In this episode, episode 72, I finish the oral board prep episode that was started in episode 71 with Drs. Tran and Beaudry. In a twist, they flip the tables on me and make me be the examinee.
The stem and questions are here: Oral board stem
Episode 71: Oral Board Prep 2: part 1
In this episode, episode 71, combined with the next episode, episode 72, I welcome back Drs. Tran and Beaudry to do an oral board prep example. We got through how not to do it and then how to do it well. This is part 1, episode 72 will be part 2.
The stem and questions are here: Oral board stem
Episode 70: Anesthesia Assistants
In this mini episode I thank Shirley Li, an Anesthesia Assistant student in Texas, for teaching me a bit about the career path of an Anesthesia Assistant and I share some of what she shared with me for any who are interested.
Episode 69: Intro to Trauma with Bob Sikorski
In this episode, Episode 69, I welcome Dr. Bob Sikorski, director of trauma anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins, to the show to discuss a general overview of trauma anesthesia. We discuss prehospital, ER and OR management and key things to keep in mind when caring for trauma patients.
References: Trauma references list
TEG diagram: 
Episode 68: CRNAs with Andy Benson
In this episode, episode 68, I welcome our chief CRNA, Andy Benson, to the show to discuss his career path and how we can all work together to provide the best patient care possible.
Episode 67: High Value Care with Pam Johnson
In this episode, episode 67, I welcome Dr. Pam Johnson to the show. Dr. Johnson is a radiologist here at Hopkins who has taken an interest in high value care initiatives. She and I discuss what this means and how people can get involved in reducing unnecessary testing and improving the quality of the care we deliver to patients.
Outline by Brian Park: Outline
References:
High value care in the SICU: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022480416000627?via%3Dihub
Reducing unnecessary blood transfusions: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2663855
Choosing Wisely website: http://www.choosingwisely.org/
High Value Care Conference call for abstracts: Call for abstracts
Episode 66: Neuromuscular Blockers
In this episode, episode 66, I go through an overview of neuromuscular blockers including how they work, how to use them, and what their adverse effects are. Happy New Year!
The dose of glycopyrrolate should be 0.01 to 0.015mg/kg, not 0.1 to 0.15.
Outline by Brian Park: Outline
References:
Miller’s Anesthesia 7th edition: Chapter 29: Pharmacology of Muscle Relaxants and Their Antagonists. Naguib M and Lien C.
Rocuronium vs succinylcholine for rapid sequence induction intubation. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26512948
Neuromuscular blockade: what was, is and will be: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25622380
Reversal of neuromuscular block: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19468024
Episode 65: Time Management
In this episode, episode 65 and the last of 2017, I give my tips and tricks for being as efficient as possible with your time management so that you can maximize your success with your work and your life in general. Have a wonderful holiday and start to the new year!
Outline by Brian Park: Outline
Episode 64: Problems during pregnancy with Jacqueline Galvan part 2
In this episode, episode 64, I welcome back Dr. Jacqueline Galvan to finish our discussion of programs during pregnancy and delivery. We discuss hematologic, neurologic, respiratory, renal and infectious disease issues and how they affect pregnancy, delivery, and anesthetic management.
Slides with references and notes: Problems during pregnancy part 2
Episode 63: Chemo Prophylaxis with Andrew Jarrell
In this episode, episode 63, I welcome back Andrew Jarrell to learn to pronounce his name properly, and to discuss VTE and stress ulcer prophylaxis.
References are here: References