Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler

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On this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, we unpack why AEDs in schools are non-negotiable, how survival changes with early defibrillation, and what it takes to make policies real on fields and in gyms. We share practical costs, training paths, and legal protections so staff and volunteers can act fast and save lives.

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In this episode of Going Under, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh unpack how the old grain-heavy pyramid collided with modern food engineering to fuel obesity and diabetes, then lay out a practical path centered on protein, natural fats, and fewer ultra-processed foods. We weigh policy shifts, GLP-1s, and the need to teach kids real-food habits early.

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In the Season 5 debut, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Host Vahid Sadrzadeh open the discussion on medical guidelines and attorneys. 

Paper rules aren’t supposed to replace clinical judgment, yet more care is being delivered with one eye on the courtroom. We open the season by confronting how guidelines, malpractice pressure, and hospital incentives are reshaping decisions at the bedside—and what that means for your health.

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In the Season 4 Finale of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, we weigh how rising premiums, AI advances, and shifting reimbursement shape the choice to enter medicine in 2026. We compare cognitive vs procedural specialties, outline durable paths in anesthesia and surgery, and share practical steps to future‑proof a medical career.

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On this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh dive into the Obamacare debacle. and debunk the myth that health care and health insurance are the same thing. They aren’t—and that confusion fuels bad policy, higher costs, and less access.

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In the latest episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, we dig into the Dunning-Kruger effect, why medicine breeds overconfidence, and how social media and news sites blur the line between trainee and expert. 

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In this Thanksgiving episode, we break down why operating rooms are closing, why anesthesia staffing fell behind demand, and what hospitals can do now to keep cases moving. 

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In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh go into outer space.

What would it really take to deliver safe anesthesia in orbit? Blending new microgravity research with practical anesthesiology to map the risks, the tools, and the best‑bet strategies for keeping a patient stable when everything floats.

If you’re curious about space medicine, anesthesiology, or how frontier research translates into better everyday care, this conversation lays out the emerging playbook. 

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In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh dive into Movember and Men's Health: prostate basics, what screening really means, how to weigh PSA and exams, and when to act. We also discuss testicular cancer, heart risks, and the silent strain of mental health, with clear steps to take today.

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In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh unpack how wearables, testing, and everyday habits translate into real gains in healthspan. 

Then we dive into Peter Attia’s case for training today to stay functional at 80 and beyond. VO2 max, HRV, strength standards, and food quality emerge as practical levers you can pull now.

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