In this episode of Behind the Drapes, senior resident Kyle Chan discusses a case her encountered early in his residency career that taught him many lessons - neuromonitoring, brachial plexus, TIVAs without propofol. We unpack a lot here, you won’t want to stop short of finishing this one.

In this episode, you get to hear from one of my first year residents about an interesting case that they got to experience this past year. Cases like these force residents to think outside of the box and exposes them to interventions we don’t use often in anesthesia. Taking moments like these to expand on their learning by turning it into a case report or poster presentation is what truly helps residents excel in their learning. Dr. Rachel Baker did just that and is here to share her experience with you all!

After a long time away, I am finally back to podcasting! I bring with me some old friends with new insights as I begin my career as an attending in anesthesiology and critical care medicine. Listen along as we dive into what it takes to make the most of your career, how my guests navigated the career paths they landed on, and how to keep a steady pace so you don’t get burnt out quickly. These guys are always a great listen so I hope you enjoy hearing from them as much as I do!