Stephen Freiberg

Dr. Stephen Freiberg, a chief resident, discusses the highlights of massive transfusion in anesthesia settings, covering when and how to do it, complications, and management strategies. The podcast addresses issues like hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hypothermia, coagulopathy in trauma patients, and transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO). It emphasizes the importance of standardized protocols, early initiation of transfusion, and implementing massive transfusion protocols in trauma resuscitation.

Cardiac surgery expert, Dr. Stephen Freiberg, discusses coming off bypass in cardiac surgery. Topics include understanding cardiopulmonary bypass, vasoconstrictors, vasodilators, and controlling cardiac index. Preparations for coming off bypass, optimizing oxygen levels, and listener engagement are also covered.