Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

In this 102nd episode I welcome Dr. Dan Lowenstein to the show.  Dr. Lowenstein is a professor of Neurology and the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost at University of California San Francisco (UCSF).  We discuss his lessons and advice for how to be successful professionally and personally. The Three Marriages book: http://www.davidwhyte.com/the-three-marriages/Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com* Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRACAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.

In this 100th episode I respond to questions, both clinical and personal, from ACCRAC listeners.Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com* Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRACAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, episode 99, I welcome Dr. Mike Fitzsimons from MGH to the show to talk about substance abuse in anesthesia providers and his recent article in Anesthesiology detailing their program to decrease rates of abuse. References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30020101  Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com* Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRACAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Explore the insights of the BICAR-ICU trial, which examines sodium bicarbonate's role in treating metabolic acidosis. Discover the trial's findings on its effectiveness for lactic acidosis and its implications for kidney injury. Learn why reflexively increasing bicarbonate levels can be misguided, with emphasis on treating underlying causes. Understand the important differences between infusion and bolus methods, along with potential adverse effects of bicarbonate therapy. Dive into the nuances of acidosis treatment and share this knowledge with colleagues!

In this episode, episode 97, I discuss how to optimize your wakeup at the end of an anesthetic.Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com* Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRACAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Nick Dalesio, director of the pediatric difficult airway program at Johns Hopkins, dives into the complexities of managing challenging airways in children. He discusses the innovative Pediatric DART program that enhances teamwork between anesthesiology and otolaryngology. The podcast reveals tailored strategies for addressing anticipated difficulties, like fiberoptic intubation. Dalesio also explains advanced techniques and the critical need for structured algorithms to handle emergencies, stressing the importance of effective collaboration in pediatric anesthesia.

In this episode, episode 95, I interview James Prudden, editorial director at Anesthesiology News, on the floor of the ASA conference in San Francisco.  We discuss the coverage of the field of anesthesiology, how providers can contribute, and how to get your work considered for coverage. James can be reached at Jprudden@mcmahonmed.comOur Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com* Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRACAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, episode 94, I welcome Clint Burns to the show.  Clint received a liver transplant in 1994, then went on to go to nursing school, have 4 children, be an ICU nurse, and he now runs the organ and tissue donation program here at Johns Hopkins.  We discuss his story, the process of … Continue reading "Episode 94: Organ Donation with Clint Burns"Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com* Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRACAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the episode, episode 93, I welcome Dr. Tom Metkus back to the show to discuss perioperative considerations for CABG surgery. References: Syntax Trial: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0804626 STICH Trial: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1100356 ROOBY Trial: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0902905 CORONARY Trial: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1200388 PREVENT IV Trial: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16287955 ART Trial: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1610021Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com* Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRACAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy