Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

Episode 342: Critical Care Outside the ICU: Anesthesiologist-Led Rapid Response and Resuscitation with Tara Ramaswamy 05.09.2026 43мин

In this 342nd episode I welcome Dr. Tara Ramaswamy to the show to discuss her work looking at the benefits of having anesthesiologists run rapid response teams. We discuss how best to organize these teams, how to train and prepare them, and what the future holds. Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 341: Office Based Anesthesia Airway Emergencies with Drs. El-Mowafy and Tobis 22.08.2026 50мин

In this 341st episode I welcome Drs. Alia El-Mowafy and Rachel Tobis to the show to discuss how to prepare for and handle difficult airways and airway emergencies in the office-based setting. Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 340: Keywords Part 35: Respiratory Physiology 08.08.2026 45мин

In this 340th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura back to the show for another ABA keyword episode. We discuss the high yield, much tested topic of Respiratory Physiology.Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 339: Highly Tested Autonomic Blocks with Eric Wang 24.07.2026 43мин

In this 339th episode I welcome Dr. Eric Wang to the show to discuss some of the most highly tested autonomic nerve blocks and what you need to know to get these questions right on your exams. Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 338: Post-op Delirium With Michelle Humeidan 11.07.2026 42мин

In this 338th episode I welcome Dr. Michelle Humeidan to the show to discuss post-op delirium. We discuss the prevalence, risk factors, how we can try to prevent it, and her exciting work with cognitive prehabilitation.Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 337: TEE for the non-cardiac Anesthesiologist with Andreas Plackis 27.06.2026 40мин

In this 337th episode I welcome Dr. Andreas Plackis to the show. Dr. Plackis is the creator and host of the TEE Time Podcast and a cardiac anesthesiologist. We talk about TEE for the non-cardiac anesthesiologist, how it can be used and how to go about learning it. Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 336: Introducing the Medical Safety Podcast 13.06.2026 1ч 8мин

In this 336th episode I host an episode of the new, fantastic, Medical Safety Podcast hosted by Adam Shehata and Amir Hamid. This episode discusses 3 major airline disasters, how they were handled, what was learned, and what we can learn about how to improve our approach to safety in medicine.Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 335: Keywords Part 34: Common Complications 30.05.2026 47мин

In this 335th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura back to the show for another ABA Keyword Episode. We cover what they call common complications in anesthesia, a grab bag of high yield board topics. Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 334: Master Clinician Part 11: Dr. Phil Adams 16.05.2026 1ч 1мин

In this 334th episode I welcome Dr. Phil Adams to the show for another master clinician episode. Dr. Adams is a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist and transplant anesthesiologist at University of Pittsburgh and we discuss his lessons learned and tips and tricks from his clinical career and life. Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 333: Tiffany Moon 02.05.2026 58мин

In this 333rd episode I welcome Dr. Tiffany Moon to the show to discuss her wide ranging career and life as a mother, wife, anesthesiologist, author, entrepreneur, reality TV star and more. Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 332: Buprenorphine with Tom Hickey 18.04.2026 59мин

In this 332nd episode I welcome Dr. Tom Hickey to the show to discuss Buprenorphine. We discuss it's pharmacology, safety, use in OUD, Chronic pain, acute perioperative pain, we address some common myths and we talk about future directions. Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 331: Dental Anesthesia Update with Connor Schmenk 05.04.2026 1ч 28мин

In this 331st episode I welcome Dr. Connor Schmenk, a dental anesthesiologist, to the show to discuss the ins and outs of performing anesthesia in the dental office. We discuss the training that dental anesthesiologists have and the ways to make sure you are prepared to keep your patients safe in a dental office or any similar environment.Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 330: Keywords Part 33 Neuroanatomy 21.03.2026 42мин

In this 330th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura back to the show for another ABA Keyword episode. We cover the anatomy of the brain, spine and spinal cord. Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 329: SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 Receptor Agonists with Dr. Tyler Jones 07.03.2026 51мин

In this 329th episode I welcome Dr. Tyler Jones, founder of the Anesthesia Thoughts Blog, to the show to discuss management of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 receptor agonists. We discuss the evidence for and against holding them before surgery and what you need to know to manage patients on them.Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 328: AnesthesiaGawd 21.02.2026 51мин

In this 328th episode I welcome AnesthesiaGawd to the show to discuss his incredibly successful instagram page which has over 270.000 followers and gets 16 million views every month. We discuss how he started the page, some of the joys and challenges, all time favorite memes, the impact it has allowed him to have on other people's lives, and where he might take it in the future.Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 327: Name/Claim/Aim: The ABCs of Team Organization with Drs. Minehart and Setnik 07.02.2026 1ч 2мин

In this 327th episode I welcome Drs. Rebecca Minehart and Lon Setnik to the show to discuss the framework Name/Claim/Aim--a way to quickly and effectively organize teams and find your voice in a crisis.Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 326: Keywords Part 32: Extra Topics with Dr. Kajstura 24.01.2026 38мин

In this 326th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura back to the show for another ABA Keyword episode. We discuss the extra topics that don't fall under any other category including ethics, substance abuse, licensure and certification, and patient safety.Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 325: The WISH Inventory and Well-Being in Anesthesiology with Drs. Higgins and Vinson 10.01.2026 53мин

In this 325th episode I welcome Drs. Elliot Higgins and Amy Vinson to the show to discuss the development of the Well-Being Influencers Survey for Healthcare (WISH) inventory and how it is changing the way we think about, study and improve well-being in medicine. Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 324: Master Clinician Part 10: Dr. Bridget Marroquin 28.12.2025 48мин

In this 324th episode I welcome Dr. Bridget Marroquin to be our 10th Master Clinician. We discuss her switch from OB/Gyn to Anesthesiologist and her accumulated wisdom about OB Anesthesiology. Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 323: Addressing Incivility in Healthcare with Dr. Sam DeMaria 14.12.2025 58мин

In this 323rd episode I welcome Dr. Sam DeMaria to the show to discuss his new book "The Invisible Cut: Incivility's Silent Toll on Healthcare". We discuss why incivility is so common in healthcare, how to address it in the moment, and how we can build a more civil culture in the future.Our Sponsors:* Check out CocoaVia and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.cocoavia.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy