Northeast Georgia Health System Medical Staff Podcast

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Medicine Department Podcast: Anesthesia

Guest Speakers:

Stephen Frabitore, MD

Anesthesiology

Anesthesia Associates of Gainesville

William A Potter, MD

Anesthesiology
Anesthesia Associates of Gainesville

Disclosures: None

Claim CME Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7DFC3N6

Post Date: 9/29/26

Expiration Date: 9/29/28

Citation:

Afonso, A. M., Blitz, J. D., Cannesson, M., Edwards, A. F., Grocott, M., Hepner, D. L., Ibarra, P., Kain, Z. N., Lu, A. C., Story, D. A., Urman, R. D., Vetter, T. R., Walker, D. A., Aronson, S., Buhre, W. F., Cummings, K. C., Elias, K. M., Gan, T. J., … Weynants, C. (2026). Advancing Perioperative Medicine: A Multistakeholder Perspective. Anesthesiology, 145(1), 6–20. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0000000000006072

Accreditation Statement:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  If you have technical difficulties or questions contact [email protected]

Hosted by Larry Dudas, MD and Dan Robinson, MD

Guests for today's episode:

Vijaya Ramalingam, MD, FCCP

Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician, NGPG

Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, NGMC

Stefanie Kananda, DO

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Pulmonology

Disclosures: None

Claim CME Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W88KJD3

Post Date: 6/1/26

Expiration Date: 6/1/28

Accreditation Statement:

 The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. If you have technical difficulties or questions contact [email protected]

AMA citations

Anzueto A, Barjaktarevic IZ, Siler TM, et al. Ensifentrine, a Novel Phosphodiesterase 3 and 4 Inhibitor for the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Phase III Trials (the ENHANCE Trials). Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2023;208(4):406-416. doi:10.1164/rccm.202306-0944OC

Bhatt SP, Rabe KF, Hanania NA, et al. Dupilumab for COPD with Blood Eosinophil Evidence of Type 2 Inflammation. N Engl J Med. 2024;390(24):2274-2283. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2401304

Bhatt SP, Rabe KF, Hanania NA, et al. Dupilumab reduces exacerbations and improves lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema: Phase 3 randomized trial (BOREAS). Respir Med. 2025;236:107846. doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2024.107846

Sciurba FC, Criner GJ, Christenson SA, et al. Mepolizumab to Prevent Exacerbations of COPD with an Eosinophilic Phenotype. N Engl J Med. 2025;392(17):1710-1720. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2413181

Claim CME Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FVFWXCB

Evidence-Based Treatment of Common ED Disease Process

Speakers:

Kathryn West, MD, FACEP
Associate Program Director Emergency Medicine Residency
Georgia Emergency Department Services (GEDS)
Northeast Georgia Medical Center

Kartik Shah, MD, FAAEM
Associate Program Director Emergency Medicine Residency

Director of Medical Toxicology
Georgia Emergency Department Services (GEDS)
Northeast Georgia Medical Center

Disclosures: None 

Learning objectives:

1. Appropriately define and recognize hypertensive emergency
2. Discuss how to treat hypertension in the ED and acute care setting
3. Describe how a venous blood gas can guide treatment for hypercapnia

Post Date: 2/20/26

Expiration Date: 2/20/28

Accreditation Statement:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. If you have technical difficulties or questions contact [email protected]

Articles referenced in today's podcast:

Writing Committee Members*, Jones DW, Ferdinand KC, et al. 2025 AHA/ACC/AANP/AAPA/ABC/ACCP/ACPM/AGS/AMA/ASPC/NMA/PCNA/SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation. 2025;152(11):e114-e218. doi:10.1161/CIR.0000000000001356

American College of Emergency Physicians Clinical Policies Subcommittee (Writing Committee) on Asymptomatic Hypertension, Gemme S, Meltzer AC, et al. Clinical Policy: A Critical Issue in the Outpatient Management of Adult Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Asymptomatic Elevated Blood Pressure: Approved by the ACEP Board of Directors January 22, 2025. Ann Emerg Med. 2025;86(1):e1-e11. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2024.09.016

Lacy ME, Saa L, Bruss Z, Noronha L. Things We Do for No Reason™: Arterial blood gas testing to screen for hypercarbic respiratory failure. J Hosp Med. 2025;20(9):1002-1004. doi:10.1002/jhm.70039

Miller JB, Calo S, Reed B, Thompson R, Nahab B, Wu E, Chaudhry K, Levy P. Cerebrovascular risks with rapid blood pressure lowering in the absence of hypertensive emergency. Am J Emerg Med. 2019 Jun;37(6):1073-1077. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2018.08.052. Epub 2018 Aug 21. PMID: 30172599

Wolf SJ, Lo B, Shih RD, Smith MD, Fesmire FM; American College of Emergency Physicians Clinical Policies Committee. Clinical policy: critical issues in the evaluation and management of adult patients in the emergency department with asymptomatic elevated blood pressure. Ann Emerg Med. 2013 Jul;62(1):59-68. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2013.05.012. PMID: 23842053

Join Larry Dudas, MD, Stephen Morgan, MD, Ian Hunter, MD, and special guest Rizwan Bashir, MD, for an educational podcast, where medical staff leaders discuss updates in medical literature and practice changing articles. 

All while not taking themselves too seriously...

