Alyson Russo

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.

Dr. Alyson Russo, an expert in anesthesia for craniotomy surgery, discusses the importance of preoperative evaluation and preparation for craniotomy procedures. They also cover topics such as the effects of alkalemia, the use of mannitol, and medication administration in craniotomies. Tips and tricks are provided, and listeners are encouraged to share their approaches to neuro anesthesia.

In this episode, Dr. Eva Ritzl and Dr. Alyson Russo discuss intraoperative neuromonitoring, including the techniques of INM and the measurements of evoked potentials. They explore factors affecting neuromonitoring signals, neural monitoring techniques in neurosurgical procedures, and the importance of teamwork and collaboration. The episode also touches on using a BIS monitor for depth of anesthesia monitoring during spine surgery.