Best Anesthetic Podcasts (2024)

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409. Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Maintenance & Emergence 14:05

3h ago14:05

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In this episode, Swetha Prakash will be looking at the vital aspect of maintaining anesthesia, particularly through inhaled agents, as well as emergence from anesthesia. After listening to this episode, you will be able to: 1. Define the goals of the maintenance phase of anesthesia. 2. Define Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) and its use in prov…

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How VR could help treat depression with "radical behaviorist" Dr. Kim Bullock 21:36

2h ago21:36

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Today, we're going to talk about virtual reality and how it could be used to treat depression. We're talking with psychiatrist Kim Bullock, the founding director of Stanford's Neurobehavioral Clinic and Virtual Reality & Immersive Technologies (VRIT) program. Dr. Bullock — a physician certified in Neuropsychiatry, Psychiatry, and Lifestyle Medicine…

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Spaying Your Dog: pros, cons, and timing recommendations for 2024 18:10

7h ago18:10

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Deciding the best age to spay your dog can be a pivotal choice in ensuring a long, healthy life for your pet. With various factors to consider, such as breed size, potential health risks, and behavioral benefits, understanding when to spay your dog can significantly influence their overall well-being. This guide aims to provide you with insightful …

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August 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast 14:58

5h ago14:58

14:58

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. August 2024, Volume 141, Issue 2 Overview of August issue original studies. Transcript

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Examinations in Anaesthesia with Dr Max Feinstein MD 1:18:14

1d ago1:18:14

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Thanks Max for being on the program! Check out his channel at https://www.youtube.com/@MaxFeinsteinMD --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia Primary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee Break Facebook Pag…

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408. Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Introduction & Induction 14:31

8d ago14:31

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Swetha Prakash is a medical student at the University of Alberta. In this three part series, Swetha will discuss the essential components of general anesthesia and discuss the key medications associated with each one. The goal is to enhance your understanding of the basic drugs administered to surgical patients within the framework of a general ane…

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Electronic skin and the future of wearable technology | Zhenan Bao 23:35

14d ago23:35

23:35

The skin is full of contradictions. It’s soft and sensitive, but also tough and resilient, even self-healing. It’s both the barrier that protects us from infections and our most intimate connection with the outside world. Today’s guest, Zhenan Bao, has spent the last two decades reverse engineering the skin’s many remarkable properties in order to …

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Featured Author Podcast: Comparison of Artifact Detection Methods 39:06

12d ago39:06

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Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Mathias Maleczek, M.D., and Patrick J. McCormick, M.D., M.Eng. Articles Discussed: A Comparison of Five Algorithmic Methods and Machine Learning Pattern Recognition for Artifact Detection in Electronic Records of Five Different Vital Signs: A Retrospective Analysis Vital Sign Data Quality: Not Just…

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407. Facial Nerve Palsy Part 2 18:47

10d ago18:47

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This is part two of the facial nerve palsy series by Mauz Ashgar and Muaaz Ashgar. This episode streamlines their discussion on facial nerve palsy and crafts a clear, practical algorithm for diagnosing this condition. The objective of the podcast is the following: ● Develop an approach to the history and physical examination of patients with facial…

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406. Facial Nerve Palsy Part 1 18:59

17d ago18:59

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University of Saskatchewan students Mauz Asghar and Muaaz Asghar share part 1 of the 2 part series on facial nerve palsies. In this episode the anatomy, symptoms, and etiology of facial nerve palsy are discussed. After listening to this podcast learners will be able to: 1. Describe the basic function of the facial nerve 2. Outline a differential di…

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How a new kind of brain plasticity could help make sense of addiction | Michelle Monje and Rob Malenka 22:54

23d ago22:54

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This week, we're diving into recent research that sheds light on a new form of brain plasticity involving changes in the insulation of nerve fibers — called myelin. It turns out that myelin plasticity is implicated in a number of serious conditions, from epilepsy to drug abuse and addiction. We're excited to bring back two previous guests on the sh…

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405. Cholesteatoma 18:32

24d ago18:32

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In this episode Mauz Asghar, a second medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, is joined by colleague Maauz Asghar, a first year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan. By the end of this podcast learners should be able to: ● Outline the etiology of Cholesteatoma, ● Identify the key clinical features of a Cholesteatoma patient,…

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Episode 28: Challenges within the Scientific Publishing Landscape 46:40

