Episode 295: Statistics for the Boards

In this episode, episode 73, I welcome Darrell Ranum, an attorney and malpractice insurance executive, to the show to discuss his article on Anesthesia related liability claims.  We discuss why people sue anesthesia providers and how to reduce the risk of being sued. The article is: Ranum D, Beverly A, Shapiro FE and Urman RD. … Continue reading "Episode 73: Medical Liability with Darrell Ranum" 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

22 Feb 201847min

In this episode, episode 72, I finish the oral board prep episode that was started in episode 71 with Drs. Tran and Beaudry.  In a twist, they flip the tables on me and make me be the examinee. The stem and questions are here: Oral board stem   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

15 Feb 201832min

In this episode, episode 71, combined with the next episode, episode 72, I welcome back Drs. Tran and Beaudry to do an oral board prep example.  We got through how not to do it and then how to do it well.  This is part 1, episode 72 will be part 2. The stem and questions … Continue reading "Episode 71: Oral Board Prep 2: part 1" 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

15 Feb 201847min

In this mini episode I thank Shirley Li, an Anesthesia Assistant student in Texas, for teaching me a bit about the career path of an Anesthesia Assistant and I share some of what she shared with me for any who are interested. 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

6 Feb 201811min

In this episode, Episode 69, I welcome Dr. Bob Sikorski, director of trauma anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins, to the show to discuss a general overview of trauma anesthesia.  We discuss prehospital, ER and OR management and key things to keep in mind when caring for trauma patients. References: Trauma references list TEG diagram:    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

2 Feb 201857min

In this episode, episode 68, I welcome our chief CRNA, Andy Benson, to the show to discuss his career path and how we can all work together to provide the best patient care possible. 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

30 Jan 201830min

In this episode, episode 67, I welcome Dr. Pam Johnson to the show.  Dr. Johnson is a radiologist here at Hopkins who has taken an interest in high value care initiatives.  She and I discuss what this means and how people can get involved in reducing unnecessary testing and improving the quality of the care … Continue reading "Episode 67: High Value Care with Pam Johnson" 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

26 Jan 201835min

In this episode, episode 66, I go through an overview of neuromuscular blockers including how they work, how to use them, and what their adverse effects are.  Happy New Year! The dose of glycopyrrolate should be 0.01 to 0.015mg/kg, not 0.1 to 0.15. Outline by Brian Park: Outline References: Miller’s Anesthesia 7th edition: Chapter 29: … Continue reading "Episode 66: Neuromuscular Blockers" 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 Jan 201839min