Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

In this 128th episode I welcome Dr. Ashish Khanna to the show to discuss his trial, the PRODIGY trial, looking at opioid induced respiratory depression. We discuss the background of the trial, what it took to run a 16 site, 3 continent trial, what the risk factors were that went into the risk prediction model … Continue reading "Episode 128: Opioid Induced Respiratory Depression (The PRODIGY Trial) with Dr. Ashish Khanna"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/accrac50off* Check out Truelearn and use my code Will provide as soon as we get confirmation from client for a great deal: https://truelearn.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 127th episode I welcome Drs. Segna and Rayaz to the show to discuss upper extremity nerve blocks. We discuss how they’re done, what they’re done for, and some high yield board style questions that may come up based on them. References: Hadzic, Admir. Hadzic’s textbook of regional anesthesia and acute pain management. McGraw Hill … Continue reading "Episode 127: Upper Extremity Blocks with Drs. Segna and Rayaz"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/accrac50off* Check out Truelearn and use my code Will provide as soon as we get confirmation from client for a great deal: https://truelearn.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Gillian Isaac discusses key words Ketamine and Laryngospasm in anesthesia. Topics include ketamine's mechanism of action, effects, dosing, and contraindications, as well as managing laryngospasm, complications, and negative pressure pulmonary edema in anesthesia scenarios.

In this discussion, Dr. Erik Smith, an expert in pediatric anesthesia and trauma, delves into Abusive Head Trauma, previously known as shaken baby syndrome. He highlights how to recognize its signs and the challenges in managing anesthesia for affected children. The conversation covers the emotional strain on healthcare providers dealing with such cases and the importance of support systems. Additionally, Dr. Smith discusses the critical role of multidisciplinary teams in safeguarding child welfare and the legal responsibilities involved in reporting suspected abuse.

In this 124th episode I welcome Dr. Lee Goeddel to the show to discuss Point Of Care Ultrasound (POCUS). We discuss what it is, what it covers in the cardiac, pulmonary, abdominal and vascular system, and what next steps are for those interested in taking their skills further. References: Anesth Analg. 2017 Mar;124(3):753-760. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000001861.The Nuts and Bolts of Performing Focused Cardiovascular Ultrasound (FoCUS).PMID:28207445  J … Continue reading "Episode 124: POCUS with Lee Goeddel"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/accrac50off* Check out Truelearn and use my code Will provide as soon as we get confirmation from client for a great deal: https://truelearn.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 123rd episode I welcome Andrew Merelman to the show. Andrew is a paramedic and medical student with an interest in emergent surgical airway management. We discuss the human factors involved in the procedure, when it is indicated, how to do it and how to practice. References and Links: Airway Ap information: http://www.airwaycollaboration.org/ iOS … Continue reading "Episode 123: Surgical Airway with Andrew Merelman"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/accrac50off* Check out Truelearn and use my code Will provide as soon as we get confirmation from client for a great deal: https://truelearn.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 122nd episode Dr. Gillian Isaac and I launch the first in a series of episodes to give high yield information on ABA key words. The first two we address are the crichothyroid membrane and propofol.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/accrac50off* Check out Truelearn and use my code Will provide as soon as we get confirmation from client for a great deal: https://truelearn.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 121st episode I welcome Dr. Lynette Mark to the show. Dr. Mark is the founder of our Difficulty Airway Response Team (DART) here at Hopkins and a founding director for the Society of Airway Management. We discuss the origins of the DART program and how to approach a difficult airway. References: https://www.criticalcare.theclinics.com/article/S0749-0704(17)30102-1/abstract Difficult … Continue reading "Episode 121: Difficult Airway Response Team With Lynette Mark"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/accrac50off* Check out Truelearn and use my code Will provide as soon as we get confirmation from client for a great deal: https://truelearn.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this first ever ACCRAC lightning round I take the contribution and advice of Andrew Salai, a med student in Brazil, and do some rapid fire review of high yield topics. If you have some factoids you’d like to contribute to a future lightning round send them to accrac@accrac.com.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/accrac50off* Check out Truelearn and use my code Will provide as soon as we get confirmation from client for a great deal: https://truelearn.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 119th episode I welcome Dr. Robert Sawyer to the show. Dr. Sawyer was the PI on the STOP-IT trial comparing a short course of antibiotics versus a longer course for complicated intraabdominal infections. We discuss the trial, the outcomes, and what the future of antimicrobial management in the surgical ICU may look like. … Continue reading "Episode 119: STOP-IT Trial with Rob Sawyer"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/accrac50off* Check out Truelearn and use my code Will provide as soon as we get confirmation from client for a great deal: https://truelearn.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy