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Advancing Patient Safety in Anesthesia, Insights from Sven Stander | TopMedTalk
03/17/2025
Advancing Patient Safety in Anesthesia, Insights from Sven Stander | TopMedTalk
This piece discusses significant advancements and ongoing challenges in anesthesia and perioperative medicine. Our guest shares his journey from his training days at the University of Basel to his influential work in patient safety across Europe; including pioneering efforts with incident reporting and simulation training inspired by collaborations with NASA. The conversation delves into the evolution of safety practices, the emphasis on human factors over technological advancements, and the complexities of teamwork and communication in the operating room. They explore the importance of standardized procedures, the necessity of adaptability in unstandardized situations, and the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in enhancing patient outcomes. We mention the Helsinki Decleration on Patient Safety in Anasethesiology (link below) and touch on the dissemination and integration of safety principles, the financial implications of quality and safety issues in hospitals, and the future direction of patient safety initiatives, emphasizing the need for continued investment in training and teamwork. Presented by Desiree Chappell with her guest, Sven Stander, Senior leading physician in Intensive Care Medicine; Clinical Research, Intensive Care, Anesthesiology at The University Hospital Zurich. Link to the Helsinki Declaration on Patient Safey in Anaesthesiology is here:
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Implementation Q&A | EBPOM World Congress
03/17/2025
Implementation Q&A | EBPOM World Congress
This piece is part four of a four part series on “Implementation, what works and what doesn’t?”. Part one is here: Part two is here: And part three is here: The recording is taken from the Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) World Congress. For more about EBPOM and the incredible work they do go here: The Q&A session, Chaired by John Whittle, features; Imogen Fecher-Jones, Lead Nurse Perioperative Services, University Hospital Southampton, Joyce Yeung, Professor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Warwick, Tim Miller, Professor of Anesthesiology at Duke University Medical Center and David Probert, Chief Executive Officer at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Implementation – what works and what doesn’t? NHS leader perspective – incentives and penalties? | EBPOM World Congress
03/10/2025
Implementation – what works and what doesn’t? NHS leader perspective – incentives and penalties? | EBPOM World Congress
Recorded at Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) in London last year this presentation is the third of a series of four sessions under the heading: “Implementation – what works and what doesn’t?”. This piece is the third talk in the series, the first is here: The second is here: Next week we will release the panel discussion. In this talk we get an NHS leader’s perspective on the challenges and obstacles in implementing new innovations within the NHS. Drawing from his extensive experience, David Probert highlights the impact of funding reductions, increasing waiting lists, and strict performance metrics on healthcare delivery. He uses case studies, including robotic surgery, to illustrate successful strategies for gaining approval for innovations, emphasizing the importance of aligning proposals with leadership priorities, utilizing first-mover advantage, and integrating patient care systems. Presented by David Probert, Chief Executive Officer at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Professional organisations: the ebb and flow of ERAS | EBPOM World Congress
03/03/2025
Professional organisations: the ebb and flow of ERAS | EBPOM World Congress
Recorded at Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) in London last year this presentation is the second of a series of four sessions under the heading: “Implementation – what works and what doesn’t?”. This piece is the second talk in the series, the first is here: There is one more presentation to come and then we will release a fascinating panel discussion to conclude. In this presentation we cover the historical development and implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS); key milestones from Henrik Kellett's pioneering work in the late 1990s, to the formation of the ERAS Study Group and subsequent international efforts. Also, the differences in implementation between countries, particularly the coordinated efforts in the UK through the NHS and the more fragmented approach in the USA. There’s an emphasis on the importance of protocol adherence, auditing, and feedback and barriers to implementation such as lack of agreement with evidence, organizational challenges, and institutional hurdles. Presented by Timothy Miller, Professor of Anesthesiology at Duke University Medical Center. Timothy completed his anesthesia training in Nottingham, UK followed by a fellowship in cardiothoracic anaesthesia at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. He then joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Duke University Medical Center. His clinical interest is management of the high-risk surgical patient undergoing non-cardiac surgery. His practice is varied and involves general, vascular, major urology and thoracic anesthesia, as well as anaesthesia for transplantation. He founded and is co- director of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program at Duke.
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Joyce Yeung – Why don’t we implement trial results? | EBPOM World Congress
02/24/2025
Joyce Yeung – Why don’t we implement trial results? | EBPOM World Congress
Recorded at Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) in London last year this presentation is part of a series of talks given under the session heading: “Implementation – what works and what doesn’t?”. This piece is part one of four, with two more presentations to come and then a fascinating panel discussion to conclude. This first session focuses on the implementation of clinical trials, covering research methodologies, clinical implementations, and their challenges, and looking at the lengthy process of translating medical discoveries into clinical practice, emphasizing the ethical obligation to disseminate trial results effectively. The under-representation of certain demographics in trials, the gap between research findings and clinical practice, and the need for better communication strategies is stressed alongside solutions, including training for researchers, involving key stakeholders from the start, and the role of funders in supporting effective dissemination and implementation of research findings. Our presenter is, Joyce Yeung, Professor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Warwick. She is Theme Lead of the Emergency, Prehospital, Perioperative and Critical Care Trials group within Warwick Clinical Trials Unit. Clinically she holds appointments as a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine at University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Joyce is Director of UK Perioperative Medicine Clinical Trials Network. She is joint Clinical Speciality Lead for Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pain for West Midlands Comprehensive Research Network. She is also the Chair of Resuscitation Council UK Immediate Life Support Subcommittee and is a member of Scientific and Education Committee at European Resuscitation Council. She serves as expert systematic reviewer and International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation taskforce member. Joyce is Chief Investigator for a major grant examining the impact of volatile versus intravenous anaesthesia in non-cardiac surgery (VITAL trial). Her research interests are applied health research and clinical trials including improving perioperative patient outcomes, chronic pain, post-operative cognitive dysfunction, and resuscitation. For more information about EBPOM and the conferences they are organising this year please go to
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Annual digest - Part 2 | TopMedTalk
02/17/2025
Annual digest - Part 2 | TopMedTalk
This is part two of a two part program covering some of the most listened to pieces we've done in the last 12 months. We'd love you to check out part 1, which is here: In this piece we cover and reflect upon the following podcasts: "The evolution of the Impella device in anesthesia, critical care, and perioperative medicine” Is Trauma Informed Care part of your perioperative process? ROCKet Trial and PANDOS | Euroanaesthesia 2024 "Patient Safety and Quality: New Standards in Anesthesia | #ANES24" And “Perioperative medicine in focus | EBPOM 24”
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Annual digest - Part 1 | TopMedTalk
02/10/2025
Annual digest - Part 1 | TopMedTalk
This is the first of a two part program which covers some of the most listened to pieces we've done in the last 12 months. If you want to follow up on these conversations and get the full detail, for free, follow these links here: "Cardiovascular risk evaluation for non-cardiac surgery, guidelines" - ”Should we delay surgery for prehabilitation?” - ”The importance of intraoperative hypotension” - “Behavioural change vs Psychological interventions: which is key in prehabilitation?” - "Perioperative patient safety and post-operative ward monitoring" -
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The dignity of end of life care | #PeriSIG24
02/03/2025
The dignity of end of life care | #PeriSIG24
In this piece we cover frailty in perioperative and end-of-life care, the assessment of frailty, the challenges of clinical momentum, multidisciplinary team meetings, and the importance of palliative approaches. The conversation also delves into the trajectories at the end of life and the impact of electronic medical records in automating frailty measurement. The episode concludes with reflections on living a healthy life and the dignity of end-of-life care. This piece comes from our coverage of the Perioperative Medicine Special Interest Group Meeting in Melbourne, Australia. Presented by Kate Leslie and Desiree Chappell with their guests Jai Darvall, Associate Professor, anaesthetist and intensive care specialist at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Australia, where he is co-lead of the perioperative medicine service within the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management; and Chuan-Whei Lee, anaesthetist and pain medicine specialist at Royal Melbourne Hospital, and joint clinical lead of perioperative medicine in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, clinical senior lecturer in the Department of Critical Care, University of Melbourne; and supervisor of training for the Faculty of Pain Medicine, ANZCA.
