Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

In this 313th episode I welcome Dr. Alexis Motz to the show as she finishes her residency in anesthesiology. We discuss the lessons she learned along the way about how to get the most out of the experience and be the best resident, and all around physician, possible. We also discuss her interest in social … Continue reading Episode 313: Reflections on Residency and Social Media with Alexis M...

In this 312th episode I welcome Drs. Franklin Cladis, Meredith Kingeter and Bridget Marroquin to the show to discuss the Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA). We discuss how it has been an important part of our careers and how it has a lot to offer to anyone interested in anesthesiology education. CME: Link SEA … Continue reading Episode 312: The Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA...

In this 311th episode I welcome Dr. Mark Nelson to the show to discuss his management aid that helps clinicians easily figure out how to handle all types of AICDs and Pacers in the perioperative period. CME: Link References: Random Recs: Squid Game Season 2 MartinLogan Electro Stats

In this 310th episode I welcome Dr. Annemarie Thompson, head of the working group that put out the new AHA/ACC Guidelines for the perioperative cardiovascular management for noncardiac surgery, and Drs. Jochen Steppan and Giancarlo Suffredini, cardiac anesthesiologists, to talk about the new iteration of the guidelines. We go through the algorithm in detail and … Continue reading Episode 310...

In this 309th episode I welcome Dr. Mimi Wynn to another Master Clinician interview. We discuss her career as a world expert in cardiac and vascular anesthesia with a deep focus in thoraco-abdominal aneurysms. We discuss how to develop an area of expertise, how to keep learning, how to overcome imposter syndrome, how to deal … Continue reading Episode 309: Master Clinician Part 8: Mimi Wynn...

In this 308th episode I welcome Dr. Tim Kajstura back to the show for another ABA Keyword episode. We cover Ambulatory Anesthesia. CME: Link Random Recs: Conan O’Brian Needs a Friend with Kevin Nealon Garmin Watches

CME: Link In this 307th episode I welcome Commander Dr. Mark Cannon, Commander Dr. Nick Pulos, Lieutenant Dr. Joey Sieker and Lt. Commander Erika Spencer to the show to discuss military reserve options for residents and attendings. Contacts for those interested in learning more: #LCDR ERIKA SPENCER (771)233-2474 or er*****************@*****vy.mil #CDR NICHOLAS PULOS : ni******************@*****vy....

In this 306th episode I welcome Dr. Beth Wilson to the show to discuss Early Allograft Dysfunction (EAD) after liver transplantation and what anesthesiologists can do to prevent or mitigate it. CME: Link Random Recs: Stranger Things Scythe

In this 305th episode I welcome Dr. Eric Busch to the show as our next Master Clinician. He has been practicing anesthesiology at Oschner in New Orleans for 35 years and has done everything from Chronic Pain to Cardiac. We discuss what he’s learned over the years and some of his favorite things to teach … Continue reading Episode 305: Master Clinician Part 7: Eric Busch →

In this 304th episode I welcome Drs. Meyhoff and Breteler to the show to discuss continuous vital sign monitoring for patients on the floor and at home after surgery. We talk about the pros and cons of this kind of monitoring, what the future holds, and how Anesthesiologist and Intensivists can play an important role. … Continue reading Episode 304: Continuous Vital Sign Monitoring with Drs....

In this 303rd episode I welcome Drs. Stahl and Saddawi-Konefka to the show to discuss how busy people can start using AI tools in their everyday lives to save time and make things easier. CME: Link Random Recs: Rodeo Beach The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Conclave

In this 302nd episode I interview Dr. David Broussard, a cardiac anesthesiologist and Chair of Anesthesiology at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. We discuss his approach to preparing for, and dealing with, adverse events and how to communicate about them to patients and families in a way that builds trust. CME: Link Random Recs: … Continue reading Episode 302: Disclosing Adverse Events...

In this 301st episode I welcome Dr. Scott Licata to the show as the next master clinician in our series. He is a pediatric anesthesiologist and we go through a case from preop to intraop to postop and hear his tips and tricks for success. CME: Link Random Recs: Read by QxMD CookUnity Burlap and … Continue reading Episode 301: Master Clinician Part 6: Scott Licata →

In this 300th episode, at the request of our listeners, I ask Dr. Dave Stahl to take the host’s chair and interview me. We discuss some reflections on 8 years and 300 episodes of ACCRAC and some clinical and life based tips and tricks that I have picked up over the years. CME: Link Random … Continue reading Episode 300: Reflections and Tips and Tricks with Dr. Stahl interviewing Dr. Wo...

In this 299th episode I welcome Dr. David Stahl to the show to be our next master clinician. CME: Link Random Recs: The Great British Baking Show The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse References: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11334747/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10867253/

In this 298th episode I welcome Dr. John Pizzuti to our series of interviews with master clinicians. Dr. Pizzuti was identified by multiple members of his private practice group as someone who, despite being relatively early in his career, is a true master clinician. He is someone others go to for help and advice all … Continue reading Episode 298: Master Clinician Part 4: John Pizzuti &#859...

In this 297th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura back to the show for another ABA Keyword episode. We cover high yield topics of PE and Hyper and Hypoparathyroidism. CME: Link Random Recs: To-go Buddy Lightbringer Books Connections Bot Minute Cryptic References: Anesthesiahub.com OpenAnesthesia.org Barash, P. Clinical Anesthesia 8th edition. Walters Kluwer.

In this 296th episode I welcome Dr. Mike Essandoh to do another master clinician episode. We discuss Dr. Essandoh’s tips for being successful clinically, in research, in leadership, in innovation and in technology. CME: Link Random Recs: The Last Dance Nate Bargatze

In this 295th episode I discuss the kinds of statistical questions that come up on board exams and what you need to know to get them right. NOTE: In this episode I explained the p value in a very simplified way that isn’t strictly accurate from a statistical standpoint. A p value of 0.03 in … Continue reading Episode 295: Statistics for the Boards →

In this 294th episode I play the live recording from my interview with Dr. Valerie Arkoosh who is the Secretary of Human Services for the State of Pennsylvania. CME: Link

In this 293rd episode I interview Dr. Keith Baker in another master clinician episode. Dr. Baker is a professor at Harvard Medical School, the Vice Chair for Education at MGH and was formerly the residency program director there for 15 years. CME: Link Random Recs: Anders Erickson The Road To Excellence The Cradle Series

In this 292nd episode I play the audio from the live episode we did at the Northeast Anesthesia Resident Conference in Boston on 9/14/24. I interviewed Aalok Agarwala, Associate CMO at MGH, Joanne Conroy, President and CEO of Dartmouth Health, and Sunil “Sunny” Eappen, CEO of UVM Health. We discuss their careers, and their tips … Continue reading Episode 292: Leadership Panel Liv...

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 … Continue reading Episode 291: Psychedelics for Chronic Pain and Depression wi...

In this 290th episode I welcome Dr. Mike Grant back to the show to discuss post-op care for patients having cardiac surgery. CME: Link Random Recs: The Olympics The Cradle Series

In this new series on master clinicians I will be interviewing people who have been identified by their colleagues and trainees as “master clinicians”, people who others go to for advice and clinical guidance, people who are masters of their craft. In this episode I welcome Dr. Dave Berman back to the show to discuss … Continue reading Episode 289: Master Clinicians Part 1: Dr. D...