Articles discussed in today's podcast:

Fischer U, Koga M, Strbian D, et al. Early versus Later Anticoagulation for Stroke with Atrial Fibrillation. N Engl J Med. 2023;388(26):2411-2421. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2303048

Johnston SC, Easton JD, Farrant M, et al. Clopidogrel and Aspirin in Acute Ischemic Stroke and High-Risk TIA. N Engl J Med. 2018;379(3):215-225. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1800410

Join Larry Dudas, MD, Stephen Morgan, MD, Ian Hunter, MD, and special guest Mudassar Ahmed, MD, for an educational podcast, where medical staff leaders discuss updates in medical literature and practice changing articles. 

All while not taking themselves too seriously...

Articles discussed in today's podcast:

Fretz T, Dasari S, Sakaleros J, et al. One-Year Outcomes of Short-Term Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Drug-Eluting Stents: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025;106(6):3286-3296. doi:10.1002/ccd.70163

Pagano MB, Stanworth SJ, Dennis J, et al. Red Cell Transfusion in Acute Myocardial Infarction: AABB International Clinical Practice Guidelines. Ann Intern Med. 2025;178(10):1469-1477. doi:10.7326/ANNALS-25-00706

Sullivan AE, Nanna MG, Wang TY, et al. Bridging Antiplatelet Therapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: JACC Review Topic of the Week. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2021;78(15):1550-1563. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2021.08.013

Join Larry Dudas, MD, Stephen Morgan, MD, Ian Hunter, MD, and special guest Matthew Vassy, MD, for an educational podcast, where medical staff leaders discuss updates in medical literature and practice changing articles. 

All while not taking themselves too seriously...

Articles discussed in today's podcast:

Geerts WH, Jay RM, Code KI, et al. A comparison of low-dose heparin with low-molecular-weight heparin as prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism after major trauma. N Engl J Med. 1996;335(10):701-707. doi:10.1056/NEJM199609053351003

Louis SG, Sato M, Geraci T, et al. Correlation of missed doses of enoxaparin with increased incidence of deep vein thrombosis in trauma and general surgery patients. JAMA Surg. 2014;149(4):365-370. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2013.3963

Spradling J, Garfinkel S, Edgecomb T, et al. Venous Thromboembolism Rates in Trauma Patients Significantly Increase With Missed Prophylactic Enoxaparin Doses. Am Surg. 2024;90(9):2265-2272. doi:10.1177/00031348241269401

Join Larry Dudas, MD, Stephen Morgan, MD, and Ian Hunter, MD, for an educational podcast, where medical staff leaders discuss updates in medical literature and practice changing articles. 

All while not taking themselves too seriously...

Articles discussed in today's podcast:

Pallin, D. Inhaled Isopropyl Alcohol Superior to Oral Ondansetron as an Antiemetic. NEJM Journal Watch. 2018;:NA46286. doi:10.1056/nejm-jw.NA46286

Beran A, Mohamed MFH, Vargas A, et al. Early Diagnostic Paracentesis Improves Outcomes of Hospitalized Patients With Cirrhosis and Ascites: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Am J Gastroenterol. 2024;119(11):2259-2266. doi:10.14309/ajg.0000000000002906

Tan D, Wang B, Cao P, et al. High flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy versus non-invasive ventilation for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute-moderate hypercapnic respiratory failure: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial. Crit Care. 2024;28(1):250. Published 2024 Jul 18. doi:10.1186/s13054-024-05040-9

This episode explores topics concerning Neurointerventional care especially as relating to stroke, as well as advanced neurological care including specialized intensive care. It’s a great episode, hope you enjoy. CME credits available. Special thanks as always to Robert Morgan for his time, use of the studio, and A/V expertise.

The panel features doctors:

*Sung Lee, Medical Director of Neurointerventional Surgery

* Tarek Dakakbi, Director of Acute Care Neurology and Neurocritical Care Director

* Jon Kerrick, Neurologist NGPG, Neurology and Physician Service Line Director, NGPG Specialty Services *Larry Dudas Hospitalist, NGPG Service Line Director, and Medical director of NGMC Patient Safety and Quality *Stephen Morgan, outgoing Chief of Medicine and Credentials Chair

Hey everyone, here's a special podcast performed at the behest of our Sepsis Alert Team. We were asked to cover fluids, antibiotics and inflammatory markers. Larry Dudas and I were honored to host Dr's Qutob, Ruch and Varghese. It was a great conversation and we hope you enjoy. As always, CME credit is available through the following link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RWSKMXN.

Speakers have no financial disclosures to disclose.

Speakers:

Stephen Morgan, MD

Larry Dudas, MD

Allison Ruch, MD

Merin Varghese, MD

Hisham Qutob, MD

Objectives:

Biomarkers- Follow their Lead!

Fluids- Who? What? When?

Antibiotic -Stewardship vs Empiric Coverage

Perfusion- What is the REAL Goal?

Accreditation Statement:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this enduring activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hope you enjoyed, our thanks to Dr Nilam Soni. Remember to email your interest in a course and we’ll set something up that works for the most providers possible. Again mid levels, physicians and any specialty is welcome. 

Here’s a link is to a great table from a landmark paper comparing POCUS, the stethoscope, cxr with CT imaging as the gold standard.  (I couldn’t find the article Dr. Nolan Soni mentioned)

https://imgur.com/a/o5NADd4

Article link here

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14695718/

Lastly here is a link to a few of the memes that came from that “landmark” CNN piece Dr Marsh smoothly referenced. 

https://imgur.com/a/gDJEq39