Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

In this episode, episode 88, I welcome Dr. Mike Grant to the show to discuss Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols for cardiac surgery. References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Enhanced+recovery+after+surgery+pathway+for+patients+undergoing+cardiac+surgery%3A+a+randomized+clinical+trial https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Enhanced+Recovery+for+Cardiac+Surgery+Noss https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27321791 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=27832832Our 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 episode, episode 87, I welcome Dr. Tom Metkus to the show.  Dr. Metkus is a cardiologist and intensivist and we discuss the etiology, presentation, management and outcomes of acute aortic dissections. Outline by Brian Park: Aortic Dissection OutlineOur 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 episode, episode 86, I welcome Dr. Bob Sikorski back to the show to discuss thromboelastography (TEG) and thromboelastometry (ROTEM).  We discuss how they work, what they tell us and how we can use them. Example TEG: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 episode, episode 85, I welcome back Dr. Tina Tran and we discuss how to be successful as a medical student on an anesthesia clerkship, how to be a successful teacher if you are a resident teaching medical students, and how to create a great medical student rotation if you are a clerkship director.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. Alyson Russo, an expert in anesthesia for spine surgery, joins the hosts to discuss key elements of preparing for anesthesia for spine surgery, differing transfusion thresholds in the operating room and post-operative environments, the use of heparin and proper patient positioning, managing monitors and lines during spine surgery, maintaining hemodynamic stability, and challenges of pain control in spine surgery.

In this episode, episode 83, I welcome Dr. Jared Miller to the show.  Dr. Miller is finishing his electrophysiology fellowship and we discuss the preoperative management of pacemakers and AICDs. Outline by Brian Park: AICD Outline Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24182719Our 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 episode, episode 82, I welcome Dr. Deb Schwengel back to the show to discuss pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).  We discuss the prevalence, diagnosis and preoperative management. Outline by Brian Park: Peds OSA OutlineOur 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. Alyson Russo, an expert in anesthesia for craniotomy surgery, discusses the importance of preoperative evaluation and preparation for craniotomy procedures. They also cover topics such as the effects of alkalemia, the use of mannitol, and medication administration in craniotomies. Tips and tricks are provided, and listeners are encouraged to share their approaches to neuro anesthesia.

In this episode, episode 80, I welcome Dr. Jonathan Curley to the show.  Jonathan is an anesthesia resident and a veteran of an elite pararescue unit in the United States Air Force.  We talk about some of the lessons that Jonathan learned from his time in the military and from some of the brave soldiers … Continue reading "Episode 80: Lessons from the Military with Jonathan Curley"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 episode, episode 79, I welcome Dr. Dheeraj Goswami to the show to discuss pediatric cardiothoracic anesthesiology.  We discuss the training required to do these cases, the most common cases and concerns, and how it differs from other forms of anesthesia.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