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  • New Fix for Dexmedetomidine Bradycardia?

    New Fix for Dexmedetomidine Bradycardia?
    2022/09/20

    In this episode, we discuss the biphasic effects of dexmedetomidine on the cardiovascular system and how we manage the decreased heart rates associated with this drug. We review a 2021 article from Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia regarding lidocaine as a treatment for dexmedetomidine-induced bradycardia.

    Link to the journal article: shorturl.at/ioQW4
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    47 分
  • Managing Hypotension #3 - Vasopressors and Inotropes

    Managing Hypotension #3 - Vasopressors and Inotropes
    2022/08/10
    We are FINALLY publishing the third part of our series on hypotension management. Please welcome Dr. Kelley Varner to the podcast - our new cohost! In this episode, we review the basic concepts of cardiac output and steps #1-4 of our method, the main receptors of the sympathetic nervous system, and the pressors and inotropes we use to increase blood pressure.
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    1 時間 19 分
  • Managing Hypotension #2 - Five Step Approach

    Managing Hypotension #2 - Five Step Approach
    2020/11/04
    This episode continues our discussion of managing low blood pressure under anesthesia. Together, we lay out my 5 step approach to hypotension - 1) Evaluate the patient 2) Reduce the inhalant if possible 3) Normalize heart rate, 4) Fluid support, and lastly, 5) Pressors, and/or positive inotropes.
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    44 分
  • Managing Hypotension #1

    Managing Hypotension #1
    2020/10/21
    This episode is the first of a three-part series addressing perioperative hypotension. Today we briefly review some cardiovascular physiology and the buzzwords around blood pressure management and discuss the 3 main approaches to monitoring blood pressure. This episode will give us a good background to discuss my 5-step approach to hypotension management in the OR.
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    52 分
  • Cats are Not Small Dogs

    Cats are Not Small Dogs
    2020/10/07

    In this episode, we dive into the particulars of feline anesthesia. We offer our tips and tricks to intubation, managing hypotension and bradycardia, and understanding the differences in drug choices.

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    45 分
  • Preparing for A Case

    Preparing for A Case
    2020/09/25

    Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance! In this episode we discuss tips on preparing yourself for an anesthesia case - how to pick out important parts of the clinical history, the basics of interpreting blood work, and how we like to set up our induction and surgical areas.
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    44 分
  • Understanding Opioids

    Understanding Opioids
    2020/09/11

    This episode discusses the various types of opioid medications - including hydromorphone, methadone, fentanyl, butorphanol, and buprenorphine. We will discuss how these drugs affect the body as a class, but also about the differences between these medications. After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of how to choose an opioid for your patient and what complications you should expect.
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    45 分
  • Atropine vs Glycopyrrolate

    Atropine vs Glycopyrrolate
    2020/08/27

    In this episode, we will learn about anticholinergics - what they are, how they work, and when to use them.
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    39 分