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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Hematology I - #6- 03/28/2025
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 06
Hematology I
Join Dr. Lauren Craugh with expert guests Dr. Brian Yorkgitis and Dr. Linda Schutzman. This is the sixth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC. During this episode Massive Transfusion and ABC Score, Thromboelastography, and Thromboembolic Prophylaxis will be discussed.Content preparation: Lauren Craugh, MD
Content reviewer: Linda Schutzman, MD
Moderator: Lauren Craugh, MD
Expert Guests: Brian Yorkgitis, DO, FACS & Linda Schutzman, MD
Topics covered in this episode:- Blood Component Therapy, Massive Transfusion, and Whole Blood
- ABC Score
- TEG/ROTEM
- Thromboembolic Prophylaxis (Heparin, LMWH, Aspirin)
Supplemental Material: Download Supplemental Material Document
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- EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Airway Management - #5
- 02/03/2025
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 05
Airway Management
Join Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer with the expert Guest Dr. Carlos Brown, and Fellows Guests Dr. Jennifer Brewer and Dr. Leah Aakjar. This is the fifth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC. Airway Management, Management of the Difficult Airway, and Tracheostomy will be discussed.Content preparation: Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer and Dr. Jennifer Brewer
Content reviewer: Dr. Alexandra Brito
Moderator: Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer
Expert Guest: Dr. Carlos Brown
Fellows Guests: Dr. Jennifer Brewer, Dr. Leah AakjarTopics covered in this episode:
- Airway management
- Management of the difficult airway
- Tracheostomy
Supplemental Material:
Apfelbaum JL, Hagberg CA, Connis RT, Abdelmalak BB, Agarkar M, Dutton RP, Fiadjoe JE, Greif R, Klock PA, Mercier D, Myatra SN, O'Sullivan EP, Rosenblatt WH, Sorbello M, Tung A. 2022 American Society of Anesthesiologists Practice Guidelines for Management of the Difficult Airway. Anesthesiology. 2022 Jan 1;136(1):31-81. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000004002. PMID: 34762729.- Listen Download
- EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Pericardial Effusion and Dysrhythmias - #4
- 08/29/2024
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 04
Pericardial Effusion and Dysrhythmias
In the fourth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series, a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC, join Dr. Navpreet Dhillon and Dr. Andrea Tsoris with expert guest Dr. Munther Homoud and fellow guests Drs. Sarada Rao Sheliza Kabani discuss pericardial effusion and dysrhythmias. Topics covered in this episode: ACLS, supraventricular arrhythmias (AFib), ventricular arrhythmias, conduction abnormalities and cardiac pacemakers, pericardial effusion and tamponade.
Content Preparation: Dr. Navpreet Dhillon and Dr. Andrea Tsoris
Moderators: Dr. Navpreet Dhillon and Dr. Andrea Tsoris
Expert Guest: Dr. Munther Homoud
Fellows Guests: Dr. Sarada Rao and Dr. Sheliza Kabani- Listen Download
- EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Renal Failure - #3
- 08/22/2024
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 03
Renal Failure
Join Dr. Josh Dilday with the expert Guest Dr. Paul McCarthy, and Fellow Guest Dr. Evelyn Coile. This is the third episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST and AAST-AMC During this episode, Renal Failure will be discussed.Content preparation: Dr. Joshua Dilday and Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer
Moderator: Dr. Joshua DildayExpert Guest: Dr. Paul McCarthy
Fellow Guest: Dr. Evelyn CoileTopics covered in this episode:
Clinical assessment of kidney function
Acute Kidney Injury, and CRRT
Fluid and volume therapy in the ICU
Sodium disorders and water metabolism (SIADH, CSW, DI)- Listen Download
- EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Hepatic Failure - #2
- 08/07/2024
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 02
Hepatic Failure
Content preparation/Moderators: Dr. Alex Brito and Dr. Adora Santos
Expert Guest: Dr. Ram Subramanian
Fellows Guest: Dr. Ted Shung and Dr. David Ritter.Topics covered in this episode:
Portal hypertension
Hepatorenal and hepatopulmonary syndromes
Liver transplant
Hepatic encephalopathy and Fulminant Hepatic failureSupplemental Material:
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- EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Invasive & Non-invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring - #1
- 08/01/2024
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 01
Invasive & Non-invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
Join Dr. Uzer Khan and Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer with the expert Guest Dr. Paula Ferrada and Fellows Guests Dr. Matt Elson and Dr. John Luckoski. This is the first episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode, hemodynamic monitoring will be discussed.Topics covered in this episode:
1. Arterial lines
2. Central Venous Lines
3. PA catheters
4. Capnography
5. POCUS- Listen Download
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