Episode 22: Postop Visual Loss with Dr. Joe Hughes
In this episode I interview Dr. Joseph Hughes, one of our neuro anesthesiologists, about the history, etiology, pathophysiology and prevention of postoperative visual loss. We refer to a thromboelasto...
1 Joulu 201631min
Episode 21: ERAS with Dr. Chris Wu
In this episode I interview Dr. Chris Wu, professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine and internationally renowned expert in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways. We discuss the differen...
23 Marras 201633min
Episode 20: pH Stat and Alpha Stat
In this episode I review two methods for managing arterial blood gasses in hypothermic patients, usually during cardiac surgery–pH Stat and Alpha Stat. Check out this fantastic episode recap put toget...
20 Marras 201613min
Episode 19: Vasoactive medications
In this episode I review the receptors that vasoactive drugs act on. I then review the main vasoactive medications used in the OR and the ICU to treat acute hypotension and the ones used to treat acu...
11 Marras 201627min
Episode 18: Tips and Tricks for Line Placement
In this episode I go over some tips and tricks for maximizing your success with peripheral IVs, arterial lines, central venous catheters and pulmonary artery catheters (Swan Ganz catheters). The New E...
18 Loka 201651min
Episode 17: Awake intubation
In this episode I discuss awake intubation. I discuss the indications, techniques, nerve blocks, sedation and different methods of performing awake intubation. Slides to go along with the podcast are...
9 Loka 201632min
Episode 16: Increased ICP Therapy with Dave Mintz
In this episode I welcome back Dr. David Mintz, neuroanesthesiologist, to discuss the treatment of increased intracranial pressure in the perioperative period and brain relaxation during neurosurgery....
21 Syys 201625min
Episode 15: IV Fluids
In this episode I discuss the use of IV fluids for perioperative use including how to decide when to give fluid, the downsides of over resuscitation, whether to use crystalloid or colloid, and whether...
5 Syys 201633min
