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This piece is part of our coverage of The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) annual meeting. Hear us discuss the prestigious journal "Anesthesia and Analgesia", affiliated with the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS). Listen to how it maintains its status as one of the top-ranked journals in its field, the importance of its readability and accessibility. Learn about the...

Euroanaesthesia is recognised worldwide as one of the most important and influential annual congresses in anaesthesiology and intensive care. This year, TopMedTalk is there in Munich, Germany, bringing you exclusive coverage. This conversation focuses upon perioperative neurocognitive disorders and the significance of biomarkers in predicting and managing these conditions. The paper mentioned, "Exa...

This talk "Respiratory Prehabilitation" was originally given at The World Congress of Prehabilitation in London by Linda Denehy , Head of the Melbourne School of Health Sciences and Professor of Physiotherapy at The University of Melbourne, Australia It is the third in a series of talks given under the title, "Non-cancer Prehabilitation", which also includes a fascinating panel discussion. The fir...

Euroanaesthesia is recognised worldwide as one of the most important and influential annual congresses in anaesthesiology and intensive care. With a history of international participants from more than 100 countries and over 130 exhibitors, Euroanaesthesia is truly an outstanding international platform. This year, TopMedTalk is there in Munich, Germany, bringing you exclusive coverage. Make sure yo...

This piece is part of our coverage of The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) annual meeting. What exactly is artificial intelligence (AI)? How could generative AI be used in perioperative medicine? How is AI currently used? Why is there a need for more "granular data"? Presented by Desiree Chappell , TopMedTalk co-editor in Chief and Monty Mythen, TopMedTalk's founder, with their gue...

Our coverage of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) continues with this essential piece. What is being done in the field of pain management during C-sections? Are there ways to improve clear communication between patients and medical professionals? The statement on Pain During Cesarean Delivery from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is here: https://www.asahq...

More of our coverage of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP). This piece discusses maternal fetal anesthesia, fetal surgery, the importance of minimizing risk for the pregnant patient while gaining benefits for the fetus. What are the latest advancements in fetal surgery, including minimally invasive techniques and the use of robotics? Presented by Desiree Chappell , TopMed...

Part of our coverage of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) meeting, this piece looks at the excitement and challenges of obstetric anesthesia; the importance of academic and community practice collaboration; the impact of sharing updated protocols and research. We also discuss artificial intelligence, managing the overwhelming volume of medical literature to improve patie...

Part of our coverage of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP). How have healthcare projects evolved? Where are we with safety and innovation in healthcare? What's the role of non-physician providers? How do we cope with staff shortages in the field? How do we maximise patient safety and education? For more on the National Audit Projects go here: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com...

This talk "Cardiac Prehabilitation Trial" was originally given at The World Congress of Prehabilitation in London by Enoch Akowuah , Chair of cardiac surgery at Newcastle University and a consultant cardiac surgeon and at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the UK. It is the second in a series of talks given under the title, "Non-cancer Prehabilitation", which also includes a fascinating...

Desiree Chappell hosts Dr. Steven Greenberg , Vice Chair of research and education at the anesthesia department, Endeavor Health, Chicago and Vice President of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation at Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF). What are the mission and activities of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF)? What are their ongoing research initiatives, international coll...

This talk, "Prehabilitation in aneurysm surgery", was originally presented at the World Congress of Prehabilitation in London. It is part of a series of talks given under the title, "Non-cancer Prehabilitation", which also includes a fascinating panel discussion. Ensure you are subscribed to TopMedTalk to guarantee you get to hear the full series. Heather Gill is a vascular surgeon at McGill Unive...

"TopMedTalk Down Under" presents more 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This piece looks back at some of the great guests and moments from this year's scientific meeting. If you'd like to learn more go here: https://www.anzca.edu.au/ Presented by  Andy Cumpstey , Clinical lecturer, Un...

"TopMedTalk Down Under" presents more 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This piece looks at the complexities of anesthesia management and ongoing efforts to improve patient outcomes, particularly in terms of cognitive function and delirium prevention in the postoperative period. Prese...

Our 'as live' coverage of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) continues. This conversation highlights the importance of research in improving maternal and neonatal health, highlighting issues such as maternal mortality rates, disparities in healthcare access, and the need for targeted interventions. Presented by Desiree Chappell , TopMedTalk co-editor in Chief and Monty My...

Our coverage of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) brings a conversation about the importance of perioperative care to improve maternal outcomes. Key aspects include preoperative patient preparation, multimodal pain management, postoperative nausea and vomiting prevention, and early mobilization. Presented by Desiree Chappell , TopMedTalk co-editor in Chief and Monty Myth...

"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and  Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This piece is essential listening for anyone who has an interest in the future of both the meeting and the organisation. It was recorded the day before our guests took their titles; Incoming ANZCA President  David St...

"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This piece focuses upon paediatric trials. Presented by Andy Cumpstey , Clinical lecturer, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton, England, and Kate Leslie , Professor,...

"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and  Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This piece explores the challenges and rewards of working in global health and the importance of collaboration and education in improving healthcare systems. Presented by Andy Cumpstey , Clinical lecturer, University...

"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and  Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. What are the pressures and rewards in publishing, in a world where the internet is nearly ubiquitous and when large language models driven by artificial intelligence can be used to write copy for you?  Presented by A...

"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and  Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. Here we recap on what we've seen and look forward to day three. If you'd like to catch up with our coverage here's the output from the previous day: Oxygen and Altitude | #ASM24BRIS - https://traffic.libsyn.com/topme...

Our 'as live' coverage of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) conference continues. This piece focuses upon advancements in medical technology, particularly in monitoring and managing hemodynamic parameters during childbirth and surgeries like C-sections. What are the latest advancements? How should we now understand hemodynamics? What new findings have we made in this are...

Our 'as live' coverage of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) continues. Here we get into a conversation about the ever developing field of Obstetric Anesthesia. Presented by Desiree Chappell , TopMedTalk co-editor in Chief and Monty Mythen, TopMedTalk's founder, with Grace Lim , Chief, Obstetric and Women's Anesthesia at UPMC, Pittsburgh.

This panel discussion covers ground discussed in the preceding talks released recently on TopMedTalk and linked to below. Screening and assessment for prehabilitation being the umbrella theme of each of those presentations. Chaired by Franco Carli , Professor of Anesthesia at McGill University and Associate Professor in the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at McGill University, with panelis...

"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and  Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This subject is one that touches everyone in the world; global health. Presented by  Andy Cumpstey , Clinical lecturer, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton, England,...