Airway, Breathing, Conversation: Recent Episodes
USask Anesthesia
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Run by the anesthesiology residents of the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, this podcast was created with the goal of providing individuals with anesthesiology-related medical information. Whether you are an anesthesiologist, resident, medical student, or member of the general public, join us as we demystify the incredible specialty that is anesthesiology!
NOTE: while this podcast is medicine focused, it does not replace real-world medical advice! Please speak with a physician to address any of your own personal healthcare concerns.
Recorded on September 27, 2024.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Haley Eckel, a PGY-3 anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, discusses burnout, wellness, and workplace needs in the specialty of anesthesiology.
Haley Eckel is a third year anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan. She completed both her undergraduate and medical studies at the U of S. She is a member of the resident's Wellness Committee. In her free time, Haley enjoys running with her dog, trying out new recipes, and spending time with friends and family.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
Recorded on September 20, 2024.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Juliet Atherstone, a cardiac anesthesiologist at Vancouver General Hospital, and Dr. Sarah Parent, a cardiologist in Saskatoon, discuss heart failure assessment and management in the perioperative setting.
Dr. Juliet Atherstone completed medical school and residency in anesthesiology at UBC, and then went on to do a cardiac anesthesiology fellowship at Ottawa Heart Institute. Currently, she works at Vancouver General Hospital as a cardiac anesthesiologist, as well as doing perioperative echo and cardiac surgery intensive care. Her current position is co-Regional Head of Cardiac Anesthesiology for the University of British Columbia.
Dr. Sarah Parent has been practicing cardiology in Saskatoon since 2018. She is a member of the Division of Cardiology and a clinical associate professor with the University of Saskatchewan. She obtained her medical degree in 2010 and internal residency in 2013 at the U of S. She complete her cardiology residency (2016) and fellowships in echocardiology (2017) and advanced heart failure transplantation (2018) at the U of A. She is the lead of the cardiac transplant program in Saskatchewan.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
Recorded on September 13, 2024.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Jordan Leitch, an anesthesiologist and intensivist in Kingston, Ontario, discusses the role of MINS and BNP in the perioperative setting.
Dr. Jordan Leitch is an anesthesiologist and intensivist at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. She is the Postgraduate Program Director of the Anesthesiology Residency Training Program, and is also actively engaged in research. Dr. Leitch is currently running a trimodal prehabilitation trial using virtual care to optimize patients' physical fitness prior to major colorectal surgery, and is a co-investigator on several large multi-center trials including VICTORY (virtual care to improve outcomes in frail patients) and PVC-RAM3 (virtual care to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits). She is also clinical lead at KHSC for the virtual Recovery After Surgery (VRAS) service that follows patients after they are discharged from the hospital.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
Recorded on September 6, 2024.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Kelly Fedoruk, an obstetric anesthesiologist with active work in quality improvement, POCUS, and simulation at Stanford, discusses the role of the obstetric anesthesiologist in improving maternal health quality.
Dr. Fedoruk completed her anesthesiology residency at the U of S in 2016 and completed an obstetric fellowship at Stanford University in 2017. After briefly working at the University of Toronto and enjoying a Covid-era locum in Saskatoon, she returned to Stanford in 2020. Her academic focus lies in improving science as the Quality Director for the Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology. She also holds faculty positions in POCUS and simulation. She spends her time off with her husband, Paul, and two daughters, Gabrielle and Anna.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
Recorded on June 20, 2024.
Join us this week where Jae Newton and Alexander Waslen, third-year medical students at the University of Saskatchewan, and Dr. Anulika Nwakaeze, a PGY-2 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan, discuss anesthesia rotations during medical school, including specific resources for medical students and ways to get involved in anesthesia outside of the core clerkship rotation.
Jae Newton is a third year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan. She has a passion for medical education and a strong interest in anesthesia with a background of completing a portion of a pharmacy degree prior to entry into medical school. Outside of school, her hobbies include skiing, reading, traveling and knitting.
