Episode 868: Airway Management in Obesity

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls BRASH Syndrome: Bradycardia Renal Failure AV Nodal Blockade Shock Hyperkalemia Clinical Features: Profound bradycardia and shock in patients on AV nodal blockers: Commonly, Beta Blockers or Calcium Channel Blockers Etiology: Caused ...  Show more

Contributor: Taylor Lynch, MD Educational Pearls: What is tramadol and how does it work? Tramadol is a Schedule IV opioid analgesic used for moderate pain and is often perceived as safer than other opioids due to lower abuse potential. It is a prodrug with weak direct μ-opioid re ...  Show more

Dr. Chris Di Capua and Dr. Bryan Glezerson (@BryanGlezerson) join the show to discuss the literature around the risk of aspiration with LMAs compared to ETTs.

This is part I of a two-part series on LMAs. In part II, we discuss the safety of LMAs in ...

Richard is a 75-year-old male patient being treated by physical therapy. In educating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about managing exacerbations at home, what advice should the physical therapist emphasize as MOST important?

A. Use of an i ...

<span class="s1">In this episode, we explore the evidence on whether lower intraoperative tidal volumes (e.g., 6 vs. 9 cc/kg) reduce postoperative pulmonary complications.</span>

<span class="s1">Our guest is Dr. Avery Tung. Dr. Tung is Professor o ...

<span class="s1">In this episode, we explore the evidence on whether smaller endotracheal tubes are...</span>

<span class="s1">1. Less likely to maintain a secure patent airway</span>

<span class="s1">2. Less reliable in facilitat ...