Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

In this 163rd episode I welcome Dr. Barbara Versyck to the show to discuss thoracic wall blocks. We discuss the types of blocks, what they are used for, and what the evidence is for their efficacy. References: Videos:  Pecs II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFWneF4pwOA Serratus Anterior block: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2w46jjMgfMErector Spinae plane block: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVowRjEFUfk Literature:  Chin, Ki Jinn. “Thoracic wall blocks: from paravertebral … Continue reading "Episode 163: Thoracic Wall Blocks with Barbara Versyck"Our Sponsors:* Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50offAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 162nd episode I welcome Dr. Henao back to the show to discuss hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and how to manage them. CLARIFICATIONS: During our discussion of treatment of eclamptic seizures Dr. Henao said benzos were first line treatment. This is assuming the patient is already getting magnesium. For test questions, the answer for … Continue reading "Episode 162: Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy with Juanita Henao"Our Sponsors:* Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50offAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 161st episode I welcome Drs. Regan and Lester to the show to discuss the country’s first combined Anesthesiology and Emergency Medicine dual training program. Website for the program: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/emergencymedicine/combined-residency/Our Sponsors:* Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50offAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 160th episode I welcome Dr. Dave Berman back to the show to discuss anesthesia for non-OB surgery during pregnancy. References: 1. Practice Guidelines for Obstetric Anesthesia: An Updated Report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Obstetric Anesthesia and the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology. Anesthesiology 2016;124(2):270–300. 2. Nonobstetric Surgery … Continue reading "Episode 160: Non-OB Surgery in Pregnancy With Dave Berman"Our Sponsors:* Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50offAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 159th episode I welcome Dr. Juanita Henao to the show to discuss prevention and management of postpartum hemorrhage. One CORRECTION: At about minute 4:30 Dr. Henao states that in women with PPH the mortality rate is 10% but what she meant to say is that PPH accounts for 10% of maternal deaths in … Continue reading "Episode 159: Postpartum hemorrhage with Juanita Henao"Our Sponsors:* Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50offAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dr. Gillian Isaac, a physician specializing in hepatic disease, as she dives into the complexities of liver conditions and their implications in anesthesia. She discusses key preoperative assessments and the significant risks for patients with hepatic disease. The conversation shifts to Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) challenges, including pain management for opioid-dependent patients and respiratory complications. Dr. Isaac also shares personal book recommendations that blend history and industry insights, making for an engaging and informative listen!

In this 157th episode I welcome Dr. Mark Mattson to the show to discuss the science behind intermittent fasting including in the perioperative period. Dr. Mattson’s review from NEJM: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1905136 Dr. Mattson’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UkZAwKoCP8Our Sponsors:* Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50offAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 156th episode I welcome Dr. Jimmy Turner to the show to discuss the intersection of personal finance and physician burnout. References: Dr. Turner’s about page: http://thephysicianphilosopher.com/about/ Dr. Turner’s website: https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/ Dr. Turner’s new podcast: http://moneymeetsmedicine.com/ Blogpost about burnout and finance: https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/what-causes-physician-burnout/ How to think about Money book: https://www.amazon.com/Think-About-Money-Jonathan-Clements/dp/1523770813 If You Can free PDF … Continue reading "Episode 156: Personal Finance and Burnout with Jimmy Turner"Our Sponsors:* Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50offAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 155th episode I welcome Dr. Michael Manning to the show to discuss opioid-reduced and opioid-free anesthesia. We discuss the downsides of opioid usage and what we can do to reduce our use in our patients or even eliminate it completely. References: 1. Koepke EJ, Manning EL, Miller TE et al. The rising tide of opioid … Continue reading "Episode 155: Opioid-Free Anesthesia with Michael Manning"Our Sponsors:* Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50offAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 154th episode I welcome Dr. Emery Brown to the show to discuss how we monitor the depth of anesthesia. We discuss the drawbacks to BIS and why Dr. Brown thinks the EEG itself is the best way to go. References: EEG reading tutorials: https://eegforanesthesia.iars.org/ Purdon et al: The Ageing Brain: Age-dependent changes in … Continue reading "Episode 154: EEG monitoring with Dr. Emery Brown"Our Sponsors:* Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50offAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy