Anesthesia Wise Guys

Dive into the fascinating world of anesthesia with stories of interdepartmental conflict and the challenges of communication in healthcare. Learn about the complexities of pediatric anesthesia and the unique risks involved in treating postpartum eclampsia. Get insights into the chaos of trauma care, including a vivid recounting of a skull injury and the nuances of medical imaging. Explore the risks surrounding adult circumcision and the importance of understanding cultural barriers in treating patients. It's a blend of humor, cautionary tales, and valuable medical insights.

Engaging discussions cover the intricacies of volume resuscitation and the challenges of blood transfusions in emergencies. The speakers share personal anecdotes about navigating chaotic medical situations and the ethics of using cocaine as an anesthetic. Insights into point-of-care ultrasound reveal its critical role in patient assessment. With humor and heartfelt stories, they explore pH management and the significance of communication in healthcare, all while paying tribute to influential figures in anesthesia.

Shelly and Mawi go through Listener Mail for droperidol response, and recommendations for block adjustments. Discussion on approaches to ultrasound IV's and ALines. Shelly tells a story about menopause that will make you laugh, unless you're a monster.... maybe.....

Mawi and Shelly Discuss things they've heard about. It's a medley of nerve blocks, Cannibinoid hyperemesis, and opiates.

Mawi and Shelly have a littany of technical difficulties with recording this episode. We tell some stories and joke as we are want to do. Enjoy.

Shelly and Mawi tell stories about endoscopy, random codes, ruptured aneurysms, and snow shoveling heart attacks.

Join Shelly, Mawi, and Paul for 2025 predictions from Paul. Hosts discuss Pseudocholinesterase deficiencies, failures in sedation, and Covid lung stories they've heard. Pretty explicit in this episode. Listener, you've been warned. :)

Mawi and Shelly tell stories and go through 2024 predictions and give 2025 predictions. Join the hosts for a throwback and look to the future.

Shelly, Mawi, and Tim discuss Halloween monsters and their possible pathologies. Then as usual they tell stories about gastric ulcers, belly pain, and IV fluid shortages. Come one in to the fun!

Shelly, Mawi, Paul, and Yan discuss ethical concerns for device implants and transplant, most opiate given, and strategies to preprocedurally sedate patients. The episode takes the usual tangents and medical humor typical for the hosts. Come along for the ride with the hosts for another adventure into the real discussion of clinical medicine.