Nitrous Oxide as a Treatment for Severe Depression: Insights from Anesthesiology 2025
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Andy Cumpstey and Kate Leslie at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. They interview Peter Nagele, professor of anesthesiology at the University of Chicago, about his groundbreaking trial on the use of nitrous oxide as a treatment for severe depression. The trial aimed to assess the efficacy of nitrous oxide compared to a placebo and explored different doses (25% vs. 50%). They discusses the study's promising results, the neurobiology of depression, and the potential for a phase three international multicenter trial. This episode also highlights...
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Insights on the Future of Anesthesia Quality Improvement with AQI
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Anesthesiology 2025 Desiree Chappell and Mike Grocott discuss the latest advancements and key topics in the field of anesthesiology with special guests Sheila Barnett, Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Professor of Anesthesiology at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and Patrick Guffey, Professor of Clinical Practice, Anesthesiology-Pediatric Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The conversation centers around the Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI) and its various initiatives, including the National Anesthesia...
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Innovations and Achievements at the Center for Perioperative Care (CPOC)
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TopMedTalk’s Andy Cumpstey recorded this piece recently for us at the Royal College of Anaesthetists' Centre for Perioperative Care's (CPOC) annual meeting in London. The conversation features key figures from CPOC, including: David Selwyn, Acting Chief Executive at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, appointed as the inaugural Director of CPOC in May 2019, Denny Levett, Professor in Perioperative Medicine and Critical Care at the University of Southampton and a Consultant in Perioperative Medicine at Southampton University Hospital NHS Foundation trust (UHS), Scarlett McNally,...
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Perioperative Profiles - Kate Leslie
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Andy Cumpstey interviews internationally renowned anaesthetist and researcher, Kate Leslie, Head of Research in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Honorary Professor at the University of Melbourne. Kate shares insights into her journey from growing up in Melbourne to leading groundbreaking research and clinical trials. We discuss her professional milestones, including her work with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Clinical Trials Network and the global impact of their studies. Additionally, Kate reflects on the...
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Understanding Anesthesia Information Management Systems with Dr. David Kennedy
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Anesthesiology 2025, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Desiree Chappell speaks with her guest, David Kennedy, Emeritus Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. They discuss the complexities of value-based care models and the essential role of Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS). Dr. Kennedy, with his extensive experience in both private practice and large anesthesia groups, explains the benefits and functionality of AIMS. He highlights how AIMS can optimize data access, improve patient care through real-time analytics, and enhance operational...
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Transforming Pain Medicine: An Insight into the Pain Medicine Coalition
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Andy Cumpstey and Kate Leslie take us to Anesthesiology 2025, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), where they spoke with Samer Narouze, Chairman of the Center for Pain Medicine at Western Reserve Hospital and Chair of the Pain Committee for the ASA. Samer introduces the newly formed Pain Medicine Coalition, which aims to improve patient access to pain care and advocate for pain specialists. The coalition, an alliance between prestigious organizations, focuses on reducing barriers to non-opioid pain treatments and legislative advocacy for better coverage. He...
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Insights from the ASA Presidents at Anesthesiology 2025
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Desiree Chappell and Mike Grocott at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting have our traditional conversation with the incoming and outgoing Presidents of the organisation. Incoming President Dr. Patrick Giam and outgoing President Dr. Don Arnold to discuss their careers, initiatives, and the future of anesthesiology. Topics include advancements in perioperative medicine, the importance of mentorship, strategies for increasing member engagement, and the integration of new technologies like artificial intelligence. Both leaders share their visions for the ASA,...
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Clinical Readiness and Training Affiliation in Army Anesthesiology
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Desiree Chappell and Lieutenant Colonel Daniel P. Raboin, MD, PharmD, U.S. Army anesthesiologist and pharmacist who serves as the Deputy Anesthesiology Consultant to the Army Surgeon General, Lieutenant Colonel Jordan Lane, MD, U.S. Army anesthesiologist at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii and Colonel Michael S. Patzkowski, MD, MHA, Army Anesthesiology Consultant to the Surgeon General. Recorded at Anesthesiology 2025, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) conference in San Antonio, we discuss clinical readiness and training programs within Army...
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Navigating Governance in Anesthesiology Groups: Insights from ASA 2025
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Anesthesiology 2025, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The TopMedTalk team were there and this piece sees Mike Grocott speaking with Sheena Scott, Founder of Scott Healthcare Consulting and Jason Greenberg, Strategic Advisor, Anesthesia, Ventra Health. They discuss common governance mistakes in anesthesiology groups, the importance of effective governance structures, and strategies for improvement. The conversation highlights the challenges of democratic decision-making in larger groups, the need for emotional intelligence in leadership, and methods to address...
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Anesthesiology Economics: Current Trends and Future Directions
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Anesthesiology 2025, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), Desiree Chappell and Sol Aronson discuss the evolving economics of anesthesiology with guests Jonathan Gal, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, System Medical Director- Facility Revenue Integrity & Optimization; System Medical Director- Offsite ASC Anesthesia; ASA Director from New York for the Board of Directors and Chair of the Committee on Economics and Gordon Morewood, MD,...
info_outlineThe PREPARE trial is a randomized control trial aimed at improving surgical outcomes for older patients with frailty through prehabilitation. This discussion covers the inspiration behind the trial, the structure of the prehabilitation program, and the trial's results. Despite not finding significant improvements in the primary outcomes across all patients, the trial revealed that those who adhered to the program showed clinically meaningful improvements.
The conversation delves into the challenges of patient adherence, the role of technology, and the importance of personalized interventions in prehabilitation.
Presented by Mike Grocott and Kate Leslie on location at the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) and Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, with their guest, Daniel McIsaac, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, University of Ottawa, Canada.
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We mention Chelsia Gillis, Assistant Professor in the School of Human Nutrition in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at McGill University. She has appeared on this podcast multiple times, this presentation is a good place to start: TopMedTalk: Nutritional screening and assessment tools for prehab | World Congress of Prehabilitation
We also discuss The Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) can be found here: https://www.mdcalc.com/duke-activity-status-index-dasi
There’s also an excellent presentation on which relates to this conversation here: TopMedTalk: EBPOM London 2020 | Functional Assesment
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