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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338 episodes
Updated July 24

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Oct 18, 2016 · 51 min
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 pulmonary artery catheters (Swan Ganz catheters). The New England Journal videos that I recommend you take a look
Oct 9, 2016 · 32 min
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 intubation. Slides to go along with the podcast are here: awake intubation slides The youtube video of th
Sep 21, 2016 · 25 min
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 perioperative period and brain relaxation during neurosurgery. Dr. Mintz will be back in the future to talk about t
Sep 5, 2016 · 33 min
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, whether to use crystalloid or colloid, and whether to use saline or a balanced salt solution such as LR.
Aug 17, 2016 · 28 min
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 the common uses for these medications, mixed agonist-antagonist compounds, opioid antagonists, and opioid
Aug 13, 2016 · 29 min
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 the different body systems. In the next episode I will discuss their pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynam
Aug 5, 2016 · 22 min
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 around great guy, to the show to talk about air embolism, what it is, how it happens and how to manage it.
Jul 27, 2016 · 38 min
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.   Slides to accompany the episode can be found here: hyperoxia slides
Jul 19, 2016 · 55 min
Episode 10: IV Induction Agents
In this episode I review the common IV agents used in anesthesia excluding opioids. I cover Propofol, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Ketamine, Etomidate and Dexmedetomidine. NOTE: There is an error in the audio recording regarding the dosing units for d
Jul 10, 2016 · 32 min
Episode 9: Basic Med Setup
In this episode I review the basic medication setup for the operating room including premedication, induction, neuromuscular blockade, antibiotics, reversal and antiemetics. I discuss weight based dosing and comment on a few alternatives to consider onc
Jun 30, 2016 · 46 min
Episode 8: Management of Respiratory Diseases Part 2
This is the second and final episode dealing with the management of respiratory diseases. In the first episode I covered the initial evaluation and preop preparation. In this episode I cover intraoperative management, post-operative management, special
Jun 24, 2016 · 31 min
Episode 7: Management of the patient with respiratory disease part 1
This is the first of a two part series of episodes on the management of patients with respiratory disease. In this, part 1, I cover the preoperative evaluation, history and physical exam, and the preoperative planning and optimization of the patient. T
Jun 22, 2016 · 9 min
Episode 6: The Paraglossal Approach to Intubation
In this episode I first announce the new ACCRAC website here at ACCRAC.com. Big thanks to Bryan Mariscalchi for his help setting it up. I also mention the problem the last two episodes had with only playing out of one ear on earphones. I hope I’
Jun 15, 2016 · 24 min
Episode 5: Restrictive Lung Disease
In this episode I review restrictive lung disease. This is meant to be a companion episode to Episode 4 which covered obstructive lung disease. I cover the following topics: -Definition and diagnosis of restrictive lung disease -Spirometry -Extra-pulmo
Jun 15, 2016 · 47 min
Episode 4: Obstructive Lung Disease
In this episode I mention the new ACCRAC mailing list which you can sign up for with the link right below the show description on the website accrac.libsyn.com. You can also post comments on the website and email questions to accrac@accrac.com or accrac
Jun 15, 2016 · 10 min
Episode 3: Announcements and FIO2 in one lung ventilation
There are a few announcements I wanted to make including: Check out pedsanesthesia.net. Dr. Robert Greenberg, a pediatric anesthesiologist here at Johns Hopkins runs it and it has lots of great information and topics in pediatric anesthesiology. If you
Jun 15, 2016 · 23 min
Episode 2: Temperature Regulation
In this episode I review the topics of intraoperative hypothermia and temperature regulation. Lots of good board review topics and some sample board review questions. The slides are available here: Temperature Regulation Slides You can leave comments h
Jun 15, 2016 · 32 min
Episode 1: Properties and laws of volatile anesthetics
This is a very high yield episode to help you review for the anesthesia board exam. I cover the board key word section entitled gas laws which includes a focus on volatile anesthetics, their properties, and how they act on, and in, the human body. Topic

Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

Episode 18: Tips and Tricks for Line Placement

Episode 17: Awake intubation

Episode 16: Increased ICP Therapy with Dave Mintz

Episode 15: IV Fluids

Episode 14: Opioids part 2

Episode 13: Opioids part 1

Episode 12: Air Embolism with Dr. David Mintz

Episode 11: Hyperoxia

Episode 10: IV Induction Agents

Episode 9: Basic Med Setup

Episode 8: Management of Respiratory Diseases Part 2

Episode 7: Management of the patient with respiratory disease part 1

Episode 6: The Paraglossal Approach to Intubation

Episode 5: Restrictive Lung Disease

Episode 4: Obstructive Lung Disease

Episode 3: Announcements and FIO2 in one lung ventilation

Episode 2: Temperature Regulation

Episode 1: Properties and laws of volatile anesthetics