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• Abstract Resuscitation: Important Take Aways from the Shark Tank Session - 39th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly 06.06.2026 28min

  Join moderators Dr. Milad Behbahaninia, Assistant Professor of Surgery at The University of South Florida, & Dr. Aimee LaRiccia, Assistant Professor of Surgery at Penn State Health Medical Center, as they discuss the importance of abstract creation with Dr. Christina Colosimo, Assistant Professor of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at Loma Linda University, and Dr. Ryan P. Dumas, Associate Professor of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Baylor College of Medicine. They breakdown abstract componen...
• EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Respiratory Failure 06.05.2026 39min

  This episode reviews the key concepts of respiratory failure, including mechanisms of hypoxemia, hypercapnic respiratory failure, and how tools like the A–a gradient help differentiate causes. The discussion then covers noninvasive ventilation strategies (HFNC, CPAP, BiPAP) and transitions into core principles of mechanical ventilation modes, settings, and advanced strategies like APRV. Finally, the episode highlights complications of mechanical ventilation and provides a conceptual approach ...
• 39th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation 13.04.2026 34min

  Join episode moderators Drs. Lauren Dudas, Jeremy Levin, Alex Brito and Aimee LaRiccia as they talk with some of the 2026 EAST Scientific Assembly Presenters, Student Doctor Luke Vaske BS, Dr. Alex Reeb, Dr. Carson Mills, Dr. Jennifer Hartwell and Student Doctor William Rice BS, about their work. This episode also features an interview with 2025 EAST past President Dr. Nicole Fox where she discusses all about her EAST journey and her year as president of the organization.
• EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Nutrition and Endocrine 24.03.2026 37min

  Join Dr. Ida Molavi, Dr. Sarada Rao, Devin Gillaspie with expert guest Dr. Jose Diaz and fellow guest Dr. Victoria Liang as they cover ICU Nutrition and Endocrine Management in this Surgical Critical Care Review episode. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST and AAST-AMC. When do you feed the septic patient on vasopressors? When does gut ischemia change the calculus? We walk through enteral and parenteral nutrition per ASPEN/SCCM guidelines, 2024 glycemic targets, refee...
• The Secret Sauce: How EAST Practice Management Guidelines are Developed 12.02.2026 47min

  Host Dr. Aimee LaRiccia talks with Dr. Lisa Kodadek from Yale School of Medicine and Dr. Jennifer Freeman from Baylor in Fort Worth about the development of EAST Practice Management Guidelines (PMGs). They explore how ideas evolve into PMGs, the rigorous grading and review process, and the continuous effort to ensure quality and relevant guidelines. Listen and learn! EAST PMGs: https://www.east.org/education-resources/practice-management-guidelines
• National Trauma Research Repository (NTRR) 26.11.2025 33min

  Dr. Aimee LaRiccia interviews Experts in Trauma Research - Dr. Deborah Stein, Dr. John Cull and Dr. Michelle Price about the National Trauma research Repository (NTRR). The history of the NTRR, project funding, and how trauma surgeons can get involved and take advantage of this resource are discussed. References: The public page of the NTRR: https://ntrr.nih.gov/CNTR website, which includes recorded webinars, a comprehensive document on the structure and functions of the NTRR, a quick N...
• Brain Death Testing 01.11.2025 43min

  Dr. Zaffer Qasim interviews expert panelists Dr. David Fischer and Dr. Matthew Kirschen about a particularly challenging aspect of critical care medicine - brain death testing. National guidance surrounding this topic has recently been updated, and it is imperative that critical care clinicians understand the intricacies of this important evaluation. References: 1. Greer DM, Kirschen MP, Lewis A, Gronseth GS, Rae-Grant A, Ashwal S, Babu MA, Bauer DF, Bill...
• Small Bowel Obstruction Management: Dx and Tx with a Focus on Minimally Invasive Techniques 20.09.2025 50min

  Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer and Dr. Aimee LaRiccia discuss Small Bowel Obstructions with two expert ACS surgeons, Dr. Matthew Martin and Dr. Andrea Pakula. These experts delve into the complex management of this disease with a special focus on Minimally Invasive Techniques.
• EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - GI Disorders in SICU 06.09.2025 48min

  Join Dr. Anaar Siletz and Dr. Joshua Dilday with the expert Guest Dr. Michael Cripps, and Fellow Guest Dr. Arielle Thomas-Jonasson. This is the twelfth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode we will be discussing GI Bleeding and prophylaxis, Abdominal compartment syndrome, Acute pancreatitis/ necrotizing pancreatitis, Toxic megacolon and Ogilvie's syndrome and Esophageal emergencies. Conte...
• Care of the Obstetrical Trauma Patient 28.08.2025 42min

  Dr. Anthony DeSantis and Dr. Lauren Craugh discuss Care of the Obstetrical Trauma Patient with Dr. Sigrid Burruss and Dr. Allison Lankford. From the physiologic differences that impact the ABCs to the unique laboratory markers of impending organ system failure this discussion will be an asset to your next trauma toolbox. Resources: Burruss, Sigrid MD; Jebbia, Mallory MD; Nahmias, Jeffry MD, MHPE. Pregnancy and trauma: What you need to know. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery...
• EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Neurologic Dysfunction II 25.08.2025 1h 3min

