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The Critical Care Commute Podcast

Critical Care Commute
Critical Care Medicine
COVID Command Centre
Patient Safety
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Ontario
Polio
Post Polio Syndrome
Healthcare Relationships
Patient Flow Management
ECMO
Covid-19
Antimicrobial Resistance
Positive Pressure Ventilation
Negative Pressure Ventilation
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Health Care Workers
St. Michael's Hospital
Public Health
Airway Management

The Critical Care Commute Podcast is grateful for your ears, insights and feedback. In return its hosts- Peter Brindley and Leon Byker, two ICU doctors in Alberta, Canada- offer up knowledge and debate with some of the most qualified, interesting, enlightened and provocative folks in Critical Care Medicine, and beyond. We strive to keep it practical and concise. Like you, our overriding goal is to... more

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This episode features Sheldon Cheskes discussing advanced defibrillation techniques, including double sequential defibrillation, vector change, and the importance of early intervention in refractory VF.

Gain insights into recent trials, practical p... more

In this conversation, Peter Brindley and Timothy Caulfield discuss the critical importance of science communication in the face of misinformation and the challenges posed by predatory journals. They explore the societal impact of vaccines, the misuse... more

In this conversation, Peter Brindley and Leon Byker sit down with Peter Kruger, President of the College of Intensive Care Medicine, to unpack one of the defining issues facing healthcare today: workforce reform.

Against the backdrop of national wor... more

In this discussion at the College of Intensive Care meeting in Tasmania 2025, Peter Brindley and Leon Byker engage with Prof. John Myburgh, who talks about his long-standing involvement in critical care research and the annual college meeting. John d... more

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Recent Guests

Timothy Caulfield
Professor of Law, Research Director at the Health Law Institute, public intellectual
University of Alberta, Health Law Institute
Episode: Science Communication and the Certainty Illusion - Prof Tim Caulfield
Peter Kruger
President of the College of Intensive Care Medicine, speaker at critical care conferences and advocate for workforce issues
College of Intensive Care Medicine
Episode: Critical Care Workforce: Where We Are, And Where We're Going with Prof. Peter Kruger
Prof. John Myburgh
A prominent figure in critical care medicine and research.
The George Institute
Episode: Steroids, Fluids, Interleukins, COVID 19 and lots of Professorial Wisdom with Prof. John Myburgh
Dr. Paul Parks
Section head elect for the Alberta Medical Association of Emergency Medicine
Alberta Medical Association
Episode: Are Emergency Rooms in Crisis? With Dr Paul Parks.
Marcus Peck
Intensivist in Winchester, Hampshire, and National Network Lead for FUSIC.
Episode: Complaints, Courtrooms and Keeping Calm while Carrying on.
Dr. Lewis Campbell
A medical professional with experience in working with Indigenous communities
Darwin
Episode: Acknowledgement of Country with Dr Lewis Campbell
Iain Beardzell
Consultant in emergency medicine and developer of MedPod Learn
MedPod Learn
Episode: MedPod Learn: A New Era in Medical Podcasts.
Dr. Rob Bevan
Past president of the CICM
CICM (College of Intensive Care Medicine)
Episode: The Obesity Paradox with Dr Rob Bevan
Dr. Pratik Sinha
A physician focused on research in precision medicine and critical care
Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: Precision Medicine - It may be easier than you think!

Hosts

Peter Brindley
Host of The Critical Care Commute Podcast
Leon Byker
Co-host of The Critical Care Commute Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Great work, Entertaining!

    Fantastic podcast, the length of each episode is perfect. I love that each episode is conversational. Each episode I’ve listened to really keeps my attention

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DGarne
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome job!

    It’s not easy to make a useful, interesting, thoughtful and insightful podcast. Excellent questions; great spontaneity and an organic flow that feels authentic and inspiring. Thank you so much for your work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shelbyhaque
    Canada2 years ago

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The storytelling around real-world clinical scenarios (e.g., river rescue, ethical challenges) resonates with clinicians seeking relatable content.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and sourced from diverse critical care and health-system backgrounds.
Listeners appreciate the conversational, authentic interview style and the practical, actionable takeaways.

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Are Emergency Rooms in Crisis? With Dr Paul Parks.
Q: Can you put some numbers on it? How bad is the situation really? And is it an Alberta problem or is this perhaps Canada wide?
Emergency departments across the country are struggling, but Alberta's situation is uniquely compounded by recent government actions.
Are Emergency Rooms in Crisis? With Dr Paul Parks.
Q: Is that a fair characterization of the headline? And is that even a fair characterization of what you said?
No, we never said we have to declare a state of emergency, but we are in a crisis and need the government to acknowledge it.
Acknowledgement of Country with Dr Lewis Campbell
Q: How do we bridge that divide between cultures?
We can bridge that divide by being culturally humble and recognizing the diversity within Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultures.
MedPod Learn: A New Era in Medical Podcasts.
Q: How can MedPod facilitate maintenance of competence in medical professionals?
The app logs all listening activities, MCQs answered, and reflections, allowing users to easily download this activity into an Excel spreadsheet for appraisal purposes.
The Obesity Paradox with Dr Rob Bevan
Q: Tell me what's new regarding the obesity paradox?
There are ongoing discussions about whether the paradox is a real protective effect of obesity or a misleading result due to biases in data interpretation.

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Two Alberta-based ICU physicians host conversations with a range of critical care experts, spanning workforce dynamics, sepsis, steroids, emergency medicine, patient ethics, and medical education. Episodes blend practical clinical insights with system-level analysis, often highlighting workforce planning, regional care, and compassionate care practices. A standout angle is bringing in diverse voices—from researchers and educators to frontline clinicians and policy-focused guests—creating a practical, debate-driven learning experience for clinicians, administrators, and healthcare leaders seeking actionable ideas.

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1. Timothy Caulfield
2. Peter Kruger
3. Prof. John Myburgh
4. Dr. Paul Parks
5. Marcus Peck
6. Dr. Lewis Campbell
7. Iain Beardzell
8. Dr. Rob Bevan

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