TopMedTalks to Michael W. Champeau and Ronald L. Harter | ASA 2023
Release Date: 10/27/2023
Nitrous Oxide as a Treatment for Severe Depression: Insights from ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025
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Andy Cumpstey and Kate Leslie at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 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 the need for novel treatments for...
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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...
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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, 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 efficiency. Additionally, the conversation covers the integration...
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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, 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 also discusses the importance of comprehensive, evidence-based...
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Insights from the ASA Presidents at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025
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Desiree Chappell and Mike Grocott at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 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, emphasizing leadership development, professional...
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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 in San Antonio, we discuss clinical readiness and training programs within Army anesthesiology, cover the importance of maintaining clinical readiness through specialized...
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Navigating Governance in Anesthesiology Groups: Insights from ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025
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ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025. 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 detractors and conflicts. They also emphasize the importance of...
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Anesthesiology Economics: Current Trends and Future Directions
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ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025, 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, Anesthesiologist-in-Chief of Temple University Health System, Chair and Professor of...
info_outlineThis informative conversation takes a broad look at the field of anesthesiology, the staffing crisis and opportunities arising from that, leadership in medicine, as well as the recent past and long term future of the American Society of Anesthsiologists (ASA).
Presented by Desiree Chappell and Monty Mythen with their guests Michael W. Champeau, outgoing President of The American Society of Anesthesiologists, President of the
Originally streamed live as part of our coverage of Anesthesiology 2023; the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the largest and most important gathering of anesthesiologists in the world. We're your free front row seat.
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