Dan Howes

Dr. Bonisteel, Dr. Laird, Dr. Howes, and Sapriya Birk discuss the history, pharmacology, and clinical management of Salicylate Toxicity. Topics include the origins of salicylates, discovery of aspirin, toxic effects, criteria for dialysis, altered mental status, severe acidosis, acute kidney injury, and a case of tinnitus after ingestion.

Dr. Dan Howes, a professor at Queens University, discusses resuscitation medicine and crisis leadership. Topics include training medical personnel, balancing rapid and slow decision-making, cognitive aspects of resuscitation, challenges in resuscitation scenarios, factors affecting performance under pressure, talent development in emergency medicine, and the importance of feedback in medical practice.

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Dan Howes, a Professor in Critical Care Medicine and founder of the Kingston Resuscitation Institute, shares his expertise on simulation in medical training and its revolutionary impact. He draws parallels with aviation training, emphasizing teamwork and cognitive bandwidth under pressure. The discussion delves into stoicism as a tool for resilience, exploring its modern applications in high-stress environments. Dr. Howes also examines cognitive complexity and how emotional regulation can enhance decision-making in critical care.