Apr 28

Ep. 271 The OR Surgical Tech in Pediatric ENT with Jose Flores

Behind every smooth surgery is a team member you may not see in the spotlight—but without them, the operation doesn’t run. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Jose Flores, a surgical technologist at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego and ENT service coordinator, join ... Show More

32m 40s

Apr 21

Ep. 270 Management of Sinonasal Tumors with Skull Base Involvement: Part 2 with Dr. Zara Patel, Dr. JP Almeida and Dr. Garret Choby

Could that routine epistaxis actually be the first sign of a challenging skull base tumor? This week’s episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast is part two of the sinonasal tumor and skull base involvement discussion. Host Dr. Satyan Sreenath is joined again by Dr. Joao Paulo Almeida ... Show More

45m 47s

Apr 14

Ep. 269 Management of Sinonasal Tumors with Skull Base Involvement: Part 1 with Dr. Zara Patel, Dr. JP Almeida, & Dr. Garret Choby

Pathology, anatomy, and staging: how do these three pillars come together to guide sinonasal tumor management? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, host Dr. Satyan Sreenath is joined by Dr. Joao Paulo Almeida, Dr. Zara Patel, and Dr. Garret Choby to discuss a multidiscip ... Show More

43m 52s

May 2021

What You Need to Know About Eustachian Tubes and Tonsils

Guest: Laura J. Orvidas, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (<a href='https://twitter.com/ChutkaMD'>@ChutkaMD</a>) Tonsils and eustachian tubes often get taken for granted until they cause problems. Eustachian tube dysfunction is quite common and usually resolves ... Show More

15m 59s

Feb 2021

21: Should smaller endotracheal tubes be used for elective surgery?

In this episode, we explore the evidence on whether smaller endotracheal tubes are... 1. Less likely to maintain a secure patent airway 2. Less reliable in facilitat ... Show More

38m 33s

Apr 2023

34. Are double lumen endotracheal tubes superior to bronchial blockers?

Dr. Nick Kumar and Dr. Andy Siemens from the Massachusetts General Hospital anesthesia residency join the show to discuss the literature comparing double lumen endotracheal tubes and bronchial blockers. Dr. Dan Saddawi-Konefka joins as our faculty expert - special thanks to Dan f ... Show More

46m 45s

May 2023

#284: Intubation Demystified

Knowing when a patient is in respiratory distress and will likely be intubated is a key skill you will use regularly as a nurse. Nurses in all settings come into contact with patients who decompensate, and knowing when you need to intervene can mean the difference between life an ... Show More

40m 7s

Sep 2022

Ep 174 Is Less More? Saving EM and Traumatic Pneumothorax – Highlights from CAEP 2022

Emergency Medicine has undergone many changes over the last couple of decades and especially during the COVID pandemic. Most of these changes have been very positive, but increasing volumes, staff shortages, aging populations, increasing breadth of responsibilities and better acc ... Show More

1h 24m

Jan 2020

11: Does cricoid pressure reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration?

For our first episode of 2020, we investigate claims related to the application of cricoid pressure. Claim 1. Cricoid pressure reduces the risk of pulmonary aspiration. Claim 2. Landmark technique is able to accurately identify the cr ... Show More

35m 33s

Nov 2023

#315: Neural Tube Defects

In this episode, Nurse Mo delves into neural tube defects, with a focus on spina bifida and anencephaly. In addition to learning about the key characteristics of these conditions, you’ll also learn: How neural tubes are formed early in embryonic development Who is most at risk ... Show More

28m 15s

Sep 2020

59. Case Report: Constrictive Pericarditis & Severe Mitral Regurgitation – Mayo Clinic

CardioNerds (Amit Goyal & Daniel Ambinder) join join Mayo Clinic cardiology fellows (Mays Ali, Charlie Jain, Korosh Sharain) for a scenic walk through gorgeous Rochester, Minnesota! They discuss a fascinating case of constrictive pericarditis and severe mitral regurgitation. Dr. ... Show More

51m 21s

Feb 2023

Ep. 290 SVC Sharp Recanalizations with Dr. Abdulaziz Alharbi

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews interventional radiologist Dr. Abdulaziz Alharbi of the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs in Saudi Arabia. They discuss Dr. Alharbi’s approach to planning and performing sharp recanalization of the superior vena cava (SVC) for ... Show More

58m 19s

Nov 2020

82. Case Report: L-TGA with Double Inlet LV post-Fontan complicated by VF Arrest – Stanford University

CardioNerds (Amit Goyal & Daniel Ambinder) join Stanford cardiology fellows (Pablo Sanchez, Natalie Tapaskar, Jimmy Tooley) for tacos while enjoying the sunshine on the Stanford Oval! They recount the story of a man with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD): L-TGA (levo-transpos ... Show More

1h 14m

Ep. 69 Balloon Dilation of the Eustachia...