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Join Dr. Ida Molavi, Dr. Najiha Farooqi and Dr. Caitlin Fitzgerald with the expert Guest Dr. Joseph Cuschieri, and Fellows Guests Dr. Gerald Wang and Dr. Kirea Mazzolini. This is the eighth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode we will be discussing Shock pathophysiology and classification, Resuscitation, Types of Vasopressors and the general approach to different types of Shock. Content preparation: Dr. Ida Molavi  Content reviewers: Dr. Najiha Farooqi and Dr. Caitlin Moderators: Dr. Ida Molavi, Dr. Najiha Farooqi and Dr. Caitlin Expert Guest: Dr. Joseph Cuschieri Fellow Guests: Dr. Gerald Wang and Dr. Kirea Mazzolini Topics covered in this episode:Pathophysiology and Classification Resuscitation from Circulatory Shock Vasopressors and Inotropes Septic Shock Hemorrhagic Shock Cardiogenic Shock 

Join Drs. Bawazeer and Warta as they discuss the management of difficult gallbladders with renowned Dr. Andrew B. Peitzman.  Everything from diagnosis and grading of cholecystitis to SAFE cholecystectomy and considerations for alternatives to surgery are discussed.Resources:Hirota M, et al. Diagnostic criteria and severity assessment of acute cholecystitis: Tokyo Guidelines. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg. 2007;14(1):78-82. doi: 10.1007/s00534-006-1159-4. Epub 2007 Jan 30. PMID: 17252300; PMCID: PMC2784516.Brunt LM,et al; Prevention of Bile Duct Injury Consensus Work Group. Safe cholecystectomy multi-society practice guideline and state-of-the-art consensus conference on prevention of bile duct injury during cholecystectomy. Surg Endosc. 2020 Jul;34(7):2827-2855. doi: 10.1007/s00464-020-07568-7. Epub 2020 May 12. PMID: 32399938.Gupta V, Jain G. Safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Adoption of universal culture of safety in cholecystectomy. World J Gastrointest Surg. 2019 Feb 27;11(2):62-84. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v11.i2.62. PMID: 30842813; PMCID: PMC6397793.Loozen CS, et al. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus percutaneous catheter drainage for acute cholecystitis in high risk patients (CHOCOLATE): multicentre randomised clinical trial. BMJ. 2018 Oct 8;363:k3965. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k3965. PMID: 30297544; PMCID: PMC6174331.

Join Dr. Alex Brito with the Expert Guest Dr. Martin Schreiber, and Fellow Guests Dr. Donald Furman and Dr. Rebecca Phuoc. This is the seventh episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC. During this episode we will be discussing the management of venous thromboembolism, the pathophysiology and management of trauma induced coagulopathy, von Willebrand disease, and sickle cell disease as well as the use of plasmapheresis in the surgical ICU. Content preparation: Dr. Alex Brito  Content reviewer: Dr. Erika BisgaardModerator: Dr. Alex BritoExpert Guest: Dr. Martin Schreiber Fellow Guests: Dr. Donald Furman and Dr. Rebecca PhuocTopics covered in this episode:DVT/PE TherapyTrauma - Induced Coaculopathyvon Willebrand Disease and Sickle Cell CrisisPlasmapheresis 

Join Dr. Lauren Craugh with expert guests Dr. Brian Yorkgitis and Dr. Linda Schutzman. This is the sixth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC. During this episode Massive Transfusion and ABC Score, Thromboelastography, and Thromboembolic Prophylaxis will be discussed. Content preparation:  Lauren Craugh, MDContent reviewer: Linda Schutzman, MDModerator: Lauren Craugh, MDExpert Guests: Brian Yorkgitis, DO, FACS & Linda Schutzman, MDTopics covered in this episode:Blood Component Therapy, Massive Transfusion, and Whole BloodABC ScoreTEG/ROTEM Thromboembolic Prophylaxis (Heparin, LMWH, Aspirin)

Join moderators Drs. Mohammed Bawazeer, Lauren Dudas, Jennifer Brewer and Alexandra Brito as they interview speakers and presenters from the 38th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly held January 14-17, 2025 in Tucson, AZ. Guests include outgoing and incoming EAST Presidents, Drs. Ben Zarzaur and Nicole Fox in addition to Drs. Leah Aakjar, Rachel Applebaum, Ellen Becker, Anthony DeSantis, Veronica Layrisse-Landaeta, Jonathan Meizoso, Travis Miles,  Lauren Steward, Ronald Tesoriero and Medical Student Hannah Cleary. 

EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 05Airway ManagementJoin Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer with the expert Guest Dr. Carlos Brown, and Fellows Guests Dr. Jennifer Brewer and Dr. Leah Aakjar. This is the fifth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC. Airway Management, Management of the Difficult Airway, and Tracheostomy will be discussed.  Content preparation: Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer and Dr. Jennifer Brewer. Content reviewer: Dr. Alexandra Brito Moderator: Dr. Mohammed BawazeerExpert Guest: Dr. Carlos BrownFellows Guests: Dr. Jennifer Brewer, Dr. Leah AakjarTopics covered in this episode:Airway management Management of the difficult airway Tracheostomy Supplemental Material: Apfelbaum JL, Hagberg CA, Connis RT, Abdelmalak BB, Agarkar M, Dutton RP, Fiadjoe JE, Greif R, Klock PA, Mercier D, Myatra SN, O'Sullivan EP, Rosenblatt WH, Sorbello M, Tung A. 2022 American Society of Anesthesiologists Practice Guidelines for Management of the Difficult Airway. Anesthesiology. 2022 Jan 1;136(1):31-81. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000004002. PMID: 34762729. 

Join moderators Ds. Mohammed Bawazeer and Dr. Erika Bisgaard as they speak with guests Dr. Chloe Bryson-Cahn and Dr. Rondi Gelbard.  They discuss the management of necrotizing soft tissue infections and the role of surgery, antimicrobial therapy, scoring systems and more! 

Phil Mason, a CT and Transplant ICU Medical Director and ECMO expert, teams up with Brandon Parker, an Assistant Professor of Surgery and Medical Director of the Trauma ECMO Program, to dive deep into the world of ECMO for trauma patients. They discuss the nuances between VV and VA ECMO, highlighting key clinical trials like CESAR and EOLIA. The conversation explores patient selection, the importance of timely intervention, and the challenges of managing complex cases. They also speculate on future innovations in ECMO technology that could enhance patient outcomes.

Join Drs. Aimee LaRiccia and Melissa Ward as they continue their discussion with guests Drs. Howard Pryor and Erica Hodgeman. In this session, they discuss the management of specific injury patterns in children and how it can differ from the adult population.  Supplemental Material:  Rauh JL, Neff LP, Forssten MP, Ribeiro MAF Jr, Sarani B, Mohseni S. Contemporary management and outcomes of blunt traumatic American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Organ Injury Scale grades III and IV pancreatic injuries in children: A Trauma Quality Improvement Program analysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2024 Sep 1;97(3):365-370. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004270. Epub 2024 Jan 29. PMID: 38282245.Lamoshi, A., Lay, R., Wakeman, D. et al. Validation of the predictive model for operative intervention after blunt abdominal trauma in children with equivocal computed tomography findings: a multi-institutional study. Pediatr Surg Int 40, 39 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-023-05616-6

Dr. Munther Homoud, an expert in pericardial effusion and dysrhythmias, joins fellow medical professionals Dr. Sarada Rao and Dr. Sheliza Kabani. They dive into the intricacies of cardiac tamponade, discussing its causes and emergency treatments like pericardiocentesis. The conversation shifts to managing cardiac dysrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia, emphasizing shock protocols and medication strategies. They also tackle the nuances of atrioventricular blocks, pacemaker functionality, and the complexities of pacemaker syndrome.