Category Archives: Pharmacology

Episode 291: Psychedelics for Chronic Pain and Depression with Patrick Finan and Rebecca Ehrenkranz

Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 291: Psychedelics for Chronic Pain and Depression with Patrick Finan and Rebecca Ehrenkranz
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In this 290th episode I welcome Drs. Finan and Ehrenkranz to the show to discuss the data on using psilocybin and other psychedelics for treating chronic pain and depression as well as their ongoing study on the topic.

CME: Link

Random Recs:

Tichu

A Walk in the Woods

Robert Earl Keen Gringo Honeymoon

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard

Episode 287: Perioperative Care of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients with Kyle Sanchez and Dan Ellis

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 287: Perioperative Care of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients with Kyle Sanchez and Dan Ellis
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In this 287th episode I welcome Drs. Kyle Sanchez and Dan Ellis to the show to discuss the perioperative care of transgender and gender-diverse Patients. We discuss terminology, different medications and surgeries that you may see, preop, intraop and postop considerations.

CME: Link

Random Recs:

The Scholomance Trilogy

The Silent Patient

Hatch Chiles

Episode 281: Glycemic Control in the ICU with Traci Grucz

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 281: Glycemic Control in the ICU with Traci Grucz
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In this 281st episode I welcome our SICU pharmacist, Traci Grucz, to the show to discuss glycemic management of critical ill patients.

Traci is on X at @tmgrucz

CME: Link

Random Recs:

Apples Never Fall

Being Mortal

First Law Trilogy

Episode 274: Anaphylaxis and Other Perioperative Hypersensitivity Reactions with Jonathan Kay

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 274: Anaphylaxis and Other Perioperative Hypersensitivity Reactions with Jonathan Kay
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In this 274th episode I welcome Dr. Jonathan Kay (JK) to the show to discuss perioperative hypersensitivity reactions. We focus on the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylaxis and also discuss antibiotic allergies and how to deal with the ever present allergy to PCN.

Dr. Kay is available for virtual consultations and to give Grand Rounds talks on this topic anytime. You can reach him at jkay11@mac.com.

CME: Link

Random Recs

Ninja Nerd

The Crown

Episode 270: Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant with Drs. Douglas and Soloniuk

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 270: Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant with Drs. Douglas and Soloniuk
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In this 270th episode I welcome Drs. Michael Douglas and Leonard Soloniuk to the show to discuss the use of dexmedetomidine in spinals, epidurals and nerve blocks.

CME: Link

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Sugar Rush

Crokinole

Elder Race

Episode 262: Perioperative Methadone with Evan Kharasch

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 262: Perioperative Methadone with Evan Kharasch
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In this 262nd episode I welcome Dr. Evan Kharash to the show to discuss the use of methadone perioperatively instead of more commonly used opioids such as fentanyl and dilaudid. We discuss the safety of methadone, how it works, and the evidence for superiority in terms of pain control, total opioid use, and patient satisfaction.

CME: Link

Random Recs:

The Bear

Tulsa King

Episode 260: Malignant Hyperthermia with Dr. Berman

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 260: Malignant Hyperthermia with Dr. Berman
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In this 260th episode I welcome Dr. Dave Berman back to the show to discuss malignant hyperthermia. Dr. Berman is a volunteer with the MH hotline and he discussed the history, epidemiology, genetics, testing, prevention and management of MH and then we discuss some cases.

CME: Link

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The Righteous Gemstones

A Long Petel of the Sea

Episode 225: Artificial Intelligence in Anesthesiology with Maxime Cannesson

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 225: Artificial Intelligence in Anesthesiology with Maxime Cannesson
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In this 225th episode I welcome Dr. Maxime Cannesson to the show to discuss his work developing AI systems for use in anesthesiology. We discuss what these systems can do, the evidence for their use, and whether they will replace human providers.

Looking to start a podcast? Try RedCircle by clicking here: Link

CME: Link

Random Recs:

This is Us: Link

Episode 214: Keywords Part 17: Non-depolarizing blockers and Myesthenic Syndromes

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 214: Keywords Part 17: Non-depolarizing blockers and Myesthenic Syndromes
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In this 214th episode I welcome back Dr. Gillian Isaac to do another ABA Keyword episode. We review non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers and myesthenic syndromes.

CME: https://earnc.me/w4WOk8

Show Notes by Dr. Brian H. Park

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Ted Lasso: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lasso

Hamnet: Link

Amicus Podcast Interview with Michael Heller: Link

References:

Barash Clinical Anesthesia 8th edition and Anesthesiahub.com

Episode 212: Healthcare’s Impact on Health with Matt Meyer

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 212: Healthcare's Impact on Health with Matt Meyer
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In this 212th episode I welcome Dr. Matt Meyer to the show to discuss the environmental impact of modern healthcare including the downsides of Desflurane and how we can make personal and system changes to help the environment.

Matt’s email: mmeyer@virginia.edu

CME: https://earnc.me/pcNRAr

Random Recs:

Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth: Link

The Office: Link