Best Analgesic Podcasts (2024)

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The Growing Epidemic of Elderly Abuse 12:35

27d ago12:35

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The number of senior citizens is growing rapidly; individuals aged 65 and older increased from 39.6 million in 2009 to 54.1 million in 2019 (a 36% increase) and is projected to reach 94.7 million by 2060. However, over the last few years, the usual respect and care of our aging population is decaying into a growing incidence of neglect and abuse. P…

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Esther Pogatzki-Zahn and Dalia Aljohani, the first author of Experiences and perspectives of adults on using opioids for pain management in the postoperative period ... 22:02

1M ago22:02

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Listen to the Q&A between Esther Pogatzki-Zahn and Dalia Aljohani as they discuss the scoping review “Experiences and perspectives of adults on using opioids for pain management in the postoperative period”, found in the July 2024 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Jean-Michel Constantin and Marcus Schultz, an author of Effects of closed loop ventilation on ventilator settings, patient outcomes and ICU staff workloads – a systematic ... 26:54

3M ago26:54

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Listen to the Q&A between Jean-Michel Constantin and Marcus Schultz as they discuss the systematic review “Effects of closed loop ventilation on ventilator settings, patient outcomes and ICU staff workloads – a systematic review”, found in the June 2024 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Marc Samama and Oliver Grottke, the first author of Clinical guideline on reversal of direct oral anticoagulants in patients with life threatening bleeding 29:09

3M ago29:09

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Listen to the Q&A between Marc Samama and Oliver Grottke as they discuss the guideline “Clinical guideline on reversal of direct oral anticoagulants in patients with life threatening bleeding”, found in the May 2024 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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Episode 29: Non-Opioid Analgesics (NSAIDs, COX-2 Inhibitors, and Acetaminophen) 23:57

6M ago23:57

23:57

In this episode, we will discuss various non-opioid analgesics: NSAIDs General Characteristics (1:06) Propionic Acid (Ibuprofen & Naproxen) (10:59) Acetic Acid Derivatives (Indomethacin, Diclofenac, & Ketorolac) (12:56) COX-2 Inhibitors (Celecoxib) (18:08) Acetaminophen (19:52) --- Shownotes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TI4_iS-mMNNFHFdB…

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Episode 28: Perioperative Nonopioid Infusions for Postoperative Pain 17:40

6M ago17:40

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In this episode we will discuss non-opioid perioperative infusions to augment pain control Ketamine (1:15) Lidocaine (6:02) Naloxone (7:49) Magnesium (10:07) Alpha 2 Agonists (11:36) --- Shownotes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_ZaQ5li14nIqIPgoMiINIWHkMaacAi4R/view?usp=drive_link --- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://superhighyieldanesthesia2nd.wo…

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Episode 27: Major Opioids in Pain Management - Part 2 34:51

6M ago34:51

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In this episode we will continue our discussion on major opioids with an emphasis on practical clinical tidbits General Guidelines (1:51) Morphine Milligram Equivalents (MME) and Equianalgesic Dosing Chart (8:11) Opioid Rotation (18:41) Management of Opioid Side Effects (20:40) --- Shownotes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wsHabo2q1Gid0…

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Episode 26: Major Opioids in Pain Management - Part 1 53:30

6M ago53:30

53:30

In this episode we will discuss the major opioids used in pain management and the perioperative period. General Mechanism of Action (1:55) Major Opioids Overview (5:39) Morphine (7:02) Fentanyl (12:16) Hydromorphone (14:39) Alfentanil (19:23) Remifentanil (20:32) Oxycodone (27:40) Hydrocodone (30:31) Codeine (31:54) Tramadol (33:00) Methadone (34:4…

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Episode 25: Neurochemistry of Somatosensory and Pain Processing - Part 2 27:36

6M ago27:36

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In this episode we will continue our discussion on neurochemical mechanisms of somatosensory pain signaling (e.g. all the chemicals that contributes to neuronal activity). Inhibitory neurotransmitters (eg glycine, GABA, NE, serotonin, adenosine, Ach) (1:41) Neuropeptides (8:48) Central Signal Propagation and 2nd Messenger Systems (ie ion channels) …

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Episode 24: Neurochemistry of Somatosensory and Pain Processing - Part 1 30:49

6M ago30:49

30:49

In this episode we will discuss the neurochemical mechanisms of somatosensory pain signaling (e.g. all the chemicals that contributes to neuronal activity). Big Ideas (3:44) Inflammatory Mediators (5:49) Excitatory Neurotransmitters and NDMA / Non-NMDA Receptors (21:57) --- Shownotes:⁠⁠⁠ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zZhVtwx2VDkeO9Qlfh7UFtcaf…

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Episode 23: Anatomy and Physiology of Pain Signaling 40:43

6M ago40:43

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In this episode we will kick off our acute pain series by talking about the anatomy and physiology of pain signaling. Topics covered include: Somatosensation, Nociception and Pain (4:48) Sequence of Pain Signaling (7:27) Peripheral Mechanisms (11:30) Spinal Mechanisms (16:10) Second Order Nociceptive Spinal and Spinal Trigeminal Projection Neurons …

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Episode 22: The Residency Experience - Life Updates, CA-1 Year Recap, and the Grind of CA-2 Year 1:48:41

6M ago1:48:41

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In this episode, I bring back Drs. Kenneth Nguyen and Bowei Su to the show for the annual update! Join us as we discuss life updates, reflections on CA1 year, and how CA2 year is going. Life Updates (00:25) Reflection on CA1 (42:03) CA2 Year (1:18:48) Fellowship or Nah? (1:30:40) --- Looking for a podcast on the fundamentals of anesthesia? Check ou…

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Patrice Forget and Esther Pogatzki-Zahn, the last author of Perioperative pain management models in four European countries: A narrative review of differences, similarities ... 27:20

6M ago27:20

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Listen to the Q&A between Patrice Forget and Esther Pogatzki-Zahn as they discuss the article “Perioperative pain management models in four European countries: A narrative review of differences, similarities and future directions”, found in the March 2024 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Claudia Spies and Finn Radtke, authors of Update of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine evidence-based and consensus-based guideline ... 28:44

6M ago28:44

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Listen to the Q&A with Claudia Spies and Finn Radtke as they discuss the guideline, “Update of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine evidence-based and consensus-based guideline on postoperative delirium in adult patients”, found in the February 2024 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Mariachiara Ippolito and Andrea Cortegiani, authors of Peri-operative night-time work of anaesthesiologists: A qualitative study of critical issues and proposals 29:25

6M ago29:25

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Listen to the Q&A with Mariachiara Ippolito and Andrea Cortegiani as they discuss the qualitative study, “Peri-operative night-time work of anaesthesiologists: A qualitative study of critical issues and proposals”, found in the January 2024 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Bernard Walder, Giovanna Lurati Buse and Michelle Chew, author of the ESAIC focused guideline for the use of cardiac biomarkers in perioperative risk evaluation 25:47

6M ago25:47

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Listen to the Q&A between Bernard Walder, Giovanna Lurati Buse and Michelle Chew as they discuss the guideline “ESAIC focused guideline for the use of cardiac biomarkers in perioperative risk evaluation”, found in the December 2023 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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Is the Healthcare Delivery System Prepared for the Next Terror Attack? 8:25

7M ago8:25

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There has been a marked increase in mass casualty events in our society. Targets have included schools, malls, houses of worship, and yes, hospitals. Our staffing crisis unfortunately has negatively affected even our most robust trauma system and emergency rooms; there has also been the closure of many hospitals in rural areas, which has created he…

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Mythbusters: Tips for Young Anesthesiologists 7:09

9M ago7:09

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Whitney Fallahian, MD, an assistant professor of anesthesiology at the University of Wisconsin, in Madison, shares her thoughts on several important topics for fledgling anesthesiologists, such as fellowship options, work-life balance and salary expectations.By Anesthesiology News

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Sander Kempenaers, author of Remimazolam and serious adverse events: A scoping review 26:10

9M ago26:10

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Listen to the Q&A with Sander Kempenaers as they discuss the guideline “Remimazolam and serious adverse events: A scoping review”, found in the November 2023 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Jochen Hinkelbein, Cardiac arrest in the perioperative period: a consensus guideline for identification, treatment, and prevention... 20:07

9M ago20:07

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Listen to the Q&A with Jochen Hinkelbein as they discuss the guideline “Cardiac arrest in the perioperative period: a consensus guideline for identification, treatment, and prevention from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care and the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery”, found in the October 2023 issue of the EJA…

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Esther Pogatzki-Zahn and Eric Albrecht, author of The postoperative analgesic efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine versus long-acting local anaesthetics for peripheral ... 16:21

9M ago16:21

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Listen to the Q&A between Esther Pogatzki-Zahn and Eric Albrecht as they discuss the article “The postoperative analgesic efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine versus long-acting local anaesthetics for peripheral nerve and field blocks: A systematic review and meta-analysis, with trial sequential analysis”, found in the September 2023 issue of the EJA.…

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Patricia Lavand'homme and Patrice Forget, author of Opioid-free anaesthesia: should we all adopt it? An overview of current evidence 19:56

9M ago19:56

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Listen to the Q&A between Patricia Lavand'homme and Patrice Forget as they discuss the article “Opioid-free anaesthesia: should we all adopt it? An overview of current evidence”, found in the August 2023 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Tino Münster and Marcelo Gama de Abreu, author of Variable ventilation versus stepwise lung recruitment manoeuvres for lung recruitment: A comparative study in an experimental ... 21:36

