In this 276th episode I welcome pediatric anesthesiologist Dr. Rita Saynhalath to the show to discuss how to manage kids presenting for surgery with a recent URI. We discuss the evidence for proceeding versus postponing, whether the type of virus matters, and how to handle COVID infections.
CME: Link
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In this 275th episode I welcome Chef Myles Snider to the show to discuss how busy professionals can cook tasty, healthy meals for themselves and their families.
CME: Link
Myles’ Personal Links
https://www.instagram.com/myles.cooks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@myles.cooks
https://mylescooks.substack.com/
Products I Mentioned
https://www.burlapandbarrel.com/
Posts I Mentioned
https://mylescooks.substack.com/p/a-simple-technique-for-braised-meat
https://mylescooks.substack.com/p/a-minimalist-cookware-setup
Full cookware guide: https://8020cooking.circle.so/c/cookware-and-pantry/the-cookware-guide
Full pantry guide: https://8020cooking.circle.so/c/cookware-and-pantry/the-pantry-guide
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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 273rd episode I welcome Dr. Caitlin Sutton to the show to discuss Anesthesia for fetal surgical procedures. We discuss some common procedures, how the anesthesia is done and why, what can go wrong and how to prepare, and what the future holds.
CME: Link
Dr. Sutton is on Twitter (X) @caitlindsutton and her email is cdsutton@bcm.edu. She would love to help support residents trying to decide between fellowships in peds, OB or both.
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In this 272nd episode I welcome Dr. Kinza Berical to the show to discuss her work developing support systems for mothers who practice anesthesiology. We discuss navigating pregnancy and prenatal care, breastfeeding, mentorship around pregnancy loss, IVF and childcare.
CME: Link
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Reference: Berical KA et al. Championing the Mom: The Role of a Mother’s Support Group in Academic Anesthesia Practice. A&A 2023.
In this 271st episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show for another ABA keyword episode. We discuss lower extremity nerve blocks.
CME: Link
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References:
www.anesthesiahub.com
Barash, P. Clinical Anesthesia 8th edition. Walters Kluwer.
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 269th episode I welcome Dr. Jeanna Blitz to the show to discuss the newest, most evidence based approach to preoperative assessment and optimization of patients. We discuss the use of biomarkers, alternatives to RCRI and using METS alone and assessment and optimization of frailty, nutritional status, anemia, psychological status and functional status.
CME: Link
Dr. Blitz is on Twitter (X) @Jeanna_BlitzMD
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In this 268th episode I welcome Drs. Carullo, Kostibas, Isaac, Banks and Segna to the show. They are our peds, cardiac, OB, critical care and regional fellowship directors and we discuss the state of fellowships in anesthesiology.
CME: Link
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In this 267th episode I welcome Dr. Alli Bechtel to the show to discuss the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation where she works as their podcast host. We discuss the APSF top 10 priorities, what they include and what guidance clinicians can get from them.
CME: Link
Dr. Bechtel is on Twitter @ABechtelMD, her email is podcast@apsf.org
APSF contact info:
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@AnesthesiaPatientSafety
Be sure to check out the APSF website at https://www.apsf.org/
Make sure that you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.apsf.org/subscribe/
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