Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

In this 214th episode I welcome back Dr. Gillian Isaac to do another ABA Keyword episode. We review non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers and myesthenic syndromes. CME: https://earnc.me/w4WOk8 Show Notes by Dr. Brian H. Park Random Recs: Ted Lasso: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lasso Hamnet: Link Amicus Podcast Interview with Michael Heller: Link References: Barash Clinical Anesthesia 8th ed...

In this 213th episode we take the show on the road in front of a live audience at Anesthesiology 2021 in San Diego! I interview Dr. Aditee Ambardekar about her programatic leadership roles at UT Southwestern and the ACGME and we also discuss her practice with pediatric burn anesthesia. I also interview Dr. Doug Bacon … Continue reading Episode 213: Live from Anesthesiology 2021 with Drs. Amb...

In this 212th episode I welcome Dr. Matt Meyer to the show to discuss the environmental impact of modern healthcare including the downsides of Desflurane and how we can make personal and system changes to help the environment. Matt’s email: mm****@******ia.edu CME: https://earnc.me/pcNRAr Random Recs: Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth: Link … Continue re...

In this 211th episode I welcome Drs. Lorenzo Berra and Roberta Santiago to the show to discuss why traditional one size fits all ventilation approaches are not ideal in an increasingly obese population and how we can optimize our ventilation settings for our patients. CME: https://earnc.me/WWOP3v Random Recs: Leonardo Da Vinci Biography: Link Ted Lasso … Continue reading Episode 211: Ventila...

In this 210th episode I welcome international pain expert Dr. Steve Cohen to the show to discuss pain in general, how we categorize it, how we try to treat it, and what the future holds. CME: https://earnc.me/2FktxV References: Cohen et al. Chronic Pain 1. Lancet 2021; 397: 2082–97. Knezevic et al. Low Back Pain. Published … Continue reading Episode 210: An overview of Pain with Steve Cohen...

In this 209th episode I welcome Dr. John Fiadjoe from Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School to the show to discuss what we can learn in anesthesiology from behavioral economics theory. The AQI (Anesthesia Quality Institute) has an anonymous reporting system you can find here: https://qualityportal.aqihq.org/AIRSMain/AIRSSelectType/0 Dr. Fiadjoe is on twitter @jef042 CME: http...

In this 208th episode I welcome Drs. Kopanczyk, Al-Qudsi and Bhatt to the show to discuss RV Failure in COVID-19. We talk about how they are using POCUS to assess R heart function, what the new NBE CCEexam is all about, and the growth of POCUS in Anesthesiology. CME: https://earnc.me/JwQiQC Twitter handles:  @amarmbhatt @oqudsi Random … Continue reading Episode 208: RV Failure in COVID...

In this 207th episode I welcome back Drs. Essandoh, Graul and Cody to discuss anesthesia for structural heart procedures. We cover the Mitraclip, TAVR and Watchman. CME: https://earnc.me/DNyoES Random Recs: Alligator Show: https://everglades.com The Ketchup Conundrum: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2004/09/06/the-ketchup-conundrum Mindset: The New Psychology of Success: Link The Cancer Code: L...

In this 206th episode I welcome Dr. Derek Fine to the show to discuss the use of CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) in the ICU. CME: https://earnc.me/VeyBxz References: Karkar and Ronco Ann. Prescription of CRRT: a pathway to optimize therapy. Intensive Care (2020) 10:32 Srijan Tandukar, MD; and Paul M. Palevsky, MD. Continuous Renal Replacement … Continue reading Episode 206: CRRT...

In this 205th episode I welcome Drs. Essandoh, Cody and Graul back to the show to discuss ECMO including significant new technology and devices that have come into play since I last covered ECMO. CME: https://earnc.me/vdPKdj Random Recs: Cancer Code: Link The China Study: Link Cautionary Tales Number Fever Episode: Link Netflix Formula 1: Link … Continue reading Episode 205: ECMO update with...

In this 204th episode I welcome Dr. Kia Sedghi to the show to discuss the perioperative management of patients with LVADs coming in for non-cardiac surgery. CME: https://earnc.me/uc1Z7r Random Recs: Ted Lasso: Link You’re Wrong About: Link

In this 203rd episode I welcome Dr. Tammy Euliano to the show to discuss how she got involved in writing fiction, how she took her idea all the way to a published novel called Fatal Intent, and how anesthesiologists are portrayed in popular fiction. CME: https://earnc.me/S6WMuZ Dr. Euliano is on Twitter @teuliano WEBSITE: www.teuliano.com  LINK TO … Continue reading Episode 203: Wr...