9M ago21:36

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Listen to the Q&A between Tino Münster and Marcelo Gama de Abreu as they discuss the article “Variable ventilation versus stepwise lung recruitment manoeuvres for lung recruitment: A comparative study in an experimental model of atelectasis”, found in the July 2023 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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Patient and Provider Perspectives: Opioid Use Disorder and Dependency 29:38

10M ago29:38

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In this episode, Michael Sprintz, DO, DFASAM, and Tia, a patient and advocate, talk about their experiences with opioid use disorder, pain, and the road to recovery. This podcast aims to differentiate opioid dependency from opioid use disorder, decrease the stigma of opioid misuse, and encourage those affected by it to seek treatment. The informati…

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Q&A: What All Practitioners Should Know About Mechanisms and Assessment of Pain 29:18

10M ago29:18

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Listen as Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, answers the most pressing questions from the first live webinar of the 2022-2023 Opioid REMS Education Initiative, “What All Practitioners Should Know About Mechanisms and Assessment of Pain.” Presenter: Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C Physician Assistant West Forsyth Pain Management Winston-Salem, North Carolina This activ…

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Patient and Provider Perspectives on Opioid Pain Treatment Plans 31:05

10M ago31:05

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Listen as Stefan Kertesz, MD, MSc, and Kate M. Nicholson, JD, provide unique healthcare professional and patient perspectives on opioid tapering in the setting of chronic pain management. Their conversation includes commentary on the impact of the 2016 and 2022 CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids for pain, the importance of informed consent, and…

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FAQs: Individualizing Pain Treatment Plans 29:18

10M ago29:18

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Listen as Vanila M. Singh, MD, MACM, and Theresa Mallick-Searle,MS, PMGT-BC, ANP-BC, provide thoughtful answers and clinical insights to audience questions that were submitted at a recent webinar about developing individualized pain treatment plans. Topics covered in this podcast include risk assessment, navigating the balance between “law enforcem…

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Answering Your Questions About Naloxone and Opioid Management 14:15

10M ago14:15

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Listen as Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, and Chin Hwa (Gina) Dahlem, PhD, FNP-C, answer audience questions that were submitted at the June 2023 webinar titled, “Safe and Smart: Teaching Patients About Safe Opioid Practices.” Their answers cover topics including how to conduct a pill count and cost concerns regarding naloxone. Presenters: Chin Hwa (Gina) D…

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Patient Voice: Navigating Pain Treatment 25:32

10M ago25:32

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Listen as Vanila Singh, MD, MACM, speaks with Maggie Buckley, a woman with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and chronic pain, about her experience with pain therapies and different healthcare professionals over the years. They have an enlightening discussion about the challenges both patients and healthcare professionals face in optimizing pain management, w…

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Q&A: Therapeutic Options for Pain Management 30:25

10M ago30:25

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Listen as Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP; Andrew Friedman, MD; and Mark Queralt, MD, answer the most pressing questions from 2 live webinars covering nonpharmacologic, nonopioid, and opioid pharmacologic options for pain management. These webinars are part of the 2022-2023 Opioid REMS Education Initiative and are titled, “Managing Pain: A Focus o…

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Episode 21: Kids During Anesthesia Residency and Applying for Fellowship 35:51

12M ago35:51

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In this episode, I chat with Drs. Mohit Bhatt and Matthew Holsclaw about what it is like to have kids during residency, and a little bit about their plans for fellowship. --- Looking for a podcast on the fundamentals of anesthesia? Check out the original ⁠⁠Super High Yield Anesthesia Podcast⁠⁠! --- Website: ⁠https://superhighyieldanesthesia2nd.word…

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U.S. Healthcare Facing a Staffing Crisis 13:48

1y ago13:48

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The American healthcare system is experiencing a growing crisis: How do we adequately staff our operating rooms, hospitals, clinics and offices with healthcare professionals? The lack of staff crosses all professional lines, from physicians to nurses to lab technologists—all levels of staff are in short supply. To deal with this challenge, health a…

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The Value of Podcasting for Anesthesiologists 6:26

1y ago6:26

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At the 2023 spring meeting of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Rajnish Gupta, MD, a professor of anesthesiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, Tenn., discusses how podcasting can be a way for anesthesiologists to highlight their academic work and communicate with other like-minded professionals …

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Prof. Sibylle Kietaibl, author of "Management of severe peri-operative bleeding: Guidelines from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care: Second update ... 16:20

1+ y ago16:20

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Listen to the Q&A between Prof. Marc Samama and author, Prof. Sibylle Kietaibl as they discuss “Management of severe peri-operative bleeding: Guidelines from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care: Second update 2022”, found in the April 2023 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Dr. Dominic V. Atraszkiewicz, author of "Greener ‘Gassers’: key challenges in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine related to the evolving climate crisis". 17:55

