The Australian ERAS+ Conference and 2024 World Congress of Prehabilitation and Perioperative Medicine is an essential event for practitioners around the world. TopMedTalk were there and we will be bringing you a series of interviews with some of the key players and speakers. This piece is presented by Kate Leslie and Mike Grocott with their guest, David Watters, Alfred Deakin Professor of Surgery at Deakin University in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, based at the University Hospital Geelong,...

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)'s annual general meeting; Anesthesiology 2024. Exclusive cutting edge conversations recorded at the conference with some of the key speakers, guests and delegates. The discussion highlights the growing use of the Impella device in anesthesia and critical care, particularly for high-risk patients with severe heart failure or cardiogenic shock. Presented by Desiree Chappell, Monty Mythen and Mike Grocott with their guest Asad Usman,...

Join TopMedTalk at Anesthesiology 2024 in Philadelphia, we’re bringing you exclusive conversations with the experts and thought leaders recorded live at the conference. The conversation discusses advancements in cardiac support devices; is it time for a shift from relying on potentially harmful medications, like inotropes and vasopressors, to more targeted mechanical support? Where does a more data based approach take us? Mike Grocott and Desiree Chappell sit down with their guests, Andy...

TopMedTalk brings you exclusive, cutting-edge conversations from Anesthesiology 2024, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual general meeting; as is traditional, we always speak with the outgoing and incoming Presidents of the ASA. This podcast is taken from the final day of our coverage. Make sure you are subscribed to TopMedTalk so you can hear all of our coverage -as we release it- over the next few months. Presented by Desiree Chappell and Mike Grocott with their guests,...

Join us at Anesthesiology 2024, The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)'s annual general meeting. We're gathering exclusive cutting edge conversations recorded at the conference with some of the key speakers, guests and delegates. In this piece our guests share their in-depth expertise on running a successful independent anesthesia practice and cover the key elements on how practices can proactively manage their financial health. Presented by Mike Grocott, with his guests, Ventra’s...

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)'s annual general meeting; Anesthesiology 2024. We're gathering exclusive cutting edge conversations recorded at the conference with some of the key speakers, guests and delegates. TopMedTalk is your chance to hear what’s happening at the largest gathering of anesthesiologists in the world. Here Desiree Chappell sets the tone and tells you what to expect as our coverage continues. FIND TOPMEDTALK ON: #Spotify ...

TopMedTalk brings you exclusive, cutting-edge conversation from Anesthesiology 2024, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual general meeting; the world’s largest gathering of anesthesiologists. The conference brings us all together to discuss the latest advances in the field. This piece presents a strong case for video laryngoscopy. It’s the preferred method but is the evidence there and if so what is it? Why has it become “the new gold standard”? Desiree Chappell and Mike...

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)'s annual general meeting; Anesthesiology 2024. Building on our reputation for exclusive cutting edge conversations recorded at the conference with some of the key speakers, guests and delegates, TopMedTalk is your chance to hear what’s happening at the largest gathering of anesthesiologists in the world. Patient monitoring has been a theme on TopMedTalk this year. How do we facilitate the use of new technology, AI and big data into our...

TopMedTalk’s Co-editors in Chief, Desiree Chappell and Mike Grocott get proceedings underway with a conversation about this year’s Anesthesiology 2024, the largest gathering of anesthesiologists in the world and the annual general meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). We’re here and we’re bringing you exclusive conversations from the conference. Ensure you are subscribed to TopMedTalk to hear all our pieces from #ANES24 as they become available.

This piece is designed to get you in excited about the The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)'s annual general meeting; Anesthesiology 2024, being held this month October 18 - 22 in Philadelphia. As usual TopMedTalk will be there; building on our reputation for exclusive cutting edge conversations recorded at the conference with some of the key speakers. On today's program we intend to whet your appetite for the future with some clips taken from conversations of our coverage from...

Recorded at the 7th Collaborative Clinical Trials in Anaesthesiology Conference, Prato, Italy this piece is a conversation about the current hot topics and research in Anaesthesia. Desiree Chappell speaks with Kate Leslie, Professor, specialist anaesthetist and head of research in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Royal Melbourne Hospital, and honorary professorial fellow at the University of Melbourne and Monash University in Australia.

Patient safety and patient monitoring seem to go hand in hand, in the wake of the lockdowns, COVID-19 and the AI revolution we now have a new world of data and reliable information that we can unlock the potential of. Where does this leave us? This compilation piece contains clips taken from the following pieces: The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation | Anesthesiology 2022 https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/the-anesthesia-patient-safety-foundation-anesthesiology-2022 The priority: Patient...

Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM)'s annual global conference in London was a huge success this year. TopMedTalk were there and this is one of the conversations we recorded for you. The Perioperative Quality Initiative (POQI) continues to address the implementation gap between perioperative research and clinical practice, offering clinicians synthesized, accurate recommendations. Since its inception in 2016, POQI has conducted 16 conferences, focusing on various perioperative...

Euroanaesthesia, one of the most important and influential annual congresses in anaesthesiology and intensive care. This year, TopMedTalk was there in Munich, Germany, bringing you exclusive coverage. How does a conference of this scale achieve results? How does Euroanaesthesia work with trainees? How do they select topics? Presented by Desiree Chappell and Kate Leslie with their guest Michel Struys, Professor of Anaesthesiology and Pharmacology, Chair of the Department of Anaesthesiology,...

More from this year’s coverage of the European Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC). This piece focuses on perioperative and intensive care medicine, the importance of evidence-based guidelines over expert opinion. Why do we need a European perioperative database? How important is mentorship in medicine? How do we take the lead with leadership? Presented by Desiree Chappell and Kate Leslie with their guests Wolfgang Buhre, President of the European Society of Anaesthesiology...

Recorded at the recent American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology meeting this piece focuses upon the importance of addressing intraoperative hypotension (IOH) and its broader implications for patient outcomes, such as surgical site infections (SSI), postoperative cognitive dysfunction, and other complications. We also discuss the need for continuous education and the use of goal-directed therapy (GDT) to improve patient care. Presented by Desiree Chappell and Monty Mythen with their guest...

TopMedTalk broadcasted from the annual meeting of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology in San Diego. This wide-ranging conversation explores the challenges and dynamics of the field, including staffing issues, hospital efficiency, and the financial pressures on healthcare providers. The discussion also delves into the evolving anesthesia market, the impact of COVID-19, and the importance of efficient management and collaboration, even among competitors. The episode is presented...

Guideline evolution is driven by ongoing research; recent studies like PeriOperative ISchemic Evaluation-3 Trial (POISE-3) and trials such as OPtimisation of Peri-operaTive CardIovascular Management to Improve Surgical outcomE II (OPTIMISE II) trial may influence recommendations on hemodynamic management and the use of tranexamic acid. Future guidelines are expected to integrate machine learning models for risk prediction, addressing complex patient phenotypes and interactions....

Euroanaesthesia is one of the most important and influential annual congresses in anaesthesiology and intensive care. This year, TopMedTalk was there in Munich, Germany, bringing you exclusive coverage. In this piece we find out how laryngoscopy has moved forward, where AI might take us and why sustainability important in medicine. Presented by Desiree Chappell with Sam Azijian, Chief Medical Officer, Acute Care & Monitoring, Medtronic.

This episode underscores the evolution of perioperative medicine, the importance of innovation, teamwork, and data. The conversation reflects on past achievements and looks forward to future advancements in medical care. Our guest, a seasoned medical professional with a 40-year career, reflects on his journey from a young doctor in London to a consultant in Sydney. His plenary session at the Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) congress highlighted key experiences and innovations in...

In this piece our guest shares her journey from general anesthesiology to focusing exclusively on obstetrics, driven by her training as a sexual assault counselor. She highlights the prevalence of trauma among patients and the need for trauma-informed care practices. Presented by Desiree Chappell with her guest Tracey Vogel, Obstetric Anesthesiologist, Allegheny Health Network and Founder of The Empowerment Equation, LLC. More here: https://www.theempowermentequation.com/

More from our coverage of the 7th Collaborative Clinical Trials in Anaesthesiology Conference, Prato, Italy. The South African Perioperative Research Group (SAPORG) is a multidisciplinary group of researchers interested in improving perioperative outcomes in South Africa, through collaborative research Presented by Monty Mythen and Desiree Chappell with their guest Bruce Biccard, Professor and Second Chair at Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, Chair of the South African...

More from our coverage of the 7th Collaborative Clinical Trials in Anaesthesiology Conference, Prato, Italy. This piece discusses trials in the wake of COVID-19 specifically we focus upon the PROTECT Platform Trial. Presented by Monty Mythen and Kate Leslie with their guests Tom Abbott, anaesthetist and clinical lecturer at Queen Mary University of London and James Glasbey, NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Global Surgery, University of Birmingham and General Surgery Registrar.

This piece looks at the DanGer Shock Trial which examines the efficacy of the Impella device in reducing mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock. We explain how the device works, its implantation process, and the significant findings from the trial, including a notable reduction in six-month mortality with a number needed to treat (NNT) of eight. Despite higher rates of bleeding and renal filtration therapy in the Impella group, the trial provides strong...