Post operative delirium | TMT at EA24
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Euroanaesthesia is recognised worldwide as one of the most important and influential annual congresses in anaesthesiology and intensive care. This year, TopMedTalk is there in Munich, Germany, bringing you exclusive coverage. This conversation focuses upon perioperative neurocognitive disorders and the significance of biomarkers in predicting and managing these conditions. The paper mentioned, “Examining Subjective Psychological Experiences of Postoperative Delirium in Older Cardiac Surgery Patients” is here: Audre Curtis’s experiences on YouTube are interesting: And the American...
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Respiratory Prehabilitation | Prehab World Congress
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This talk “Respiratory Prehabilitation” was originally given at The World Congress of Prehabilitation in London by Linda Denehy, Head of the Melbourne School of Health Sciences and Professor of Physiotherapy at The University of Melbourne, Australia It is the third in a series of talks given under the title, “Non-cancer Prehabilitation”, which also includes a fascinating panel discussion. The first talk is available for you to listen to here: The second talk was published here: Ensure you are subscribed to TopMedTalk to guarantee you get to hear the full series.
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Welcome to Euroanaesthesia | TMT at EA24
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Euroanaesthesia is recognised worldwide as one of the most important and influential annual congresses in anaesthesiology and intensive care. With a history of international participants from more than 100 countries and over 130 exhibitors, Euroanaesthesia is truly an outstanding international platform. This year, TopMedTalk is there in Munich, Germany, bringing you exclusive coverage. Make sure you subscribe to ensure you hear all our podcasts from this incredible event. This piece introduces you to our hosts; Desiree Chappell and Kate Leslie.
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Artificial intelligence in perioperative medicine | TMT at IARS
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This piece is part of our coverage of The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) annual meeting. What exactly is artificial intelligence (AI)? How could generative AI be used in perioperative medicine? How is AI currently used? Why is there a need for more “granular data”? Presented by Desiree Chappell, TopMedTalk co-editor in Chief and Monty Mythen, TopMedTalk’s founder, with their guest Hannah Lonsdale, Assistant Professor in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Vanderbilt UMC.
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TopMedTalks to... Mark Zakowski | TMT at SOAP
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Our coverage of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) continues with this essential piece. What is being done in the field of pain management during C-sections? Are there ways to improve clear communication between patients and medical professionals? The statement on Pain During Cesarean Delivery from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is here: The conversation also touches on guidelines for oral intake during labor and the ongoing debate about safety and patient comfort during labor and delivery. Presented by Desiree Chappell, TopMedTalk co-editor in Chief...
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Maternal Fetal Anaesthesia | TMT at SOAP
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More of our coverage of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP). This piece discusses maternal fetal anesthesia, fetal surgery, the importance of minimizing risk for the pregnant patient while gaining benefits for the fetus. What are the latest advancements in fetal surgery, including minimally invasive techniques and the use of robotics? Presented by Desiree Chappell, TopMedTalk co-editor in Chief and Monty Mythen, TopMedTalk’s founder, with their guest, Caitlin Sutton, Chief, Division of Maternal Fetal Anesthesia, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas. Like this?...
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Obstetric Anesthesia | TMT at SOAP
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Part of our coverage of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) meeting, this piece looks at the excitement and challenges of obstetric anesthesia; the importance of academic and community practice collaboration; the impact of sharing updated protocols and research. We also discuss artificial intelligence, managing the overwhelming volume of medical literature to improve patient care and outcomes. Presented by Desiree Chappell, TopMedTalk co-editor in Chief and Monty Mythen, TopMedTalk’s founder, with their guest Rebecca Minehart, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at...
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The Changing Landscape of Anesthesia and Healthcare | TMT at SOAP
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Part of our coverage of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP). How have healthcare projects evolved? Where are we with safety and innovation in healthcare? What’s the role of non-physician providers? How do we cope with staff shortages in the field? How do we maximise patient safety and education? For more on the National Audit Projects go here: To hear the popular interview we did with Kevin Fong go here: Presented by Desiree Chappell, TopMedTalk co-editor in Chief and Monty Mythen, TopMedTalk’s founder, with their guest Nuala Lucas, MBE, Consultant Anaesthetist,...
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Cardiac Prehabilitation Trial | Prehab World Congress
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This talk “Cardiac Prehabilitation Trial” was originally given at The World Congress of Prehabilitation in London by Enoch Akowuah, Chair of cardiac surgery at Newcastle University and a consultant cardiac surgeon and at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the UK. It is the second in a series of talks given under the title, “Non-cancer Prehabilitation”, which also includes a fascinating panel discussion. The first talk is available for you to listen to here: Ensure you are subscribed to TopMedTalk to guarantee you get to hear the full series. TopMedTalk were lucky enough to...
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The priority: Patient Safety | TopMedTalk
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Desiree Chappell hosts Dr. Steven Greenberg, Vice Chair of research and education at the anesthesia department, Endeavor Health, Chicago and Vice President of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation at Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF). What are the mission and activities of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF)? What are their ongoing research initiatives, international collaborations, and emerging technologies in perioperative care? Additionally, what is the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in enhancing patient monitoring and safety? How do we foster...
info_outlineThe historical focus in prehabilitation has been on exercise, how can the insights of psychology and behaviour change techniques be applied to the field? Should psychosocial outcomes and behaviour change be factored into your practice?
There's consistent evidence that anxiety around the time of diagnosis is predictive of post operative pain; depression increases the risk of chronic pain; psychological factors also impact on wound healing and functional recovery. Meanwhile low confidence and depression have been shown to effect outcomes.
How can psychological behaviour change techniques be embedded into encouragement to involve themselves in exercise training in advance of their operation?
For more on the Wesfit trial go here: http://www.wesfit.org.uk/
Presented by Chloe Grimmett, National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) post-doctoral Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow for the Macmillan Survivorship Research Group at the University of Southampton; behavioural science lead for Wessex-Fit-for Surgery (WesFit) trial, a large randomised controlled trial of physical and psychological prehabilitation prior to cancer surgery and is a member of the National Cancer Research Institute clinical studies Lifestyle and Behaviour Change Group and the NIHR Cancer and Nutrition Collaborative.