26d ago46:40

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In this episode of RAPM Focus, Associate Editor Ed Mariano, MD, MAS, FASA substitutes for Editor-in-Chief Brian Sites, MD, to discuss the diverse publishing landscapes in the scientific field with Executive Editor Ruth Landau, MD. Dr. Mariano is a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Landau is the Virginia Apgar professor and th…

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July 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast 12:14

27d ago12:14

12:14

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. July 2024, Volume 141, Issue 1 Overview of July issue original studies. Transcript

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Featured Author Podcast: Sweep Flow and Dyspnea during Veno Arterial ECMO 20:04

27d ago20:04

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Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Côme Bureau, M.D., Ph.D. and Nikolaos J. Skubas, M.D. Articles Discussed: Increasing Sweep Gas Flow Reduces Respiratory Drive and Dyspnea in Nonintubated Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients: A Pilot Study Sweeping Away Dyspnea Transcript…

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404. Mandibular Fractures NOTES

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404. Mandibular Fractures 19:30

1M ago19:30

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In this episode Mauz Asghar, a medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, is joined by his colleague Muaaz Asghar to discuss mandibular fractures. By the end of this podcast learners should be able to: ● Outline the etiology and epidemiology of mandibular fractures. ● Identify the key clinical features of a mandibular fracture. ● List the k…

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Our plastic brains: learning, memory and aging with the one and only Carla Shatz (Rerelease) 21:56

1M ago21:56

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-- We're re-releasing our conversation with Carla Shatz, one of our favorites from the archive, which comes up all the time on the show in the context of brain plasticity and aging. Enjoy, and see you next time! -NW -- When we're kids, our brains are amazing at learning. We absorb information from the outside world with ease, and we can adapt to an…

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403. Herpetic Whitlow Infection 11:33

1M ago11:33

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In this episode 2nd-year medical student Mauz Asghar from the University of Saskatchewan, will be talking about Herpetic Whitlow infection. After listening to today's podcast learners should be able to: ● Identify the key features on history and physical examination of Herpetic Whitlow. ● Understand the pathophysiology of Herpetic Whitlow. ● List t…

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Scoliosis, Consent and Hypotension | Anaesthesia Worst Case Scenarios 32:22

1M ago32:22

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For the full video, check out the Final Exam Course https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/finalexam Exam Stem You are seeing a 14yo female accompanied by her mother in preadmission clinic. She’s booked for a planned multilevel thoracic spine fixation in two week’s time for idiopathic scoliosis. Her regular medications are - Paracetamol - PRN di…

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Programming Announcement 0:25

2M ago0:25

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Hi everyone — quick programming announcement. As we head into summer, we'll be moving to an every-other-week cadence as we prepare more conversations from the frontiers of neuroscience. I'm very excited about what we're working on for you, so stay tuned! In the meantime, we'd love to hear from you! Email us at neuronspodcast@stanford.edu with your …

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402. Felon Infection 13:05

2M ago13:05

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This episode is brought to you by Mauz Asghar, a second-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan. Today we will be talking about Felon infection. This podcast was written and produced with the expert opinion from Dr. Adil Ladak from the University of Alberta Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Department. Today we will be talking about…

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Neuroscience and AI: What artificial intelligence teaches us about the brain (and vice versa) | Surya Ganguli 27:38

2M ago27:38

27:38

The powerful new generation of AI tools that has come out over the past few years — DALL-E, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and the rest — have blown away our old ideas about what AI can do and raised questions about what it means for computers to start acting... intelligent? This week, we ask what the rise of these systems might teach us about our own bi…

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401. Skier's Thumb 17:22

2M ago17:22

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Mauz Asghar is a second year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan. This podcast was written and produced with the expert opinion from Dr. Adil Ladak from the University of Alberta Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Department. After listening to this podcast learners should be able to: 1. Describe the relevant anatomy surrounding skier…

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Gender Equity in Anaesthesia - two consultants' perspectives 1:14:00

2M ago1:14:00

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Thanks Dr Priya and Dr Patricia and for all your great work on this Maddi and Luka! Here are some useful resources: Pregnancy and the anaesthetist https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48309025 https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/wellbeing Still a Boys' club article https://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1…

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Episode 27: Crystallization of mixtures of local anesthetics with and without select adjuvants: a semiquantitative light microscopy analysis 35:39

2M ago35:39

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In this episode of RAPM Focus, Dr. Brian Sites is delighted to support the work of Dr. Ottokar Stundner, MD, and colleagues by discussing the use of liposomal bupivacaine trends following the March 2024 publication of “Crystallization of mixtures of local anesthetics with and without select adjuvants: a semiquantitative light microscopy analysis.” …

