Anesthesia Wise Guys

Kevin, Shelly, Chris, and Amber discuss from an OB standpoint ways to deliver the Virgin Mary for the birth of Christ. Fascinating insight from Chris reveals it's not as simple as you would think.

Kevin and Shelly have a discussion on how obesity affects how we care for patients. Anesthetic considerations including airway, IV access, ventilation and others are discussed. Enjoy this informal investigation into the aspects of considerations of obesity in anesthetic care.

Kevin, Shelly, and Pat discuss Central and Arterial line insertion tips and tricks. Join the hosts as they go through mechanics, lessons learned, and stories they've heard about on the quest for the perfect line.

Kevin, Shelly, The Matt, Shira, John Ross, Judd, and Uttam go through a Dungeons and Dragons style adventure to escape the Operating Rooms while battling zombies on the way out. Join the hosts for a grand escapade to eliminate the zombies and clear the hospital against all odds!!!

Shelly and Denise relive the glory days of stories they've heard from Army days past. Fantastic stories about Ketamine, having less and doing more, and how to survive deployments. Join the hosts for great stories they'll tell it how it is!!!

Kevin and Shelly undertake another teaching episode where the hosts discuss teaching topics on induction agents. Dos, don'ts, and reasons for selecting certain agents are discussed with the hosts. Things you won't find in the text books where we explore the lighter side of clinical implications.

Kevin, Shelly, Ronnie, and the Real Doctor share ER stories they've heard about from foreign bodies, sensitive exams, and other ridiculous medical tales in the life of Emergency Medicine. Join the hosts and guests as they recall items they've heard about in the avenue of Emergency Medicine!!!

Kevin and Shelly cone across some interesting Case Reports of Airway obstructions with Leeches, Bees, and Fish. Join the Wise Guys as they investigate how strangely no uncommon leeches are found in and around the Larynx. Lesson Learned: Boil the water FIRST!!!

Kevin, Shelly, and Ronnie band together to discuss possible use of anesthetic and OR practices that could be used to coerce informants to divulge information. Media, movies, and stories have implicated using medications that anesthesia providers use daily as agents of interrogation. Pentathol, ketamine, versed, and other ways of extracting information are investigated. Join us on the fringe as we have a dark journey into ways our tools can be manipulated to more unorthodox uses.

Kevin, Shelly, and Stuart discuss stories and issues from rural Kentucky medical center. Join hosts for investigation of culture, case diversity, and interesting stories they've heard about.