In this 280th episode I share the shocking and tragic news that Dr. Gillian Isaac died suddenly and unexpectedly a few weeks ago. She was an incredible human being, teacher, doctor, wife and mother. She will be missed more than I can say by more people than we can possibly count. I know that she would want us to continue with these keyword episodes…

In this 279th episode I welcome Dr. Phil Carullo back to the show to discuss what, exactly, an anesthesiologist does and how we fit into the perioperative experience for patients. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

In this 278th episode I discuss what you need to know about liver physiology for your exams. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyKirjoittanut Jed Wolpaw

In this 277th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back for another ABA keyword episode. We discuss Adrenal Diseases and the questions you're likely to see about them on your exams. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

In this 276th episode I welcome pediatric anesthesiologist Dr. rita Saynhalath to the show to discuss how to manage kids presenting for surgery with a recent URI. We discuss the evidence for proceeding versus postponing, whether the type of virus matters, and how to handle COVID infections. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACC…

In this 275th episode I welcome Chef Myles Snider to the show to discuss how busy professionals can cook tasty, healthy meals for themselves and their families. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

In this 274th episode I welcome Dr. Jonathan Kay (JK) to the show to discuss perioperative hypersensitivity reactions. We focus on the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylaxis and also discuss antibiotic allergies and how to deal with the ever present allergy to PCN. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries:…

In this 273rd episode I welcome Dr. Caitlin Sutton to the show to discuss Anesthesia for fetal surgical procedures. We discuss some common procedures, how the anesthesia is done and why, what can go wrong and how to prepare, and what the future holds. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redci…

In this 272nd episode I welcome Dr. Kinza Berical to the show to discuss her work developing support systems for mothers who practice anesthesiology. We discuss navigating pregnancy and prenatal care, breastfeeding, mentorship around pregnancy loss, IVF and childcare. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiri…

In this 271st episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show for another ABA keyword episode. We discuss lower extremity nerve blocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

In this 270th episode I welcome Drs. Michael Douglas and Leonard Soloniuk to the show to discuss the use of dexmedetomidine in spinals, epidurals and nerve blocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

In this 269th episode I welcome Dr. Jeanna Blitz to the show to discuss the newest, most evidence based approach to preoperative assessment and optimization of patients. We discuss the use of biomarkers, alternatives to RCRI and using METS alone and assessment and optimization of frailty, nutritional status, anemia, psychological status and functio…

In this 268th episode I welcome Drs. Carullo, Kostibas, Isaac, Banks and Segna to the show. They are our peds, cardiac, OB, critical care and regional fellowship directors and we discuss the state of fellowships in anesthesiology. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva…

In this 267th episode I welcome Dr. Alli Bechtel to the show to discuss the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation where she works as their podcast host. We discuss the APSF top 10 priorities, what they include and what guidance clinicians can get from them. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://…

This special 266th episode was recorded before a live audience at the Anesthesiology 2023 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. I interviewed Dr. Deb Culley about post-op delirium and Dr. John Eichorn about the history and future of patient monitoring. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle…

In this 265th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show to do another ABA Keyword episode. We follow up on the last one by discussing Nitroprusside, Nitroyglycerin and their effect on hemoglobin Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red…

In this 264th episode I welcome Dr. Mimi Wynn to the show to discuss anesthesia for TAAA repair. We discuss preoperative concerns, intraoperative management, postoperative concerns especially spinal cord ischemia, and how to reduce the risk of that dreaded complication. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inqui…

In this 263rd episode I welcome Dr. Mahesh to the show to discuss radiation safety for anesthesia providers in the OR and procedure suites. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

In this 262nd episode I welcome Dr. Evan Kharash to the show to discuss the use of methadone perioperatively instead of more commonly used opioids such as fentanyl and dilaudid. We discuss the safety of methadone, how it works, and the evidence for superiority in terms of pain control, total opioid use, and patient satisfaction. Our Sponsors: * Che…

In this 261st episode I welcome professional commercial pilot and safety expert Matt Renz to the show to discuss aviation safety and how it can apply to medicine. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

In this 260th episode I welcome Dr. Dave Berman back to the show to discuss malignant hyperthermia. Dr. Berman is a volunteer with the MH hotline and he discussed the history, epidemiology, genetics, testing, prevention and management of MH and then we discuss some cases. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inq…

In this 259th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show to discuss another set of ABA key words. We discuss the pulse oximeter and some hemoglobinopathies that can affect its readings. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com…

In this 258th episode I welcome Dr Emily Sharpe and Dr. Mike Hofkamp back to the show to have a pro-con debate about what to do when a woman in labor with an epidural in place has to go unexpectedly for c-section. Dr. Hofkamp argues for removing the epidural and doing a second neuraxial technique while Dr. Sharpe argues for using the existing epidu…

In this 257th episode I welcome Dr. Cara Esser back to the show to discuss the ins and outs of transsphenoidal pituitary surgery and what to keep in mind preoperatively, intraoperatively and postoperatively. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r…

In this 256th episode I welcome Dr. Cara Esser to the show to discuss neuromuscular diseases that are important to know for Anesthesia and Critical Care. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…