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Featured Author Podcast: Sedation Type and Colonoscopy Polyp Detection 28:49

2M ago28:49

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Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Aurora N. Quaye, M.D. and Douglas A. Colquhoun, M.B.Ch.B., M.Sc., M.P.H. Articles Discussed: Association between Colonoscopy Sedation Type and Polyp Detection: A Registry-based Cohort Study Does Propofol Improve Polyp Detection during Colonoscopy? The Promise and Peril of Clinical Registry Data…

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How we remember, why we forget | Anthony Wagner 29:00

2M ago29:00

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At some point in our lives, we all struggle with memory — learning a new name, remembering that book you were reading just yesterday or that word on the tip of your tongue. So what can neuroscience teach us about why we remember, why we forget, and how we might even improve our memories? To answer this question, I spoke with neuroscientist Anthony …

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Featured Author Podcast: ENA-001 Effect on Hypoxic Breathing 19:47

2M ago19:47

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Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Albert Dahan, M.D., Ph.D., and Thomas K. Henthorn, M.D. Articles Discussed: Reversal of Propofol-induced Depression of the Hypoxic Ventilatory Response by BK-channel Blocker ENA-001: A Randomized Controlled Trial Reversal for Respiratory Depression: Let’s Take a Breath! Transcript…

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Unpacking the Crisis: navigating the challenges of modern veterinary care 27:03

2M ago27:03

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😲 Are you concerned about the rising costs of vet care? You're not alone and this episode dives deep into the issues plaguing the pet health care space, affecting your pets, you, and those within the veterinary industry. It's easy to vilify veterinary professionals as money grabbing (and many do) but the truth is very different - Did you know that …

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June 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast 13:20

2M ago13:20

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Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. June 2024, Volume 140, Issue 6 Overview of June issue original studies. Transcript

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Psychedelics Part 2: How do drugs alter our perceptions? | Boris Heifets 23:36

2M ago23:36

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Today, we're going to talk about how psychedelics alter our perception of reality and what that says about... reality! Welcome to part two of our conversation with Stanford anesthesiologist and psychedelics researcher Boris Heifets! Last time, we talked with Boris about the question of why psychedelics help people with mental health disorders. This…

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Prof Daniel Martin - mountaineer, anaesthetist, physiologist, and the man with the lowest recorded oxygen sats 46:16

2M ago46:16

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I was honoured to interview Professor Daniel Martin OBE Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Derriford hospital PhD in applied physiology, University College London 2013 Prof of perioperative and intensive care, University of Plymouth Member of Caudwell Xtreme Everest expedition 2007 Former Director of the UCL Centre for Altitude, Space and…

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Optimizing Care for Dogs with Elbow Dysplasia (and arthritis): Practical Advice 14:06

2M ago14:06

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🐾 "Elbow dysplasia in young dogs can start affecting them not just when they're old, but potentially very early in their life!" 🐶 🩺 Today on Call the Vet, we dive deep into managing chronic conditions like elbow dysplasia and arthritis: 1️⃣ Multimodal approach is key—combining dietary changes, weight management, and environmental modifications to t…

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Featured Author Podcast: High Initial Dose Sevoflurane Induction on Children’s EEG 24:05

2M ago24:05

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Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Jessica C. Martin, Ph.D., B.Sc. and Jerry Chao, M.D., M.Sc. Articles Discussed: The Topographical Features of Pediatric Electroencephalography during High Initial Concentration Sevoflurane for Inhalational Induction of Anesthesia A Window into the Developing Brain: Toward a Deeper Understanding of …

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Interview with the chair of the final exam - Dr Anthony Cooray 37:43

2M ago37:43

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Thank you for your time Dr Cooray! Dr Cooray has been an examiner since 2012, and also won the prestigious Rentona nd Cecil Grey Prizes - which is a legendary feat --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthes…

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Psychedelics, placebo, and anesthetic dreams | Boris Heifets (part 1) 30:27

2M ago30:27

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Psychedelics are a hot topic in psychiatry today. They’re producing dramatic reversals for patients with severe depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. But scientists still have fundamental questions about why these drugs are so effective. For example, is the "trip" even necessary? Some think it is not and are working to design drugs …

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Old Dog Health: exploring the link between heart failure and seizures 15:40

3M ago15:40

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Increasing age can bring increasing health complexity and in this episode, we unpack a complex listener-submitted scenario about a 14-year-old Chihuahua battling congestive heart failure and mysterious seizures. This episode is packed with invaluable insights, from understanding heart murmurs to dissecting the causes behind seizures in older dogs, …

