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The Critical Care Commute Podcast

The Critical Care Commute Podcast

Critical Care Commute 100 Episodes Jul 21, 2026

The Critical Care Commute Podcast is hosted by two ICU doctors in Alberta, Canada, Peter Brindley and Leon Byker. They share knowledge and debate with experts in critical care medicine and beyond, aiming to keep discussions practical and concise. The podcast focuses on helping listeners get better, do better, and feel better in their medical practice.

Episodes

The Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guideline 2026 with Prof. Bram Rochwerg.
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guideline 2026 with Prof. Bram Rochwerg. Jul 21, 2026 00:38:10 This episode features Professor Bram Rochwerg discussing the latest guidelines on surviving sepsis, covering evidence-based practices, fluid management, vasopressor use, and emerging therapies. Gain insights into how expert panels synthesize evidence to guide critical care in sepsis management.Key Topics Covered: Sepsis guideline updates 2026Evidence synthesis and recommendation strengthFluid resu
Staying Safe with Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers - Practical Skills with Sonja Hoag, RN, CNE and Podcast Host.
Staying Safe with Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers - Practical Skills with Sonja Hoag, RN, CNE and Podcast Host. Jun 29, 2026 00:24:05 In this episode, we're joined by Sonja, RN, Nurse Educator, and host of the Sedation Vacation Radio podcast. (Full disclosure: we're big fans, so we might be just a little biased!)Sonja shares practical, real-world advice on infection prevention and control, from getting PPE right to safely managing patients with suspected viral hemorrhagic fevers. Along the way, we explore what it takes t
Ebola!
Ebola! Jun 16, 2026 00:33:19 Join us on this episode as we discuss Ebola Disease with Dr Rob Fowler, critical Care Physician, Researcher and Scientist. As a physician who experienced working with patients with Ebola Disease, there is no better person to discuss this hot topic. Key TopicsEbola virus strains and outbreaksDiagnostic testing and laboratory protocolsTherapeutic developments and clinical trialsSupportive care princ
Hantavirus Infection: From Rodents to Cruise Ships and ICU.
Hantavirus Infection: From Rodents to Cruise Ships and ICU. May 26, 2026 00:25:14 This episode features Professor Wendy Sligl discussing hantaviruses, their transmission, clinical presentation, public health response, and prevention strategies. Aimed at healthcare professionals and public health officials, it provides critical insights into managing outbreaks and understanding zoonotic diseases.Key Topics:Hantavirus family and strainsTransmission routes and human-to-human sprea
Intubate at the Roadside? A.I Modelling that Could Save Lives, Money and Justify Resources.
Intubate at the Roadside? A.I Modelling that Could Save Lives, Money and Justify Resources. May 12, 2026 00:26:54 From Intubation Dilemmas to Data-Driven Decisions: Cutting-Edge Research in Pre-Hospital Trauma Care. In this episode, we explore a study that leverages machine learning and causal modeling to improve pre-hospital trauma interventions, specifically endotracheal intubation. Experts Amy Nelson and Julian Thompson discuss how innovative data analysis can inform real-time decision-making, enhance pati
Dr Craig Spencer: I Went to an Anti Vax Conference, So Should You!
Dr Craig Spencer: I Went to an Anti Vax Conference, So Should You! Apr 28, 2026 00:33:53 In this in-depth interview, Dr. Craig Spencer discusses the anti-vaccine movement, its community dynamics, historical context, and how healthcare professionals can engage effectively. The conversation explores the psychology behind vaccine hesitancy, community engagement strategies, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.Further Reading: https://www.statnews.com/2025/11/11/chil
Antibiotic Stewardship: IV Amoxiclav with Dr George Zhanel
Antibiotic Stewardship: IV Amoxiclav with Dr George Zhanel Apr 17, 2026 00:31:43 In this episode, made possible through an educational grant from Sandoz Canada, Dr. George Zhanel discusses the latest developments in antimicrobial stewardship, focusing on IV Amox Clav, its clinical applications, safety profile, and the Canadian Leadership on Antimicrobial Real-Life Usage Registry (CLEAR). Gain insights into optimizing antibiotic use and future prospects in antimicrobial develop
Meningitis: Implications for Critical Care
Meningitis: Implications for Critical Care Apr 3, 2026 00:51:19 Young lives have sadly been lost in the 2026 Kent meningitis outbreak. An “unprecedented” cluster centred on the University of Kent, linked to a Canterbury nightclub, and rapidly spreading through student halls and social mixing.In this timely and hard-hitting podcast episode, Jonny is joined by Intensivists Martin Beed, Peter Brindley (authors of the new primer on infectious meningitis and enceph
Dose VF: Defibrillation Done Right! With Prof. Sheldon Cheskes
Dose VF: Defibrillation Done Right! With Prof. Sheldon Cheskes Mar 25, 2026 00:31:00 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 protocols, and the impact on neurological outcomes.Key topicsDouble sequential defibrillation (DSD)Vector change and pad positioning in defibrillationTim
Science Communication and the Certainty Illusion - Prof Tim Caulfield
Science Communication and the Certainty Illusion - Prof Tim Caulfield Mar 11, 2026 00:38:23 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 of scientific terms for marketing purposes (scienceploitation), and the illusions surrounding science, goodness, and opinion. The discussion emphasiz
Critical Care Workforce: Where We Are, And Where We're Going with Prof. Peter Kruger
Critical Care Workforce: Where We Are, And Where We're Going with Prof. Peter Kruger Feb 24, 2026 00:24:29 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 workforce reviews across Australia and New Zealand, the discussion explores the tension between aspiration and reality. Governments want equitable access,
Steroids, Fluids, Interleukins, COVID 19 and lots of Professorial Wisdom with Prof. John Myburgh
Steroids, Fluids, Interleukins, COVID 19 and lots of Professorial Wisdom with Prof. John Myburgh Feb 10, 2026 00:24:43 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 discusses the significance of the grad ceremony and highlights the impact of his research group at the George Institute. He reflects on the contributio

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