

Anesthesia Wise Guys
Shelly Ferrell
Anesthesia Wise Guys aims to host discussions, commentaries, and overall engaging topics bringing out some of the humor most anesthesia providers possess.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 11min
Line Placement Tricks, Abnormal Pulmonary Anatomy, and Cardiac stories
Mawi, Paul, and Shelly discuss follow up on hypothermia, a listner email about neurogenic pulmonay edema, and an email about anesthesiologists as Respiratory Therapists during COVID. Join the Wise Guys for another medley of stories.

Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 6min
Extreme Hypothermia, 4 point restraints, ridiculous decubitus ulcers, and no radiology capabilities.
Mawi and Shelly discuss a remarkable hypothermic patient, an emergence delirium patient that reqired 4 point restraints, and an unidentified decubitus ulcer bigger than Shelly's head. Enjoy the Wise guys for another episode of stories.

Jan 22, 2026 • 1h 2min
Prone ETT loss, fighting in the ER. Orange Juice for NPO and other ridiculous stories we've heard about.
Shelly and Mawi discuss facial biting wounds in ER, a facial kick that resulted in amazing air in the face, and the loss of an endotracheal tube in the prone position in Mayfield Pins. Join the Wise Guys for stories that you can only hear here.

Jan 10, 2026 • 1h 7min
Listener mail for heart block, crazy blood pressures, and water allergy. Mawi and Shelly tell stories about big tongues, MH, dementia, and problematic circumcisions. Join the Wise Guys for their journey into the strange new year.
Listener mail for heart block, crazy blood pressures, and water allergy. Mawi and Shelly tell stories about big tongues, MH, dementia, and problematic circumcisions. Join the Wise Guys for their journey into the strange new year.

Dec 9, 2025 • 60min
Assorted Groin Injuries, Hemorrhoid ECMO Update, Massive TIA with hemarthrosis risk, and Percretia to Iliac vessels
Mawi and Shelly delve into bizarre cases like massage gun-induced labial edema and groin injuries. They discuss an alarming ECMO update following a hemorrhoidectomy and tackle the challenges of a massive TIA after shoulder surgery. A distressing tale of placenta percreta invading iliac vessels adds to the tension. The hosts also share light-hearted moments with anecdotes, including a humorous consult about remote-controlled erections. Prepare for a wild ride through medical mishaps and unforgettable patient stories!

Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 7min
Insurance, Stylettes, PACU Placement, and Angioedema
Mawi, Sarah Stewart Holland from Pantsuit Politics, and Shelly discuss Insurance dysfunction, Angioedema adventures, and massive esophageal hemorrage to start with. Mawi and Shelly continue to discuss stylette dysfunction during intubation, putting PACU patients in backwards, and a pediatric internal decapitation.

Oct 30, 2025 • 53min
Halloween 2025
Shelly, Mawi, and Paul discuss austere anesthesia, Mawi's Trauma, and Paul's salvation of a lobster. Enjoy the hosts and listen to Paul's Halloween EMT story.

Sep 26, 2025 • 52min
Cath Lab, Echo Probe Recs, Septic Abdomens
Explicit. Mawi and Shelly discuss hemorrhoidectomies that go to ECMO, throat pressure that when released resuscitates patients, and septic guts gone wild. Join the hosts for their usual banter and story telling behind the scenes. Shelly loses it on a Mawi story and has to go Explicit.

Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 8min
Vape Lungs, TEE Insertion Problems, Benzos for Seizures, Trach if necessary
Discover the hidden dangers of vaping as Mawi and Shelly share alarming experiences with respiratory issues in young patients. They delve into the complexities of TEE insertions, emphasizing teamwork and communication in the face of procedural challenges. With a blend of humor, they recount bizarre medical tales, highlighting the unpredictability of emergencies. The hosts also reflect on an unusual pediatric case and the importance of thorough diagnosis, all while keeping the mood light with personal anecdotes and engaging discussions.

Aug 28, 2025 • 1h 4min
Spleen Rupture, Bleeding, Bowel Obstructions Oh My!!!!!
Get ready for a whirlwind of laughter and learning! The hosts dive into wild medical anecdotes, covering everything from catastrophic cases to quirky patient stories. Their humorous takes on serious topics, like aggressive resuscitation and unusual medical side effects, keep the tone light. They explore evolving perceptions around COVID-19 and share playful banter along the way. Expect insights on airway management and the critical role of teamwork in healthcare, all woven together with irreverent humor!


