In this episode, episode 81, I welcome Dr. Alyson Russo to the show to discuss how to prepare for and conduct anesthesia for craniotomy surgery.
CME: https://earnc.me/iM3y5w
In this episode, episode 80, I welcome Dr. Jonathan Curley to the show. Jonathan is an anesthesia resident and a veteran of an elite pararescue unit in the United States Air Force. We talk about some of the lessons that Jonathan learned from his time in the military and from some of the brave soldiers whom he knew who died in service to their country.
CME: https://earnc.me/y5hN6c
In this episode, episode 79, I welcome Dr. Dheeraj Goswami to the show to discuss pediatric cardiothoracic anesthesiology. We discuss the training required to do these cases, the most common cases and concerns, and how it differs from other forms of anesthesia.
CME: https://earnc.me/4YCGmc
In this episode, episode 78, I do something a little different as I review the fantastically interesting book, “The Obesity Code: Unlocking the secrets of weight loss”, by Dr. Jason Fung. Full disclosure, there’s no real relationship to anesthesia and critical care, just some really interesting insights into the obesity epidemic and what can be done about it.
CME: https://earnc.me/JvYiZY
In this episode, episode 77, I discuss reversal of neuromuscular blockade. This is a follow up to episode 66 in which I covered neuromuscular blockade.
CME: https://earnc.me/An714h
Outline by Brian Park: NMB Reversal Outline
References:
Miller’s Anesthesia 8th Edition. Reversal (Antagonism) of Neuromuscular Blockade. Murphy GS, de Boer HD, Eriksson LI and Miller RD. Chapter 35, 995-1027.e5.
Appiah-Ankam J, Hunter J. Pharmacology of neuromuscular blocking drugs. Cont Educ Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain. 2004;4(1):2-7.
Hristovska AM, Duch P, Allingstrup M, Afshari A. Efficacy and safety of sugammadex versus neostigmine in reversing neuromuscular blockade in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017 Aug 14;8:CD012763.
Keating GM. Sugammadex: A Review of Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal. Drugs. 2016 Jul;76(10):1041-52.
McLean DJ, Diaz-Gil D, Farhan HN, Ladha KS, Kurth T, Eikermann M. Dose-dependent Association between Intermediate-acting Neuromuscular-blocking Agents and Postoperative Respiratory Complications. Anesthesiology. 2015 Jun;122(6):1201-13.
Schaller S, Fink H. Sugammadex as a reversal agent for neuromuscular block: an evidence-based review. Core Evidence. 2013;8:57-67.
In this episode, episode 76, I welcome Dr. Mark Bicket to the show to discuss pain pathways. We shape this one around some great board style questions that Mark put together.
CME: https://earnc.me/ogru4S
Episode outline by Brian Park: Pain Pathways Outline
In this episode, episode 75, I welcome back Drs. Galvan and Hofkamp to do an OB oral board stem. We juxtapose examples of “right” and “wrong” answers to highlight important approaches to the exam.
CME: https://earnc.me/9IGE6D
The stem is here: Stem
In this episode, episode 74, I welcome Dr. Chad Brummett to the show. Chad is the co-director of the Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network (OPEN) in Michigan and leads some fantastic and extremely effective initiatives to combat the opioid crisis. His website has more details and materials for anyone interested in starting similar initiatives elsewhere. Check it out at Michigan-open.org.
CME: https://earnc.me/uqMyBJ
Outline by Brian Park: Opioid Crisis Engagement outline
In this episode, episode 73, I welcome Darrell Ranum, an attorney and malpractice insurance executive, to the show to discuss his article on Anesthesia related liability claims. We discuss why people sue anesthesia providers and how to reduce the risk of being sued.
CME: https://earnc.me/FGQHwQ
The article is: Ranum D, Beverly A, Shapiro FE and Urman RD. Leading Causes of Anesthesia-Related Liability Claims in Ambulatory Surgery Centers. J Patient Saf 2017. E-published ahead of print.
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.
CME: https://earnc.me/y28Qgc
The stem and questions are here: Oral board stem
