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Emergency critical care fundamentals. Visit ICUedu.org for video versions of the talks as well as infographics that can be used as visual aids while listening to the podcasts.

Valvulopathy Part II: Stenosis
Apr 17, 2025 – 43:08
Valvulopathy Part I: Regurgitation
Jan 19, 2025 – 42:55
Fluids in Sepsis
Nov 1, 2024 – 41:16
Resuscitation & the Science of Expertise
Oct 20, 2024 – 33:46
Electrical Storm
Jun 21, 2024 – 46:43
Physiologically Difficult Airway
May 3, 2024 – 41:08
Permutations of Sick + Hypotensive
Apr 26, 2024 – 21:08
Beyond the ABCs
Jan 12, 2024 – 25:39
Bedside Echo Physiologic DDX
Jan 10, 2024 – 20:08
Acid-Base 2.0
Dec 17, 2023 – 59:01
Vasoplegia
Nov 21, 2023 – 20:17
The Big 5: Misses That Matter
May 25, 2023 – 17:39
The Sepsis Survey
May 25, 2023 – 13:51
Approach to Cardiac Arrest
May 14, 2023 – 50:53
Mistakes #2: Agitation, CRRT & Trachs
May 11, 2023 – 28:29
Critical Cases #4: SCAPE with WCT
May 11, 2023 – 32:20
Mistakes #1: Fourniers, A-fib & Cholecystitis
Mar 27, 2023 – 21:50
Blood Gas Reading Skills: ABG #3
Mar 27, 2023 – 06:54
Reframing Shock Part II: 3-Pressures Approach to Shock
Mar 23, 2023 – 38:18
Right Ventricular Failure & Pulmonary Hypertension
Mar 21, 2023 – 01:09:09
Pressors and Vasoactives
Mar 16, 2023 – 42:40
Critical Cases #3: Hypoxemia with Abdominal Distention
Feb 17, 2023 – 11:35
Blood Gas Reading Skills: ABG #2
Feb 17, 2023 – 09:34
Thoughtful Use: Bicarb and Calcium
Jan 23, 2023 – 26:08
Blood Gas Reading Skills: ABG #1
Jan 22, 2023 – 15:19
Critical Cases #2: Sick Atrial Fibrillation
Jan 22, 2023 – 17:53
Ventilator Alarms
Jan 13, 2023 – 19:41
LVADs in the Emergency Department
Jan 13, 2023 – 37:42
Hemorrhagic Shock and Massive Transfusion
Jan 12, 2023 – 51:37
Reframing Shock Part I: The Shock Continuum
Oct 25, 2022 – 01:11:30
Emergency Medicine Cognitive Toolbox
Oct 25, 2022 – 50:39
Unstable Atrial Fibrillation
Aug 5, 2022 – 24:23
Precision BiPAP
Aug 4, 2022 – 29:59
Critical Cases #1: Respiratory Acidosis
Aug 3, 2022 – 17:42
Fluid Resuscitation II: Physiology
Aug 2, 2022 – 47:46
Vents 201 Part VIII: VQ Mismatch
Aug 2, 2022 – 19:02
Vents 201 Part VII: APRV
Aug 2, 2022 – 41:59
Vents 201 Part VI: Lung Injury Physiology
Aug 2, 2022 – 28:14
Vents 201 Part V: Obstructive Physiology
Aug 2, 2022 – 18:19
Vents 201 Part IV: Patient-Vent Dyssynchrony.
Aug 2, 2022 – 20:25
Vents 201 Part III: Resistance and Compliance
Aug 2, 2022 – 16:47
Vents 201 Part II: Goal of Mechanical Ventilation
Aug 2, 2022 – 09:01
Vents 201 Part I: Introduction
Aug 2, 2022 – 12:53
The Critically Ill Cirrhotic Patient
Aug 1, 2022 – 40:45
COVID Intubation Triggers
Aug 1, 2022 – 01:05:38
Vents 101 Part IV: Troubleshooting
Aug 1, 2022 – 18:39
Vents 101 Part III: Basic Management Strategies
Aug 1, 2022 – 30:54
Vents 101 Part II: Basic Metrics and Modes
Aug 1, 2022 – 37:23
Vents 101 Part I: Pulmonary Physiology
Aug 1, 2022 – 32:15
DKA Case Part VI: Electrolyte Composition of IV Fluids
Jul 29, 2022 – 12:14

Recent Reviews

Abadoedoe

Such a great Podcast!

Dr. Crager rocks! I’m an RN and find this podcast very helpful to understanding critical care medicine better.
Jgharding

Best in class teacher/podcast

I’ve been learning medicine for the past decade and have learned from hundreds of educators. Some explain things poorly and some do well. I’ve never come across someone who can explain these complicated topics as succinctly and understandably as Sara. Each episode I find myself having epiphanies, and things finally just make sense so I don’t even have to memorize it anymore. Her content is better than the resources you’d pay hundreds of dollars for. I can’t thank her enough for sharing this for free with the world. Truly this will help countless patients due to her efforts. One reviewer said they felt like her voice was changing… I have no idea what they’re talking about. Her voice is perfect for podcasting. She is articulate, concise, and well spoken with a normal quality of voice. Thank you for this incredible resource. Listeners if you are on the fence just listen! Start with the first podcasts on vents as well as ABG 2.0 for a great illustration of how she teaches complicated topics way better than anyone else.
krangel86

Voice change

Love the content, education and presentation. Constructively I do suggest just using your regular voice. It’s very cringe . When your voice changes back to normal I can listen without cringing . You have a nice speaking voice, don’t try to cover it up, it sounds a little off. Thanks !
Rapid Response RN

I am loving this podcast!

Dr. Crager is such a excellent educator! She has the ability to clearly breakdown complex concepts and somehow weave humor into it at the same time. I am currently binging all of the episodes trying to get caught up. Also, if you haven’t checked out her website icuedu.org, it’s really good! The visuals she provides there are a great supplement to the audio only format of this podcast! Thank you Sara for sharing your knowledge and expertise with the world! I have learned so much! 🙏
JSPAC

Great for the “why” behind critical care management

Great podcast! Very in-depth but easy to understand explanations and rationale for what we do in critical care. Highly recommended for students and all learners. Thanks very much for making this! Please do hyponatremia!
that_fatboi

Nice lectures

Knows what she talks about. Her ideas sometimes might come out as complex
JMLLCCM

Great resource

Insightful, practical and easy to listen to. A wonderful educational resource for any aspiring intensivists. Thanks Dr Crager! - CCM fellow