Alexander was born and raised in Saskatoon. He completed his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at UBC, and is happy to be back home for medical school.
Anulika Nwakaeze is a PGY-2 Anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan. She completed medical school at the University of Alberta where she was a co-founder of the Black Medical Students’ Association. She has a special interest in regional anesthesia and is exploring a resident research project in pediatric fasting guidelines. Outside of medicine, Anulika is an avid singer and is passionate about travel.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on May 28, 2024.
Join us this week where Heather Dyck, a patient partner and advocate for post-operative delirium screening, and Dr. Liam Dowling, a PGY-2 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan, discuss post-operative delirium, including manifestations, complications, and management, from both a physician and patient point of view.
Heather Dyck is a Patient Partner, wife, mother and grandmother who has extensive health care and health system experience with MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Severe Spinal Stenosis, multiple surgeries and hospitalizations for herself. This shortened her career as a Medical Laboratory Technologist significantly but gave her a system view of health care. She was the principle family caregiver for her parents involving many co-morbidities for her father and frailty, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Alzheimer’s eventually, and early cognitive impairment already diagnosed when a fall at home and subsequent replacement of a fractured hip led to undiagnosed POD. This changed the lives of all family members.
Liam Dowling is an anesthesia resident in Saskatoon. He completed his undergraduate and medical degree at Queen’s University in Kingston. His post secondary academic interests have included education, mathematics, ecology, and now anesthesia and delirium management. In his spare time he enjoys the New York Times crossword, birdwatching and his cat, River, short for Rivaroxaban.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on May 29, 2024.Join us this week where Dr. Roman Gusztak, a pediatric anesthesiologist at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Dr. Sebastien Turcotte, a PGY-2 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan, discuss the anesthetic care of patients with neurodivergent conditions in the perioperative setting from a physician's point of view.Roman Gusztak completed his BSc and MSc in Zoology and MD at the University of Manitoba followed by his anesthesia residency training at the University of Saskatchewan. He then completed a dual fellowship in pediatric anesthesia and pediatric intensive care at Boston Children’s Hospital. He is currently working as a pediatric anesthesiologist in Saskatoon. He is happily married and enjoys spending time with his four young children and gardening in his spare time.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/usask-anesthesia/message
Recorded on May 24, 2024.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Julian Tam, a respirologist at the University of Saskatchewan and clinic director of the Saskatoon Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, discusses cystic fibrosis, its complications, treatments, and practical points for its care.
Julian Tam is an adult respirologist and assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan. He completed his Cystic Fibrosis Canada clinical fellowship at St. Michael's Hospital and lung transplantation fellowship at Toronto General Hospital. He is the clinic director of the Saskatoon Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic. He also cares for patients in the Saskatoon Lung Transplant Clinic. His academic interests include cystic fibrosis, lung transplantation, and epithelial physiology.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on May 10, 2024.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Gemma Percival, a PGY3 anesthesia resident in Saskatoon, and Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk, the Provincial Medicine Lead with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and an adult hematologist, discuss the use of albumin in the perioperative setting.
Gemma Percival (MD, MN) is a third-year anesthesiology resident based in Saskatoon. She earned her medical degree from the University of Calgary and possesses a masters in Nursing Leadership and Management from the University of Toronto.
Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk is the Provincial Medicine Lead with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and an adult hematologist with the Saskatchewan Bleeding Disorders Program based at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. She completed her undergraduate and medical training at the University of Saskatchewan, followed by a Hematology residency in Calgary and Transfusion Medicine Fellowship in Edmonton. Dr. Prokopchuk-Gauk actively participates in provincial and national transfusion medicine committees, including the National Advisory Committee on Blood and Blood Products. Her research interests include identifying strategies to improve transfusion safety and blood utilization and optimize perioperative care in patients with bleeding disorders.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on April 26, 2024.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Margot Klemmer, an anesthesiologist and intensivist practicing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, discusses the management of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI's) in the perioperative setting.
Margot Klemmer is an anesthesiologist and intensivist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She completed her undergraduate medical education in her hometown of Saskatoon, then relocated to Winnipeg in 2015 for residency training in anesthesiology followed by subspecialty training in intensive care medicine. She is an assistant professor in the Max Rady Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine. Her current non-clinical interests include interprofessional medical education, critical events simulation training, and team dynamics during resuscitation.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on April 19, 2024.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Kimberly Mayville, a PGY-3 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan, and Captain Chad Phipps, a retired Canadian airforce captain, discuss the parallels between aviation and anesthesiology when maximizing safety.
Dr. Kimberly Mayville is currently a PGY-3 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan. She completed her BScN, MN, NP-FAA degrees at the University of Alberta, and medical school at the University of Calgary.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on April 12, 2024.
Join us for our multidisciplinary grand rounds this week where Drs. Ryan Lett (Anesthesia), Scott Willms (Orthopedics), and Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk (Transfusion Medicine/Hematology) from the University of Saskatchewan discuss anemia, transfusion, and coagulation in the perioperative setting.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on March 15, 2024.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Shane Leyen, a PGY-3 anesthesiology resident here in Saskatoon, Canada, presents on the management of epidural catheter disconnections.
Shane is a third-year anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan. Originally from Chilliwack, he completed his undergraduate degree at Simon Fraser University before coming to Saskatchewan for medical school and now residency. He enjoys spending as much time as possible with his two puppies and going on adventures with his better half Cadence.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on April 1, 2024.
Join us this week where Charmaine Bellamy, a public health nurse and mother to a child with autism, talks about caring for patients with autism or other neurodivergent conditions and their families in the perioperative setting.
Charmaine shares her heartfelt journey as a Registered Nurse with over two decades of experience in the Saskatchewan Health Authority, alongside her role as a dedicated parent to a 17-year-old with non-verbal autism and complex medical needs. Her unwavering commitment to equity shines through as she fiercely advocates for her son and other marginalized individuals in the face of systemic obstacles. These values are ingrained in her personal and professional endeavors, evident in her compassionate care as an RN and her advocacy as a Public School Board Trustee in Saskatoon for the past 8 years.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on February 5, 2024.
Join us for trauma rounds this week where Dr. Alena Stirling, an anesthesiologist at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, presents an introduction to the Royal University Hospital (RUH) adult rib fracture pathway pilot project.
Dr. Stirling completed her fellowship in Trauma Anesthesia Care from the University of Maryland Medical Center and is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Saskatchewan.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on February 9, 2024.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Drs. Anita Rao and Melissa Ho, anesthesiologists at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga, Ontario, present on the impact of the OR on the environment.
Dr. Anita Rao is an anesthesiologist at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga, Ontario. She is the Physician Lead of Environmental Sustainability at THP and the Lead for Ontario's Anesthesiologists Environmental Sustainability Working Group. She is chairing the 2023/2024 Sustainable Perioperative Care Pan-Canadian Network initiative for CASCADES and the 2023/2024 Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network Sustainable Operating Working Group.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on February 2, 2024.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Justin Lishchynsky, a PGY-3 anesthesiology resident here in Saskatoon, Canada, present on the anesthesia considerations around same-day total joint replacements.
Dr. Justin Lishchynsky is currently a PGY-3 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan. He completed a MSc degree from the University of Calgary and completed medical school at the University of Saskatchewan.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on January 26, 2024.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Kan Ma, an anesthesiologist practicing in Toronto, Canada, presents on strategies to reduce post-op pain in craniotomy patients.
Dr. Ma (MD, FRCPC) completed his anesthesia residency program at McMaster University in 2017. He subsequently completed the Trauma-Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care Fellowship at St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto in 2018, and the Neurosurgical Anesthesiology Fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois in 2019. His academic interest revolves around intraoperative neuromonitoring and perioperative pain management for neurosurgery.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on January 12, 2024.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Melody Auger, a Staff Safety Associate and TLR Instructor with the Saskatoon Health Authority, presents on TLR principles and moving techniques.
Melody is a Staff Safety Associate and TLR Instructor. She has 14 years of TLR training and experience.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on December 17, 2023.
Join us this week where Allison Houseman, a Saskatoon teacher specializing in working with young people with complex needs, discusses her approach to individuals with neurodivergent conditions, including managing communication, behaviour, perioperative expectations.
Allison Houseman is an teacher in the Saskatoon Public School Division who specializes in working with young people with complex needs. She has worked primarily with autistic individuals in specialized programs that support students in developing strategies to assist them in managing challenging behaviour to better enhance their ability to learn communication and life skills. Her passion is to assist new professionals within the field to better equip themselves with what can be expected in a classroom that supports more complex individuals and the skills that they may find useful both in their teaching as well as their personal lives to ensure a healthy balance.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on December 15, 2023.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Trevor Krysak, a PGY-3 Anesthesiology Resident at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, presents on Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and the management of perioperative anticoagulation.
Dr. Krysak is a PGY-3 anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan. His background includes an honours BSc in physiology and pharmacology with an interest in cardiac and neurophysiology.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on December 1, 2023.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Janine Eckstein, an Interventional and Structural Cardiologist at the University of Saskatchewan, discusses guideline changes to the antiplatelet management of revascularized coronary artery disease.
Dr. Janine Eckstein is an Interventional and Structural Cardiologist at the University of Saskatchewan. She completed her Internal Medicine and Cardiology training in Saskatoon, and Interventional/Structural Cardiology fellowship at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. She is the Medical Director of the Structural Heart Program for Saskatoon and Northern Saskatchewan.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on November 24, 2023.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Karen Mohr, a palliative care physician and former emergency physician in Saskatoon, and Michelle Busch, a social worker and senior health educator in Regina, discusses advance care planning in Saskatchewan.
Dr. Karen Mohr is a former emergency physician, working currently as a palliative care physician in Saskatoon. She is the medical director with the new SHA Advance Care Planning program. She enjoys life outside of her physician work especially if it involves getting outside with her human and canine family members.
Michelle Busch is a registered social worker and a senior health educator working in the Advance Care Planning program for the past 6 years. Previously, she worked as a medical social worker in acute care. She lives in Regina with her husband and 2 kids.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on November 17, 2023.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Anne-Marie Friesen, a PGY-3 anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, discusses the psychology of performance and how it pertains to medicine.
Dr. Friesen is a 3rd year Anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan. She originally completed her medical degree in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Recorded on November 6, 2023.
On this episode, we speak with Dr. Roman Gusztak, a pediatric anesthesiologist practicing at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon, and Dr. Anulika Nwakaeze, a PGY-2 anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan, to discuss pediatric anesthesiology and what to expect for parents of children with an upcoming surgery.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on November 3, 2023.
Join us for multidisciplinary grand rounds this week where Drs. Dave Sauder, Jill Newstead-Angel, Devon Houdek, Jans van der Merwe, Henry Bi, Aaron Delorme, and Michael Prystajecky present on the perioperative management of diabetes from the perspective of multiple different medical specialties including internal medicine, endocrinology, anesthesiology, and orthopedic surgery.
Please note that for confidentiality, the Grand Rounds introduction and Q&A period have been omitted from this recording.
While this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on October 13, 2023.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Aaron Delorme, a PGY-3 anesthesia resident training here in Saskatoon, Canada, presents on Ozempic and emerging perioperative aspiration risks. He is joined by Dr. Russell Lenferna, a PGY-5 anesthesia resident also completing his training at the University of Saskatchewan, who presents on perioperative ultrasound to assess for the presence of gastric contents.
Dr. Delorme is a third year anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan. Originally from Alberta, he has a background in prehospital care and biochemistry and completed medical school at the University of Calgary. Outside of medicine, he focuses on spending time with family.
This episode is part of our abridged Grand Rounds Series, in which highly knowledgeable and sought-after guest speakers present on a multitude of fascinating topics relevant to anesthesia.
