Anesthetic Management of oncological disease in pregnancy
In this episode, Dr. Yavor Metodiev delves into the anesthetic considerations that should be taken when caring for a patient with oncological disease during pregnancy. Dr. Metodiev and colleagues concisely summarize the complexities of treating patients with oncological disease, emphasizing the crucial balance between maternal and fetal safety. With the increasing incidence of oncological disease … Read More Read More
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Anesthesiologist’s role in trauma-informed care
In this episode, Dr. Blake Mergler, Dr. Reid Mergler, and Dr. Caoimhe Duffy examine the crucial role of anesthesiologists in recognizing and addressing trauma during labor. Their thorough narrative review highlights the importance of trauma-informed care, which shifts the focus from “what is wrong with the patient” to “what has happened to the patient.” The … Read More Read More
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Improving obstetric anesthesia through teaming
In this episode, we explore the concept of a highly functional team, its characteristics, and the importance of fostering interdisciplinary teamwork among healthcare professionals such as anesthesiologists, obstetricians, nurses, and others. Dr. Girnius emphasizes that such collaboration enhances communication and efficiency and improves patient outcomes. Additionally, we discuss the process of identifying and implementing what … Read More Read More
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Intravenous Access for Cesarean Delivery
In this episode, we discuss the importance of following intravenous access recommendations for cesarean deliveries with Dr. Scott Seki at his institution. How do Dr. Seki and his colleagues define adequate intravenous access? Which patients are more or less likely to receive the recommended IV access? What are the patient implications if we fail to … Read More Read More
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Pain during cesarean delivery – the research
In this episode, Dr. Landau, a renowned expert and researcher in the topic of pain, delves into the evolution of our understanding of this topic. We explore how the research and its definition have changed over the past few decades. Additionally, we discuss her study titled “Pain during cesarean delivery: a patient-related prospective observational study … Read More Read More
This collection features interviews with anesthesiologists and other experts in which we discuss topics ranging from basic anesthesia to subspecialty-related topics.
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