Episode 294: Dr. Valerie Arkoosh Live from ASA 2024 in Philadelphia

In this episode I welcome Dr. Scott Stephens, Pulmonary Critical Care Physician at Johns Hopkins to the show. Dr. Stephens and I discuss basic ventilator settings, how to appropriately ventilate patients with hypoxemic vs. hypercarbic respiratory failure and how to think about weaning patients off of the ventilator. Outline by Brian Park: Outline Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5 Joulu 201642min

In this episode I interview Dr. Joseph Hughes, one of our neuro anesthesiologists, about the history, etiology, pathophysiology and prevention of postoperative visual loss. We refer to a thromboelastogram which looks like this.  It is the fibrinolysis portion that can be prevented with tranexamic acid (TXA): High Yield Outline by Brian Park can be found … Continue reading "Episode 22: Postop Visual Loss with Dr. Joe Hughes" Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 Joulu 201631min

In this episode I interview Dr. Chris Wu, professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine and internationally renowned expert in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways.  We discuss the different aspects of ERAS pathways and the evidence for improved outcomes. The ERAS society website can be found here: http://erassociety.org Check out this fantastic outline of the episode … Continue reading "Episode 21: ERAS with Dr. Chris Wu" Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

23 Marras 201633min

In this episode I review two methods for managing arterial blood gasses in hypothermic patients, usually during cardiac surgery–pH Stat and Alpha Stat. Check out this fantastic episode recap put together by Brian Park from Drexel Medical School: Show recap Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

20 Marras 201613min

In this episode I review the receptors that vasoactive drugs act on.  I then review the main vasoactive medications used in the OR and the ICU to treat acute hypotension and the ones used to treat acute hypertension. Outline by April Liu: Outline Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11 Marras 201627min

In this episode I go over some tips and tricks for maximizing your success with peripheral IVs, arterial lines, central venous catheters and pulmonary artery catheters (Swan Ganz catheters). The New England Journal videos that I recommend you take a look at for detailed reviews of each of these are here: Peripheral IV: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0706789 Arterial: … Continue reading "Episode 18: Tips and Tricks for Line Placement" Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

18 Loka 201651min

In this episode I discuss awake intubation.  I discuss the indications, techniques, nerve blocks, sedation and different methods of performing awake intubation. Slides to go along with the podcast are here: awake intubation slides The youtube video of the MGH anesthesiologist intubating himself is here: self-intubation   Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

9 Loka 201632min

In this episode I welcome back Dr. David Mintz, neuroanesthesiologist, to discuss the treatment of increased intracranial pressure in the perioperative period and brain relaxation during neurosurgery.  Dr. Mintz will be back in the future to talk about the physiology of increased ICP. Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

21 Syys 201625min