  Join Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer with the expert Guest Dr. Neeraj Badjatia, and Fellows Guests Dr. Jennifer Brewer and Dr. Leah Aakjar. This is the eleventh episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode we will be discussing PADIS Guidelines, Status Epilepticus and Non-traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage. Content preparation: Dr. Uzer Khan, Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer, Dr. Jennifer Brewer, and Dr. Leah Aakjar Conten...
• EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Neurologic Dysfunction I 15.08.2025 44min

  Join Dr. Ida Molavi and Dr. Joshua Dilday with the expert Guest Dr. Purvi Patel, and Fellows Guest Dr. Caitlyn Braschi. This is the tenth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST and AAST-AMC. During this episode we will be discussing Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries and Blunt Cerebrovascular injuries. Content preparation: Dr. Caitlyn Braschi Content reviewers: Dr. Ida Molavi & Dr. Joshua Dilday Moderator...
• Stepping on the Scale with Dr. Jamie Coleman & Dr. Patrick Murphy 31.07.2025 51min

  Dr. Shyam Murali interviews Dr. Jamie Coleman and Dr. Patrick Murphy about their recent EAST Multicenter Trial looking at Acute Care Surgery service staffing, the physiologic toll of call on the body and determining how to “rightsize the workforce.. References: Murphy, Patrick B. MD, MPH, MSc; Coleman, Jamie J. MD; et al; The ACS Staffing Authorship Group. Understaffed and overworked: The stark reality of acute care surgeon staffing in the United States, an Eastern Association for the S...
• EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Surgical Infections I 31.07.2025 28min

  Join Dr. Erika Bisgaard with the expert Guest Dr. Scott Brakenridge, and Fellow Guest Dr. Erin White. This is the nineth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST and AAST-AMC. During this episode we will be discussing early management of septic shock, surviving sepsis campaign, Ventilator associated Pneumonia, C. Diff colitis and Necrotizing soft Tissue infections. Content preparation: Dr. Erika Bisgaard & Dr...
• Management of Hemothorax 30.06.2025 27min

  Join Dr. Michael Cline and Dr. Lauren Dudas as they discuss the Management of Hemothorax with Dr. Chasen Croft. DiagnosisWhen to place a chest tube,Chest irrigation using the CLR irrigator systemConsiderations for operative intervention Chest tube removal
• EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Shock 06.06.2025 46min

  Join Dr. Ida Molavi, Dr. Najiha Farooqi and Dr. Caitlin Fitzgerald with the expert Guest Dr. Joseph Cuschieri, and Fellows Guests Dr. Gerald Wang and Dr. Kirea Mazzolini. This is the eighth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode we will be discussing Shock pathophysiology and classification, Resuscitation, Types of Vasopressors and the general approach to different types of Shock. Content ...
• Believe What You See, Don't See What You Believe: Management of the Difficult Gallbladder 06.05.2025 38min

  Join Drs. Bawazeer and Warta as they discuss the management of difficult gallbladders with renowned Dr. Andrew B. Peitzman. Everything from diagnosis and grading of cholecystitis to SAFE cholecystectomy and considerations for alternatives to surgery are discussed. Resources: Hirota M, et al. Diagnostic criteria and severity assessment of acute cholecystitis: Tokyo Guidelines. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg. 2007;14(1):78-82. doi: 10.1007/s00534-006-1159-4. Epub 2007 Jan 30. PMID: 1725230...
• EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Hematology II 28.04.2025 24min

  Join Dr. Alex Brito with the Expert Guest Dr. Martin Schreiber, and Fellow Guests Dr. Donald Furman and Dr. Rebecca Phuoc. This is the seventh episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC. During this episode we will be discussing the management of venous thromboembolism, the pathophysiology and management of trauma induced coagulopathy, von Willebrand disease, and sickle cell disease as well as the use of plas...
• EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Hematology I 28.03.2025 29min

  Join Dr. Lauren Craugh with expert guests Dr. Brian Yorkgitis and Dr. Linda Schutzman. This is the sixth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC. During this episode Massive Transfusion and ABC Score, Thromboelastography, and Thromboembolic Prophylaxis will be discussed. Content preparation: Lauren Craugh, MD Content reviewer: Linda Schutzman, MD Moderator: Lauren Craugh, MD Expert Guests: Bria...
• 38th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation 07.03.2025 51min

  Join moderators Drs. Mohammed Bawazeer, Lauren Dudas, Jennifer Brewer and Alexandra Brito as they interview speakers and presenters from the 38th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly held January 14-17, 2025 in Tucson, AZ. Guests include outgoing and incoming EAST Presidents, Drs. Ben Zarzaur and Nicole Fox in addition to Drs. Leah Aakjar, Rachel Applebaum, Ellen Becker, Anthony DeSantis, Veronica Layrisse-Landaeta, Jonathan Meizoso, Travis Miles, Lauren Steward, Ronald Tesoriero and Medical...