Dec 11, 2020
In this episode, we explore the evidence on whether lower intraoperative tidal volumes (e.g., 6 vs. 9 cc/kg) reduce postoperative pulmonary complications.
Our guest is Dr. Avery Tung. Dr. Tung is Professor of Anesthesia & Critical Care at the University of Chicago and Section Editor for Critical Care & Resuscitation...
Nov 11, 2020
In this episode, we discuss the role of hydrocortisone, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and thiamine (HAT therapy) in the treatment of patients with septic shock. We discuss biological plausibility and comprehensively review the latest evidence.
Our guest is Dr. Jonathan Charnin. Dr. Charnin is an assistant professor of...
Oct 7, 2020
In this episode, we discuss the mechanisms of burning with propofol infusion and explore the evidence behind strategies like mixing lidocaine with propofol.
Our guest today is Dr. Stu Forman, Professor of Anesthesiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is an investigator on several NIH-sponsored basic research...
Sep 9, 2020
In this part II or II series on neuromuscular blockade, we investigate the claim that a train-of-four target of 90% is important to achieve prior to extubation.
Our guest today is Dr. Daniel Saddawi-Konefka, residency program director at Mass General.
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Aug 3, 2020
We investigate the claim that emergence from sevoflurane is substantially faster than from isoflurane. We explore rationales and discuss cost.
Our guest today is Dr. Keith Baker, Vice Chair of Education at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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