In this 302nd episode I interview Dr. David Broussard, a cardiac anesthesiologist and Chair of Anesthesiology at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. We discuss his approach to preparing for, and dealing with, adverse events and how to communicate about them to patients and families in a way that builds trust. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: ht…

In this 301st episode I welcome Dr. Scott Licata to the show as the next master clinician in our series. He is a pediatric anesthesiologist and we go through a case from preop to intraop to postop and hear his tips and tricks for success. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.…

In this 300th episode, at the request of our listeners, I ask Dr. Dave Stahl to take the host's chair and interview me. We discuss some reflections on 8 years and 300 episodes of ACCRAC and some clinical and life based tips and tricks that I have picked up over the years. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Adverti…

In this 299th episode I welcome Dr. David Stahl to the show to be our next master clinician. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyAutor: Jed Wolpaw

In this 298th episode I welcome Dr. John Pizzuti to our series of interviews with master clinicians. Dr. Pizzuti was identified by multiple members of his private practice group as someone who, despite being relatively early in his career, is a true master clinician. He is someone others go to for help and advice all the time, including those much …

In this 297th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura back to the show for another ABA Keyword episode. We cover high yield topics of PE and Hyper and Hypoparathyroidism. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

In this 296th episode I welcome Dr. Mike Essandoh to do another master clinician episode. We discuss Dr. Essandoh's tips for being successful clinically, in research, in leadership, in innovation and in technology. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt…

In this 295th episode I discuss the kinds of statistical questions that come up on board exams and what you need to know to get them right. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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 Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off 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 Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir…

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 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…

In this 290th episode I welcome Dr. Mike Grant back to the show to discuss post-op care for patients having cardiac surgery. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyAutor: Jed Wolpaw

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 sho…

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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advert…

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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 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. O…

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 epis…

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…

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 Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off 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…

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 Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off 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 Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyAutor: Jed Wolpaw