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Recorded exclusively at this year's Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) World Congress in London this piece looks in detail at High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). HIIT can significantly enhance physical fitness and resilience in cancer patients, reducing complications and improving quality of life. Hear how HIIT can positively impact mitochondrial performance, thus improving cardio-...

This conversation gets our coverage of the Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine, World Congress, (EBPOM) 2024 off to a great start. Shared decision making is a topic which cuts right to the centre of perioperative medicine with a focus upon patients and patient perspectives. Presented by Andy Cumpstey with his guests, Bob Evans , a retired Chartered Town Planner and local authority director, a bo...

Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) is at the heart of what we do and their annual world conference in London always delivers.  TopMedTalk, the broadcasting arm of EBPOM, is there bringing you conversations and adding to the discussions at the conference. Presented by Andy Cumpstey , NIHR clinical lecturer in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine at Southampton University with Joff Lac...

This piece is part of our coverage of Euroanaesthesia, one of the most important and influential annual congresses in anaesthesiology and intensive care. Organised by The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM). The British Journal of Anaesthesia (BJA) publishes high-impact original work in all branches of anaesthesia, critical care medicine, pain medicine and perioperative medicine. Th...

Perioperative patient safety and post-operative ward monitoring is an important topic. Could continuous monitoring potentially improve patient outcomes and reduce rapid response team activations? Can 24/7 monitoring for high-risk patients provide meaningful data and improve patient safety? With a focus upon "meaningful" how do we avoid "alarm fatigue"? Where is the research and what do the data te...

This piece is part of our coverage of The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) annual meeting. Here our guest discusses his dual roles in patient safety and quality improvement and his research in spatial sciences; focusing on how environmental and social factors impact health. Can the integration of environmental data into electronic health records allow us to better understand and ad...

Euroanaesthesia is organised by The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM). This year, TopMedTalk was there in Munich, Germany, bringing you exclusive coverage. What are the effects of up to 72 hours of perioperative ketamine on the risk of development of chronic post-surgical pain? How can we improve pain management and perioperative opioid use after surgery? More about the ROCKet Tr...

Welcome to a conversation we recorded at The 7th Collaborative Clinical Trials in Anaesthesiology Conference, Prato, Italy. What is the role of a journal in 2024? Why are platform trials so exciting at the moment? How have things moved forward in research? Presented by Desiree Chappell with her co-hosts Mike Grocott , Kate Leslie and their guest Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo the 17th Editor in Chief of...

Our coverage of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) continues. Developing clinical guidelines, fostering education, and conducting multi-center research to improve maternal health are all part of the SOAP mission. Also in this piece we discuss the General Anesthesia Registry, which collects data to improve anesthesia outcomes, and the Center of Excellence program. Presente...

"We are seriously scientifically evidence-based looking for solutions on the non-pharmacological side and music has turned out to be one of them" This fascinating piece takes its cue from an excellent paper; "The Effect of Perioperative Music on Medication Requirement and Hospital Length of Stay: A Meta-analysis" which you can read here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31356272/ Presented by Desir...

Patient monitoring has made some significant strides forward over the last decade. Nowadays most people are familiar with the idea. Where are we now with this essential aspect of healthcare? How far should we take the commitment to monitoring a patient? What about "wearable" technology both inside and outside the institution? Desiree Chappell speaks with Meera Joshi , Specialist registrar at Ashfo...

This piece focuses upon the Hypotension Predictive Index (HPI) technology. We look at the validation process of HPI, addressing criticisms and clarifying its predictive ability for hemodynamic instability. How important is it to understand the underlying causes of instability rather than solely relying on blood pressure readings? What is the role of HPI in early detection and proactive management?...

It's one of our busiest times of the year. This piece is the first of a series from The 7th Collaborative Clinical Trials in Anaesthesiology Conference, Prato, Italy. Presented by Desiree Chappell and her co-hosts; Mike Grocott , Monty Mythen , Andy Cumpstey and Kate Leslie . Please ensure you are subscribed to TopMedTalk and check back regularly as we have more from this conference (and others) t...

This piece is part of our coverage of The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) annual meeting. This wide ranging conversation tackles hemodynamics, intraoperative hypotension and its implications. We also discuss finance for medical practitioners and patient-centered research. Presented by Desiree Chappell , Vice President of Clinical Quality at NorthStar Anesthesia and TopMedTalk co-e...

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...