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Compassion, Empathy and Kindness | #PeriSIG24
01/27/2025
Compassion, Empathy and Kindness | #PeriSIG24
Recorded live from the 13th Australasian Symposium of the Perioperative Medicine Special Interest Group, in collaboration with Summit III and the PeriOperative Quality Initiative (POQI). The theme of the meeting is ‘Improve the quality, enhance the value, protect the future’. This piece provides insights into our guest’s career, the intersection of medicine and writing and the importance of compassion in healthcare. She discusses her background, including her education, her writing for The Guardian, and the content of her recent plenary session about shared decision-making and medical paternalism. We end with some focus on empathy and kindness in patient care, illustrated by a poignant email our guest received from a terminally ill patient. Presented by Desiree Chappell with Ranjana Srivastava, OAM, Medical Oncologist, Monash Health, Melbourne, Fulbright Scholar, Harvard University, a two-time recipient of the Fulbright Award, writer and columnist for The Guardian Newspaper. Enjoy our guest’s writing here: Buy our guest’s books here:
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Patient Safety and Quality: New Standards in Anesthesia | #ANES24
01/20/2025
Patient Safety and Quality: New Standards in Anesthesia | #ANES24
In this piece, recorded at Anesthesiology 2024 in Philadelphia, TopMedTalk explores the evolving landscape of patient safety and quality standards in anesthesia. What have been the significant shifts in patient safety culture? What is the importance of a proactive approach to risk management in anesthesia? We mention this excellent article: Desiree Chappell, Mike Grocott and Monty Mythen speak with their guest, Jonathan Cohen, anesthesiologist, Vice Chair of Quality & Safety in the Department of Anesthesiology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, Associate Professor at the University of South Florida, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Education at University of Illinois Chicago, Faculty for the Institute of Healthcare Improvement’s (IHI) Certified Professional in Patient Safety Course.
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TopMedTalks to... Wael Saasouh | #ANES24
01/13/2025
TopMedTalks to... Wael Saasouh | #ANES24
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 papers mentioned are here: Presented by Desiree Chappell and Mike Grocott with their guest Wael Saasouh, Regional Director of Research at NorthStar Anesthesia, Clinical Assistant Professor, Wayne State University, Clinical Associate Professor, Michigan State University.
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Evolving Guidelines in Anesthesia: Fasting, Hydration and Medication Management | #ANES24
01/06/2025
Evolving Guidelines in Anesthesia: Fasting, Hydration and Medication Management | #ANES24
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 guests, Girish P. Joshi, Professor, Anesthesiology and Pain Management at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Ben Gibbison, Associate Professor of Cardiac Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at the University of Bristol, Honorary Consultant at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
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Insights from World Congress of Prehabilitation and Perioperative Medicine | TMT Down Under
12/30/2024
Insights from World Congress of Prehabilitation and Perioperative Medicine | TMT Down Under
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 Grocott with their guests Bernard Riedel, an academic anaesthesiologist and the Director of the Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine, and Pain Medicine at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Australia, he holds a Professorial appointment at the University of Melbourne and Linda Denehy, Professor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne, she has a joint appointment as Professor of Health Services Research: Allied Health at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Melbourne.
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World Congress of Prehabilitation and Perioperative Medicine plenary | TMT Down Under
12/23/2024
World Congress of Prehabilitation and Perioperative Medicine plenary | TMT Down Under
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, Maxima Medical Centre, The Netherlands.
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Education and training | TMT at EA24
12/16/2024
Education and training | TMT at EA24
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 Anesthesiology and Joana Berger-Estilita, Consultant in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care at Bern University Hospital Inselspital, University of Bern, Switzerland, co-Director of the ESICM European Perioperative Intensive Care Curriculum e-course.
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Bio statisticians in clinical trials | TMT in PRATO
12/09/2024
Bio statisticians in clinical trials | TMT in PRATO
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
12/02/2024
TopMedTalks to... Henrik Kehlet: The evolution and challenges of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) | #ANES24
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, Mobilizing) as both a goal and measure of recovery; it simplifies complex pathways, encouraging a focus on practical, patient-centered outcomes while reminding us to investigate barriers when these aren’t achieved. Also, listen to our timely discussion regarding the misinterpretation of fluid management—shifting from avoiding overload to outright restriction—reiterating the importance of precision and nuance in applying guidelines. Can these approaches then be turned into individualized risk assessments, which bridge the gap between protocolization and personalization? Finally there's a powerful call for increased post-discharge research, to monitor and mitigate challenges like fatigue and pain. Recovery does not stop at hospital discharge. Presented by Desiree Chappell, Mike Grocott and Monty Mythen with their guest, Henrik Kehlet, Professor of Surgery at Copenhagen University and Professor of Perioperative Therapy at Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University, Denmark. He is also an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, UK, the American College of Surgeons, the American Surgical Association, the German Surgical Society, the German Anaesthesiological Society and American Society of Anesthesiology. Professor Kehlet has published more than 1,250 scientific articles and has given more than 300 invited lectures at international scientific meetings, several honorary lectures including the ASA Excellence in Research Award 2014. He was the first recipient of the BJS Society Award 2023. Like this? Want more?
