Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Gaurav Kumar, MD; Don Eugene Detmer, MD; Karen S. Rheuban, MD
Articles Discussed:
- Kumar G, Falk DM, Bonello RS, Kahn JM, Perencevich E, Cram P. The Costs of Critical Care Telemedicine Programs: a Systematic Review and Analysis. CHEST.
2013;143(1):19-29. Full Text
- Detmer DE, Rheuban KS. A Difference Is a Difference If It Makes a Difference. CHEST. 2013:143(1):7-8. Full Text
December 2012: Anesthesiologist as Specialist of Choice for Managing the Difficult Airway in the ICU. Yes or No?
Duration: 35 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor,
CHEST
Participants: J. Matthias Walz, MD, FCCP; Kevin C. Doerschug, MD, FCCP
Articles Discussed:
- Walz JM. Point: Should an Anesthesiologist Be the Specialist of Choice in Managing the Difficult Airway in the ICU? Yes. CHEST. 2012;142(6):1372-1375. Full Text
- Doerschug KC. Counterpoint: Should an Anesthesiologist Be the Specialist of Choice in Managing the Difficult Airway in the ICU? Not Necessarily. CHEST. 2012;142(6):1375-1377. Full Text
- Walz JM.Rebuttal From Dr Walz. CHEST. 2012;142(6):1377-1378. Full Text
- Doerschug KC. Rebuttal from Dr. Doerschug. CHEST. 2012;142(6):1378-1379. Full Text
November 2012: Social Media for Physicians
Duration: 33 min
Moderator: Vicki Tedeschi, Managing Editor, CHEST
Participants: CHEST Social Media Editors Christopher L. Carroll, MD, FCCP; Deep Ramachandran, MBBS
Special podcast highlighting how physicians can use social media to develop and monitor their reputations, spread the word about issues important to them, keep up with literature and scientific meetings, and develop a sense of community with others in their specialties.
October 2012: Issues in Diagnosing Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in the ICU
Duration: 45 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor,
CHEST
Participants: Francois Stephan, MD, PhD; Theodore E. Warkentin, MD
Articles Discussed:
- Trehel-Tursis V, Louvain-Quintard V, Zarrouki Y, Imbert A, Doubine S, Stephan F. Clinical and Biologic Features of Patients Suspected or Confirmed to Have Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in a Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU. CHEST. 2012;142(4):837-844. Full Text
- Warkentin TE. Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in the ICU: A Transatlantic Perspective. CHEST. 2012;142(4):815-816. Full Text
September 2012: Efficacy of Lung Volume Reduction Coil Treatment in Patients with Severe Emphysema
Duration: 30:11 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor,
CHEST
Participants: Dirk-Jan Slebos, MD, PhD; Jim Egan, MD
Articles Discussed:
- Slebos DJ, Klooster K, Ernst A, Herth JF, Kerstjens HAM. Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Coil Treatment of Patients With Severe Heterogenous Emphysema. CHEST. 2012;142(3):574-582. Full Text
- Egan JJ. Emerging Bronchospoic Therapies for Stage IV Advanced Emphysema. CHEST. 2012;142(3):553-556. Full Text
August 2012: Benzodiazepines and the Risks for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Duration: 36:30 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST

Participants: E. Wesley Ely, MD, MPH, FCCP, Yoanna Skrobik, MD
Articles Discussed:
- Ely EW, Dittus RS, Girard TD. Point: Should Benzodiazepines Be Avoided in Mechanically Ventilated Patients? Yes. CHEST. 2012;142(2):281-284. Full Text
- Skrobik Y. Counterpoint: Should Benzodiazepines Be Avoided in Mechanically Ventilated Patients? No. CHEST. 2012;142(2):284-287. Full Text
- Ely EW, Dittus RS, Girard TD. Rebuttal from Dr Ely et al. CHEST. 2012;142(2):287-289. Full Text
- Skrobik Y. Rebuttal from Dr Skrobik. CHEST. 2012;142(2):289-290. Full Text
July 2012: Value of Thoracoscopic Talc Pleurodesis for Management of Malignant Pleural Effusion
Duration: 44:57 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST

Participants: Pyng Lee, MD, FCCP, Richard W. Light, MD, FCCP
Articles Discussed:
- Lee P. Point: Should Thoracoscopic Talc Pleurodesis Be the First Choice Management for Malignant Effusion? Yes. CHEST. 2012;142(1):15-17. Full Text
- Light RW. Counterpoint: Should Thoracoscopic Talc Pleurodesis Be the First Choice Management for Malignant Pleural Effusion. No. CHEST. 2012;142(1):17-19. Full Text
- Lee P. Rebuttal from Dr Lee. CHEST. 2012;142(1):19. Full Text
- Light RW. Rebuttal from Dr Light. CHEST. 2012;142(1):20. Full Text
June 2012: Effects of Using Electronic Cigarettes
Duration: 40:14 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Constantine I. Vardavas, MD, MPH, PhD; Susan Murin, MD, FCCP; Mark V. Avdalovic, MD
Articles Discussed:
- Vardavas CI, Anagnostopoulos N, Kougias M, Evangelopoulou V, Connolly GN, Behrakis PK. Short-term Pulmonary Effects of Using an Electronic Cigarette: Impact on Respiratory Flow Resistance, Impedance, and Exhaled Nitric Oxide. CHEST. 2012;141(6):1400-1406. Full Text
- Avdalovic MV, Murin S. Electronic Cigarettes: No Such Thing as a Free Lunch...or Puff. CHEST. 2012;141(6):1371-1372. Full Text
May 2012: Coagulopathy Repair and Central Venous Line Insertion
Duration: 36:58 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Rebecca M. Baron, MD; Samuel Z. Goldhaber, MD, FCCP
Articles Discussed:
- Baron, RM. Point: Should Coagulopathy Be Repaired Prior to Central Venous Line Insertion? Yes: Why Take Chances? CHEST. 2012;141(5):1139-1142. Full Text
- Goldhaber SZ. Counterpoint: Should Coagulopathy Be Repaired Prior to Central Venous Line Insertion? No. CHEST. 2012;141(5):1142-1144. Full Text
- Baron, RM. Rebuttal From Dr. Baron. CHEST. 2012;141(5):1144-1145. Full Text
- Goldhaber SZ. Rebuttal From Dr. Goldhaber. CHEST. 2012;141(5):1145-1146. Full Text
April 2012: Heart Disease and COPD Exacerbations
Duration: 35 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor,
CHEST
Participants: Anant R. C. Patel, MBBS; S. F. Paul Man, MD, FCCP
Articles Discussed:
- Patel ARC, Donaldson GC, Mackay AJ, Wedzicha JA, Hurst JR. The Impact of Ischemic Heart Disease on Symptoms, Health Status, and Exacerbations in Patients with COPD. CHEST. 2012;141(4):851-857. Full Text
- Man JP, Sin DD, Ignaszewski, Man SFP. The Complex Relationship Between Ischemic Heart Disease and COPD Exacerbations. CHEST. 2012;141(4):837-839. Full Text
March 2012: A New Web-Based Tool for Staging Lung Cancer
Duration: 16:31 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Anthony W. Kim, MD, FCCP; Frank C. Detterbeck, MD, FCCP
Article Discussed:
- Kim, AW. Johnson KM, Detterbeck FC. The Lung Cancer Stage Page: There When You Need It--StagingLungCancer.org. CHEST. 2012;141(3):581-586 Full Text
February 2012 Part 1: Advancing Evidence-Based Medicine: ACCP Methodology
Duration: 48:58 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Gordon H. Guyatt, MD, FCCP; Ian T. Nathanson, MD, FCCP
Articles Discussed:
- Guyatt GH, Norris SL, Schulman S, et al. Methodology for the Development of Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis Guidelines: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Guidelines. CHEST. 2012;141(2)(Suppl):53S-70S Full Text
- Metersky ML, Nathanson I. Introducing the Future of ACCP Clinical Practice Guidelines. CHEST. 2012;141(2):285-286. Full Text
February 2012 Part 2: New Drugs, New Recommendations: What Clinicians Must Know
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Mark A. Crowther, MD; David A. Garcia, MD
Articles Discussed:
- Guyatt GH, Akl EA, Crowther MA, et al; for the American College of Chest Physicians Antithrombotic Therapy and the Prevention of Thrombosis Panel. Executive Summary: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Guidelines. CHEST. 2012;141(2)(Suppl):7S-47S Full Text
- Highlights of the Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines
January 2012: The Role of Advance Directives in Aiding End-of-Life Decision Making
Duration: 52:23 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Robert S. Olick, JD, PhD; Mark D. Siegel, MD, FCCP
Articles Discussed:
- Olick RS. Defining Features of Advance Directives in Law and Clinical Practice. CHEST. 2012;141(1):232-238 Full Text
- Sauler M, Siegel, MD. The Past, Present, and Future of Advance Directives as a Guide to End-of-Life Decision Making. CHEST. 2012;141(1):9-10. Full Text
December 2011: Multicenter Study to Track Effect of Omission of Early Thromboprophylaxis on Mortality in Critically Ill Patients
Duration: 34:12 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Kwok M. Ho, PhD; Michael K. Gould, MD, FCCP
Articles Discussed:
- Ho KM, Chavan S, Pilcher D. Omission of Early Thromboprophylaxis and Mortality in Critically Ill Patients: A Multicenter Registry Study. CHEST. 2011;140(6):1436-1446 Full Text
- Gould MK, Jones JP. Thromboprophylaxis in the Real World: Strengths and Limitations of Comparative Effectiveness Research. CHEST. 2011;140(6):1401-1404. Full Text
November 2011: Benchmark Data to Assess Current Critical Care Practice in the United States
Duration: 42:53 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Craig M. Lilly, MD, FCCP; Neil A. Halpern, MD, FCCP
Articles Discussed:
- Lilly CM, Zuckerman IH, Badawi O, Riker RR. Benchmark Data From More Than 240,000 Adults That Reflect the Current Practice of Critical Care in the United States. CHEST. 2011;140(5):1232-1242. Full Text