In this 202nd episode I welcome Dr. Matt Wixson, co-founder of RADAR (Raising Anesthesiology Diversity and Anti-Racism) to the show to discuss anti-racism in Anesthesiology. CME: https://earnc.me/PShGVa RADAR’s website: https://radaranesthesia.org Dr. Wixson’s email: mw*****@*******ch.edu Dr. Wixson is on Twitter @WixsonMatt Random Recs: The Handmaid’s Tale: https://en.wikipedia....

In this 201st episode I welcome Dr. Jeff Swenson to the show to discuss his invention of the original adductor canal block and why he is now doing a simplified version. CME: https://earnc.me/6TDVbA Dr. Swenson’s email is: je**********@******ah.edu Random Recs: Grant: https://www.amazon.com/Grant-Ron-Chernow/dp/159420487X Depth of Anesthesia ETT size episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...

In this 200th episode I look back over the past 5 years and 200 episodes of ACCRAC to highlight some of the most memorable episodes and most significant lessons. CME: https://earnc.me/dSXGoh

In this 199th episode I welcome Salia Farrokh to the show to discuss pharmacology in the neuro ICU. We discuss treatment for status epilepticus, ICP crisis, reversal of anticoagulants in ICH, neurostimulants in TBI and BP management in stroke. CME: https://earnc.me/ngSiLR Salia is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/salia-farrokh-pharm-d-bcps-bcccp-845b1b38/ Random Recs: The Riyria Revelati...

In this 198th episode I welcome Drs. Essandoh, Cody and Graul to the show to discuss new technology for non-transvenous cardiac devices such as subcutaneous ICDs, leadless pacemakers and wireless-CRT. CME: https://earnc.me/FTD4KQ Dr. Cody’s email is: Jo*********@***mc.edu Abstract of their review article: https://www.jcvaonline.com/article/S1053-0770(21)00113-0/abstract Random Recs: Alarm Fa...

In this 197th episode I welcome Dr. Shreya Aggarwal to the show to discuss the environmental impact of healthcare in general and anesthesiology specifically. We discuss what the impact is and what we can do to mitigate it. CME: https://earnc.me/8iItl7 Dr. Aggarwal is available at: sh*************@**********rn.edu References: https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/governance-and-committees/asa-committees/...

In this 196th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show to discuss another ABA keyword. We discuss urologic surgery and renal failure. CME: https://earnc.me/GDJ4RR Show Notes by Dr. Brian H Park References: Barash Clinical Anesthesia 8th edition and Anesthesiahub.com Random Recs: The body keeps the score: Link Black Klansman: Link Axios Today: … Continue reading Episode 196: Keywo...

In this 195th Episode I welcome Dr. Trevor Gibbs to the show to discuss the process of taking an idea all the way to market as a new device. He talks through how he came up with his novel idea for a unique anesthesia stand, the long process of developing a company, getting a patent … Continue reading Episode 195: Invention and Device Development in Anesthesiology with Trevor Gibbs →

In this 194th episode I welcome Dr. Anna Sick-Samuels, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, to the show to discuss COVID in kids. CME: https://earnc.me/iHZtVm Dr. Sick-Samuels is on Twitter @asicksamuels References: Feldstein LR, Rose EB, Horwitz SM, Collins JP, Newhams MM, Son MBF, et al. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in U.S. Children and Adolescents. N Engl … Continue reading Epi...

In this 193rd episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show to discuss another ABA Key Word topic. This time we discuss the pharmacology of inhaled anesthetic agents. CME: https://earnc.me/hxOv4S Outline by Dr. Brian Park References: Barash Clinical Anesthesia 8th edition and Anesthesiahub.com Random Recs: Chess.com A Woman of No Importance

In this 192nd episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show to discuss another ABA keyword, maternal physiology. CME: https://earnc.me/Z3mGJv References: Barash Clinical Anesthesia 8th edition and Anesthesiahub.com

In this episode I welcome Dr. Bobbie Sweitzer to the show to discuss how to identify high risk patients for ambulatory surgery in order to reduce the risk of postop complications. We review important perioperative guidelines and how the patient population for ambulatory surgery is changing. CME: https://earnc.me/l4WCku Random Recs: Oreo Cheesecake: https://preppykitchen.com/oreo-cheesecake/ Malcol...

In this 190th episode I welcome Dr. Yasmeen Beg to the show to discuss how Non-OR Anesthesia (NORA) differs from traditional OR anesthesia and what practitioners should keep in mind for these cases. CME: https://earnc.me/idwwVw Dr. Beg is on twitter @yasmeenb2