Episode 115: The Contaminated Airway with Steve Freiberg

In this 115th episode I welcome Dr. Steven Freiberg back to the show to discuss management of the contaminated airway. CME: https://earnc.me/lDqJUu References: Han, S; Fisher, J. Airway Management During Persistent Flooding Of the Oropharyngeal Airway.  Anesthesiology News. 2016. March. Joshi, R; Hypes, C; et al.  Difficult Airway Characteristics Associated with First-Attempt Failure at Intubation … Continue reading Episode 115: The Contaminated Airway with Steve Freiberg

Episode 101: Coming off Bypass with Stephen Freiberg

In this 101st episode I welcome back Dr. Stephen Freiberg to the show to discuss how to successfully come off bypass when doing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. CME: https://earnc.me/AhR7hA References: -Barash Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery -Barry AE, Chaney MA, London MJ. Anesthetic management during cardiopulmonary bypass: a systematic review. Anesth Analg 2015; 120:749. -Denault … Continue reading Episode 101: Coming off Bypass with Stephen Freiberg

Episode 47: Arterial Lines with Stephen Freiberg

In this episode, episode 47, I welcome back Dr. Stephen Freiberg, one of our chief residents, to discuss all you ever wanted to know about arterial lines.  We discuss the indications, contraindications, complications, placement technique, and how to interpret the waveform. CME: https://earnc.me/P5Z6j5 Slides with figures mentioned in the podcast can be found here: Arterial Line … Continue reading Episode 47: Arterial Lines with Stephen Freiberg

Episode 31: Massive Transfusion with Dr. Stephen Freiberg

In this episode, episode 31, I welcome one of our amazing chief residents to the show, Dr. Stephen Freiberg.  Stephen has taken an interest in massive transfusion and he goes over the highlights of when to do it, how to do it, what complications you see from it and how to manage those complications. CME: … Continue reading Episode 31: Massive Transfusion with Dr. Stephen Freiberg

Episode 48: TAVRs with Clint Tippett

In this episode, episode 48, I welcome Dr. Clint Tippett to the show.  Dr. Tippett is a cardiac anesthesiologist with an interest in anesthesia for Transcutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and we discuss the approach to anesthesia for these cases including preoperative planning, intraoperative management, and post-operative concerns. CME: https://earnc.me/NVVNUT Regarding stroke risk here is … Continue reading Episode 48: TAVRs with Clint Tippett