The World of Anesthesiology Podcast

The role of Ketamine in acute pain management of patients with chronic pain. Another new look for uses of ketamine in modern anesthesia and postoperative pain management.

Raj and Nahel explore left ventricular dysfunction, both systolic and diastolic. Why diastolic dysfunction has been overlooked and its implication for patients with LV dysfunction undergoing vascular surgery.

Acute lung injury and Ventilator induced lung injury continue to pose a serious threat to patients. A new look at inhaled H2S may hold a promise in protecting the lungs during mechanical ventilation.

Nahel and Raj discuss Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation (RSII) published in May issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia. Also, a discussion about use of transesophageal echo (TEE) in Anesthesia and Critical care. Evidence based as well as member survey results will be presented. And more importantly, the contraindication of placement of TEE is revisited.

Hyperventilation is a popular treatment of increased ICP. In this article, the side effects and drawbacks of hyperventilation and hypocapnea are discussed. Short and long term consequences are outlined to both the injured and normal brain alike. Time to take a 2nd look at hypocapnea ! Also, Sepsis and long term outcome appear to be misleading many research projects and trials. A deeper look at survivors of sepsis and their quality of life. A fundamental question for the sepsis research community to look into long term outcome is born.

Learn about what’s new in the world of regional anesthesia and pain management. Current successful products and future products in the making.