Episode 96: Understanding ammonia, with Prem Kandiah

Critical Care Scenarios by Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

Dec 24, 202555:53Health

With Dr. Prem Kandiah, neurointensivist, transplant intensivist, and ammonia enthusiast, we explore the physiology of hyperammonemia, the nuances of its measurement and interpretation, and unpack some less-recognized cau...

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