Best The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma Podcasts (2025)

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Neurologic Dysfunction II 1:03:12

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Join Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer with the expert Guest Dr. Neeraj Badjatia, and Fellows Guests Dr. Jennifer Brewer and Dr. Leah Aakjar. This is the eleventh episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode we will be discussing PADIS Guidelines, Status Epilepticus an…

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Neurologic Dysfunction I 44:21

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Join Dr. Ida Molavi and Dr. Joshua Dilday with the expert Guest Dr. Purvi Patel, and Fellows Guest Dr. Caitlyn Braschi. This is the tenth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST and AAST-AMC. During this episode we will be discussing Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injuri…

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Stepping on the Scale with Dr. Jamie Coleman & Dr. Patrick Murphy 51:43

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Dr. Shyam Murali interviews Dr. Jamie Coleman and Dr. Patrick Murphy about their recent EAST Multicenter Trial looking at Acute Care Surgery service staffing, the physiologic toll of call on the body and determining how to “rightsize the workforce.. References: Murphy, Patrick B. MD, MPH, MSc; Coleman, Jamie J. MD; et al; The ACS Staffing Authorshi…

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Surgical Infections I 28:33

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Join Dr. Erika Bisgaard with the expert Guest Dr. Scott Brakenridge, and Fellow Guest Dr. Erin White. This is the nineth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST and AAST-AMC. During this episode we will be discussing early management of septic shock, surviving sepsis campaign…

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Management of Hemothorax 27:49

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Join Dr. Michael Cline and Dr. Lauren Dudas as they discuss the Management of Hemothorax with Dr. Chasen Croft. Diagnosis When to place a chest tube, Chest irrigation using the CLR irrigator system Considerations for operative intervention Chest tube removalBy The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Shock 46:59

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Join Dr. Ida Molavi, Dr. Najiha Farooqi and Dr. Caitlin Fitzgerald with the expert Guest Dr. Joseph Cuschieri, and Fellows Guests Dr. Gerald Wang and Dr. Kirea Mazzolini. This is the eighth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode we will be discussing …

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Believe What You See, Don't See What You Believe: Management of the Difficult Gallbladder 38:00

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Join Drs. Bawazeer and Warta as they discuss the management of difficult gallbladders with renowned Dr. Andrew B. Peitzman. Everything from diagnosis and grading of cholecystitis to SAFE cholecystectomy and considerations for alternatives to surgery are discussed. Resources: Hirota M, et al. Diagnostic criteria and severity assessment of acute chol…

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Hematology II 24:54

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Join Dr. Alex Brito with the Expert Guest Dr. Martin Schreiber, and Fellow Guests Dr. Donald Furman and Dr. Rebecca Phuoc. This is the seventh episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC. During this episode we will be discussing the management of venous thromboembo…

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Hematology I 29:07

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Join Dr. Lauren Craugh with expert guests Dr. Brian Yorkgitis and Dr. Linda Schutzman. This is the sixth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC. During this episode Massive Transfusion and ABC Score, Thromboelastography, and Thromboembolic Prophylaxis will be d…

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38th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation 51:05

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Join moderators Drs. Mohammed Bawazeer, Lauren Dudas, Jennifer Brewer and Alexandra Brito as they interview speakers and presenters from the 38th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly held January 14-17, 2025 in Tucson, AZ. Guests include outgoing and incoming EAST Presidents, Drs. Ben Zarzaur and Nicole Fox in addition to Drs. Leah Aakjar, Rachel Appleb…

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Airway Management 47:09

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 05 Airway Management Join Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer with the expert Guest Dr. Carlos Brown, and Fellows Guests Dr. Jennifer Brewer and Dr. Leah Aakjar. This is the fifth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC. Airway …

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Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection 30:17

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Join moderators Ds. Mohammed Bawazeer and Dr. Erika Bisgaard as they speak with guests Dr. Chloe Bryson-Cahn and Dr. Rondi Gelbard. They discuss the management of necrotizing soft tissue infections and the role of surgery, antimicrobial therapy, scoring systems and more!By The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma

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ECMO in the Trauma Patient 57:53

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Moderators Dr. Lauren Craugh and Dr. Zaf Qasim join guests Dr. Phil Mason and Dr. Brandon Parker as they discuss the use of ECMO in trauma patients. They cover the details of both VV and VA ECMO, patient selection, the latest literature and more!!By The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma

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Care of the Pediatric Trauma Patient - Part 02 32:15