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Pediatric Hemodynamics | #ANES24
11/25/2024
Pediatric Hemodynamics | #ANES24
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 Chappell and Mike Grocott with their guests Dwight Bailey, Chief, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at Atrium Health, Levine Children's Hospital and Jonathan Tan, Vice Chair of Analytics and Clinical Effectiveness, Department of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Spatial Sciences, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Spatial Sciences Institute of the University of Southern California
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Redefining Workforce and Leadership in Anesthesiology | #ANES24
11/22/2024
Redefining Workforce and Leadership in Anesthesiology | #ANES24
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 guests, Adam Spiegel, CEO, NorthStar Anesthesia and Jim Roberts, Chief Medical Officer of NorthStar Anesthesia and Meagan Barkett, Chief Operating Officer, NorthStar Anesthesia. -- TopMedTalk on location at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting, Anesthesiology 2024. In the last week we have released various pieces from Anesthesiology 2024. The Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI) - Remote Patient Monitoring: reducing risk & improving patient outcomes - Ensure you check TopMedTalk regularly during this time as our conference coverage continues to be released.
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TopMedTalks to Mandy Spitzer | AANA 2024
11/21/2024
TopMedTalks to Mandy Spitzer | AANA 2024
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 Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA, Chief Anesthetist Officer at NorthStar Anesthesia, with their guest Mandy Spitzer, DNP, CRNA, the new Director of Academic Affairs at NorthStar.
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Recruitment and training at NorthStar anesthesia | #ANES24
11/21/2024
Recruitment and training at NorthStar anesthesia | #ANES24
TopMedTalk is on location at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting, Anesthesiology 2024. In this episode, we feature a brief discussion on the conference highlights, trends in anesthesia recruitment, and insights into what it’s like to work for NorthStar Anesthesia. Presented by Desiree Chappell, CRNA, Co-Editor in Chief of TopMedTalk and Vice President of Clinical Quality for NorthStar Anesthesia, with special guests Adam Spiegel, CEO of NorthStar Anesthesia, and Jim Roberts, Chief Medical Officer of NorthStar Anesthesia
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Healthcare leadership with Professor Shelley Dolan | TMT Down Under
11/19/2024
Healthcare leadership with Professor Shelley Dolan | TMT Down Under
This episode captures a blend of practical insights, high-level strategy, and the enduring need for empathy in healthcare leadership. We explore the importance of preparing patients physically and mentally before surgery. We look at how the challenges of activity-based funding (as practiced in Australia and the UK) require balancing care quality with financial constraints and ask; is it time for bold systemic changes? We also look at the importance of a collaborative approach to working with politicians and policymakers to ensure better adoption of quality and safety practices in healthcare. And, we look at the role of AI in medicine; its the potential in diagnostics, pathology, and operational efficiencies, alongside ethical questions about how and when to trust AI, especially in clinical decision-making. Presented by Kate Leslie and Mike Grocott with their guest, Shelley Dolan, Professor and Chief Executive Officer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Victoria, Australia.
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The Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI) | #ANES24
11/18/2024
The Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI) | #ANES24
This piece focuses on the Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI), founded in 2009 by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) to promote patient safety and operational efficiency in the profession. The AQI was created for the specific purpose of building and maintaining a national registry of anesthesia cases and outcomes, to enable the benchmarking of patient care in the perioperative period. Presented by Desiree Chappell and Monty Mythen with their guests, Randall Clark, Director of The Anesthesia Quality Institute and immediate past President of The American Society of Anesthesiologists, alongside Marc Bernstein, Chief Information Officer and Executive Director and AQI Executive Director, Anesthesia Quality Institute at The American Society of Anesthesiologists. Further reading:
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TopMedTalks to... Dru Riddle | AANA 2024
11/14/2024
TopMedTalks to... Dru Riddle | AANA 2024
TopMedTalk was in attendance at the annual meeting of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) in San Diego this year. With over 64,000 members, including practicing CRNAs and nurse anesthesia residents, the AANA facilitates professional standards, advocacy, and social networking. How does it work? Where are standards being raised? What drives progress in the field of anesthesiology? Desiree Chappell, TopMedTalk’s Co-Editor-in-Chief and Lead Anchor, as well as Vice President of Clinical Quality for NorthStar Anesthesia, speaks with Dru Riddle, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, FAAN, Professor at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, Co-chair of the Cochrane U.S. Network, CRNA at NorthStar Anesthesia, and outgoing president of the AANA.
