• CICM-ASM 2024: Back to the Future.
    May 13 2024

    https://portal.cicm.org.au/asm-event/

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    6 mins
  • ECMO with Dr Eddy Fan
    May 7 2024

    We return to our Canadian Critical Care Forum series with this episode.

    In this episode, we delve into the world of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) with Dr. Eddy Fan, a leading expert in critical care and ECMO specialist.

    Eddy Fan is an associate professor in the Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine and the Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation at the University of Toronto and a staff intensivist at the University Health Network/Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Fan received his undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto, his medical degree from the University of Western Ontario, and a PhD in Clinical Investigation from Johns Hopkins University. He is currently the Medical Director of the Extracorporeal Life Support Program at the Toronto General Hospital, and the Director of Critical Care Research at the University Health Network/Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Fan’s research has focused on advanced life support for acute respiratory failure and patient outcomes from critical illness. These include investigations on the epidemiology and use of mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal life support in patients with ARDS, as well as on the development of ICU-acquired weakness, early rehabilitation in ICU patients, and long-term outcomes in survivors of critical illness. Join us as we take on this huge topic.

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    27 mins
  • Critical Care Without Borders: Dr Rob Fowler.
    Apr 30 2024

    We take a quick break from our Canada Critical Care Forum series, for a special episode. We had the privilege of hosting Dr. Rob Fowler, visiting professor at the University of Alberta as part of the Dr. Noel Gibney lecture series.

    Dr. Fowler is a critical care physician and Tory Trauma Program Chief at Sunnybrook Hospital and Chair of the Canadian Critical Care Trials Group. Rob’s academic interests include access and outcomes of care for critically ill patients and those near the end of life – in a global context. He has assisted or worked with national and international health care organizations during SARS, pandemic and avian influenza, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, Ebola and COVID-19. Dr. Fowler shared invaluable insights into the concept of "Critical Care Without Borders," emphasizing the universal principles and challenges inherent in critical care medicine. Throughout the episode, Dr. Fowler's passion for improving patient care and his commitment to advancing critical care education and research were evident.


    Tune in to this enlightening conversation as we explore the boundless possibilities and inherent responsibilities of providing Critical Care Without Borders.

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    33 mins
  • Inside the COVID Command Centre with Dr Andrew Baker
    Apr 24 2024

    In this episode, join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Andrew Baker, as he reflects on his time as the incident Commander of the Ontario Critical Care COVID Command Centre, during the COVID pandemic.

    Dr. Baker offers a firsthand account of the establishment and operation of this crucial hub in the battle against the pandemic, highlighting the collaborative efforts of healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community leaders.

    Dr. Andrew Baker is the Chief of the Departments of Critical Care and of Anesthesia, and the Medical Director of the Surgery and Critical Care Program at St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto.

    Tune in as we uncover the dedication, innovation, and resilience driving our collective response to this unprecedented crisis.


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    25 mins
  • Atrial Fibrillation in the ICU - Dr Stephanie Sibley
    Apr 2 2024

    Welcome to our latest episode, recorded live at the Critical Care Forum in Canada. We're joined by Dr. Stephanie Sibley and Dr. Michal Cwhalek, a Critical Care Trainee, to discuss Atrial Fibrillation, the most commonly sustained cardiac arrhythmia in critical care.


    Dr Stephanie Sibley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Critical Care Medicine at Queens University, Kingston, Canada. Her research interests include new onset atrial fibrillation in critically ill patients where she is developing methods for better quantifying atrial fibrillation burden using electronic monitoring, prevention and treatment strategies and determination of long-term atrial fibrillation outcomes.

    Join us as we delve into the clinical importance, management approaches, and potential complications of AF in critically ill patients.

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    28 mins
  • Talking A.I. with Drs. Shelly Dev and David Maslove.
    Mar 22 2024

    Welcome to the 2nd episode in our Critical Care Forum Canada 2023 podcast series, where we interview leading Canadian experts.

    In this episode, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and critical care medicine with Dr. Shelly Dev and David Maslove, recorded after a panel discussion held at the Conference in Toronto.

    Dr Dev is no stranger to our podcast and is a staff intensivist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada, where she serves as the director of education for Critical Care Medicine.

    Dr Maslove is a Clinician Scientist and Intensivist at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada. His research focuses on the use of physiologic and genomic data to advance precision medicine in the ICU.

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    28 mins
  • Dr Hannah Wunsch: Lessons from Polio
    Mar 12 2024

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast series, recorded live at the Critical Care Canada Forum meeting of 2023.

    In our first episode, we are again joined by the esteemed Dr. Hannah Wunsch, expert in critical care medicine with a keen interest in the historical lessons we can glean from medical breakthroughs of the past.

    Today, we will continue exploring the lessons from the fight against polio and they shaped modern critical care practices.

    This is just the beginning, so buckle up and get ready to be inspired as we interview Dr. Hannah Wunsch and many more Canadian Critical Care luminaries, recorded live at the Critical Care Canada Forum meeting of 2023.


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    21 mins
  • Preserving Antibiotics for Tomorrow: A Conversation with Dame Sally Davies
    Feb 21 2024

    Welcome to our first episode of season three! We are kicking off with what is probably one of the most important topics to be discussed in modern medicine today: The rational use of antibiotics.

    In this episode, we have the honor of hosting Dame Sally Davies, a renowned figure in global public health and former Chief Medical Officer for England. Dame Sally has been a leading voice in advocating for the rational use of antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance. Join us as we sit down with Dame Sally Davies to explore the intricacies of antibiotic stewardship and the urgent need for global action.

    Throughout our conversation, we'll delve into the complexities surrounding antibiotic use, discussing the challenges of over prescribing, the rise of drug-resistant infections, and the implications for both human and animal health. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.


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    31 mins