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Join Drs. Aimee LaRiccia and Melissa Ward as they continue their discussion with guests Drs. Howard Pryor and Erica Hodgeman. In this session, they discuss the management of specific injury patterns in children and how it can differ from the adult population. Supplemental Material: Rauh JL, Neff LP, Forssten MP, Ribeiro MAF Jr, Sarani B, Mohseni S.…

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Pericardial Effusion and Dysrhythmias 22:01

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 04 Pericardial Effusion and Dysrhythmias In the fourth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series, a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC, join Dr. Navpreet Dhillon and Dr. Andrea Tsoris with expert guest Dr. Munther Homoud and fellow guests Drs. Sarada Rao Sheliza…

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Care of the Pediatric Trauma Patient - Part 01 47:32

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Join Drs. Aimee LaRiccia and Mellissa Ward as they talk with guests Drs. Howard Pryor and Erica Hodgeman. They discuss the care of the pediatric trauma patient and the intricacies of resuscitation, damage control and more for the pediatric patient.By Dr. Aimee LaRiccia and Dr. Mellissa Ward

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Renal Failure 1:08:26

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 03 Renal Failure Join Dr. Josh Dilday with the expert Guest Dr. Paul McCarthy, and Fellow Guest Dr. Evelyn Coile. This is the third episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST and AAST-AMC During this episode, Renal Failure will be …

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Hepatic Failure 43:53

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 02 Hepatic Failure Content preparation/Moderators: Dr. Alex Brito and Dr. Adora Santos Expert Guest: Dr. Ram Subramanian Fellows Guest: Dr. Ted Shung and Dr. David Ritter. Topics covered in this episode: Portal hypertension Hepatorenal and hepatopulmonary syndromes Liver transplant Hepatic encephalopa…

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Invasive & Non-invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring 48:12

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EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 01 Invasive & Non-invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring Join Dr. Uzer Khan and Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer with the expert Guest Dr. Paula Ferrada and Fellows Guests Dr. Matt Elson and Dr. John Luckoski. This is the first episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiati…

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Management of Diverticulitis Across Settings and Specialties 36:54

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Join Drs. Mohammed Bawazeer and Jaswin Sawhney as they talk with guests Drs. Joseph Sakran and Jason Hall. They discuss the acute and elective management of diverticulitis including such topics as antibiotics, the role of laparoscopic lavage, indications for surgery in the acute and elective settings, management of colovesical fistula and the role …

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Critical Care in the Burn Patient 42:00

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Join Dr. Tatiana Cardenas, and Dr. Samantha Tarras as they speak with guests Dr. Taryn Travis and Dr. Mack Drake. They will discuss the physiology of burn shock, the intricacies of burn resuscitation and the challenges of burn care. Topics include markers of resuscitation, use of pressors, inhalation injury, infection, discussions with family and m…

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Robotic Hernia Management for the Acute Care Surgeon 42:29

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Join Dr. Tatiana Cardenas and Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer as they talk with guests Dr. Matt Martin and Dr. Andrea Pakula and discuss the role of robotic surgery in the management of hernias by the acute care surgeon. The discussion covers training in robotics, the role of robotics in emergent and urgent hernia surgery, and various case scenarios involvin…

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37th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation #2 44:06

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Join Drs. Liz Dauer, Tatiana Cardenas, Samantha Tarras, Mohammed Bawazeer, and Melissa Warta as they interview speakers from the 37th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly including incoming EAST President Dr. Ben Zarzaur, in addition to Drs. Amy Goldberg, Jennifer Brewer, Simin Golestani, Nicole Tapia, Marcelo Robiero, Tara van Veen, Kendra Black, and M…

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37th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation Part 1 59:58

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Join Drs. Liz Dauer, Tatiana Cardenas, Samantha Tarras, Mohammed Bawazeer, and Melissa Warta as they interview speakers from the 37th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly including outgoing EAST President Dr. Jason Smith, in addition to Drs. TJ Schaid, Amanda Witte, Lauren Gallagher, Sneha Bhat, Caleb Butts, Rachel Choron, Julia Coleman, Bishwajit Bhatt…

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Global Surgery and the EAST Global Surgery Ad Hoc Taskforce- an EAST Traumacast and Careercast Mashup 43:07

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Join Drs. Prerna Ladha, Hassan Mashbari and Lauren Dudas and learn about Global Surgery from Drs. Mike Mallah, Chris Dodgion, Katie Iverson and the EAST Global Surgery Ad Hoc Task Force. What does Global Surgery even mean? How can you get involved, who is out there practicing internationally or can you practice Global Surgery domestically? Suppleme…

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Discussion from Both Sides of the Drape: Intraoperative Resuscitation of the Trauma Patient 50:12

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Join Drs. Tatiana Cardenas, Zaffer Qasim and Jacob Edwards as they talk with guests Drs. Marissa Mery and Jeremy Cannon. They discuss trauma resuscitation through the continuum of the trauma bay to OR with perspectives of emergency medicine, surgery and anesthesia providers. Topics include permissive hypotension, use of pressors, massive transfusio…

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Robotics in ACS: Feasible and Beneficial! 1:40:26

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Join new moderator Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer and Dr. Lauren Dudas discuss the planning and implementation of a robotic ACS program with Drs. Bruce Crookes and Heather Evans. They talk about the benefits for both patients and the institution and how it has transformed their practices. The episodes finishes with a game of surgery truth or dare: Lap, Open…

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ABC vs CAB and what is xABC?: Hemorrhagic Shock - ED vs OR Intubation? 1:06:50

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Join Drs. Tatiana Cardenas, Liz Dauer and Zaffer Qasim chat with Drs. Paula Ferrada and Sharven Taghavi about ED vs OR intubation in patients with hemorrhagic shock. They address ABC vs CAB, the physiology of intubation of patients in shock and reconsidering the dogma. Supplemental Material: Ferrada P, Dissanaike S. Circulation First for the Rapidl…

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Trauma Informed Care: More Than Just Being A Good Physician 29:20

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Join Dr. Tatiana Cardenas host Drs. Leah Tatebe and Rochelle Dicker to discuss trauma informed care. Learn about what it is, how it affects patients, curriculum you can soon bring to your institution and why it is so important it will be part of ATLS 11!Supplemental Material:Dicker RA, Thomas A, Bulger EM, Stewart RM, Bonne S, Dechert TA, Smith R, …

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Fostering Community Partnerships: A Discussion about Injury Control and Violence Prevention Programs 1:11:51

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Join Dr. Lauren Dudas with guest moderator Dr. Hillary Prince of the EAST Injury Control and Violence Prevention Committee discuss ICVP programs with national leaders. Listen to Injury prevention coordinators Courtney Edwards, DNP, MPH and Mary R. Lauby as well as Jill Braselton, RN, BSN with ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation discuss…

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36th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation 1:08:42

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Join Drs. Lauren Dudas, Jeremy Levin and Samantha Tarras interview speakers from the 36th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly including outgoing and incoming EAST Presidents Dr. Deborah Stein and Dr. Jason Smith, in addition to Drs. Avi Bhavaraju, Milad Behbahaninia, Maggie Bosley, Anthony Douglas, Irma Fleming, Gabrielle Hatton, Lea Hoefer, Sami Kisha…

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Less is More - Discussing the EAST MCT: Outcomes Among Trauma Patients with Duodenal Leak Following Primary vs. Complex Repair of Duodenal Injuries 33:48

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Join Drs. Jeremy Levin, Michal Radomski and Lauren Dudas discuss the results of the EAST MCT with PI Rachel Choron. Hear about management options of duodenal injuries, why they can be so clinically challenging and a bit about spearheading an EAST multicenter trial. Abstract was presented at the 36th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly. Look for the pub…

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FFP Resuscitation in Burn: Are Your Patients Missing Out On This Benefit? 1:34:27

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Join Drs. Cardenas and Dudas discuss the history, role, potential benefits and implementation of FFP resuscitation as a strategy in burn patients with burn specialists Drs. Robel Beyene, Colonel Jennifer Gurney and Tina Palmieri. What other options are being studied and what is on the horizon? Don’t miss this information packed discussion!Supplemen…

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EAST 2022 Scholarship Recipients 39:10

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Join Dr. Lauren Dudas as she interviews some of 2022 EAST award & scholarship cipients: the John M Templeton, Jr., MD Injury Prevention Research Scholarship - Dr. Elinore Kaufman, the EAST MCT Junior Investigator Award – Dr. Asanthi Ratnasekera, the Trauma Research Scholarship – Dr. Stephanie Polites. Hear their EAST stories, what they are using th…

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EAST MCT: Outcomes after EGS and Trauma Care in Incarcerated Individuals 1:32:05

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Join Dr. Carrie Valdez as she discusses the EAST MCT on Outcomes after Emergency General Surgery and Trauma Care in Incarcerated Individuals with authors Drs. MK Bryant, Liz Dreesen, Sara Scarlet and Rebecca Maine. Learn about outcomes, working with your IRB, and what you can do to increase ethical and compassionate care. Supplemental MaterialOutco…

