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This important piece shines a light on the evolution and challenges of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). If you’ve never listened to TopMedTalk, this is a great place to start. If you’ve listened before it’s possible you’ve heard us talking with excitement about today’s guest, we hope you find this session to be worth the wait. Hear how our guest's insights on the need for an understanding of the pathophysiological basis and integrated pre-, intra- and post-operative care for the best patient centered outcomes. We cover the concept of “DReaMing” (Drinking, Eating,...
info_outline Pediatric Hemodynamics | #ANES24TopMedTalk
TopMedTalk at The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)'s annual general meeting; Anesthesiology 2024. We’re bringing you a series of podcasts from the conference. Make sure you check our podcast feed and are subscribed to TopMedTalk, as we are currently releasing episodes more often than usual to accommodate high demand. This piece provides much needed focus on the topic of pediatrics and hemodynamics. Is it true to say that children are completely different to adults? What information do we need and what should the considerations around this topic really be? Presented by Desiree...
info_outline Redefining Workforce and Leadership in Anesthesiology | #ANES24TopMedTalk
This piece addresses challenges in anesthesiology, workforce dynamics, leadership development, and operational efficiency. Flexible employment models, such as part-time roles and tailored schedules, are helping attract and retain talent while reducing burnout and reliance on locum tenens. Are we seeing a shift from crisis management to long-term strategic planning? How can organizations, focused on innovation, leadership training, and fostering professional satisfaction, create a more stable and collaborative environment for clinicians and patients alike? Presented by Desiree Chappell and her...
info_outline TopMedTalks to Mandy Spitzer | AANA 2024TopMedTalk
TopMedTalk recorded this piece at the annual meeting of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) in San Diego. With over 64,000 members, including practicing CRNAs and nurse anesthesia residents, the AANA facilitates professional standards, advocacy, and social networking. This discussion highlights the importance of cultivating strong educational programs and strategic affiliations to ensure high-quality anesthesia care in the U.S. Presented by Desiree Chappell, TopMedTalk’s Co-Editor-in-Chief and Vice President of Clinical Quality at NorthStar Anesthesia, and co-host Randy...
info_outline Recruitment and training at NorthStar anesthesia | #ANES24TopMedTalk
TopMedTalk is on location at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting, Anesthesiology 2024. In this episode, we feature a brief discussion on the conference highlights, trends in anesthesia recruitment, and insights into what it’s like to work for NorthStar Anesthesia. Presented by Desiree Chappell, CRNA, Co-Editor in Chief of TopMedTalk and Vice President of Clinical Quality for NorthStar Anesthesia, with special guests Adam Spiegel, CEO of NorthStar Anesthesia, and Jim Roberts, Chief Medical Officer of NorthStar Anesthesia
info_outline Healthcare leadership with Professor Shelley Dolan | TMT Down UnderTopMedTalk
This episode captures a blend of practical insights, high-level strategy, and the enduring need for empathy in healthcare leadership. We explore the importance of preparing patients physically and mentally before surgery. We look at how the challenges of activity-based funding (as practiced in Australia and the UK) require balancing care quality with financial constraints and ask; is it time for bold systemic changes? We also look at the importance of a collaborative approach to working with politicians and policymakers to ensure better adoption of quality and safety practices in healthcare....
info_outline The Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI) | #ANES24TopMedTalk
This piece focuses on the Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI), founded in 2009 by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) to promote patient safety and operational efficiency in the profession. The AQI was created for the specific purpose of building and maintaining a national registry of anesthesia cases and outcomes, to enable the benchmarking of patient care in the perioperative period. Presented by Desiree Chappell and Monty Mythen with their guests, Randall Clark, Director of The Anesthesia Quality Institute and immediate past President of The American Society of Anesthesiologists,...
info_outline TopMedTalks to... Dru Riddle | AANA 2024TopMedTalk
TopMedTalk was in attendance at the annual meeting of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) in San Diego this year. With over 64,000 members, including practicing CRNAs and nurse anesthesia residents, the AANA facilitates professional standards, advocacy, and social networking. How does it work? Where are standards being raised? What drives progress in the field of anesthesiology? Desiree Chappell, TopMedTalk’s Co-Editor-in-Chief and Lead Anchor, as well as Vice President of Clinical Quality for NorthStar Anesthesia, speaks with Dru Riddle, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, FAAN, Professor...
info_outline Remote Patient Monitoring: reducing risk & improving patient outcomes | #ANES24TopMedTalk
TopMedTalk was at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual General Meeting, Anesthesiology 2024. We’re bringing you a series of podcasts from the conference. In this episode, we share insights into patient care, emphasizing the importance of empathy, trust, and tailored communication, especially for patients from communities with healthcare inequities. How do we handle different patient responses to monitoring technology? While remote monitoring offers potential benefits—such as allowing patients to recover at home—it raises questions about who will oversee this data and...
info_outline Remote Patient Monitoring and wearables in pre/post-natal maternal care | #ANES24TopMedTalk
TopMedTalk was at The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)'s annual general meeting; Anesthesiology 2024. We’re bringing you a series of podcasts from the conference. Make sure you check our podcast feed and are subscribed to TopMedTalk, as we’re currently releasing episodes more than usual to accommodate high demand. What's the impact of a remote patient monitoring device, or wearable, on a patient and how does this compare with the potential consequences of not having one? This personal story from our guest should force you to consider where patient care is and where it should be....
info_outlineThe TopMedTalk team are live from Anesthesiology 2019 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. With over 14,000 delegates, clinicians, thought leaders and professionals, it's the largest gathering of Anesthesiologists and Anesthesia providers in the world.
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Alongside some reflections on the American Society of Anesthesiologists this piece is focused upon a fascinating foundation, Lifebox, the only NGO devoted to safer surgery and anesthesia in low-resource countries.
Find out more here: https://www.lifebox.org
Presented by Desiree Chappell with Sol Aronson and their guest Alexander Hannenberg, M.D. Senior Research Scientist, Ariadne Labs; Principal Consultant, ORDx&Rx Surgical Safety Solutions, 2010 president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and recently served as its Chief Quality Officer. They are joined also by Kris Torgeson, Global CEO, Lifebox Foundation.