Airway, Breathing, Conversation

Recorded on October 13, 2023.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Aaron Delorme, a PGY-3 anesthesia resident training here in Saskatoon, Canada, presents on Ozempic and emerging perioperative aspiration risks. He is joined by Dr. Russell Lenferna, a PGY-5 anesthesia resident also completing his training at the University of Saskatchewan, who presents on perioperative ultrasound to assess for the presence of gastric contents.

Dr. Delorme is a third year anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan. Originally from Alberta, he has a background in prehospital care and biochemistry and completed medical school at the University of Calgary. Outside of medicine, he focuses on spending time with family.

This episode is part of our abridged Grand Rounds Series, in which highly knowledgeable and sought-after guest speakers present on a multitude of fascinating topics relevant to anesthesia.

Please note that for confidentiality, the Grand Rounds introduction and Q&A period have been omitted from this recording.

While this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.

Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.

Recorded on October 28, 2024.

Join us this week where Drs. Churao Yang, Krissie Urmson, Monica San Vicente, and Ashley Meister, all fellowship-trained anesthesiologists working with the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, discuss their individual fellowship experiences.

Dr. Churao Yang grew up in Saskatoon and did all his medical and residency training at the UofS. Following residency he completed a regional anesthesia fellowship in London, Ontario. His practice profile is that of a generalist with an emphasis on regional anesthesia. When he's not at work, he's spending time with his wife and 2 boys, ages 2 and 4, who keep him very entertained.

Dr. Krissie Urmson is a U of S medical school graduate and completed residency at U of S as well. She completed her fellowship in pediatric anesthesia at the University of Calgary, specifically at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. She then returned to the University of Saskatchewan Department of Anesthesia to work, with a year at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto the year her husband did his ortho trauma fellowship. She was the Division Lead for Pediatric Anesthesia for 13 years until 2023. Currently she is solely working in Pediatric Anesthesia in Saskatoon and based out of the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan. She is also the proud mom of 4 kids and spends all her non-working waking hours shuttling them to hockey and other sports.

Dr. Monica San Vicente completed medical school and anesthesia residency at the University of Saskatchewan. She then completed a fellowship in Obstetrical Anesthesia through Harvard at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. She returned to the Department of Anesthesia at the University of Saskatchewan where she works in both obstetrics and general anesthesia. She was the Director of Obstetrical Anesthesia for a few years but realized she's not destined to be an administrator! In her spare time she enjoys travelling with her husband and daughters.

Originally from the province, Dr. Ashley Meister graduated from Medical School at the University of Saskatchewan. She went on to complete family medicine residency in Victoria, British Columbia, and subsequently Anesthesia Residency as well as a fellowship in Regional Anesthesia at the University of Ottawa. She has been practicing a wide scope of clinical anesthesia at the University of Saskatchewan since 2011 and is happy to be working with many wonderful colleagues. Ashley enjoys the journey of lifelong learning and insightful reflection on the practice of anesthesia, as well as working and modelling this with learners. Outside of medicine, Dr Meister obtains joy from her family including 3 beautiful and busy children.

Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.

Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.

Recorded on November 1, 2024.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Sarah Foran, a PGY-3 anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, discusses possible connections between cancer outcomes and choice of anesthetic technique.

Sarah Foran is a 3rd-year Anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan. Originally from Winnipeg, MB, she completed her undergraduate degree at Queen's University and earned her medical degree from the University of Toronto. She thoroughly enjoys living in Saskatoon and being part of the exceptional Anesthesiology department at USask!

Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.

Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.

Recorded on October 25, 2024.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Drs. Michael Prystajecky of Internal Medicine, Henry Bi of Anesthesiology, and Tousief Hussain of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan discuss management of antiplatelet therapies around the time of orthopedic surgery.

Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.

Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.

Recorded on October 11, 2024.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Megan Deck, a cardiac anesthesiologist working in Winnipeg at the University of Manitoba, discusses an approach to pulmonary hypertension for the non-cardiac anesthesiologist.

Dr. Deck is a homegrown prairie girl, born and raised in Regina, SK. She completed her medical school and anesthesiology residency training at the U of S, and earned her FRCPC in Anesthesiology in 2022. She went to complete fellowship training in Cardiac Anesthesiology at the University of Manitoba in 2023, including certification in advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography. Dr. Deck currently works as a general and cardiac anesthesiologist within the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at the University of Manitoba. Outside of work, she enjoys running, cycling, and road trips home to the land of the living skies.

Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.

Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.

Recorded on September 27, 2024.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Haley Eckel, a PGY-3 anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, discusses burnout, wellness, and workplace needs in the specialty of anesthesiology.

Haley Eckel is a third year anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan. She completed both her undergraduate and medical studies at the U of S. She is a member of the resident's Wellness Committee. In her free time, Haley enjoys running with her dog, trying out new recipes, and spending time with friends and family.

Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.

Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.

Recorded on September 20, 2024.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Juliet Atherstone, a cardiac anesthesiologist at Vancouver General Hospital, and Dr. Sarah Parent, a cardiologist in Saskatoon, discuss heart failure assessment and management in the perioperative setting.

Dr. Juliet Atherstone completed medical school and residency in anesthesiology at UBC, and then went on to do a cardiac anesthesiology fellowship at Ottawa Heart Institute. Currently, she works at Vancouver General Hospital as a cardiac anesthesiologist, as well as doing perioperative echo and cardiac surgery intensive care. Her current position is co-Regional Head of Cardiac Anesthesiology for the University of British Columbia.

Dr. Sarah Parent has been practicing cardiology in Saskatoon since 2018. She is a member of the Division of Cardiology and a clinical associate professor with the University of Saskatchewan. She obtained her medical degree in 2010 and internal residency in 2013 at the U of S. She complete her cardiology residency (2016) and fellowships in echocardiology (2017) and advanced heart failure transplantation (2018) at the U of A. She is the lead of the cardiac transplant program in Saskatchewan.

Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.

Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.

Recorded on September 13, 2024.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Jordan Leitch, an anesthesiologist and intensivist in Kingston, Ontario, discusses the role of MINS and BNP in the perioperative setting.

Dr. Jordan Leitch is an anesthesiologist and intensivist at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. She is the Postgraduate Program Director of the Anesthesiology Residency Training Program, and is also actively engaged in research. Dr. Leitch is currently running a trimodal prehabilitation trial using virtual care to optimize patients' physical fitness prior to major colorectal surgery, and is a co-investigator on several large multi-center trials including VICTORY (virtual care to improve outcomes in frail patients) and PVC-RAM3 (virtual care to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits). She is also clinical lead at KHSC for the virtual Recovery After Surgery (VRAS) service that follows patients after they are discharged from the hospital.

Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.

Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.

Recorded on September 6, 2024.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Kelly Fedoruk, an obstetric anesthesiologist with active work in quality improvement, POCUS, and simulation at Stanford, discusses the role of the obstetric anesthesiologist in improving maternal health quality.

Dr. Fedoruk completed her anesthesiology residency at the U of S in 2016 and completed an obstetric fellowship at Stanford University in 2017. After briefly working at the University of Toronto and enjoying a Covid-era locum in Saskatoon, she returned to Stanford in 2020. Her academic focus lies in improving science as the Quality Director for the Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology. She also holds faculty positions in POCUS and simulation. She spends her time off with her husband, Paul, and two daughters, Gabrielle and Anna.

Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.

Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.