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Life as an anaesthetist - the ask me anything episode 1:16:56

3M ago1:16:56

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Thanks Luka, great idea for this podcast episode especially from the perspective of a medical student! --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia Primary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee Break Facebook Pa…

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Why our brains are bad at climate change | Nik Sawe 23:42

3M ago23:42

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This week on From Our Neurons to Yours, we're talking about the neuroscience of climate change with neuroeconomist Nik Sawe. If you follow the science or the news, you know how big of a risk climate change is. Storms, coastal flooding, heat waves, extinctions, mass migration — the list goes on. But — as you can probably also appreciate — it’s reall…

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Episode 26: Perioperative considerations for patients exposed to hallucinogens 31:33

3M ago31:33

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In this episode of RAPM Focus, Dr. Brian Sites discusses the perioperative use of hallucinogens with Trent Emerick, MD, MBA, following the February 2023 publication of Dr. Emerick’s paper, “Perioperative considerations for patients exposed to hallucinogens.” Dr. Trent Emerick is currently an associate professor in the departments of anesthesiology …

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Anesthetic risk and surgical safety (what you need to know to keep your pet safe) 19:12

3M ago19:12

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😱 Don't gamble with your pet's life. When it comes to your furry friend's surgery, knowing the risks is crucial for their safety! 🩺 Surgery may not be just routine - from a tiny risk of 0.01% for neutering procedures (that's 1 death for every 10,000 surgeries) through to a 16% death rate for the sickest of patients, the risk really does vary hugely…

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May 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast 15:27

3M ago15:27

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Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. May 2024, Volume 140, Issue 5 Overview of May issue original studies. Transcript

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Featured Author Podcast: The Analgesic Effectiveness of Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Plain Local Anesthetics for Abdominal Fascial Plane Blocks 39:05

3M ago39:05

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Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Faraj Abdallah, M.D. and Michael R. Fettiplace, M.D., Ph.D. and Ashraf S. Habib, M.D., M.B.B.Ch., M.Sc., M.H.Sc. and Jonathan Slonin, M.D., M.B.A. Articles Discussed: Analgesic Effectiveness of Liposomal Bupivacaine versus Plain Local Anesthetics for Abdominal Fascial Plane Blocks: A Systematic Revie…

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Unraveling a multi-dog mystery (with lessons for every pet parent) 15:03

4M ago15:03

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🐾 Get ready to tackle this itchy pet mystery with Dr. Alex answering a question sent in by listener Trish that addresses some really key pet-care pearls. From narrowing down the potential causes of any problem, the importance of making a proper diagnosis, through to when to seek the input from your veterinarian. This episode has something for every…

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Episode 25: Evaluating residual anti-Xa levels following discontinuation of treatment-dose enoxaparin in patients presenting for elective surgery: a prospective observational trial 33:25

4M ago33:25

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In this episode of RAPM Focus, Dr. Brian Sites sits down with Daryl Henshaw, MD, and Christopher Edwards, MD, to discuss “Evaluating residual anti-Xa levels following discontinuation of treatment-dose enoxaparin in patients presenting for elective surgery: a prospective observational trial,” first published in June 2023. Dr. Daryl Henshaw completed…

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400.strabismus 15:13

4M ago15:13

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In this final episode of the opthalmology series, University of Alberta students Kim Papp and Nourseen Aboelnazar discuss strabismus. Learners will review the basics of this ocular disease that is commonly seen in pediatrics but can affect any patient. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: Define strabismus Describe the anato…

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Critical care applications inside tips 58:17

4M ago58:17

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Thanks Ruth and Paolo for a fantastic session! Check out these playlists for more useful information! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1UXMPF5ekMymno4N7Y_G1sZ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1Xr5_ZZ2oRCmMqKsy2ANp0j --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.…

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Famous & Gravy: Mind Traveler | Oliver Sacks 59:43

4M ago59:43

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This week we’re doing something a little different. My good friend Michael Osborne, who produces this show also has his own podcast, called Famous & Gravy – Life Lessons from Dead Celebrities. I recently guest-hosted an episode about one of my all time scientific and writerly heros, Oliver Sacks, which we're releasing for both our audiences. I hope…

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399. Corneal Transplant 15:15

4M ago15:15

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This is the 4th episode in a 5-part series on opthamalogy. This episode is on Corneal Transplant, which is sometimes called keratoplasty or a corneal graft. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: 1. Describe the relevant anatomy of the cornea. 2. List indications for corneal transplant. 3. Match common indications for corneal tr…

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