Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

Jed Wolpaw

A Podcast for Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews, Debates and Commentary

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20 episodes
Updated July 24

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July 24 · 43 min
Episode 339: Highly Tested Autonomic Blocks with Eric Wang
In this 339th episode I welcome Dr. Eric Wang to the show to discuss some of the most highly tested autonomic nerve blocks and what you need to know to get these questions right on your exams. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 11 · 42 min
Episode 338: Post-op Delirium With Michelle Humeidan
In this 338th episode I welcome Dr. Michelle Humeidan to the show to discuss post-op delirium. We discuss the prevalence, risk factors, how we can try to prevent it, and her exciting work with cognitive prehabilitation. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 27 · 40 min
Episode 337: TEE for the non-cardiac Anesthesiologist with Andreas Plackis
In this 337th episode I welcome Dr. Andreas Plackis to the show. Dr. Plackis is the creator and host of the TEE Time Podcast and a cardiac anesthesiologist. We talk about TEE for the non-cardiac anesthesiologist, how it can be used and how to go about learning it. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 13 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 336: Introducing the Medical Safety Podcast
In this 336th episode I host an episode of the new, fantastic, Medical Safety Podcast hosted by Adam Shehata and Amir Hamid. This episode discusses 3 major airline disasters, how they were handled, what was learned, and what we can learn about how to improve our approach to safety in medicine. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 30 · 47 min
Episode 335: Keywords Part 34: Common Complications
In this 335th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura back to the show for another ABA Keyword Episode. We cover what they call common complications in anesthesia, a grab bag of high yield board topics. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 16 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 334: Master Clinician Part 11: Dr. Phil Adams
In this 334th episode I welcome Dr. Phil Adams to the show for another master clinician episode. Dr. Adams is a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist and transplant anesthesiologist at University of Pittsburgh and we discuss his lessons learned and tips and tricks from his clinical career and life. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 2 · 58 min
Episode 333: Tiffany Moon
In this 333rd episode I welcome Dr. Tiffany Moon to the show to discuss her wide ranging career and life as a mother, wife, anesthesiologist, author, entrepreneur, reality TV star and more. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 18 · 59 min
Episode 332: Buprenorphine with Tom Hickey
In this 332nd episode I welcome Dr. Tom Hickey to the show to discuss Buprenorphine. We discuss it's pharmacology, safety, use in OUD, Chronic pain, acute perioperative pain, we address some common myths and we talk about future directions. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 5 · 1 hr 28 min
Episode 331: Dental Anesthesia Update with Connor Schmenk
In this 331st episode I welcome Dr. Connor Schmenk, a dental anesthesiologist, to the show to discuss the ins and outs of performing anesthesia in the dental office. We discuss the training that dental anesthesiologists have and the ways to make sure you are prepared to keep your patients safe in a dental office or any similar environment. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
March 21 · 42 min
Episode 330: Keywords Part 33 Neuroanatomy
In this 330th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura back to the show for another ABA Keyword episode. We cover the anatomy of the brain, spine and spinal cord. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
March 7 · 51 min
Episode 329: SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 Receptor Agonists with Dr. Tyler Jones
In this 329th episode I welcome Dr. Tyler Jones, founder of the Anesthesia Thoughts Blog, to the show to discuss management of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 receptor agonists. We discuss the evidence for and against holding them before surgery and what you need to know to manage patients on them. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 21 · 51 min
Episode 328: AnesthesiaGawd
In this 328th episode I welcome AnesthesiaGawd to the show to discuss his incredibly successful instagram page which has over 270.000 followers and gets 16 million views every month. We discuss how he started the page, some of the joys and challenges, all time favorite memes, the impact it has allowed him to have on other people's lives, and where he might take it in the future. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 7 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 327: Name/Claim/Aim: The ABCs of Team Organization with Drs. Minehart and Setnik
In this 327th episode I welcome Drs. Rebecca Minehart and Lon Setnik to the show to discuss the framework Name/Claim/Aim--a way to quickly and effectively organize teams and find your voice in a crisis. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
January 24 · 38 min
Episode 326: Keywords Part 32: Extra Topics with Dr. Kajstura
In this 326th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura back to the show for another ABA Keyword episode. We discuss the extra topics that don't fall under any other category including ethics, substance abuse, licensure and certification, and patient safety. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
January 10 · 53 min
Episode 325: The WISH Inventory and Well-Being in Anesthesiology with Drs. Higgins and Vinson
In this 325th episode I welcome Drs. Elliot Higgins and Amy Vinson to the show to discuss the development of the Well-Being Influencers Survey for Healthcare (WISH) inventory and how it is changing the way we think about, study and improve well-being in medicine. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 28, 2025 · 48 min
Episode 324: Master Clinician Part 10: Dr. Bridget Marroquin
In this 324th episode I welcome Dr. Bridget Marroquin to be our 10th Master Clinician. We discuss her switch from OB/Gyn to Anesthesiologist and her accumulated wisdom about OB Anesthesiology. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 14, 2025 · 58 min
Episode 323: Addressing Incivility in Healthcare with Dr. Sam DeMaria
In this 323rd episode I welcome Dr. Sam DeMaria to the show to discuss his new book "The Invisible Cut: Incivility's Silent Toll on Healthcare". We discuss why incivility is so common in healthcare, how to address it in the moment, and how we can build a more civil culture in the future. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 29, 2025 · 50 min
Episode 322: Live from ASA 2025 Addressing Cognitive Errors with Dr. Joyce Wahr
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 BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 16, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 321: Reducing Barriers to Mental Health Care for Physicians with Drs. Saddawi-Konefka, Ehrenfeld and Moutier
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 BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 2, 2025 · 47 min
Episode 320: Impella Update with Drs. Essandoh and Cody
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 BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

Episode 339: Highly Tested Autonomic Blocks with Eric Wang

Episode 338: Post-op Delirium With Michelle Humeidan

Episode 337: TEE for the non-cardiac Anesthesiologist with Andreas Plackis

Episode 336: Introducing the Medical Safety Podcast

Episode 335: Keywords Part 34: Common Complications

Episode 334: Master Clinician Part 11: Dr. Phil Adams

Episode 333: Tiffany Moon

Episode 332: Buprenorphine with Tom Hickey

Episode 331: Dental Anesthesia Update with Connor Schmenk

Episode 330: Keywords Part 33 Neuroanatomy

Episode 329: SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 Receptor Agonists with Dr. Tyler Jones

Episode 328: AnesthesiaGawd

Episode 327: Name/Claim/Aim: The ABCs of Team Organization with Drs. Minehart and Setnik

Episode 326: Keywords Part 32: Extra Topics with Dr. Kajstura

Episode 325: The WISH Inventory and Well-Being in Anesthesiology with Drs. Higgins and Vinson

Episode 324: Master Clinician Part 10: Dr. Bridget Marroquin

Episode 323: Addressing Incivility in Healthcare with Dr. Sam DeMaria

Episode 322: Live from ASA 2025 Addressing Cognitive Errors with Dr. Joyce Wahr

Episode 321: Reducing Barriers to Mental Health Care for Physicians with Drs. Saddawi-Konefka, Ehrenfeld and Moutier

Episode 320: Impella Update with Drs. Essandoh and Cody