Join 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 Guest: 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! 

Moderators Dr. Lauren Craugh and Dr. Zaf Qasim join guests Dr. Phil Mason and Dr. Brandon Parker as they discuss the use of ECMO in trauma patients.  They cover the details of both VV and VA ECMO, patient selection, the latest literature and more!! 

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.

Dr. Howard Pryor, an expert in pediatric trauma care, joins Dr. Erica Hodgeman, a specialist in pediatric resuscitation, to explore the unique challenges of treating young patients. They discuss the importance of tailored assessments for children, emphasizing physiological differences from adults. The role of families in trauma care is highlighted, showcasing how clear communication can build trust with young patients. They also dive into imaging protocols, the complexities of pediatric surgery, and the significance of blood resuscitation practices.

Join Dr. Josh Dilday with the expert Guest Dr. Paul McCarthy, and Fellow Guest Dr. Evelyn Coile. This is the third episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST and AAST-AMC During this episode, Renal Failure will be discussed.Content preparation: Dr. Joshua Dilday and Dr. Mohammed BawazeerModerator: Dr. Joshua Dilday Expert Guest: Dr. Paul McCarthyFellows Guest: Dr.  Evelyn CoileTopics covered in this episode:Clinical assessment of kidney function Acute Kidney Injury, and CRRTFluid and volume therapy in the ICUSodium disorders and water metabolism (SIADH, CSW, DI)

EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 02Hepatic FailureContent preparation/Moderators: Dr. Alex Brito and Dr. Adora Santos Expert Guest: Dr. Ram SubramanianFellows Guest: Dr. Ted Shung and Dr. David Ritter.Topics covered in this episode:Portal hypertension Hepatorenal and hepatopulmonary syndromes Liver transplantHepatic encephalopathy and Fulminant Hepatic failureSupplemental Material: https://www.sccm.org/Clinical-Resources/Guidelines/Guidelines/Guidelines-for-the-Management-of-Adult-Acute-and-Ahttps://www.sccm.org/Clinical-Resources/Guidelines/Guidelines/Guidelines-for-the-Management-of-Liver-Failure-2

Dr. Paula Ferrada, an expert in hemodynamic monitoring, joins surgical critical care fellows Dr. Matt Elson and Dr. John Luckoski to delve into crucial monitoring techniques. They discuss the essentials of arterial lines and central venous access, emphasizing the importance of patient-specific strategies. The conversation extends to capnography's role in confirming intubation and its insights into ventilation. The guests also highlight the significance of fluid management and monitoring indicators, pushing for tailored approaches in critically ill patients.

Join Drs. Mohammed Bawazeer and Jaswin Sawhney as they talk with guests Drs. Joseph Sakran and Jason Hall. They discuss the acute and elective management of diverticulitis including such topics as antibiotics, the role of laparoscopic lavage, indications for surgery in the acute and elective settings, management of colovesical fistula and the role of acute care surgeons and colorectal surgeons in the management of this disease process.