The Full Code Podcast
by Ron Dees, NP and Clint Cloud, PA
Latest episode
Ep. 35: From Ambulance to ICU. (ft. Fanchon)
Ep. 35: From Ambulance to ICU. (ft. Fanchon)
About this podcast
The Full Code Podcast dives deep into the world of critical care, hosted by experienced APPs working on the front lines of the ICU. Each episode brings high-yield discussions on real-world cases, cutting-edge research, and practical pearls to sharpen your clinical practice. Episodes drop bi-weekly.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 35 episodes
- Ep. 35: From Ambulance to ICU. (ft. Fanchon) · 1 h 27 minFrom Ambulance to ICU - fascinating tales from the bus to the bedside. 📲Follow us on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: / thefullcodepodcast 📘 Facebook: / thefullcodepodcast 🎵 TikTok: /…
- Ep. 34 [COVID DIARY II] Broken Isn't Always Permanent. (ft. Ivy Garcia) · 1 h 28 minWelcome to the second edition in the COVID DIARY series. In this episode we are joined by Ivy Garcia - a critical-care nurse who served with us in the most intense waves of the…
- Ep. 33: Central Venous Pressure · 54 minIn this episode, we break down central venous pressure (CVP)—what it is, what it actually tells you, and where it can mislead you in real clinical practice. We talk through the…
- Ep. 32: [COVID DIARY I ] Where Were You When the Bombs Fell? (ft. Lindsay Keeney) · 1 h 7 minTRIGGER WARNING Today marks the start of a new series of interviews focused on the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of frontline healthcare providers. The topics discussed…
- Ep. 31: Surviving Nurse Residency and Embracing Growth (ft. Kyle Martin, RN) · 1 h 26 minIn this episode of TFCP we get to sit down with Kyle Martin, a registered Nurse in the medical ICU. Join us was we talk about the struggles of surviving your first few years in…
- Ep. 30: Board Questions, Arterial Lines, and Intubation · 1 h 13 minFull Code Podcast — PulmCCM Question Review + A-Line & Airway Evidence Welcome to back to the Full Code Podcast, an educational medical podcast built for ICU clinicians. Each…
- Ep. 29: Amphibious Encephalopathy and Cardiogenic Shock (ft. Heather Keafer, RN) · 1 h 27 minToday’s episode features Heather Keafer, a critical care registered nurse with the rare ability to move comfortably between serious physiology and outlandish curiosity. We talk…
- Ep. 28: Call the Chaplain! (ft. Timothy Randolph) · 1 h 13 min✝️ Call the Chaplain | Interview with Hospital Chaplain Timothy RandolphIn this episode of The Full Code Podcast, I sit down with Chaplain Timothy Randolph to talk about his…
- Ep. 27: Guillain–Barré Syndrome · 53 minGuillain–Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder that can lead to rapid paralysis, respiratory failure, and even death if not recognized early. In this…
- Ep. 26: Organ Donation (Ft. Lori Pace) · 51 minIn this powerful episode of The Full Code Podcast, we sit down with Lori Pace - manager of regional operations for Mid-American Transpland. Join us as we dive into the medically…
- Ep. 25: Management of Pulmonary Embolisms · 1 h 4 minIn this episode, we dive into the essentials of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) — from pathophysiology and risk factors to clinical presentation, diagnosis, and current management…
- Ep. 24: Inside the Role of the ICU Charge Nurse · 1 h 48 minWhat does it really take to run an ICU shift? In this episode, we sit down with three seasoned ICU RNs to unpack the realities of charge nursing. From bed management and staff…
- Ep. 23: Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding · 1 h 8 minIn this episode, we take a dive into the evaluation and management of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding — one of the most high-stakes conditions encountered in the ICU. We’ll…
- Ep. 22: Brain Death · 55 minIn this episode of The Full Code Podcast, we explore the critical topic of brain death—its pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and clinical confirmation. We break down the…
- Ep. 21: Hepatic Encephalopathy · 57 minIn this episode, we take a deep dive into hepatic encephalopathy (HE)—a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome seen in patients with liver dysfunction. We cover the underlying…
- Ep. 20: Transition to Practice in the ICU · 1 h 49 minIn this episode we going to discuss transition to practice for new graduate registered nurses in the ICU.
- Ep. 19: Alcohol Withdrawal Fundamentals · 1 h 11 minWelcome back to another episode of the full code podcast! Today will be the first entry in our discussion of alcohol withdrawal and the various concomitant issues which may…
- Ep. 18: Anesthesia and Airway Management with David Reavis, CRNA · 1 h 27 minToday we welcome another very special guest - David Reavis, CRNA. In this episode we discuss the road to becoming a CRNA, the basics of anesthesia going into the OR, and…
- Ep. 17: Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage · 1 h 26 minIn this episode we cover the basics of assessment, diagnosis, and management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Thank you for tuning in and your continued support!
- Ep. 16: Critical Care Pharmacology and Pain Management with Dr. Kristen Butler, PharmD · 1 h 22 minToday we are talking all things pharmacy in the critical care setting with our special guest Dr. Kristen Butler, PharmD. Have you ever wondered exactly what it takes to be a…







