In this 294th episode I play the live recording from my interview with Dr. Valerie Arkoosh who is the Secretary of Human Services for the State of Pennsylvania. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 293rd episode I interview Dr. Keith Baker in another master clinician episode. Dr. Baker is a professor at Harvard Medical School, the Vice Chair for Education at MGH and was formerly the residency program director there for 15 years. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

In this 292nd episode I play the audio from the live episode we did at the Northeast Anesthesia Resident Conference in Boston on 9/14/24. I interviewed Aalok Agarwala, Associate CMO at MGH, Joanne Conroy, President and CEO of Dartmouth Health, and Sunil "Sunny" Eappen, CEO of UVM Health. We discuss their careers, and their tips for aspiring leaders in healthcare.  Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code...

In this 290th episode I welcome Drs. Finan and Ehrenkranz to the show to discuss the data on using psilocybin and other psychedelics for treating chronic pain and depression as well as their ongoing study on the topic.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 290th episode I welcome Dr. Mike Grant back to the show to discuss post-op care for patients having cardiac surgery. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this new series on master clinicians I will be interviewing people who have been identified by their colleagues and trainees as "master clinicians", people who others go to for advice and clinical guidance, people who are masters of their craft. In this episode I welcome Dr. Dave Berman back to the show to discuss how he has, in a relatively short time, become one of these master clinicians and what advice he has for all of you. Advertising Inquiries:...

In this 288th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura to the show to do an ABA keyword episode. We discuss considerations for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transfusion reactions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 287th episode I welcome Drs. Kyle Sanchez and Dan Ellis to the show to discuss the perioperative care of transgender and gender-diverse Patients. We discuss terminology, different medications and surgeries that you may see, preop, intraop and postop considerations. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 286th episode I welcome Dr. Elisa Walsh to the show to discuss Central Venous Catheters. We discuss where they can be placed, what can go wrong, how to teach people how to place them safely and how to confirm placement.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 285th episode I welcome Dr. Andrea Dutoit back to the show to discuss the most recent data on program signaling and what we know about how it affected applicants' chances of getting and interview and matching.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 284th episode I welcome Drs. Sparling and Agarwala to the show to discuss the importance of, and evidence for, perioperative hand-offs. We discuss what hand-offs are, what kinds of handoffs occur during the perioperative period, why they matter, how they can cause harm when poorly done, and how implementing good hand-offs can reduce harm.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 283rd episode I introduce a new podcast from University of Cincinnati Department of Anesthesiology hosted by Dr. John Crowe. This episode is about Primate Anesthesia and John interviews one of his colleagues who does some anesthesia for primates at the local zoo. I think they're doing great work on this podcast and look forward to more episodes to come! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 282nd episode I welcome Dr. Tricia Pendergrast to the show to discuss how to navigate the process of applying for residency in anesthesiology. We discuss how to set yourself up for success, how to figure out how competitive you are, when to consider an away rotation, when to consider dual applying, and how to figure out how to best use your signals. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: qualialife.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

In this 281st episode I welcome our SICU pharmacist, Traci Grucz, to the show to discuss glycemic management of critical ill patients.  Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: qualialife.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 280th episode I share the shocking and tragic news that Dr. Gillian Isaac died suddenly and unexpectedly a few weeks ago. She was an incredible human being, teacher, doctor, wife and mother. She will be missed more than I can say by more people than we can possibly count. I know that she would want us to continue with these keyword episodes that she loved doing and so I am going to try. I know they will never be the same, but they will be dedicated to her memory. Today I address the...

In this 279th episode I welcome Dr. Phil Carullo back to the show to discuss what, exactly, an anesthesiologist does and how we fit into the perioperative experience for patients. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 278th episode I discuss what you need to know about liver physiology for your exams. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 277th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back for another ABA keyword episode. We discuss Adrenal Diseases and the questions you're likely to see about them on your exams.  Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 276th episode I welcome pediatric anesthesiologist Dr. rita Saynhalath to the show to discuss how to manage kids presenting for surgery with a recent URI. We discuss the evidence for proceeding versus postponing, whether the type of virus matters, and how to handle COVID infections.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 275th episode I welcome Chef Myles Snider to the show to discuss how busy professionals can cook tasty, healthy meals for themselves and their families.  Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code accrac50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 274th episode I welcome Dr. Jonathan Kay (JK) to the show to discuss perioperative hypersensitivity reactions. We focus on the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylaxis and also discuss antibiotic allergies and how to deal with the ever present allergy to PCN.  Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code accrac50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 273rd episode I welcome Dr. Caitlin Sutton to the show to discuss Anesthesia for fetal surgical procedures. We discuss some common procedures, how the anesthesia is done and why, what can go wrong and how to prepare, and what the future holds. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code accrac50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 272nd episode I welcome Dr. Kinza Berical to the show to discuss her work developing support systems for mothers who practice anesthesiology. We discuss navigating pregnancy and prenatal care, breastfeeding, mentorship around pregnancy loss, IVF and childcare.  Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code accrac50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 271st episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show for another ABA keyword episode. We discuss lower extremity nerve blocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code accrac50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out HelloFresh and use my code accracfree for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy