Insights from ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025: Surgical Site Infections, Oxygen Therapy, and Thermoregulation
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Desiree Chappell, Kate Leslie, and Mike Grocott welcome Harriet W. Hopf, a physician-scientist and professor of anesthesiology and adjunct professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Utah, UK. Dr Hopf is known for her leadership in academic governance, medical education, and healthcare research. She shares insights on her distinguished career focusing on surgical site infections and faculty development. We discuss pivotal research on the importance of oxygen in wound healing, mechanisms behind surgical site infections, and the significance of maintaining normothermia during...
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Understanding Medical Errors: Cognitive Basis and Systemic Solutions at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025
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This piece takes us to The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting in San Antonio, ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 where Andy Cumpstey is joined by co-host Desiree Chappell and guest Dr Joyce A. Wahr — Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology at the University of Minnesota Medical School (Minneapolis, USA) and former Executive Medical Director of Perioperative Services at M Health Fairview and Vice-Chair for Quality & Safety. Joyce shares her journey from surgery residency to becoming a cardiac and thoracic anesthesiologist, and her involvement in patient safety. She discusses her...
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The Impact and Intricacies of Peer Review: Insights from BJA Editorial Fellows
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Kate Leslie and Andy Cumpstey join special guests at the British Journal of Anaesthesia’s annual meeting in Dublin, Ireland. The discussion focuses on the experiences and motivations of three BJA editorial fellows; Allison Janda, Anesthesiologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan; Brett Doleman, clinical academic and anaesthetist from the University of Nottingham; and Christina Boncyk, critical care anesthesiologist and Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The conversation delves into their roles, the peer review process,...
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Advancing Perioperative Screening
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Andy Cumpstey discusses the significance of perioperative screening in improving patient outcomes with three experts from the field: Helen Andersen from University Hospitals Plymouth, Ruth de La Casas from Norfolk Norwich University Hospitals, and Neelaksi Desai from the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Glasgow. They delve into the challenges and advancements in preoperative screening methods, with a particular focus on digital approaches and interdisciplinary cooperation. Key themes include optimizing patient care through early assessments, leveraging digital tools for efficient triage,...
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The Role of AI in Anaesthesia: Insights from James Bowness
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In today’s TopMedTalk Andy Cumpstey interviews James Bowness, consultant anaesthetist, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and an Honorary Associate Professor of Anaesthesia at University College London (UCL), at Anaesthesia Research 2025 in Birmingham. They discuss the definition and scope of AI, its applications in healthcare, and its potential to improve medical practices. The conversation emphasizes the importance of clinicians' involvement in the development and implementation of AI technologies. It also highlights ongoing efforts to identify and address key...
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Insights from ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025: Enhancing Research and Publishing in Obstetric Anesthesia
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ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025, Andy Cumpstey and Kate Leslie speak with Ruthi Landau, Virginia Apgar, Professor of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center and recently appointed editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia. The conversation dives deep into the importance of writing, reviewing, and publishing high-quality research. Dr. Landau highlights the significance of addressing relevant research questions, improving patient outcomes, and the evolving landscape of scientific publishing. The episode also explains strategies for reviewers and authors aiming to...
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Perioperative Profile, Lee Fleisher
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Andy Cumpstey takes the chair to speak with Professor Lee Fleischer, Emeritus Professor of Anesthesia and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania and the former Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Lee shares his remarkable journey, from his early interest in science and medicine to his pivotal roles in clinical research, healthcare policy, and national advisory boards. He discusses his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of balancing professional commitments with...
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The Role of Social Media in Scientific Dissemination with Tom Abbott, BJA
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Kate Leslie and Andy Cumpstey report from the British Journal of Anaesthesia meeting held in Dublin, Ireland. They are joined by guest Tom Abbott, a clinical senior lecturer in anaesthesia and social media editor for the BJA. We discuss the growing importance of social media in scientific communication, the impact of alternative metrics such as altmetrics, and the operational challenges of maintaining a presence across various social media platforms. The conversation also touches on platform trials in clinical research, where Abbott highlights his current research initiatives, including trials...
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Leadership and Value: Insights from NorthStar Anesthesia
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Desiree Chapell hosts an insightful discussion featuring colleagues from NorthStar Anesthesia; Dr. Josh Lumley, Chief Quality Officer at NorthStar Anesthesia, Adam Spiegel, Chief Executive Officer of NorthStar Anesthesia and Romeo Kaddoum, Chief Medical Officer, NorthStar Anesthesia We delve into the impacts of workforce issues, hospital financials, the value of outsourced anesthesia services, and the importance of leadership and clinical engagement at NorthStar Anesthesia. The discussion also covers their commitment to providing clinicians with growth opportunities and ensuring a high level...
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Exploring Viscoelastic Testing and Patient Blood Management at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025
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Desiree Chappell and Mike Grocott are joined by Klaus Gorlinger, Medical Director at TEM Innovations GmbH in Munich, Germany at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025. This conversation focuses on patient blood management (PBM) and viscoelastic testing (VET) delving into the significance of VET in managing bleeding during surgeries, the evolution of testing techniques, and their impact on patient outcomes. Klaus explains the importance of whole blood testing over standard coagulation tests and discusses different protocols and global practices around this technology. The conversation also highlights the...
info_outlineOur Holiday Special, part 2 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!! 🥂🥂🎉
Sol Aronson's inimitable style is on display here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/sca-poster-presenters/
Sasha Shillcut gets a mention, her piece is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/topmedtalks-to-sasha-shillcutt/
The piece with Tjorvi Perry will be available next year.
Charles Brown gets a mention, his piece is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/topmedtalks-to-charles-brown/
The piece regarding emergency laparotomys is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/anaesthesia-2019-tim-cook-and-paul-wischmeyer/
The Fitter Better Sooner initiative is outlined here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/sunday-special-fitter-better-sooner/
Anaesthesia 2019 | Developmental neurotoxicity: https://www.topmedtalk.com/anaesthesia-2019-developmental-neurotoxicity/
Linda Mason's full interview is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/euroanaes2019-linda-mason/
Paul Pomerance is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/euroanaes2019-paul-pomerance/
Maurizio Cecconi is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/euroanaes2019-maurizio-cecconi/
The piece featuring Dan Longrois is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/euroanaes2019-dan-longrois/
The fascinating Paul Myles piece is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/prato-2019-paul-myles/
Discover more about Bruce Biccard's work here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/prato-2019-bruce-biccard/
Find out more about WakeMed here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/eras-cardiac-2019-judson-williams-and-gina-mcconnell/
Ken Van Someren is here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/prehab-periop-world-congress-gerard-danjoux-ken-van-someren/
Find out more about our "forgotten friend" from Evan Karesh here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/topmedtalk-methadone-a-forgotten-friend/
Presented by Desiree Chappell with Monty Mythen alongside a selection of clips from the last year.