Leah Aakjar
Critical care fellow (OHSU) serving as a fellow guest contributing to case discussions and evidence-based recommendations on pain management, delirium, seizure care, and subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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Feb 3, 2025 • 47min
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Airway Management
Dr. Carlos Brown, Chief of Acute Care Surgery at Dell Medical School, joins fellows Dr. Jennifer Brewer and Dr. Leah Aakjar to delve into the intricacies of airway management. They explore the challenges of managing airways in trauma cases, emphasizing the balance between hemorrhage control and airway stabilization. Discussion includes pharmacological insights for intubation, vital techniques for effective procedures, and the complexities involved in tracheostomy. They highlight the importance of teamwork and preparation in high-pressure critical care situations.
Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 3min
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Neurologic Dysfunction II
Dr. Neeraj Badjatia, a leader in neurocritical care, joins critical care fellows Dr. Jennifer Brewer and Dr. Leah Aakjar for an engaging discussion on neurologic management. They dive into the critical aspects of status epilepticus, emphasizing the need for timely intervention. Pain management strategies in the ICU take center stage, exploring multimodal analgesia and novel non-pharmacologic approaches. The trio also tackles delirium screening tools and the complexities surrounding subarachnoid hemorrhage, providing evidence-based recommendations for enhanced patient outcomes.
