VTDAT Approach This should complement teachings you've likely already received on an ABCDE approach. Three boxes: Anesthetic, Surgical, Patient Categories: Hypovolemic, Distributive, Cardiogenic, Obstructive, Mixed Use history, physical,

11 - Post Dural Puncture Headache (PDPH) / Epidural Blood Patch

Nov 29th, 2023 14m 29s

PDPH is a recognised complication of neuraxial anesthesia. Around 4 minutes I misspoke and stated an 18G spinal needle - I meant epidural needle, I corrected myself the second time I stated it, sorry for the confusion! Have questions, comme

10 - Multimodal Analgesia / Treating Acute Post-Surgical Pain

Nov 19th, 2023 18m 45s

In this episode, we define multimodal analgesia and give a brief introduction to the many agents that can be utilised. Opioids are a mainstay of treating post-surgical pain and the goal of multimodal analgesia is not to avoid opioids (termed op

09 - High Airway Pressure / An Approach to Unstable Patients and Anesthesia Emergencies

Nov 19th, 2023 12m 54s

We discussed the VTDAT approach to unstable patients in the OR (although this could also apply to out-of-OR situations). Vitals (Alert the Room) Temporize Differential Diagnosis Assessment Treatment We also discuss an approach to high a

08 - Difficult Airway and Algorithms

Nov 19th, 2023 12m 26s

We give an example of an "unanticipated" difficult airway situation along with a basic overview of some of the algorithm suggestions. I would strongly encourage you to check out the Vortex approach, the link is at the bottom of the references.

07 - Obstetric Anesthesia

Sep 28th, 2023 26m 51s

This episode focuses on an overview of physiological changes in pregnancy and how this can impact anesthesia. We discuss the preference for neuraxial anesthesia and use the ABCDE approach to cover some anesthetic considerations. Have question

BTD 01 - Airway Assessment - A Deeper Dive with Dr. John Veall

Dec 5th, 2022 34m 48s

Behind the Drapes: Highlights of teaching sessions in the operating room. Ep 1: Airway Assessment - A Deeper Dive with Dr. John Veall.TLDR: Airway management is a complex interplay of anatomy, physiology, circumstance and human factors. Our as

06 - Pediatric Anesthesia

May 26th, 2022 23m 19s

This episode focuses on general anesthesia in pediatric patients. When organising your "considerations" - (I wouldn't worry about this much as an MSI3, but for any MSI4s preparing for electives this is a good thing to start practising) try to

05 - Neuraxial Anesthesia / Spinal Anesthesia / Epidural Anesthesia

Mar 13th, 2022 19m 45s

References: 1. Uptodate2. Sullivan P. Ottawa Anesthesia Primer. ECHO BOOK PUBLISHING; 2012.3. Butterworth J, Mackey D, Wasnick J. Morgan & Mikhail’s Clinical Anesthesiology. 5th ed. McGraw-Hill Education; 2013.4. Snider, K. T., Kribs, J. W.

04 - Paralytics / Neuromuscular Blockade / Muscle Relaxants

Nov 23rd, 2021 21m 53s

Neuromuscular Blockade:- Facilitates intubation- Facilitates better surgical conditions- Facilitates mechanical ventilation (i.e. ARDS, hyperventilating in increased ICP)Two Categories: - Depolarizing: ex. Succinylcholine (1-1.5mg/kg IV) d

03 - Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Sep 27th, 2020 10m 56s

Post-op nausea and vomiting is associated with high levels of patient dissatisfaction, longer admissions and therefore higher costs to the medical system. Screen with the APFEL score + the other risk factors (younger age, type and length of su

02 - Preoperative / Airway Physical Exam

Aug 22nd, 2020 8m 41s

Preoperative Physical Exam:1. Inspect for factors indicative of difficult BVM, LMA, or Intubation. 2. Apply the 332-1 Rule (The 1 is the Upper Lip Bite Test which should equal about one pinky finger width of forward jaw protrusion) 3. Assign

01 - Preoperative Assessment

Aug 9th, 2020 11m 27s

Pre-Op Acronym: YAMPLLEY - Why are you hereA- Anesthetic History M - Meds and Allergies P - Past Medical History / ROS/ ASAL - Last meal (NPO)L - Labs and Investigations E - Airway and Cardio-Resp Exam. References:1. Sullivan P. Otta

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