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In this episode, I talk to Dr. Brad Budde about his philosophy on pain management, and what's new in the world of regional anesthesia. We don't have an RSI this month, but I still learned a lot from Brad!

In this episode, we start with an RSI with intern Lauren Pferdmenges who does a great job talking about learning how... to learn! (Procedures, specifically). Next, we talk to Dr. Tyler Guidugli about point of care lab testing, and what it's like when you try to create institutional change. Spoiler alert- it isn't easy!

In this episode, we start out with an RSI by intern David Karngba. Next, we talk about Pinkey Shah's journey into medicine, as well as some interesting tidbits about neuroanesthesia.

In this episode, we start with an RSI about cricoid pressure with intern Sarah Miranda. Next, I talk to Dr. Paul Wojciechowski, who is someone who "wears a lot of hats" in our department- we discuss navigating his path through academic medicine.

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Mary Roberts, who did her anesthesiology residency and OB fellowship here at the University of Cincinnati. We talk about how to have difficult conversations with patients, and then we have a difficult conversation ourselves.

In this episode, we start with an RSI about inhaled anesthetics with intern Veronica Takougang. Then, I host Dr. Ben Fedeles, and we fight about which one of us is the biggest imposter. Or maybe, we just discuss imposter syndrome in medicine. You'll have to listen to find out!

In this episode, we start out with an RSI about vasopressors featuring CA1 Wesley Young. Next, we talk to CRNA Jordan Crouch about his experience with running truly absurd distances, and how his insights translate to the world of anesthesiology.

In this episode, we start off with an RSI featuring Joey Sandolo who discusses cardiac changes during pregnancy. Then, we discuss some of the philosophy behind critical care medicine with Dr. Josh Trester.

In this episode, we talk to self described black cloud Dr. Kristin Horton, who is an expert crisis manager and teacher. We discuss how to deal with intraoperative dumpster fires.

In this episode, we first start with an RSI from current CA-1 Kat Dunshee about aortic stenosis and its anesthetic implications. Next, we talk to Drs. Joe Weethee and Marc Mecoli about pediatric anesthesia! One thing we talk about on the episode is Marc's band "Moonshine Drive"- link below. Check them out! https://www.moonshinedrive.com/

In this episode, we created a sequel to Episode 7: The Wisdom of Interns. All those interns have now completed their CA-1 year, and we hear some of their best stories and advice they have to offer.

In this episode, I welcome world traveler and colleague Dr. Erica Alcibiade to the podcast. We discuss some of the intricacies and challenges of doing anesthesia in areas with limited resources.

In this episode, we welcome guest host and incoming CA-1 John Galvin as well as incoming CA-2 Anne Burgess to talk about how to approach your first day working as a resident in the ICU.

In this episode, we start out with an RSI about ventilator modes by Anne Burgess, CA1. Next, I bring on fellow associate program director Dr. Dustin Tsitouris. We discuss some of the finer points of how to craft a CV in the increasingly competitive landscape of matching into a residency in anesthesiology.

In this episode, we start out with an RSI (Resident Selected Information) about RSI (Rapid Sequence Induction) brought to us by our anesthesiology intern Rachel Kidwell. Next, we feature Dr. Kelly Fedoruk, a visiting professor from Stanford and self-described "podcast junkie" who was kind enough to discuss the role of the OB anesthesiologist in preventing maternal morbidity and mortality.

In this special episode, Dr. Yousef Raslan and I discuss his cardiac arrest in 2022 and his path to recovery- as well as his connection with NFL star Damar Hamlin, who recovered from his cardiac arrest months later at the University of Cincinnati.

In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring intern Lauren Brown discussing obstructive sleep apnea and its anesthetic implications. Next, we talk to ECMO expert Mohsin Zaidi about resuscitation in the most challenging- and sometimes dramatic- circumstances.

In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring intern Christa Saelinger. We then meet with prior Golden Apple teaching award winner Cory France, who breaks down how to manage patients with a significant cardiac history having non-cardiac surgery.

In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring resident AJ Pagan. Next, fasten your seatbelts (and keep your tray tables up) as we discuss critical care in a military aircraft with Lieutenant Colonel Jesse Pickard-Gabriel. Of note- his words and opinions are his own, and not those of the US Air Force or the Department of Defense.

In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring resident John Galvin. Then, we interview interim chair of our anesthesiology department, Dr. Stuart Bertsch, to hear about his experience stepping into the role of chair of the department.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Ron Harter, president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, in front of a live audience at the 2024 Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists meeting. We discuss his life, leadership, and philosophy.

In this episode, we start out with a special guest host, followed by our RSI featuring chief resident Christina Zhang-Miller. Marcus Lehman and I discuss Artificial Intelligence and its potential applications in anesthesiology.

In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring Nate Moore, who is currently in the gray zone between being a resident and an attending. After that, I talk to Kori Martodam, a CRNA with a special interest in performing safe, sustainable anesthesia by doing fewer gas-based anesthetics.

In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring resident Brian Upton. After that, we talk to Dr. Maggie Mechlin about her experience as chief patient safety officer, and her thoughts on root cause analysis as a tool to fix problems.

In this episode, we feature the wisdom of the graduating intern class. They share some of their best tips on how to survive- and thrive- during intern year.