

Episode 84: Anesthesia for spine surgery with Alyson Russo
Jun 13, 2018
Dr. Alyson Russo, an expert in anesthesia for spine surgery, joins the hosts to discuss key elements of preparing for anesthesia for spine surgery, differing transfusion thresholds in the operating room and post-operative environments, the use of heparin and proper patient positioning, managing monitors and lines during spine surgery, maintaining hemodynamic stability, and challenges of pain control in spine surgery.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Preparing for Anesthesia for Spine Surgery
01:51 • 8min
Transfusion Thresholds in the Operating Room vs. Floor/ICU
09:25 • 5min
Sub-Q Heparin and Patient Positioning in Spine Surgeries
14:35 • 3min
Managing Monitors and Lines During Spine Surgery
18:02 • 2min
Maintaining Hemodynamic Stability in Spine Surgery
20:23 • 10min
Managing Pain in Spine Surgery
30:41 • 23min
Conclusion and Appreciation for Anesthesia for Spine Surgery
53:39 • 2min