1+ y ago17:55

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Listen to the Q&A between Prof. Jan Hendrickx and author, Dr. Dominic V. Atraszkiewicz as they discuss his article “Greener ‘Gassers’: key challenges in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine related to the evolving climate crisis”, found in the March 2023 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The Pivotal Role of Anesthesiologists in Improving Maternal Care 11:02

1+ y ago11:02

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Barbara Orlando, MD, PhD, an associate professor of anesthesiology and the division chief of obstetric anesthesiology at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, in Houston, discusses several ways to reduce morbidity and mortality in pregnant patients. She also addresses high-risk pregnant patients with various como…

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The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Stroke 5:51

1+ y ago5:51

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 20% of U.S. adults, of whom about 90% are undiagnosed. The major risk factors for OSA include obesity, male sex and a family history of OSA. There is a large body of literature showing that OSA is an independent risk factor for hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. This case illustrates how a…

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New Textbook Addresses Perioperative Cancer Care 9:40

1+ y ago9:40

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Cancer is a major global public health concern that affects all citizens and communities around the world. Globally, the incidence of cancer is predicted to increase by 50% by the year 2030; and during the same period, cancer-related mortality is projected to increase by 60% to 13.1 million deaths worldwide. This increasing trend in cancer-related …

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Episode 20: OB Anesthesia - Management of the High Risk Parturient Part 3: Heart Disease 37:18

1+ y ago37:18

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In this third and final episode of the high risk parturient series, we will parturients with heart disease: Background and Epidemiology (1:28) Congenital Heart Disease (3:43) Ventricular / Atrial Septal Defects (7:08) Pulmonary Hypertension and Eisenmenger Syndrome (8:10) Valvular Heart Disease (17:25) Aortic Stenosis (17:25) Aortic Insufficiency /…

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From Rock to Doc: The Neil Ratner Story 20:15

1+ y ago20:15

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Neil Ratner, MD, has played remarkably divergent roles in his life, initially as a rock-and-roll drummer and staging entrepreneur, working with the likes of Edgar Winter and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. But he always had an interest in medicine, so eventually he ditched his successful rock career and went to medical school, later becoming an anesthesiol…

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Episode 19: OB Anesthesia - Management of the High Risk Parturient Part 2: Obstetric Hemorrhage, Advanced Maternal Age, Preterm Delivery, and Substance Use 42:21

1+ y ago42:21

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In this episode, we will continue our discussion on high risk parturients, specifically the following: Categories of Obstetric Hemorrhage (1:23) Antepartum Hemorrhage (e.g Placenta Previa and Placental Abruption) (2:00) Postpartum Hemorrhage (e.g. Uterine Atony) (14:40) Uterotonic Therapy (16:14) Advanced Maternal Age (22:15) Preterm Delivery (24:1…

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Will Isotonitazene Be Our New Overdose Crisis Drug? 6:37

1+ y ago6:37

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The Drug Enforcement Administration Washington Division is warning local residents of a dangerous new drug emerging in the D.C. area that is as deadly as fentanyl. We as neurocritical care practitioners may therefore soon find ourselves caring for patients that have overdosed on this drug and may be suffering from severe hypoxic injury and coma. In…

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Episode 18: OB Anesthesia - Management of the High Risk Parturient Part 1: Hypertensive Disorders, Diabetes, and Obesity 34:18

1+ y ago34:18

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In this episode, we will begin our discussion on high risk parturients, specifically the following: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (1:50) Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia (6:10) General and Anesthetic Management of Preeclampsia / Eclampsia (21:20) Gestational Diabetes (28:48) Obesity (31:00) Source material: Barash, Clinical Anesthesiology (201…

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Episode 17: Anesthesia Considerations for Tubal Ligations / Placenta Removal / Uterine Inversion & Cerclage 17:41

1+ y ago17:41

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In this episode we will continue our adventures in OB Anesthesia by talking about anesthesia considerations for common procedures such as Tubal Ligations / Placenta Removal / Uterine Inversion & Cerclage Tubal Ligations / Placenta Removal / Uterine Inversions (starts at 1:08) Cerclage (starts at 11:08) Source material: Barash, Clinical Anesthesiolo…

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Episode 16: Anesthesia Considerations for C-Sections / Emergent OB Hysterectomy / Repair of Uterine Rupture 23:57

1+ y ago23:57

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In this episode we will continue our adventures in OB Anesthesia by talking about anesthesia considerations for common procedures such as C-sections, emergent hysterectomy, and uterine rupture repair. Source material: Barash, Clinical Anesthesiology (2017) --- Check out the original SHYA podcast episodes for absolute basics of OB anesthesia (episod…

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