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Remote Patient Monitoring: reducing risk & improving patient outcomes | #ANES24
11/12/2024
Remote Patient Monitoring: reducing risk & improving patient outcomes | #ANES24
TopMedTalk was at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual General Meeting, Anesthesiology 2024. We’re bringing you a series of podcasts from the conference. In this episode, we share insights into patient care, emphasizing the importance of empathy, trust, and tailored communication, especially for patients from communities with healthcare inequities. How do we handle different patient responses to monitoring technology? While remote monitoring offers potential benefits—such as allowing patients to recover at home—it raises questions about who will oversee this data and how to ensure it remains safe and effective. Presented by Desiree Chappell and Mike Grocott with their guest Ashley P. Oliver, MD MA, HS Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, UCLA Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. -- We've been releasing more podcasts than usual here recently. Make sure you keep an eye on the TopMedTalk feed as we head towards the holidays. Like this, want more? Here's a great piece we did from the same conference: "Challenging The Big Insurance Companies"
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Remote Patient Monitoring and wearables in pre/post-natal maternal care | #ANES24
11/11/2024
Remote Patient Monitoring and wearables in pre/post-natal maternal care | #ANES24
TopMedTalk was 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’re currently releasing episodes more than usual to accommodate high demand. What's the impact of a remote patient monitoring device, or wearable, on a patient and how does this compare with the potential consequences of not having one? This personal story from our guest should force you to consider where patient care is and where it should be. Presented by Desiree Chappell and Monty Mythen with their guest, LaToya Mason, Anesthesiologist, Director of Obstetric Anesthesia Education at The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Chair of the SOAP Membership Committee, member of the ASA Educational Track Committee for Obstetric Anesthesia, and member of the SOAP Trainee Curriculum Committee. More from Anesthesia '24:
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'Swimming with the Sharks' Innovation Challenge | #ANES24
11/08/2024
'Swimming with the Sharks' Innovation Challenge | #ANES24
Swimming with the Sharks Innovation Challenge, hosted by Dr. Barrett Larson and Dr. Sean Runnels, returns to Center Stage this year, providing entrepreneurs and inventors feedback to help move innovative ideas forward. Three finalists present their pitches live for the opportunity to win a $1,000 cash prize, award recognition, and special spotlight from ASA. Sean Runnels, Swimming with Sharks Co-Chair, is a past winner who was recognized for his steerable bougie. It’s now on the market from Through The Cords LLC, where he is Chief Executive Officer. Barrett Larson, Swimming with Sharks Co-Chair, is an Anesthesiologist at Stanford in California and physcian entepreneur.
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The Anesthesia Toolbox | #ANES24
11/07/2024
The Anesthesia Toolbox | #ANES24
The Anesthesia Toolbox supports learners and instructors with deep, peer-reviewed content in a variety of formats. Users can engage with the community to create and develop resources, prepare for staged exams and keep knowledge current with an extensive adaptive learning quizbank, assign and track learner progress through an intuitive dashboard, and leverage resources for medical students doing anesthesia rotations and fellows in anesthesia subspecialties. We examine these claims in this podcast. If you’d like to explore this topic further please start here: Presented by Desiree Chappell and Mike Grocott with their guests, Benjamin Houseman, MD, Program Director of the Anesthesiology Residency at Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida, Envision Physician Services and Michael P. Hofkamp, MD is an associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Baylor College of Medicine and a staff physician at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple. He is the Director of Obstetric Anesthesia at the medical center.
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Challenging the Big Insurance Companies | #ANES24
11/06/2024
Challenging the Big Insurance Companies | #ANES24
TopMedTalk at Anesthesiology 2024 the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Here we delve into how anesthesiologists are paid, the impact of government and commercial payers and recent major issues such as cyberattacks on revenue cycle billing companies. We discuss ongoing advocacy efforts and significant regulatory changes affecting your profession, strategies for managing payment models, and the importance of strong negotiation tactics to maintain viable practices. Presented by Desiree Chappell and Mike Grocott with their guests Lois Connolly, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI and ASA Vice President for Professional Affairs and 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. Learn more about how The ASA helps you:
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Opportunities In Army Anesthesiology | #ANES24
11/06/2024
Opportunities In Army Anesthesiology | #ANES24
TopMedTalk at Anesthesiology 2024 the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). This piece delves into the excellent work our guests do and how you might be interested in opportunities in anesthesia in the US Military. Desiree Chappell and Mike Grocott speak with their guests; Captain Adam Mortensen, Officer-in-Charge for The Cherry Hill Medical Recruiting Station, New Jersey, Major Kyle L Cyr, Associate Program Director, NCC Anesthesiology Residency, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD and Lieutenant Colonel Michael Patzkowski, MD, MHA, Army Anesthesiology Consultant to the Surgeon General.
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