Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

In this 288th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura to the show to do an ABA keyword episode. We discuss considerations for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transfusion reactions. Big thanks to Dr. Pranav Shah, a cardiac anesthesiologist/intensivist at VCU and one of their physician informaticists. He provided some great detail on how blood preparation works: … Continue reading Episode 288:...

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 Random Recs: The Scholomance Trilogy The Silent Patient Hatch Chiles

In this 286th episode I welcome Dr. Elisa Walsh to the show to discuss Central Venous Catheters. We discuss where they can be placed, what can go wrong, how to teach people how to place them safely and how to confirm placement. CME: Link Dr. Walsh is on X @ElisaCWalsh Random Recs: ACCRAC in Spanish … Continue reading Episode 286: Central Lines with Elisa Walsh →

In this 285th episode I welcome Dr. Andrea Dutoit back to the show to discuss the most recent data on program signaling and what we know about how it affected applicants’ chances of getting and interview and matching. CME: Link Random Recs: Naxos Havasupai

In this 284th episode I welcome Drs. Sparling and Agarwala to the show to discuss the importance of, and evidence for, perioperative hand-offs. We discuss what hand-offs are, what kinds of handoffs occur during the perioperative period, why they matter, how they can cause harm when poorly done, and how implementing good hand-offs can reduce … Continue reading Episode 284: Perioperative Hand-...

In this 283rd episode I introduce a new podcast from University of Cincinnati Department of Anesthesiology hosted by Dr. John Crowe. This episode is about Primate Anesthesia and John interviews one of his colleagues who does some anesthesia for primates at the local zoo. I think they’re doing great work on this podcast and look … Continue reading Episode 283: Introducing The Style Poin...

In this 282nd episode I welcome Dr. Tricia Pendergrast to the show to discuss how to navigate the process of applying for residency in anesthesiology. We discuss how to set yourself up for success, how to figure out how competitive you are, when to consider an away rotation, when to consider dual applying, and how … Continue reading Episode 282: Navigating Applying in Anesthesiology with Tri...

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 Random Recs: Apples Never Fall Being Mortal First Law Trilogy

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 … Continue reading Episode 280: Keywords Part 27: Shock States and A Tribute to Dr. Gillian Isaac...

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. CME: Link Random Recommendations: LLama Llama Little Lie ACCRAC in Spanish Wedding Issues

In this 278th episode I discuss what you need to know about liver physiology for your exams. CME: Link Random recs: ACCRAC in Spanish What your Food Ate Kingkiller Chronicles Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Youtube Channel References: Miller’s Anesthesia 8th edition, El Sevier

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. Correction: When talking about Addison’s disease, we say ACTH activates melatonin release. It is actually CRH that stimulates both the release of ACTH and … Continue reading Episode 277: Keywords part 26: Ad...

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 Random Recs: Backstreet Boys This American … Continue reading Episode 276: Perioperative URI...

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.8020cooking.com/ https://www.instagram.com/myles.cooks/ https://www.tiktok.com/@myles.cooks https://mylescooks.substack.com/ Twitter Products I Mentioned  https://verasalt.co/ ht...

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 … Continue reading Episode 274: Anaphylaxis and Other Pe...

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 … Continue reading Episode 273: Anesthesia for Fetal Surgery with Caitlin Sutto...

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 Random Recs: Tom Lake Hello Beautiful The Morning Show Reference: Berical KA et al. … Continue reading Episode 272:...

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 Random Recs: Trini Cooking with Natasha Connections 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 Random Recs: Sugar Rush Crokinole Elder Race

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: … Continue reading Episode...

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 Random Recs: Red Rising Dinosaurs Rediscovered SCA Less The Thursday Murder Club Good to Great

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 … Continue reading Episode 267: The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (A...

This special 266th episode was recorded before a live audience at the Anesthesiology 2023 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. I interviewed Dr. Deb Culley about post-op delirium and Dr. John Eichorn about the history and future of patient monitoring. CME: Link Random Rec: Pho Phu Quac

In this 265th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show to do another ABA Keyword episode. We follow up on the last one by discussing Nitroprusside, Nitroyglycerin and their effect on hemoglobin. CME: Link Random Recs: Fleabag Crashing Outlive References: www.anesthesiahub.com Barash, P. Clinical Anesthesia 8th edition. Walters Kluwer.

In this 264th episode I welcome Dr. Mimi Wynn to the show to discuss anesthesia for TAAA repair. We discuss preoperative concerns, intraoperative management, postoperative concerns especially spinal cord ischemia, and how to reduce the risk of that dreaded complication. CME: Link Random Recs: Abraham Varghese’s Books Full Swing