Airway, Breathing, Conversation

Recorded on November 3, 2023.

Join us for multidisciplinary grand rounds this week where Drs. Dave Sauder, Jill Newstead-Angel, Devon Houdek, Jans van der Merwe, Henry Bi, Aaron Delorme, and Michael Prystajecky present on the perioperative management of diabetes from the perspective of multiple different medical specialties including internal medicine, endocrinology, anesthesiology, and orthopedic surgery.

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 September 15, 2023.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Lilian Thorpe, a geriatric psychiatrist with the University of Saskatchewan, presents on post-operative delirium.

Dr. Thorpe is a geriatric psychiatrist with dual academic appointments as Professor of psychiatry and Community Health and Epidemiology at the University of Saskatchewan. She obtained her M.D. at the University of Toronto, completed her residency in psychiatry at the University of Saskatchewan, and obtained her Ph.D. in Community Health and Epidemiology at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Thorpe provides clinical services and education in inpatient settings, the Geriatric Assessment Program, nursing homes, and in the MAID program. Special interests are cognitive impairment, capacity and end of life issues.

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, Q&A period, and presentation slides 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 September 1, 2023.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk, a transfusion medicine specialist and adult hematologist practicing in Saskatoon, Canada, presents on changes being made to platelet and plasma inventories at Canadian Blood Services.

Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk is a transfusion medicine specialist with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and adult hematologist with the Saskatchewan Bleeding Disorders Program based in Saskatoon. She completed her undergraduate and medical training at the University of Saskatchewan, followed 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.

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, Q&A period, and presentation slides 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 July 13, 2023.

On this episode, we speak with Dr. Lauren Roberts, a PGY-4 Emergency Medicine Resident at the University of Saskatchewan, to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the effects of anesthetic medications on breast milk. We also talk about resources that are publicly available to breastfeeding parents that can help give more insight into how certain medication interact with breast milk.

For more resources, check out Lactamed, the "Infant Risk" app, and the "Statement on Resuming Breastfeeding after Anesthesia" by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).

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, 2023.

On this episode, we continue our conversation with with Drs. Murray Dease, Chelsea Wilgenbusch, David Boyle, and Nan Wu about what it means to practice family practice and anesthesia concurrently in Saskatchewan and throughout rural Canada.

If you want to hear more burnout tips in medicine, check out Dr. Bryan Sexton and his "Bite-Sized Resilience" video series!

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, 2023.

On this episode, we speak with Dr. Murray Dease, staff anesthesiologist and director of the Family Practice Anesthetist (FPA) enhanced skills program at the University of Saskatchewan, as well as Drs. Chelsea Wilgenbusch, David Boyle, and Nan Wu, three FPAs who completed their anesthesia training in this program, about what it means to practice family practice and anesthesia concurrently in Saskatchewan and throughout rural Canada.

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 12, 2023.

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Larmour, one of our own third year anesthesiology residents, will be giving a very informative talk on monitoring and antagonism of neuromuscular blockade in the operating room.

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, Q&A period, and presentation slides 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 May 5, 2023.

In this inaugural episode of the series, Dr. Angie Hodgson, one of our own third year anesthesiology residents, will be giving a very informative talk on environmental sustainability in the operating room, balancing responsible resource use with patient safety.

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 the confidentiality, the Grand Rounds introduction, Q&A period, and presentation slides 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 April 30, 2023.

On this episode, we speak with USask neurosurgery resident Dr. Nicole Pendleton (PGY3) and anesthesiology resident Drs. Angie Hodgson (PGY3) and Sebastien Turcotte (PGY1) about doing call the right way, including ways to maximize your mental and physical wellbeing before, during, and after your shift.

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, 2023.

On this episode, we speak with staff anesthesiologists Dr. Lei Xia and Dr. Justina Koshinsky about what it actually means to be an anesthesiologist. We also listen to what patients believe anesthesiologists do, and clear up some common myths and misunderstandings about our specialty.

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.