality of guests on is A1. No nonsense high yield. Amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KalyanKosuri
    United States8 months ago
  • Great discussions for all ICU team members!

    I love this podcast! I am a first year I see you attending, and I have the privilege of working in a very busy hospital with surgical, medical, transplant, cardiology, and a new ICU. This podcast really reinforces concepts and cutting edge things in our field. the only gripe i have is that the volume levels are all over the place! Sometimes everything is super soft and I had to turn the volume up. Then the next sentence is blasting in my ear. I wish whoever their sound editor was was able to le... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    sram730
    United States4 years ago
  • Best podcast on Critical Care related matters

    I’m a critical care fellow in South Africa and am currently preparing for my final exam coming up in 4 months. I’ve only recently discovered this podcast after struggling through a few others.

    I found Critical Matters easy to listen to, highly relevant and current. It feels like one of our Journal Clubs combined with an ISICEM-like feel to the high standard of expertise being shared.

    Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christel_ArnoldDay
    South Africa5 years ago
  • Very informative podcast for intensive care physician

    Informative and comprehensive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna, London
    Netherlands6 years ago
  • Initial management of ARDS

    Excellent discussion and very helpful to bedside clinicians in early management of identifying and treating ARDS!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Amar
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Excellent overview of sepsis and critical care updates.
Great for clinicians prepping for exams or journal clubs.
Easy-to-digest discussions that mix trials with bedside practice.
Gives high-yield clinical insights with top-tier guests.
Volume levels vary; otherwise the content is spot-on for ICU teams.

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#205
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#233
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Talking Points

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Communication with mechanically ventilated patients
Q: How should we assess a patient's capacity to communicate when intubated or ventilated?
Use a structured assessment for cognition, language, sensory function, and motor ability (including yes-no signals, pointing, following commands, and alternative signals), and validate the message with multiple modalities before acting on it.
Communication with mechanically ventilated patients
Q: Why should our listeners care about communication with voiceless patients on mechanical ventilation?
Because poor communication is a safety and care quality issue; understanding patients' needs and symptoms relies on recognizing non-vocal signals, which can influence decisions and patient outcomes.
Communicating to Patients and Families about PICS
Q: How frequent is PICS, and what does the data suggest about its prevalence and impact?
Data show that at least one domain is impaired in a majority of critical illness survivors, with estimates around 50-60%, and higher incidence among those who actually come to clinics, highlighting both the pervasiveness of PICS and the importance of targeted follow-up and resources.
Communicating to Patients and Families about PICS
Q: The first question is, why should listeners care about this topic of Communicating to Families and Patients about PICS?
Because survivorship after critical illness is becoming a defining issue; most ICU patients face long-term, multi-domain problems that affect physical, cognitive, and mental health, and proactive communication helps families anticipate and manage these challenges.
Nutrition Therapy in the ICU
Q: How should clinicians think about dosing and protein in the ICU today?
Aggressive, high-dose nutrition early in the course does not improve outcomes and may cause harm. A restrictive or trophic approach is often preferred initially, with protein and calories increased more gradually as the patient stabilizes and can assimilate nutrients.

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This show leans heavily into critical care practice, policy, and leadership, with episodes spanning nutrition strategies in the ICU, sepsis management beyond guidelines, and team dynamics in high-stakes environments. Listeners get practical bedside takeaways on topics like when to use enteral versus parenteral nutrition, biomarker-guided therapies, and the safe implementation of arterial lines, plus broader discussions on guideline development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the evolving role of technology and data in critical care. A notable strength is the mix of clinicians, researchers, and leadership experts who translate trials, guidelines, and real-world challenges into actionable insights for intensivists and hospital teams.

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Recent guests on Critical Matters include:

1. Mary Beth Happ
2. Dr. Carla Sevin
3. Jayshil Patel
4. Lauren Ferrante
5. Grégoire Muller
6. Max Adelman
7. Dr. Hallie Prescott
8. Dr. Bram Rochwerg

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