Advancements in Surgery Schools: Insights from EBPOM World Congress
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Recorded at the Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) World Congress in London this piece sees Andy Cumpstey speaking with Imogen Fecher-Jones, Lead Nurse Perioperative Services, University Hospital Southampton, and Andrew Davies, Consultant in upper gastro-intestinal surgery at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Hospital Trust, in the UK. We discuss the concept and benefits of surgery schools, their development in the UK, and a newly created toolkit aimed at standardizing and implementing these programs more effectively. Discover how surgery schools are impacting patient outcomes and the...
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The Future of Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring
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Recorded at the Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) World Congress in London, Andy Cumpstey is joined by Simon Davies, Consultant Anaesthetist York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We discuss Simon’s work at the intersection of university research, NHS practice, and industry consulting. Hear about his recent experiences and insights from a meeting on Capitol Hill where a bipartisan group is pushing for increased continuous blood pressure monitoring. Key topics include technological advancements, patient safety, and the significant implications for maternal and general...
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Perioperative Profiles, Paul Myles
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Perioperative Profiles is a new series from TopMedTalk which looks at both the professional and personal journey taken by some of the world’s most innovative and successful perioperative practitioners and researchers. In this, the first of the series, Andy Cumpstey interviews Professor Paul Myles, Director of Research in the Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, and Head of Department at Monash University, Australia. Recorded during the Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) World Congress in London this year, hear how Paul was...
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Perioperative Medicine and Promoting Diversity in Healthcare
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Perioperative Medicine and Promoting Diversity in Healthcare, A Deep Dive with David Story, Professor and Foundation Chair of Anaesthesia at the University of Melbourne; Head of the University Department of Critical Care, and President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anesthetists (ANZCA). In this piece we discuss the evolution of perioperative medicine and the importance of diversity and inclusion within healthcare, focusing particularly on the challenges and advancements involving First Nations people in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Hear insights into the efforts to...
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Enhanced Recovery Pathways in Ambulatory Surgical Care | EBPOM 25
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Recorded at the Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) World Congress 2025 in London, this piece focuses upon pioneering work in ambulatory surgical care and enhanced recovery pathways. Presented by Andy Cumpstey with his guest Dr. Anoushka Afonso, Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), where she is the Director of Enhanced Recovery Program. Hear how standardized care protocols, non-opioid analgesia, and real-time locating systems help to provide a higher standard for patients. Also, we look at the future of personalized care and...
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Metabolic flexibility
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Recorded at the Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) World Congress in London this piece dives into the importance of metabolic flexibility in perioperative care. We discuss the prevalence of metabolic inflexibility in patients undergoing surgery and its impact on postoperative complications alongside insights from recent studies and potential future interventions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing metabolic inflexibility as an important factor in clinical practice. The conversation concludes with a look at how this concept extends beyond perioperative care to overall health...
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International Perspectives on Perioperative Medicine
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Broadcasting from the Evidence-based Perioperative Medicine World Congress in London, UK, TopMedTalk takes you behind the scenes to the conference conversations that matter. This episode delves into the importance of diversity in perioperative medicine, the patient-centred approach, the challenges of integrating multidisciplinary care, and the future of healthcare across different countries. Our guests share their experiences, challenges and strategies in implementing holistic, patient-focused care and the significance of leveraging technology and communication in improving patient outcomes....
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Monitoring, the revolution is here
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TopMedTalk's Andy Cumpstey continues our coverage of the hugely successful Evidence-Based Perioperative Medicine (EPBOM) World Congress in London. Here we dive deep into the realm of patient monitoring, exploring the use of wearable sensors and advanced algorithms for early detection and preventive care in hospital environments. Learn about ongoing research, innovation challenges, and prospective trials aiming to enhance patient care and safety. A comprehensive discussion on the future of healthcare technology and its implications on clinical practice. Presented by Andy Cumpstey with his...
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Perioperative Pain Management - panel discussion | EBPOM
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The final instalment of our series “Perioperative Pain Management” is a panel discussion where we answer the question: What are the various challenges and strategies in managing perioperative pain, particularly with regard to opioid use? The discussion covers the complexities of opioid de-escalation in preoperative periods, the benefits and risks of opioid-free anesthesia, and the use of multimodal approaches. We also touch on the coordination of patient care across multiple specialties and the impact of intraoperative practices on postoperative pain management and long-term opioid use....
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Healthcare demographics, tackling an age old problem | EBPOM 2025
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Recorded at this year's annual Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) World Congress in London, this conversation deals with a crisis that modern practitioners will recognise; how do we adapt to the needs of a collectively older population? We begin by focusing upon the Australian Intergenerational Report's alarming projections about an aging population and its impact on healthcare expenditure. It's a problem mirrored by many other Western nations. The conversation covers the ARC model, a solution that shows promise in improving postoperative outcomes by offering advanced recovery room...
info_outlineOur Holiday Special, part 1 of 3, is a sampling of our favorite conversations and lectures from 2019. It is a chance for new listeners to the hear the outstanding content that has made TopMedTalk the success it is after 2 amazing years. And for our regular listeners, a check in to make sure they've not missed some of the crucial pieces of the last year.
🙏🙏 All of us at TopMedTalk want to send a BIG thank you to ALL of our amazing fans and listeners. The support these past 2 years is inspiring and much appreciated. We want to thank our guests and lecturers from this past year as well. Your contribution to the show is what makes TopMedTalk so special. And a final THANK YOU to our Sponsors. Your generous support keeps TopMedTalk free open access to the world! Happy Holidays and Cheers to the New Year!! 🥂🥂🎉
In the order discussed on the podcast here are the pieces mentioned:
President Bill Clinton features on TopMedTalk here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/sunday-special-bill-clinton-at-the-world-patient-safety-science-technology-summit/
Joe Kiani from the Patient Safety Movement Foundation link: https://www.topmedtalk.com/topmedtalks-to-joe-kiani/
Angela Bader is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/perioperative-medicine-summit-2019-1-03-angela-bader/
Periperative Cognition workshop: https://www.topmedtalk.com/sunday-special-the-perioperative-cognition-workshop-part-4-2/
Our discussion regarding muscle quality is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/desirees-roundtable-the-malnourished-surgery-patient/
Our discussion with Rick Dutton is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/topmedtalks-to-rick-dutton-2/
The TRIPOM series is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/?s=tripom
Liz Pratt's interview is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/desirees-roundtable-changing-the-culture-around-surgical-recovery/
Jamie Harris is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/desirees-roundtable-aser-2019-jamie-harris-and-carol-schmidt/
Presented by Desiree Chappell with Monty Mythen alongside a collection of highlights from the last twelve months of TopMedTalk.