Episode 15: IV Fluids
In this episode I discuss the use of IV fluids for perioperative use including how to decide when to give fluid, the downsides of over resuscitation, whether to use crystalloid or colloid, and whether...
5 Sep 201633min
Episode 14: Opioids part 2
This is the second of two episodes about opioid medications. In this episode I cover the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of opioids, some of the common uses for these medications, mixed agonist...
17 Aug 201628min
Episode 13: Opioids part 1
This is the first of a 2 part series on opioid medications. In this first episode I will talk about how opioids are categorized and their effects on the different body systems. In the next episode I...
13 Aug 201629min
Episode 12: Air Embolism with Dr. David Mintz
In this episode I welcome Dr. David Mintz, one of our neuroanesthesiologists here at Johns Hopkins, fellow Brown University Alum, and generally all around great guy, to the show to talk about air embo...
5 Aug 201622min
Episode 11: Hyperoxia
In this episode I discuss hyperoxia and review the evidence in regards to the damage it can cause in patients with a wide variety of illnesses. Slides to accompany the episode can be found here: hyp...
27 Juli 201638min
Episode 10: IV Induction Agents
In this episode I review the common IV agents used in anesthesia excluding opioids. I cover Propofol, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Ketamine, Etomidate and Dexmedetomidine. NOTE: There is an error i...
19 Juli 201655min
Episode 9: Basic Med Setup
In this episode I review the basic medication setup for the operating room including premedication, induction, neuromuscular blockade, antibiotics, reversal and antiemetics. I discuss weight based do...
10 Juli 201632min
Episode 8: Management of Respiratory Diseases Part 2
This is the second and final episode dealing with the management of respiratory diseases. In the first episode I covered the initial evaluation and preop preparation. In this episode I cover intraop...
30 Juni 201646min