Please note that for confidentiality, the Grand Rounds introduction and Q&A period have been omitted from this recording.
While this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on September 29, 2023.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Miles Berger, a neuroanesthesiologist at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, presents on postoperative delirium in older adults.
Dr. Miles Berger completed his undergraduate work in biochemistry at Columbia, an MD and PhD (in neuro-endocrinology) at the University of California at San Francisco, and a transitional internship, Anesthesiology Residency and a Neuroanesthesiology faculty fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine. He joined the Duke tenure-track faculty in 2014, and is currently an Associate Professor in the Duke Anesthesiology Department. His research group seeks to understand the mechanisms of perioperative neurocognitive disorders in older adults, and uses a transdisciplinary approach combining EEG, functional/structural MRI, neurocognitive testing and delirium screening, and molecular and cellular assays in both CSF and plasma samples. He is passionate about training the next generation of anesthesiologist-scientists, and serves as co-director of the Duke Anesthesiology Research Track Residency Program. He will be inducted this Fall into the Academy of Research Mentors of the Foundation for Anesthesia Education & Research (FAER).
This episode is part of our abridged Grand Rounds Series, in which highly knowledgeable and sought-after guest speakers present on a multitude of fascinating topics relevant to anesthesia.
Please note that for confidentiality, the Grand Rounds introduction, Q&A period, and presentation slides have been omitted from this recording.
While this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on September 22, 2023.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Megan Surkan, a geriatrician and assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan, presents on frailty in the perioperative period.
Dr. Megan Surkan is a geriatrician and assistant professor in Saskatoon. She completed medical school and internal medicine training at the University of Saskatchewan and a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Alberta.
This episode is part of our abridged Grand Rounds Series, in which highly knowledgeable and sought-after guest speakers present on a multitude of fascinating topics relevant to anesthesia.
Please note that for confidentiality, the Grand Rounds introduction, Q&A period, and presentation slides have been omitted from this recording.
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Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on September 15, 2023.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Lilian Thorpe, a geriatric psychiatrist with the University of Saskatchewan, presents on post-operative delirium.
Dr. Thorpe is a geriatric psychiatrist with dual academic appointments as Professor of psychiatry and Community Health and Epidemiology at the University of Saskatchewan. She obtained her M.D. at the University of Toronto, completed her residency in psychiatry at the University of Saskatchewan, and obtained her Ph.D. in Community Health and Epidemiology at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Thorpe provides clinical services and education in inpatient settings, the Geriatric Assessment Program, nursing homes, and in the MAID program. Special interests are cognitive impairment, capacity and end of life issues.
This episode is part of our abridged Grand Rounds Series, in which highly knowledgeable and sought-after guest speakers present on a multitude of fascinating topics relevant to anesthesia.
Please note that for confidentiality, the Grand Rounds introduction, Q&A period, and presentation slides have been omitted from this recording.
While this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
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Recorded on September 1, 2023.
This episode is part of our abridged Grand Rounds Series, in which highly knowledgeable and sought-after guest speakers present on a multitude of fascinating topics relevant to anesthesia.
Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk, a transfusion medicine specialist and adult hematologist practicing in Saskatoon, Canada, presents on changes being made to platelet and plasma inventories at Canadian Blood Services.
Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk is a transfusion medicine specialist with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and adult hematologist with the Saskatchewan Bleeding Disorders Program based in Saskatoon. She completed her undergraduate and medical training at the University of Saskatchewan, followed a Hematology residency in Calgary and Transfusion Medicine Fellowship in Edmonton. Dr. Prokopchuk-Gauk actively participates in provincial and national transfusion medicine committees, including the National Advisory Committee on Blood and Blood Products. Her research interests include identifying strategies to improve transfusion safety and blood utilization and optimize perioperative care in patients with bleeding disorders.
Please note that for confidentiality, the Grand Rounds introduction, Q&A period, and presentation slides have been omitted from this recording.
While this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
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Recorded on July 13, 2023.
