TopMedTalks to... Wael Saasouh | #ANES24
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The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)'s annual general meeting; Anesthesiology 2024. As usual we are there; building on our reputation for exclusive cutting edge conversations recorded at the conference with some of the key speakers, guests and delegates. Here we discuss advancements in anesthesia research and quality improvement, focusing on intraoperative hypotension (IOH) and its impact on patient outcomes. What collaborative efforts are being made to standardize hemodynamic management practices and improve clinician awareness of factors affecting IOH in non-academic settings? The...
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Evolving Guidelines in Anesthesia: Fasting, Hydration and Medication Management | #ANES24
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TopMedTalk is at The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)'s annual general meeting; Anesthesiology 2024. Here we discuss key anesthesia updates, emphasizing patient safety and comfort. Does the evidence support allowing clear liquids up to surgery to reduce thirst without raising risks? Do new challenges around GLP-1 drugs, which delay stomach emptying, call for tailored pre-op guidance? Also, should we be rethinking gabapentinoids, which recent studies show may not effectively reduce opioid use as once believed? Presented by Desiree Chappell, Monty Mythen and Mike Grocott with their...
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Insights from World Congress of Prehabilitation and Perioperative Medicine | TMT Down Under
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This piece comes from Melbourne, Australia, at the World Congress of Prehabilitation and Perioperative Medicine, held alongside the Australian ERAS+ Conference. Hear about the significance of multidisciplinary collaboration in prehabilitation and research; grants for virtual surgery schools; the impact of diet and microbiome on cancer pathways, and the future of digital prehabilitation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of optimizing patient care and reducing complications through innovative approaches in prehabilitation and perioperative medicine. Presented by Kate Leslie and Mike...
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World Congress of Prehabilitation and Perioperative Medicine plenary | TMT Down Under
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This piece comes from Melbourne, Australia, at the World Congress of Prehabilitation and Perioperative Medicine, held alongside the Australian ERAS+ Conference. Recorded on the conference stage before an audience of guests and delegates, hear how the World Congress came to be where it is today. Presented by Mike Grocott, and Kate Leslie with 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), and Gerrit Slooter, MD, PhD, Surgical Oncologist,...
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Education and training | 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. Organised by The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM). This year, TopMedTalk is there in Munich, Germany, bringing you exclusive coverage. This piece focuses upon bringing education to a wider selection of people and new ways of disseminating information. Presented by Desiree Chappell and Kate Leslie with their guests, Markus Klimek, Director, Residency Training Program, Vice-Chairman, Associate Professor, Erasmus MC, Department of...
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Bio statisticians in clinical trials | TMT in PRATO
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This piece was recorded at the The 7th Collaborative Clinical Trials in Anaesthesiology Conference, Prato, Italy. The discussion centers around the roles and contributions of bio statisticians in clinical trials. Presented by Kate Leslie and Andy Cumpstey with their guests, Jessica Kasza, Professor of Biostatistics, Data Analytics/Modelling and Health Economics at Monash University and Elizabeth Ryan, Research Fellow at Monash University.
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TopMedTalks to... Henrik Kehlet: The evolution and challenges of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) | #ANES24
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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,...
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Pediatric Hemodynamics | #ANES24
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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...
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Redefining Workforce and Leadership in Anesthesiology | #ANES24
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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...
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TopMedTalks to Mandy Spitzer | AANA 2024
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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_outlineThe Center for Perioperative Care (CPOC) is ‘a cross-specialty collaboration dedicated to the promotion, advancement and development of perioperative care for the benefit of patients at all stages of their surgical journey’.
Here we have exclusive reaction and analysis to their publication “Guideline for the Management of Anaemia in the Perioperative Pathway” from Scarlett McNally, Deputy Director for CPOC and honoree, Clinical Professor at Brighton and Sussex medical school and consultant orthopedic surgeon in East Sussex.
This is the first piece of an EBPOM London session on the subject of perioperative anemia which was chaired by Mike Grocott, Professor of Anaesthesia and critical care at the University of Southampton, and Rachel Barlow, National Lead, Enhanced Recovery, Prehabilitation and Optimisation, at Cardiff and Vale health board, Wales.
At the time of this presentation the guidelines had just been published, now you can find them online here: https://www.cpoc.org.uk/sites/cpoc/files/documents/2022-09/1. CPOC_GuidelinefortheManagementofAnaemia_September2022.pdf
This piece was made in collaboration with both Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) www.ebpom.org and The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Society (ERAS UK): https://www.erasuk.net/