Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

In this 322nd episode I share the recording from our live podcast at the Anesthesiology Annual Meeting in San Antonio Texas. I interview Dr. Joyce Wahr about her work with patient safety and her interest in cognitive errors. We discuss why we make these errors and how to prevent them. Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 321st episode I welcome Drs. Saddawi-Konefka, Ehrenfeld and Yu Moutier to the show to discuss how we can reduce barriers to mental health care for physicians and other health care providers, why this is so important, and concrete steps that leaders and institutions can take today. Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 320th episdode I welcome Drs. Essandoh and Cody back to the show to discuss the latest data and guidelines around the use of the Impella device and how it compares to IABP and ECMO. Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 319th episode I welcome another master clinician to the show. Dr. Michaela Farber is the inaugural Mass General Brigham Chief of OB Anesthesiology and a world expert in OB Anesthesia and OB Fellowship training. We talk about the lessons she has learned, often alongside her fellows, over the years. Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off * Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 318th episode I welcome Dr. Mike Hofkamp and Dr. Emily Sharpe back to the show to discuss the problem of inadequate analgesia during c-sections. We discuss the issues that came up in The Retrievals Podcast, how to prevent pain, how to treat it if it happens, and how and when to convert to GA. Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off * Check out Truelearn: https://tinyurl.com/ACCRACTL Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 317th episode I welcome Justin Harvey, CFP, back to the show to discuss what's new in the financial world for anesthesia providers in 2025. We discuss trends in compensation, the employment outlook, the pros and cons of doing a fellowship, the most common financial mistakes he sees people make, what different practice settings have to offer, and an update on student loan forgiveness. Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off * Check out Truelearn and use my code Will provide as soon as we get confirmation from client for a great deal: https://truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 316th episode I welcome Dr. Kajstura back to the show to discuss the high yield topics of airway anatomy and pharmacology. Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off * Check out Truelearn and use my code Will provide as soon as we get confirmation from client for a great deal: https://truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 315th episode I welcome Drs. Jon Tang, Jordan Halloway and Manoj Iyer to the show to discuss the latest updates on leadless pacemakers and ICDs. Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 314th episode I welcome Thomas Piraino and Brandon Oto to the show to discuss how we can optimize PEEP in the ICU. We talk about why it matters, different ways to estimate ideal PEEP, and what the research tells us. Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 313th episode I welcome Dr. Alexis Motz to the show as she finishes her residency in anesthesiology. We discuss the lessons she learned along the way about how to get the most out of the experience and be the best resident, and all around physician, possible. We also discuss her interest in social media use in the residency application process. Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 312th episode I welcome Drs. Franklin Cladis, Meredith Kingeter and Bridget Marroquin to the show to discuss the Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA). We discuss how it has been an important part of our careers and how it has a lot to offer to anyone interested in anesthesiology education. Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 311th episode I welcome Dr. Mark Nelson to the show to discuss his management aid that helps clinicians easily figure out how to handle all types of AICDs and Pacers in the perioperative period. Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 310th episode I welcome Dr. Annemarie Thompson, head of the working group that put out the new AHA/ACC Guidelines for the perioperative cardiovascular management for noncardiac surgery, and Drs. Jochen Steppan and Giancarlo Suffredini, cardiac anesthesiologists, to talk about the new iteration of the guidelines. We go through the algorithm in detail and talk about the evidence behind it and how to use biomarkers. Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/ACCRAC * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 309th episode I welcome Dr. Mimi Wynn to another Master Clinician interview. We discuss her career as a world expert in cardiac and vascular anesthesia with a deep focus in thoraco-abdominal aneurysms. We discuss how to develop an area of expertise, how to keep learning, how to overcome imposter syndrome, how to deal with failure, and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 308th episode I welcome Dr. Tim Kajstura back to the show for another ABA Keyword episode. We cover Ambulatory Anesthesia. Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 307th episode I welcome Commander Dr. Mark Cannon, Commander Dr. Nick Pulos, Lieutenant Dr. Joey Sieker and Lt. Commander Erika Spencer to the show to discuss military reserve options for residents and attendings. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 306th episode I welcome Dr. Beth Wilson to the show to discuss Early Allograft Dysfunction (EAD) after liver transplantation and what anesthesiologists can do to prevent or mitigate it. Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off * Check out Thrive Market: https://thrivemarket.com/ACCRAC * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 305th episode I welcome Dr. Eric Busch to the show as our next Master Clinician. He has been practicing anesthesiology at Oschner in New Orleans for 35 years and has done everything from Chronic Pain to Cardiac. We discuss what he's learned over the years and some of his favorite things to teach his trainees. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/accrac50off * Check out Thrive Market: https://thrivemarket.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 304th episode I welcome Drs. Meyhoff and Breteler to the show to discuss continuous vital sign monitoring for patients on the floor and at home after surgery. We talk about the pros and cons of this kind of monitoring, what the future holds, and how Anesthesiologist and Intensivists can play an important role. Dr. Meyhoff is the founder of the WARD Clinical Support System which is awaiting FDA clearance. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast * Check out Thrive Market: https://thrivemarket.com/accrac * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 303rd episode I welcome Drs. Stahl and Saddawi-Konefka to the show to discuss how busy people can start using AI tools in their everyday lives to save time and make things easier. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast * Check out Thrive Market: https://thrivemarket.com/accrac * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy