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Airway, Breathing, Conversation

By USask Anesthesia

Patient-centered anesthetic information with a uniquely Saskatchewan point of view.

Run by the anesthesiology residents at the University of Saskatchewan, this podcast was created with the goal of providing individuals with anesthesiology-related medical information. Join us as we demystify the incredible specialty that is anesthesiology!

This podcast does not replace real-world medical advice! Please speak with a physician to address your personal health concerns. Also, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Dept of Anesthesiology.
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Ep 31: Aviation and Anesthesiology: Maximizing Safety (Kimberley Mayville, Chad Phipps)

Airway, Breathing, ConversationMay 02, 2024

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Ep 31: Aviation and Anesthesiology: Maximizing Safety (Kimberley Mayville, Chad Phipps)

Ep 31: Aviation and Anesthesiology: Maximizing Safety (Kimberley Mayville, Chad Phipps)

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.

May 02, 202451:43
Ep 30: Anemia, Transfusion, & Coagulation (Ryan Lett, Scott Willms, Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk)

Ep 30: Anemia, Transfusion, & Coagulation (Ryan Lett, Scott Willms, Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk)

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.

Apr 22, 202401:25:41
Ep 29: Epidural Catheter Disconnections (Shane Leyen)

Ep 29: Epidural Catheter Disconnections (Shane Leyen)

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.

Apr 08, 202432:18
Ep 28: Neurodivergence in the Perioperative Setting (Part 2) (Charmaine Bellamy)

Ep 28: Neurodivergence in the Perioperative Setting (Part 2) (Charmaine Bellamy)

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.

Apr 05, 202447:42
Ep 26: Introduction to the RUH Rib Fracture Pathway Pilot (Alena Stirling)

Ep 26: Introduction to the RUH Rib Fracture Pathway Pilot (Alena Stirling)

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.

Mar 25, 202442:21
Ep 25: Grand Rounds: The Case for Greening the OR (Anita Rao & Melissa Ho)

Ep 25: Grand Rounds: The Case for Greening the OR (Anita Rao & Melissa Ho)

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.

Feb 19, 202453:01
Ep 24: Grand Rounds: Anesthesia and Same Day Total Joint Replacement (Justin Lishchynsky)

Ep 24: Grand Rounds: Anesthesia and Same Day Total Joint Replacement (Justin Lishchynsky)

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.

Feb 05, 202447:20
Ep 23: Grand Rounds: Post-craniotomy pain: an evidence-based approach for analgesic management (Kan Ma)

Ep 23: Grand Rounds: Post-craniotomy pain: an evidence-based approach for analgesic management (Kan Ma)

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.

Jan 29, 202449:24
Ep 22: Grand Rounds: Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR): General Moving for OR Workers (Melody Auger)

Ep 22: Grand Rounds: Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR): General Moving for OR Workers (Melody Auger)

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.

Jan 15, 202415:33
Ep 21: Neurodivergence in the Perioperative Setting (Part 1) (Allison Houseman)

Ep 21: Neurodivergence in the Perioperative Setting (Part 1) (Allison Houseman)

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.

Dec 25, 202357:28
Ep 20: Grand Rounds: Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) & Perioperative Anticoagulation (Dr. Trevor Krysak)

Ep 20: Grand Rounds: Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) & Perioperative Anticoagulation (Dr. Trevor Krysak)

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.

Dec 18, 202341:20
Ep 19: Grand Rounds: Revascularization of Coronary Artery Disease and Antiplatelet Management (Dr. Janine Eckstein)

Ep 19: Grand Rounds: Revascularization of Coronary Artery Disease and Antiplatelet Management (Dr. Janine Eckstein)

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.

Dec 04, 202349:22
Ep 18: Grand Rounds: Advance Care Planning (Dr. Karen Mohr & Michelle Busch)

Ep 18: Grand Rounds: Advance Care Planning (Dr. Karen Mohr & Michelle Busch)

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.

Nov 28, 202329:14
Ep 17: Grand Rounds: Performance Psychology in Medicine (Dr. Anne-Marie Friesen)

Ep 17: Grand Rounds: Performance Psychology in Medicine (Dr. Anne-Marie Friesen)

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.


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.

