Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEpisode 20: pH Stat and Alpha Stat
In this episode I review two methods for managing arterial blood gasses in hypothermic patients, usually during cardiac surgery–pH Stat and Alpha Sta…
9 years, 4 months ago
Episode 19: Vasoactive medications
In this episode I review the receptors that vasoactive drugs act on. I then review the main vasoactive medications used in the OR and the ICU to tre…
9 years, 4 months ago
Episode 18: Tips and Tricks for Line Placement
In this episode I go over some tips and tricks for maximizing your success with peripheral IVs, arterial lines, central venous catheters and pulmonar…
9 years, 5 months ago
Episode 17: Awake intubation
In this episode I discuss awake intubation. I discuss the indications, techniques, nerve blocks, sedation and different methods of performing awake …
9 years, 5 months ago
Episode 16: Increased ICP Therapy with Dave Mintz
In this episode I welcome back Dr. David Mintz, neuroanesthesiologist, to discuss the treatment of increased intracranial pressure in the perioperati…
9 years, 6 months ago
Episode 15: IV Fluids
In this episode I discuss the use of IV fluids for perioperative use including how to decide when to give fluid, the downsides of over resuscitation,…
9 years, 6 months ago
Episode 14: Opioids part 2
This is the second of two episodes about opioid medications. In this episode I cover the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of opioids, some of t…
9 years, 7 months ago
Episode 13: Opioids part 1
This is the first of a 2 part series on opioid medications. In this first episode I will talk about how opioids are categorized and their effects on…
9 years, 7 months ago
Episode 12: Air Embolism with Dr. David Mintz
In this episode I welcome Dr. David Mintz, one of our neuroanesthesiologists here at Johns Hopkins, fellow Brown University Alum, and generally all a…
9 years, 7 months ago
Episode 11: Hyperoxia
In this episode I discuss hyperoxia and review the evidence in regards to the damage it can cause in patients with a wide variety of illnesses. Sli…
9 years, 7 months ago