Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

In this 263rd episode I welcome Dr. Mahesh to the show to discuss radiation safety for anesthesia providers in the OR and procedure suites. CME: Link Dr. Mahesh is on Twitter @mmahesh1 Dr. Mahesh’s website has some videos on radiation here. Additional References: https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/safety-xray https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/abs/10.1148/radiographics.21.4.g01jl271033  Rando...

In this 262nd episode I welcome Dr. Evan Kharash to the show to discuss the use of methadone perioperatively instead of more commonly used opioids such as fentanyl and dilaudid. We discuss the safety of methadone, how it works, and the evidence for superiority in terms of pain control, total opioid use, and patient satisfaction. … Continue reading Episode 262: Perioperative Methadone with Ev...

In this 261st episode I welcome professional commercial pilot and safety expert Matt Renz to the show to discuss aviation safety and how it can apply to medicine. CME: Link Matt can be reached via his website: Renzsafetyconsulting.com  Random Recs: The Bear Swagger

In this 260th episode I welcome Dr. Dave Berman back to the show to discuss malignant hyperthermia. Dr. Berman is a volunteer with the MH hotline and he discussed the history, epidemiology, genetics, testing, prevention and management of MH and then we discuss some cases. CME: Link Random Recs: The Righteous Gemstones A Long Petel … Continue reading Episode 260: Malignant Hyperthermia with D...

In this 259th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show to discuss another set of ABA key words. We discuss the pulse oximeter and some hemoglobinopathies that can affect its readings. CME: Link Random Recs: Top Golf Silo (Correction, Silo is on Apple TV plus, not Max) References: https://www.anesthesiahub.com/ Barash, P. Clinical … Continue reading Episode 259: Keywords part 23:...

In this 258th episode I welcome Dr Emily Sharpe and Dr. Mike Hofkamp back to the show to have a pro-con debate about what to do when a woman in labor with an epidural in place has to go unexpectedly for c-section. Dr. Hofkamp argues for removing the epidural and doing a second neuraxial technique … Continue reading Episode 258: Pro-con debate: Whether to use an existing labor epidural for C-...

In this 257th episode I welcome Dr. Cara Esser back to the show to discuss the ins and outs of transsphenoidal pituitary surgery and what to keep in mind preoperatively, intraoperatively and postoperatively. CME: The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy: Link Random Recommendations: The Super Mario Bros Movie Succession Season 4

In this 256th episode I welcome Dr. Cara Esser to the show to discuss neuromuscular diseases that are important to know for Anesthesia and Critical Care. CME: The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy: Link Random Recs: The Perfect Marriage The Poppy Wars

In this 255th episode I welcome Drs. Dutoit and Teeter to the show to discuss the changes to the ERAS application system including program signals, geographic preferences, experiences, and general advice. We answer questions submitted by the ASA Medical Student Component. CME: Link Random Recs: The Book of Joy Settlers of Catan Breath Treasure Island: … Continue reading Episode 255: Program...

In this 254th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show for another ABA Keyword episode. We discuss muscular dystrophies and trisomy 21. CME: Link References: Barash Clinical Anesthesia 8th edition, OpenAnesthesia.com, and Anesthesiahub.com Random Recs: Universal Studios Demon Copperhead

In this 253rd episode I welcome Drs. Segna, Rayaz, Jaremko and Barnhart to the show to discuss the acute pain service, how to formulate a multimodal acute pain regimen for a patient, and how to think about the various medications involved. CME: Link Dr. Barnhart is available at rb******@**mi.edu Dr. Jaremko is on Twitter @Neuro_Kellie … Continue reading Episode 253: The Acute Pain Service wi...

In this 252nd episode I welcome Dr. Tim Poore, a palliative care physician, to the show to discuss palliative care in general and in the ICU in particular. He gives us some concrete tools to use when having difficult, end of life conversations with patients and families. CME: Link Random Recs: The Nocturnists Yoto Player … Continue reading Episode 252: Palliative Care in the ICU with Dr. Tim...

In this 251st episode I welcome Dr. Emily Vail and Dr. Varun Goyal to the show to discuss the Anesthesiologist’s role in organ donation. CME: Link Dr. Vail is on Twitter @EmilyVailMD Random Recs: The Autumn Ghost Bad Sisters Angela’s Ashes

In this 250th episode I welcome back Drs. Essandoh and Cody and, for the first time, Dr. Kjome, to discuss different career settings in anesthesiology. We discuss academics, the military and private practice. CME: Link Random Recs: Avatar Way of Water The Baby Owners Manual Fingerprints of the Gods Billions

In this 249th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show for another ABA Keyword episode. We discuss retrobulbar blocks and the oculocardiac reflex. CME: Link References: Barash Clinical Anesthesia 8th edition, OpenAnesthesia.com, and Anesthesiahub.com Random Recs: Welcome to Wrexham Project Hail Mary

In this 248th episode I welcome Dr. Samir Gautam to the show. Dr. Gautam is a nephrologist specializing in AKI in the ICU and we talk about the diagnosis, causes, treatment and prognosis of AKI. CME: Link Random Recs: 14 Peaks God of Small Things Never Have I Ever Nico Louw’s Short Story: In Memoriam … Continue reading Episode 248: AKI in the ICU with Samir Gautam →

In this 247th episode I welcome Kali Dayton back to the show to discuss her work helping ICUs around the country learn how to get their intubated patients awake and up and walking and implement the ABCDEF bundle. CME: Link Walking Home From the ICU Podcast (For Clinicians): https://anchor.fm/restoringlife  Walking You Through the ICU Podcast (For … Continue reading Episode 247: The...

In this 246th episode I welcome Dr. Phil Carullo to the show to discuss Tape. That’s right, tape. We discuss tape as a medical device, the tape-skin interface, how to prevent injury and infections from tape, and the evidence for different taping techniques. CME: Link Random Recs: Simple Path to Wealth: Link

In this 245th episode I welcome Drs. Christina Miller and Adam Schiavi to the show to discuss the importance of simulation, the evidence for using it in education, and important lessons learned in how to develop an effective program for trainees. CME: Link References: Random Recs: Blair Witch Project: Link Sleights of Mind: Link Reality … Continue reading Episode 245: Simulation in Anesthesi...

In this 244th episode I welcome back Dr. Mike Essandoh and welcome for the first time Dr. Nick Kumar to discuss their recent article about using a novel hemodynamic measurement, the Pulmonary Artery Pulsatility Index (PAPI) to assess right heart function in general and in LVAD recipients specifically. CME: Link Random Recs: Think Fast, Talk … Continue reading Episode 244: Pulmonary Artery Pu...

In this 243rd episode I welcome Dr. Jae Grymes to the show. Jae is a board certified pediatric dentist and a board certified dental anesthesiologist. We talk about the field of dental anesthesiology, its history, training, and the role that it plays in dentistry. We also discuss the controversial practice of dentists doing their own … Continue reading Episode 243: Dental Anesthesia with Jae...

In this 242nd episode I welcome Dr. Richard “Harry” Harris to the show to discuss his incredible experience saving the lives of the Thai boys soccer team that was trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand in 2018. CME: Link Random Recs: Real Risk Podcast: Link The Rescue: Link Free Solo: Link

In this 241st episode we play the audio from our live podcast in New Orleans at the Anesthesiology 2022 conference. We discuss Jesse’s impressive career including his recent election as president-elect of the AMA, his advocacy work, and his work with AI in healthcare. Random Recs: Cafe Du Monde Loretta’s

In this 240th episode I welcome Drs. Hofkamp and Sharpe to the show to discuss their work investigating whether there may be inadequate analgesia for patients undergoing cesarean delivery. CME: Link Dr. Sharpe is on Twitter @emilysharpe Dr. Hofkamp is on Twitter @hofkampmichael Random Recs: Euphoria: Link Phil Mickelson Biography: Link What Happend To You: … Continue reading Episode 240: Ina...

Hey there ACCRAC listeners! If you’ll be at the ASA annual meeting in New Orleans on October 22nd come check out our live podcast at 2pm from Center Stage. We’ll be interviewing Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, president-elect of the AMA!