- Halpern NA. From Telemedicine to a Critical Care Database: A New Resource for National Benchmarking. CHEST. 2011;140(5):1111-1113. Full Text
October 2011: Simulation Education To Improve Patient Safety
Duration: 50 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Rajesh Aggarwal, PhD; William F. Dunn, MD, FCCP
Articles Discussed:
- Aggarwal R, Darzi A. Simulation to Enhance Patient Safety: Why Aren't We There Yet? CHEST. 2011;140(4):854-858. Full Text
- Dunn WF, Murphy JG, Ziv A. Reengineering Health Care via Medical Simulation Tools: "Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!" CHEST. 2011;140(4):840-842. Full Text
September 2011: Bronchial Thermoplasty for Patients With Severe Asthma Duration: 27:26 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Mario Castro, MD, FCCP; Gaetane Michaud, MD, FCCP
Articles Discussed:
- Shifren A, Chen A, Castro M. Point: Efficacy of Bronchial Thermoplasty for Patients With Severe Asthma. Is There Sufficient Evidence? Yes. CHEST. 2011;140(3):573-575. Full Text
- Michaud G, Ernst A. Counterpoint: Efficacy of Bronchial Thermoplasty for Patients With Severe Asthma. Is There Sufficient Evidence? Not Yet. CHEST. 2011;140(3):576-577. Full Text
- Shifren A, Chen A, Castro M. Rebuttal from Dr Shifren et al. CHEST. 2011;140(3):577-578. Full Text
- Michaud G, Ernst A. Rebuttal from Drs Michaud and Ernst. CHEST. 2011;140(3):578-579. Full Text
August 2011: FDA Regulatory Action on Unapproved Cough, Cold, and Allergy Medications
Duration: 34:38 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Charles E. Lee, MD; Richard S. Irwin, MD, FCCP
Articles Discussed:
- Ostroff C, Lee CE, et al. Unapproved Prescription Cough, Cold, and Allergy Drug Products: Recent US Food and Drug Administration Regulatory Action on Unapproved Cough, Cold, and Allergy Medications CHEST. 2011;140(2):295-300. Full Text
- Irwin RS, Smith BS. Managing Cough in the Aftermath of the Decision of the US Food and Drug Administration to Remove Unapproved Prescription Cough Medications From the Market CHEST. 2011;140(2):282-284. Full Text
July 2011: Low Tidal Volume Mechanical Ventilation Duration: 43:03 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Rolf D. Hubmayr, MD, FCCP; Luciano Gattinoni, MD
Articles Discussed:
- Hubmayr RD. Point: Is Low Tidal Volume Mechanical Ventilation Preferred for All Patients on Ventilation? Yes. CHEST. 2011;140(1):9-11. Full Text
- Gattinoni L. Counterpoint: Is Low Tidal Volume Mechanical Ventilation Preferred for All Patients on Ventilation? No. CHEST. 2011;140(1):11-13.Full Text
- Hubmayr RD. Rebuttal from Dr Hubmayr CHEST. 2011;140(1):14-15. Full Text
- Gattinoni L. Rebuttal from Dr Gattinoni CHEST. 2011;140(1):15. Full Text
June 2011: Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Practice Management Duration: 36:30 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Sam Birnbaum, BBA, CMPE; Brian W. Carlin, MD, FCCP
Article Discussed:
- Birnbaum, S. Pulmonary rehabilitation: A classic tune with a new beat, but is anyone listening? CHEST 2011;139(6):1498-1502. Full Text
May 2011: Doppler Echocardiography in Pulmonary Hypertension
Duration: 34:50 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Evangelos D. Michelakis, MD; Jonathan D. Rich, MD
Articles Discussed:
- Paterson I, Michelakis ED. The role of Doppler echocardiography in pulmonary artery hypertension: the importance of proving the obvious. CHEST. 2011;139(5):973-975. Full Text
- Rich JD, Shah SJ, Swamy RS, Kamp A, Rich S. Inaccuracy of Doppler echocardiographic estimates of pulmonary artery pressures in patients with pulmonary hypertension: implications for clinical practice. CHEST. 2011;139(5):988-993. Full Text
April 2011: Water-Pipe Tobacco Smoking Duration: 18:28 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Elie A. Akl, MD, PhD, MPH
Article Discussed:
- Raad D, Gaddam S, Schunemann HJ et al. Effects of water-pipe smoking on lung function: a systematic review and meta-analysis. CHEST. 2011;139(4):764-774. Full Text
March 2011: Ventilator-Associated Tracheobronchitis Duration: 21:15 min
Moderator: D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Podcast Editor, CHEST
Participants: Richard G. Wunderink, MD, FCCP; Marin H. Kollef, MD, FCCP
Articles Discussed:
- Wunderink RG. Ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis: public-reporting scam or important clinical infection. CHEST. 2011;139(3):485-488. Full Text
- Dallas J, Skrupsky L, Abebe N, Boyle WA, III, Kollef MH. Ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis in a mixed surgical and medical ICU population. CHEST. 2011;139(3):513-518. Full Text