Airway, Breathing, Conversation

Recorded on June 20, 2024.

Join us this week where Jae Newton and Alexander Waslen, third-year medical students at the University of Saskatchewan, and Dr. Anulika Nwakaeze, a PGY-2 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan, discuss anesthesia rotations during medical school, including specific resources for medical students and ways to get involved in anesthesia outside of the core clerkship rotation.

Jae Newton is a third year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan. She has a passion for medical education and a strong interest in anesthesia with a background of completing a portion of a pharmacy degree prior to entry into medical school. Outside of school, her hobbies include skiing, reading, traveling and knitting.

Alexander was born and raised in Saskatoon. He completed his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at UBC, and is happy to be back home for medical school.

Anulika Nwakaeze is a PGY-2 Anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan. She completed medical school at the University of Alberta where she was a co-founder of the Black Medical Students’ Association. She has a special interest in regional anesthesia and is exploring a resident research project in pediatric fasting guidelines. Outside of medicine, Anulika is an avid singer and is passionate about travel.

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 May 28, 2024.

Join us this week where Heather Dyck, a patient partner and advocate for post-operative delirium screening, and Dr. Liam Dowling, a PGY-2 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan, discuss post-operative delirium, including manifestations, complications, and management, from both a physician and patient point of view.

Heather Dyck is a Patient Partner, wife, mother and grandmother who has extensive health care and health system experience with MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Severe Spinal Stenosis, multiple surgeries and hospitalizations for herself. This shortened her career as a Medical Laboratory Technologist significantly but gave her a system view of health care. She was the principle family caregiver for her parents involving many co-morbidities for her father and frailty, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Alzheimer’s eventually, and early cognitive impairment already diagnosed when a fall at home and subsequent replacement of a fractured hip led to undiagnosed POD. This changed the lives of all family members.

Liam Dowling is an anesthesia resident in Saskatoon. He completed his undergraduate and medical degree at Queen’s University in Kingston. His post secondary academic interests have included education, mathematics, ecology, and now anesthesia and delirium management. In his spare time he enjoys the New York Times crossword, birdwatching and his cat, River, short for Rivaroxaban.

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 May 24, 2024.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Julian Tam, a respirologist at the University of Saskatchewan and clinic director of the Saskatoon Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, discusses cystic fibrosis, its complications, treatments, and practical points for its care.

Julian Tam is an adult respirologist and assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan. He completed his Cystic Fibrosis Canada clinical fellowship at St. Michael's Hospital and lung transplantation fellowship at Toronto General Hospital. He is the clinic director of the Saskatoon Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic. He also cares for patients in the Saskatoon Lung Transplant Clinic. His academic interests include cystic fibrosis, lung transplantation, and epithelial physiology.

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 May 10, 2024.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Gemma Percival, a PGY3 anesthesia resident in Saskatoon, and Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk, the Provincial Medicine Lead with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and an adult hematologist, discuss the use of albumin in the perioperative setting.

Gemma Percival (MD, MN) is a third-year anesthesiology resident based in Saskatoon. She earned her medical degree from the University of Calgary and possesses a masters in Nursing Leadership and Management from the University of Toronto.

Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk is the Provincial Medicine Lead with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and an adult hematologist with the Saskatchewan Bleeding Disorders Program based at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. She completed her undergraduate and medical training at the University of Saskatchewan, followed by a Hematology residency in Calgary and Transfusion Medicine Fellowship in Edmonton. Dr. Prokopchuk-Gauk actively participates in provincial and national transfusion medicine committees, including the National Advisory Committee on Blood and Blood Products. Her research interests include identifying strategies to improve transfusion safety and blood utilization and optimize perioperative care in patients with bleeding disorders.

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 April 26, 2024.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Margot Klemmer, an anesthesiologist and intensivist practicing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, discusses the management of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI's) in the perioperative setting.

Margot Klemmer is an anesthesiologist and intensivist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She completed her undergraduate medical education in her hometown of Saskatoon, then relocated to Winnipeg in 2015 for residency training in anesthesiology followed by subspecialty training in intensive care medicine. She is an assistant professor in the Max Rady Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine. Her current non-clinical interests include interprofessional medical education, critical events simulation training, and team dynamics during resuscitation.

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 April 19, 2024.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Kimberly Mayville, a PGY-3 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan, and Captain Chad Phipps, a retired Canadian airforce captain, discuss the parallels between aviation and anesthesiology when maximizing safety.

Dr. Kimberly Mayville is currently a PGY-3 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan. She completed her BScN, MN, NP-FAA degrees at the University of Alberta, and medical school at the University of Calgary.

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 April 12, 2024.

Join us for our multidisciplinary grand rounds this week where Drs. Ryan Lett (Anesthesia), Scott Willms (Orthopedics), and Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk (Transfusion Medicine/Hematology) from the University of Saskatchewan discuss anemia, transfusion, and coagulation in the perioperative setting.

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 March 15, 2024.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Shane Leyen, a PGY-3 anesthesiology resident here in Saskatoon, Canada, presents on the management of epidural catheter disconnections.

Shane is a third-year anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan. Originally from Chilliwack, he completed his undergraduate degree at Simon Fraser University before coming to Saskatchewan for medical school and now residency. He enjoys spending as much time as possible with his two puppies and going on adventures with his better half Cadence.

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 April 1, 2024.

Join us this week where Charmaine Bellamy, a public health nurse and mother to a child with autism, talks about caring for patients with autism or other neurodivergent conditions and their families in the perioperative setting.

Charmaine shares her heartfelt journey as a Registered Nurse with over two decades of experience in the Saskatchewan Health Authority, alongside her role as a dedicated parent to a 17-year-old with non-verbal autism and complex medical needs. Her unwavering commitment to equity shines through as she fiercely advocates for her son and other marginalized individuals in the face of systemic obstacles. These values are ingrained in her personal and professional endeavors, evident in her compassionate care as an RN and her advocacy as a Public School Board Trustee in Saskatoon for the past 8 years.

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 February 5, 2024.

Join us for trauma rounds this week where Dr. Alena Stirling, an anesthesiologist at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, presents an introduction to the Royal University Hospital (RUH) adult rib fracture pathway pilot project.

Dr. Stirling completed her fellowship in Trauma Anesthesia Care from the University of Maryland Medical Center and is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of 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.