Nov 20, 202332:56
Ep 16: Pediatric Anesthesia

Ep 16: Pediatric Anesthesia

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.

Nov 13, 202353:24
Ep 15: Grand Rounds: Diabetes: From Preop to Postop (Mulitidisciplinary Rounds)

Ep 15: Grand Rounds: Diabetes: From Preop to Postop (Mulitidisciplinary Rounds)

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.

Nov 06, 202301:01:58
Ep 14: Grand Rounds: Ozempic and aspiration risk: emerging perioperative risks of GLP-1 agonists (Drs. Aaron Delorme & Russell Lenferna)

Ep 14: Grand Rounds: Ozempic and aspiration risk: emerging perioperative risks of GLP-1 agonists (Drs. Aaron Delorme & Russell Lenferna)

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.

Oct 21, 202351:14
Ep 13: Grand Rounds: Clarifying Confusion: Mechanisms Underlying the Most Common Postoperative Complication in Older Adults: Delirium (Dr. Miles Berger)

Ep 13: Grand Rounds: Clarifying Confusion: Mechanisms Underlying the Most Common Postoperative Complication in Older Adults: Delirium (Dr. Miles Berger)

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.

Oct 21, 202301:04:38
Ep 12: Grand Rounds: Frailty in the Perioperative Setting (Dr. Megan Surkan)

Ep 12: Grand Rounds: Frailty in the Perioperative Setting (Dr. Megan Surkan)

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.

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.

Oct 21, 202356:13
Ep 11: Grand Rounds: Post-operative Delirium: An Overview (Dr. Lilian Thorpe)

Ep 11: Grand Rounds: Post-operative Delirium: An Overview (Dr. Lilian Thorpe)

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.

Oct 21, 202352:58
Ep 10: Grand Rounds: New and Improved Blood Components: Coming to a Theater Near You! (Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk)

Ep 10: Grand Rounds: New and Improved Blood Components: Coming to a Theater Near You! (Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk)

Recorded on September 1, 2023.

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.

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.

Oct 21, 202357:57
Ep 9: Breast Milk & Anesthesia: Fact vs. Fiction

Ep 9: Breast Milk & Anesthesia: Fact vs. Fiction

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).


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.

Jul 24, 202346:02
Ep 8: Family Practice Anesthesiology (FPA) (Part 2 of 2)

Ep 8: Family Practice Anesthesiology (FPA) (Part 2 of 2)

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!

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.

Jun 12, 202346:56
Ep 7: Family Practice Anesthesiology (FPA) (Part 1 of 2)

Ep 7: Family Practice Anesthesiology (FPA) (Part 1 of 2)

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.

Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.

Jun 05, 202347:45
Ep 6: Grand Rounds: Monitoring and Antagonism of Neuromuscular Blockade in the OR (Dr. Sarah Larmour)

Ep 6: Grand Rounds: Monitoring and Antagonism of Neuromuscular Blockade in the OR (Dr. Sarah Larmour)

Recorded on May 12, 2023.

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.

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.

May 15, 202355:33
Ep 5: Grand Rounds: Environmental Sustainability in the OR (Dr. Angie Hodgson)

Ep 5: Grand Rounds: Environmental Sustainability in the OR (Dr. Angie Hodgson)

Recorded on May 5, 2023.

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.

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 the 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.

May 08, 202341:15
Ep 4: Doing Call (The Right Way)

Ep 4: Doing Call (The Right Way)

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.

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.

May 03, 202348:46
Ep 3: What does an Anesthesiologist do?

Ep 3: What does an Anesthesiologist do?

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.

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.

Feb 08, 202301:07:38
Ep 2: Welcome to USask Anesthesia! (Part 2 of 2)

Ep 2: Welcome to USask Anesthesia! (Part 2 of 2)

Recorded on January 15, 2023.

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, as well as returning guest, second year anesthesiology resident Dr. Kim Mayville. Make sure to watch the episode before this for more tips and insider knowledge about the incredible things our program has to offer!

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.

Jan 22, 202341:17
Ep 1: Welcome to USask Anesthesia! (Part 1 of 2)

Ep 1: Welcome to USask Anesthesia! (Part 1 of 2)

Recorded on January 15, 2023.

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!

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.

Jan 22, 202354:24