Category Archives: Critical Care

Episode 217: Social Media in Anesthesiology Education with David Convissar

Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 217: Social Media in Anesthesiology Education with David Convissar
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In this 217th episode I welcome Dr. David Convissar to the show to talk about the landscape of social media resources in anesthesiology education and the pros and cons of using those resources.

CME: https://earnc.me/piXu6N

Random Recs:

SNACC Website: Snacc.org

SNACC podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snacc/id1578906292

The Witcher: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Witcher_(TV_series)

Episode 216: Intralipid for AFE

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Episode 216: Intralipid for AFE
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In this 216th episode I discuss case reports of using Lipid Emulsion Therapy for Amniotic Fluid Embolus. Big thanks to Dr. Adam Olson for bringing this to my attention!

CME: Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/sCY01P

References:

Eldor J and Kotlovker V. Intralipid for Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE)? Open Journal of Anesthesiology, 2012, 2, 127-133 

Lynch W et al. Lipid Emulsion Rescue of Amniotic Fluid Embolism-Induced Cardiac Arrest: A Case Report. A&A Case Reports. 2017;8:64–66.

Gruzman I et al. INTRALIPID Rescue of Amniotic Fluid Embolism: from Theory to Existence.  Journal of Health Science and Development. 2019: 2:1 (1-4). 

Episode 211: Ventilatory Challenges in Obesity with Lorenzo Berra and Roberta Santiago

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 211: Ventilatory Challenges in Obesity with Lorenzo Berra and Roberta Santiago
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In this 211th episode I welcome Drs. Lorenzo Berra and Roberta Santiago to the show to discuss why traditional one size fits all ventilation approaches are not ideal in an increasingly obese population and how we can optimize our ventilation settings for our patients.

CME: https://earnc.me/WWOP3v

Random Recs:

Leonardo Da Vinci Biography: Link

Ted Lasso Season 2: Link

Episode 208: RV Failure in COVID and Critical Care Ultrasound’s Increasing Utility

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Episode 208: RV Failure in COVID and Critical Care Ultrasound's Increasing Utility
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In this 208th episode I welcome Drs. Kopanczyk, Al-Qudsi and Bhatt to the show to discuss RV Failure in COVID-19. We talk about how they are using POCUS to assess R heart function, what the new NBE CCEexam is all about, and the growth of POCUS in Anesthesiology.

CME: https://earnc.me/JwQiQC

Twitter handles: 

@amarmbhatt

@oqudsi

Random Recs:

New River Gorge National Park: https://www.nps.gov/neri/index.htm

Mare of Easttown: https://www.hbo.com/mare-of-easttown

Can’t Hurt Me: Link

Parks and Rec: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parks_and_Recreation

Episode 206: CRRT in the ICU with Derek Fine

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Episode 206: CRRT in the ICU with Derek Fine
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In this 206th episode I welcome Dr. Derek Fine to the show to discuss the use of CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) in the ICU.

CME: https://earnc.me/VeyBxz

References:

Karkar and Ronco Ann. Prescription of CRRT: a pathway to optimize therapy. Intensive Care (2020) 10:32

Srijan Tandukar, MD; and Paul M. Palevsky, MD. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Who, When, Why, and How. CHEST 2019; 155(3):626-638.

The VA/NIH Acute Renal Failure Trial Network. Intensity of Renal Support in Critically Ill Patients with Acute Kidney Injury. N Engl J Med 2008;359:7-20.

The RENAL Replacement Therapy Study Investigators. Intensity of Continuous Renal-Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients. N Engl J Med 2009;361:1627-38.



Episode 205: ECMO update with Drs. Essandoh, Cody and Graul

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 205: ECMO update with Drs. Essandoh, Cody and Graul
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In this 205th episode I welcome Drs. Essandoh, Cody and Graul back to the show to discuss ECMO including significant new technology and devices that have come into play since I last covered ECMO.

CME: https://earnc.me/vdPKdj

Random Recs:

Cancer Code: Link

The China Study: Link

Cautionary Tales Number Fever Episode: Link

Netflix Formula 1: Link

Mallorca Island: Link

Star Trek Picard: Link

Episode 199: Pharmacology for the Neuro ICU with Salia Farrokh

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 199: Pharmacology for the Neuro ICU with Salia Farrokh
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In this 199th episode I welcome Salia Farrokh to the show to discuss pharmacology in the neuro ICU. We discuss treatment for status epilepticus, ICP crisis, reversal of anticoagulants in ICH, neurostimulants in TBI and BP management in stroke.

CME: https://earnc.me/ngSiLR

Salia is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/salia-farrokh-pharm-d-bcps-bcccp-845b1b38/

Random Recs:

The Riyria Revelations: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyria_Revelations

The Happier Podcast: https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/

Episode 194: COVID in kids with Anna Sick-Samuels

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 194: COVID in kids with Anna Sick-Samuels
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In this 194th episode I welcome Dr. Anna Sick-Samuels, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, to the show to discuss COVID in kids.

CME: https://earnc.me/iHZtVm

Dr. Sick-Samuels is on Twitter @asicksamuels

References:

Feldstein LR, Rose EB, Horwitz SM, Collins JP, Newhams MM, Son MBF, et al. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in U.S. Children and Adolescents. N Engl J Med. 2020;383(4):334-46.

Godfred-Cato S, Bryant B, Leung J, Oster ME, Conklin L, Abrams J, et al. COVID-19-Associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children – United States, March-July 2020. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2020;69(32):1074-80.

Jiang L, Tang K, Levin M, Irfan O, Morris SK, Wilson K, et al. COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and adolescents. Lancet Infect Dis. 2020;20(11):e276-e88.

Dufort EM, Koumans EH, Chow EJ, Rosenthal EM, Muse A, Rowlands J, et al. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children in New York State. N Engl J Med. 2020;383(4):347-58.

Diorio C, Henrickson SE, Vella LA, McNerney KO, Chase J, Burudpakdee C, et al. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and COVID-19 are distinct presentations of SARS-CoV-2. J Clin Invest. 2020;130(11):5967-75.

RANDOM RECS:

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies:

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9861/chocolate-crinkles-ii/

The Daily Podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily

Episode 189: Timing of Surgery After Recovery From COVID-19 with Jason Chi

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 189: Timing of Surgery After Recovery From COVID-19 with Jason Chi
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In this 189th episode I welcome Dr. Jason Chi to the show to discuss what we know about how to plan for surgery in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.

CME: https://earnc.me/3FlooY

Show Notes by Dr. Kashkooli 

Jason’s email: jasonchi1000@gmail.com

Random Recs:

Minari: https://youtu.be/KQ0gFidlro8

Doctors Without Borders: www.doctorswithoutborders.org

Daniel Tiger: https://pbskids.org/daniel/

Episode 185: Fluid Responsiveness in the OR with Lee Goeddel

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 185: Fluid Responsiveness in the OR with Lee Goeddel
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In this 185th episode I welcome back Dr. Lee Goeddel to discuss assessment of fluid responsiveness in the operating room.

CME: https://earnc.me/8sA9XN

References:

Michard F. Changes in Arterial Pressure during Mechanical Ventilation. Anesthesiology. 2005;103(2):419-428. doi:10.1097/00000542-200508000-00026

Using Dynamic Variables to Guide Perioperative Fluid Management
Azriel Perel, M.D.
Anesthesiology October 2020, Vol. 133, 929–935. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0000000000003408