Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

Topics include lower extremity nerve blocks, anatomy knowledge in performing procedures, differences between popliteal and higher approaches for sciatic nerve blocks, femoral nerve block and its role in lower extremity nerve blocks, strategies for multiple choice questions, and random recommendations for a Trinidadian cooking YouTube channel and a word game called Connections.

Dr. Michael Douglas and Dr. Leonard Soloniuk discuss the use of dexmedetomidine in regional anesthesia, highlighting its benefits in obstetric anesthesia, pain control, and epidurals. They explore dosage considerations, efficacy, and side effects, emphasizing individualized patient care. In a fun twist, they share whimsical recommendations for activities like tabletop games and baking competitions.

Dr. Jeanna Blitz, an expert in preoperative assessment and optimization of patients, discusses the use of biomarkers, alternatives to RCRI, and assessment of frailty, nutritional and psychological status. They also discuss the importance of preoperative optimization, biomarkers in perioperative risk assessment, assessing surgical risk with prediction models, considerations for different surgical scenarios, anemia in surgical patients, and recent rule changes in baseball.

In this 268th episode I welcome Drs. Carullo, Kostibas, Isaac, Banks and Segna to the show. They are our peds, cardiac, OB, critical care and regional fellowship directors and we discuss the state of fellowships in anesthesiology.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 267th episode I welcome Dr. Alli Bechtel to the show to discuss the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation where she works as their podcast host. We discuss the APSF top 10 priorities, what they include and what guidance clinicians can get from them. 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

Live from ASA 2023! Dr. Deb Culley talks about post-op delirium and Dr. John Eichorn discusses patient monitoring. Topics include the relationship between post-op delirium and cognitive impairment, the importance of good medical and anesthetic care, and the impact of Madazalam on older patients. Other topics include managing benzodiazepines, advocating for change in healthcare settings, and the role of anesthesiologists in prehabilitation.

In this 265th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show to do another ABA Keyword episode. We follow up on the last one by discussing Nitroprusside, Nitroyglycerin and their effect on hemoglobinOur 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

Exploring anesthesia for TAAA repair with Dr. Mimi Wynn, focusing on preoperative concerns, intraoperative management, and reducing spinal cord ischemia risk. Discussing advancements in thoracic abdominal aortic surgery, strategies to minimize spinal cord injury, challenges in managing spinal drains in elderly patients, and neuroprotective strategies in vascular surgery. Exploring the evolution of approaches to reduce spinal cord ischemia risk, emphasizing physiologic strategies and validated therapies.

Dr. Mahesh, an expert in radiation safety, discusses various topics including regulations for radiation badges, apron design principles, scatter radiation in medical procedures, and recommendations for books, TV shows, and podcasts. The chapter also mentions the psychological impact of nuclear incidents and personal book recommendations.

Dr. Evan Kharash, an expert in perioperative methadone use, discusses its safety, effectiveness, and patient satisfaction compared to other opioids. They explore the unique characteristics and pharmacokinetics of methadone, dosing considerations, and its benefits for pain management. The episode also includes personal stories about dealing with rats and TV show recommendations.