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The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is the largest non-profit medical organization dedicated to promoting excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care. This piece is presented from their annual conference this year. Presented by Desiree Chappell and Monty Mythen with their guest Manu Malbrain , CMO of Medaman, an initiative that seeks to optimize the use of data in hospital...

This piece discusses significant advancements and ongoing challenges in anesthesia and perioperative medicine. Our guest shares his journey from his training days at the University of Basel to his influential work in patient safety across Europe; including pioneering efforts with incident reporting and simulation training inspired by collaborations with NASA. The conversation delves into the evolu...

This piece is part four of a four part series on "Implementation, what works and what doesn't?". Part one is here: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/joyce-yeung-why-dont-we-implement-trial-results-ebpom-world-congress Part two is here: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/professional-organisations-the-ebb-and-flow-of-eras-ebpom-world-congress And part three is here: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/implementat...

Recorded at Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) in London last year this presentation is the third of a series of four sessions under the heading: "Implementation – what works and what doesn't?". This piece is the third talk in the series, the first is here:  https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/joyce-yeung-why-dont-we-implement-trial-results-ebpom-world-congress The second is here: https://top...

Recorded at Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) in London last year this presentation is the second of a series of four sessions under the heading: "Implementation – what works and what doesn't?". This piece is the second talk in the series, the first is here: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/joyce-yeung-why-dont-we-implement-trial-results-ebpom-world-congress There is one more presentation...

Recorded at Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) in London last year this presentation is part of a series of talks given under the session heading: "Implementation – what works and what doesn't?". This piece is part one of four, with two more presentations to come and then a fascinating panel discussion to conclude. This first session focuses on the implementation of clinical trials, cov...

This is part two of a two part program covering some of the most listened to pieces we've done in the last 12 months. We'd love you to check out part 1, which is here: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/annual-digest-part-1-topmedtalk In this piece we cover and reflect upon the following podcasts: "The evolution of the Impella device in anesthesia, critical care, and perioperative medicine" https://top...

This is the first of a two part program which covers some of the most listened to pieces we've done in the last 12 months. If you want to follow up on these conversations and get the full detail, for free, follow these links here: "Cardiovascular risk evaluation for non-cardiac surgery, guidelines" - https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/cardiovascular-risk-evaluation-for-non-cardiac-surgery-guidelines-eb...

In this piece we cover frailty in perioperative and end-of-life care, the assessment of frailty, the challenges of clinical momentum, multidisciplinary team meetings, and the importance of palliative approaches. The conversation also delves into the trajectories at the end of life and the impact of electronic medical records in automating frailty measurement. The episode concludes with reflections...

Recorded live from the 13th Australasian Symposium of the Perioperative Medicine Special Interest Group, in collaboration with Summit III and the PeriOperative Quality Initiative (POQI). The theme of the meeting is 'Improve the quality, enhance the value, protect the future'. This piece provides insights into our guest's career, the intersection of medicine and writing and the importance of compas...

In this piece, recorded at Anesthesiology 2024 in Philadelphia, TopMedTalk explores the evolving landscape of patient safety and quality standards in anesthesia. What have been the significant shifts in patient safety culture? What is the importance of a proactive approach to risk management in anesthesia? We mention this excellent article: https://www.apsf.org/article/why-should-i-obtain-the-cert...

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)'s annual general meeting; Anesthesiology 2024. As usual we are there; building on our reputation for exclusive cutting edge conversations recorded at the conference with some of the key speakers, guests and delegates. Here we discuss advancements in anesthesia research and quality improvement, focusing on intraoperative hypotension (IOH) and its impa...

TopMedTalk is at The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)'s annual general meeting; Anesthesiology 2024. Here we discuss key anesthesia updates, emphasizing patient safety and comfort. Does the evidence support allowing clear liquids up to surgery to reduce thirst without raising risks? Do new challenges around GLP-1 drugs, which delay stomach emptying, call for tailored pre-op guidance? Al...

This piece comes from Melbourne, Australia, at the World Congress of Prehabilitation and Perioperative Medicine, held alongside the Australian ERAS+ Conference. Hear about the significance of multidisciplinary collaboration in prehabilitation and research; grants for virtual surgery schools; the impact of diet and microbiome on cancer pathways, and the future of digital prehabilitation. The conver...

This piece comes from Melbourne, Australia, at the World Congress of Prehabilitation and Perioperative Medicine, held alongside the Australian ERAS+ Conference. Recorded on the conference stage before an audience of guests and delegates, hear how the World Congress came to be where it is today. Presented by Mike Grocott , and Kate Leslie with Denny Levett , Professor in Perioperative Medicine and...

Euroanaesthesia is recognised worldwide as one of the most important and influential annual congresses in anaesthesiology and intensive care. Organised by The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM). This year, TopMedTalk is there in Munich, Germany, bringing you exclusive coverage. This piece focuses upon bringing education to a wider selection of people and new ways of disseminating i...

This piece was recorded at the The 7th Collaborative Clinical Trials in Anaesthesiology Conference, Prato, Italy. The discussion centers around the roles and contributions of bio statisticians in clinical trials. Presented by Kate Leslie and Andy Cumpstey with their guests, Jessica Kasza , Professor of Biostatistics, Data Analytics/Modelling and Health Economics at Monash University and Elizabeth...

This important piece shines a light on the evolution and challenges of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). If you've never listened to TopMedTalk, this is a great place to start. If you've listened before it's possible you've heard us talking with excitement about today's guest, we hope you find this session to be worth the wait. Hear how our guest's insights on the need for an understanding o...

TopMedTalk at The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)'s annual general meeting; Anesthesiology 2024. We're bringing you a series of podcasts from the conference. Make sure you check our podcast feed and are subscribed to TopMedTalk, as we are currently releasing episodes more often than usual to accommodate high demand. This piece provides much needed focus on the topic of pediatrics and h...

This piece addresses challenges in anesthesiology, workforce dynamics, leadership development, and operational efficiency. Flexible employment models, such as part-time roles and tailored schedules, are helping attract and retain talent while reducing burnout and reliance on locum tenens. Are we seeing a shift from crisis management to long-term strategic planning? How can organizations, focused o...

TopMedTalk recorded this piece at the annual meeting of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) in San Diego. With over 64,000 members, including practicing CRNAs and nurse anesthesia residents, the AANA facilitates professional standards, advocacy, and social networking. This discussion highlights the importance of cultivating strong educational programs and strategic affiliations...

TopMedTalk  is on location at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting,  Anesthesiology 2024 . In this episode, we feature a brief discussion on the conference highlights, trends in anesthesia recruitment, and insights into what it's like to work for NorthStar Anesthesia. Presented by Desiree Chappell , CRNA, Co-Editor in Chief of  TopMedTalk and Vice President of Clinical Qu...

This episode captures a blend of practical insights, high-level strategy, and the enduring need for empathy in healthcare leadership. We explore the importance of preparing patients physically and mentally before surgery. We look at how the challenges of activity-based funding (as practiced in Australia and the UK) require balancing care quality with financial constraints and ask; is it time for b...

This piece focuses on the Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI), founded in 2009 by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) to promote patient safety and operational efficiency in the profession. The AQI was created for the specific purpose of building and maintaining a national registry of anesthesia cases and outcomes, to enable the benchmarking of patient care in the perioperative period....

TopMedTalk was in attendance at the annual meeting of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) in San Diego this year. With over 64,000 members, including practicing CRNAs and nurse anesthesia residents, the AANA facilitates professional standards, advocacy, and social networking. How does it work? Where are standards being raised? What drives progress in the field of anesthesiology...