Super High Yield Anesthesia!

Announcement (6/3/21): Hiatus

Hey guys! I will be starting residency in two weeks, so I just want to relax a bit, play video games, hang out with friends and family, and basically just enjoy the free

Episode 34: Intro to Peds Anesthesia Part 4 – OR Setup, Induction Techniques, & Maintenance

In this episode we will discuss considerations for OR setup, induction techniques, and maintenance in the pediatric patient. Learning Objectives: State the preop check

Episode 33: Intro to Peds Anesthesia Part 3 – Preop Evaluation for Pediatric Patients

In this episode we will discuss strategies and considerations for the preop evaluation in pediatric patients Learning Objectives: Know the goals of the preop interview

Episode 32: Intro to Peds Anesthesia Part 2 – Physiology and Pharmacology Considerations

In this episode we will discuss unique physiology considerations for the pediatric patient and review its implications on pharmacodynamics Learning Objectives: Explain

Episode 31: Intro to Peds Anesthesia Part 1 – Airway Anatomy and Venous Access

In this episode we will discuss unique characteristics of the pediatric airway and considerations for IV access in the pediatric patient. Learning Objectives: Describe

Episode 30: OB Anesthesia Part 6 - Non-obstetric Surgery in the Pregnant Patient and Anesthetic Considerations for Common Non-OB Surgical Procedures

In this episode, we will discuss general concepts for non-obstetric surgery in the pregnant patient, then we will run through anesthesia considerations for five common ty

Episode 29: OB Anesthesia Part 5 – Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

In this episode we will discuss the pathophysiology, treatment, and anesthesia management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Learning Objectives: Describe the pat

Episode 28: OB Anesthesia Part 4 – Ante and Post-Partum Hemorrhage

In this episode, we will discuss ante and postpartum hemorrhage, what causes them, the risk factors, and most importantly, the anesthetic management of these conditions.

Episode 27: OB Anesthesia Part 3 - Considerations for Regional / General Anesthesia, and Steps for Labor Neuraxial Analgesia and C-Sections

In this episode we will go over anesthetic considerations for regional and general anesthesia for labor and delivery, as well as go over the steps for managing patients u

Episode 26: OB Anesthesia Part 2 - Common OB Drugs

In this episode we will review drugs commonly used in OB cases. Sorry, it's a little dry, but it will be great review for the coming episodes! --- Learning Objectives:

Episode 25: OB Anesthesia Part 1 – Review of Physiologic Changes in Pregnancy / Stages of Labor, and Options for Anesthesia in Labor and Delivery

In this episode, we will kickstart our discussion of OB anesthesia by reviewing the physiologic changes that occur in pregnancy, the stages of labor, and review the pros

Episode 24: Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation

In this episode we will introduce you to the basic concepts of mechanical ventilation and discuss the basic vent modes. Learning Objectives: - Explain the four paramete

Episode 23: Applying to Anesthesiology Part 3 - Interview Season and Match Week

In this final part of the Applying to Anesthesia Series, we will discuss things to consider during the interview season and match week. Specific topics include: Pre-int

Episode 22: Applying to Anesthesiology Part 2 - Preparing Your ERAS Application

This is part 2 of the Applying to Anesthesia series in which we will discuss various aspects of preparing your application for residency through the Electronic Residency

Episode 21: Applying to Anesthesiology Part 1 (Preclinical Years to Third Year)

Now that the 2020-2021 Match Season is finally over, I wanted to talk a little bit about applying to anesthesiology for residency. This episode is the first of three epis

Episode 20: Respiratory Physiology Review for Anesthesia

In this episode we will review respiratory physiology for anesthesia. Topics will include a review of lung volumes (specifically tidal volume and functional residual capa

Episode 19: Cardiac Physiology Review for Anesthesia

In this episode we will review cardiac physiology concepts pertinent to anesthesia.  Topics will include physiological components of hypotension (e.g. mean arterial press

Episode 18: Ultrasound for Anesthesia

In this episode we will introduce ultrasound relevant to anesthesia such as echocardiography and ultrasound guided procedures. Specifically we will talk about transthorac

Episode 17: Intro to Ultrasound

In this episode we will discuss fundamentals of ultrasound including how ultrasound works, probe selection and characteristics, how different tissues appear on ultrasound

Episode 16: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Episode 16: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) | In this last episode of the anesthesia fundamentals, we will discuss things you have to do after each case, initial proced