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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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This is Us: Link
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
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
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Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth: Link
The Office: Link
In this 210th episode I welcome international pain expert Dr. Steve Cohen to the show to discuss pain in general, how we categorize it, how we try to treat it, and what the future holds.
CME: https://earnc.me/2FktxV
References:
Cohen et al. Chronic Pain 1. Lancet 2021; 397: 2082–97.
Knezevic et al. Low Back Pain. Published online. June 8, 2021. TheLancet.com
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Queen’s Gambit: Link
Shtisel: Link
The NYTimes Morning Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/series/us-morning-briefing
