17: Is it important to reverse to a train-of-four target of 90%? - Part 2 of 2
In this part II or II series on neuromuscular blockade, we investigate the claim that a train-of-four target of 90% is important to achieve prior to extubation. Our guest today is Dr. Daniel Saddawi-K...
9 Sep 202041min
16: Is emergence from sevoflurane substantially faster than from isoflurane?
We investigate the claim that emergence from sevoflurane is substantially faster than from isoflurane. We explore rationales and discuss cost. Our guest today is Dr. Keith Baker, Vice Chair of Educat...
3 Aug 202023min
15: Is dural puncture epidural (DPE) the optimal labor analgesia technique?
In this episode, we investigate the following claims related to DPE: 1. Dural puncture epidural (DPE) technique improves analgesic quality versus traditional epidural 2. DPE technique has faster onset...
3 Jul 202026min
14: What is the approach to post-extubation stridor in COVID-19?
In this episode, we explore the evidence for various strategies to manage post-extubation stridor and the applications to COVID-19 patients. Our guest today is Dr. Tiara Calhoun (@tiaraforsyth), an in...
7 Mai 202025min
13: Does COVID-19 cause ARDS?
Our guest today is Dr. Charles Hardin of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is an active contributor to FLARE (Fast Literature Assessment and R...
29 Apr 202040min
12: Is COVID-19 spread by aerosols and aerosol-generating procedures?
Our guest today is Dr. Justin Morgenstern (@First10EM). His website (First10EM) provides critical appraisals of important emergency medicine and critical care topics. Connect with us @DepthAnesthesia ...
11 Apr 20201h
11: Does cricoid pressure reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration?
For our first episode of 2020, we investigate claims related to the application of cricoid pressure. Claim 1. Cricoid pressure reduces the risk of pulmonary aspiration. Claim 2. Landmark technique is ...
3 Jan 202035min
10: Is a subjective assessment of functional capacity predictive of perioperative complications?
We investigate the claim that a subjective assessment is an accurate way to measure functional capacity. We also explore whether self-reported ability to climb two flights of stairs is the best subjec...
22 Nov 201928min