On this episode, we speak with Dr. Lauren Roberts, a PGY-4 Emergency Medicine Resident at the University of Saskatchewan, to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the effects of anesthetic medications on breast milk. We also talk about resources that are publicly available to breastfeeding parents that can help give more insight into how certain medication interact with breast milk.
For more resources, check out Lactamed, the "Infant Risk" app, and the "Statement on Resuming Breastfeeding after Anesthesia" by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).
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Recorded on May 28, 2023.
On this episode, we continue our conversation with with Drs. Murray Dease, Chelsea Wilgenbusch, David Boyle, and Nan Wu about what it means to practice family practice and anesthesiology concurrently in Saskatchewan and throughout rural Canada.
If you want to hear more burnout tips in medicine, check out Dr. Bryan Sexton and his "Bite-Sized Resilience" video series!
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Recorded on May 28, 2023.
On this episode, we speak with Dr. Murray Dease, staff anesthesiologist and director of the Family Practice Anesthesiology (FPA) enhanced skills program at the University of Saskatchewan, as well as Drs. Chelsea Wilgenbusch, David Boyle, and Nan Wu, three FPAs who completed their anesthesia training in this program, about what it means to practice family practice and anesthesiology concurrently in Saskatchewan and throughout rural Canada.
Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
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Recorded on May 12, 2023.
This episode is part of our abridged Grand Rounds Series, in which highly knowledgeable and sought-after guest speakers present on a multitude of fascinating topics relevant to anesthesia.
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Larmour, one of our own third year anesthesiology residents, will be giving a very informative talk on monitoring and antagonism of neuromuscular blockade in the operating room.
Please note that for confidentiality, the Grand Rounds introduction, Q&A period, and presentation slides have been omitted from this recording.
While this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.
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Recorded on May 5, 2023.
This episode is part of our abridged Grand Rounds Series, in which highly knowledgeable and sought-after guest speakers present on a multitude of fascinating topics relevant to anesthesia.
In this inaugural episode of the series, Dr. Angie Hodgson, one of our own third year anesthesiology residents, will be giving a very informative talk on environmental sustainability in the operating room, balancing responsible resource use with patient safety.
Please note that for the confidentiality, the Grand Rounds introduction, Q&A period, and presentation slides have been omitted from this recording.
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Recorded on April 30, 2023.
On this episode, we speak with USask neurosurgery resident Dr. Nicole Pendleton (PGY3) and anesthesiology resident Drs. Angie Hodgson (PGY3) and Sebastien Turcotte (PGY1) about doing call the right way, including ways to maximize your mental and physical wellbeing before, during, and after your shift.
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Recorded on February 5, 2023.
On this episode, we speak with staff anesthesiologists Dr. Lei Xia and Dr. Justina Koshinsky about what it actually means to be an anesthesiologist. We also listen to what patients believe anesthesiologists do, and clear up some common myths and misunderstandings about our specialty.
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On this episode, we return to our conversation about our anesthesiology residency program here at the University of Saskatchewan. Guests include second year anesthesiology resident Dr. Anne-Marie Friesen, and our always-engaging staff anesthesiologist Dr. Henry Bi. Make sure to watch the episode before this for more tips and insider knowledge about the incredible things our program has to offer!
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Welcome to Airway, Breathing, Conversation! Hosted and presented by the anesthesiology residents at the University of Saskatchewan, this podcast was created with the goal of providing individuals of all levels of medical knowledge with anesthesiology-related healthcare information.
On this inaugural two-part episode, we introduce you to the University of Saskatchewan anesthesiology residency program! We speak with multiple residents, including year 3 Dr. Alixe Pellerin, year 2 Drs. Kim Mayville and Anne-Marie Friesen, and year 1 Dr. Sebastien Turcotte, as well as one of our incredible staff members, Dr. Henry Bi, about the many perks of our program here in Saskatoon. With CaRMS interviews right around the corner, we’d love to give all you fourth-year medical students the chance to hear directly from us about what makes our program great before you make those ever-important CaRMS ranking decisions!
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