A Podcast for Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews, Debates and Commentary
In this 280th episode I share the shocking and tragic news that Dr. Gillian Isaac died suddenly and unexpectedly a few weeks ago. She was an incredible human being, teacher, doctor, wife and mother. She will be missed more than I can say by more people than we can possibly count. I know that she would want us to continue with these keyword episodes that she loved doing and so I am going to try. I know they will never be the same, but they will be dedicated to her memory. Today I address the keyword of shock states and discuss the 4 types of shock and how they may be covered on your exams. I miss you, Gillian.
In this 279th episode I welcome Dr. Phil Carullo back to the show to discuss what, exactly, an anesthesiologist does and how we fit into the perioperative experience for patients.
In this 278th episode I discuss what you need to know about liver physiology for your exams.
In this 277th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back for another ABA keyword episode. We discuss Adrenal Diseases and the questions you're likely to see about them on your exams.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.
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.Â
In this 271st episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show for another ABA keyword episode. We discuss lower extremity nerve blocks.
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.
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