#266 Protecting the Brain: Perioperative Stroke Prevention
Perioperative stroke represents a rare but potentially devastating complication of anesthesia care. While occurring in less than 1% of non-cardiac surgical patients, this complication fundamentally th...
5 Aug 202521min
#265 The Breakthrough Drug Changing Perioperative Pain Management
A revolution in pain management has arrived. The FDA's approval of Suzetrigine in January 2025 introduces the first non-opioid analgesic for moderate to severe pain in over twenty years. This breakthr...
29 Juli 202515min
#264 Rethinking Resuscitation in the Operating Room: Beyond ACLS
Cardiac arrest in the operating room presents unique challenges that standard Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) protocols simply were not designed to address. This eye-opening exploration wi...
22 Juli 202515min
#263 Blood Pressure Blind Spots
The standard of care for monitoring blood pressure during surgery hasn't changed in nearly 40 years, despite technological advances that could prevent serious complications and save lives. This eye-op...
15 Juli 20251h 12min
#262 Medical Literature Deep Dive: From Infant Intubation to GLP-1 Agonist Risks and More
Ready for a refreshing summer dive into the latest anesthesia safety research? This episode explores three groundbreaking studies that could transform perioperative practice and patient outcomes. Fir...
8 Juli 202515min
#261 Patient Safety Challenges: From Global Cosmetic Tourism to Pediatric Medication Dosing
Navigating the complex landscape of patient safety requires vigilance, knowledge, and adaptability. Today's episode takes us on a journey through two critical safety concerns that exemplify the challe...
1 Juli 202515min
#260 OpenAnesthesia and the APSF: Achieving Safe and Quality Anesthesia Care with Education Innovation
Dr. Elizabeth Malinzak takes us behind the scenes of a fascinating educational initiative bridging knowledge gaps in anesthesiology. As a pediatric anesthesiologist at Duke University and liaison betw...
24 Juni 202529min
#259 Every Move Matters: Why Transport Safety Can Save Your Critical Patients
Intrahospital transport of critically ill patients presents significant safety risks that can be mitigated through proper guidelines, checklists, and handoffs between care teams. The episode examines ...
17 Juni 202518min