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Pelvic Trauma: What Tools are in Your Toolbox? 1:15:49

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Join Drs. Shyam Murali and Lauren Dudas with guest host Dr. Megan Quintana discuss pelvic hemorrhage control with experts Drs. Tatiana Cardenas and Joe DuBose. Hear about the different options for hemorrhage control in patients with pelvic fractures so you can maximize patient management at your institution. They also discuss pitfalls, complication…

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Selective Aortic Arch Perfusion-The Next Best Thing for Trauma Resuscitation? What is it and when can we implement it?? 1:41:43

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Join Drs. Brandon Parker, Megan Quintana and Lauren Dudas chat with Jonny Morrison and Jim Manning about SAAP: selective aortic arch perfusion. What is it, how is it superior to existing resuscitation methods, who would benefit, how close is it to utilization and more!By Lauren Dudas, MD

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What's the Deal with IV Contrast Shortage? 31:55

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Join Dr. Nick Namias and Dr. Caroline Park as they discuss the ongoing IV Contrast Shortage with Dr. Lucy Ruangvoravat and Dr. Carrie Valdez.Supplemental Material: Cavallo J, Pahade J. Practice Management Strategies for Imaging Facilities Facing an Acute Iodinated Contrast Media Shortage. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2022 May 13. doi: 10.2214/AJR.22.27969…

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Rural Emergency General Surgery 1:07:39

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Created in coordination with the EAST Rural Trauma Committee. Drs. Lauren Dudas and Michal Radomski discuss Emergency General Surgery (EGS) with rural providers Dr. Nicholas Bandy, Dr. Kristin Colling & Dr. Keelin Roche. Listen to hear about rural practice models, procedures important to become comfortable with as rural providers, a bit about organ…

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Resuscitative Thoracotomy: Who? When? Why? To What End? 1:23:42

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Dr. Jeremy Levin and Dr. Megan Quintana discuss Resuscitative Thoracotomy (RT) with Dr. Ronnie Mubang and Dr. Adam Nelson. They dive into patient selection, application of ultrasound, different institutions’ criteria, the clamshell, and some less tangible benefits of RT besides survival. Additionally, hear their opinion about select patient scenari…

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35th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation - Part 02 49:51

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Join hosts Drs. Tatiana Cardenas, Lauren Dudas, Megan Quintana, Samantha Tarras, and Carrie Valdez as they interview speakers from the 35th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly held in Austin, Texas. in Austin, Texas. Guests: Drs. Laszlo Kiraly, Taylor Wallen, Amanda Hambrecht, Majid Chammas, Jessica Schucht, Abid Khan, Aaron Hudnall, Ander Dorken Galla…

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35th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation - Part 01 48:34

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Join hosts Drs. Tatiana Cardenas, Lauren Dudas, Megan Quintana, Samantha Tarras, and Carrie Valdez as they interview speakers from the 35th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly held in Austin, Texas. Guests: Drs. Jeffrey Claridge, Sharmila Dissanaike, Sneha Bhat, Mary Bryant, Kaushik Mukherjee, Chad Hall, Caroline Ricard, Megan Quintana, Michael Pasqual…

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Cybersecurity – You Only Know When You HAVEN'T Planned A Great Defense 1:07:22

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Who is hacking our hospital systems and why? What can you do about it?Listen in as we interview Menny Barzilay, partner at Cytactic – Cyber Crisis Management, and Matan Scharf. Both guests are internationally known cyber security experts, formerly in the intelligence services of the Israeli Defense Forces and currently working at Tel Aviv Universit…

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Celebrating 10 Years of EAST Traumacast! 1:09:26

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Celebrating 10 Years of EAST Traumacast! Dive into conversation as Dr. Michal Radomski and @ldel302 interview @carrievaldezmd Dr. Dave Morris, @docmartin22 @saranimdDrs. Michal Radomski and Lauren Dudas interview previous EAST Traumacast moderators Drs. Carrie Valdez, Dave Morris, Matt Martin and Babak Sarani. Share laughs with the originators as y…

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Let's Talk Pilonidal Disease 38:35

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Drs. Tatiana Cardenas and Lauren Dudas discuss pilonidal disease with Drs. Patrick McGonagill and Joga Ivatury. Listen to hear about how to plan your acute intervention without being detrimental to definitive options, different excisional techniques and patient selection. You’ll hear – pilonidal disease is about so much more than just “rearranging …

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Don’t Practice “Renalism” – A Discussion About Contrast Associated Acute Kidney Injury 55:45

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Drs. Jeremy Levin, Michal Radomski and Carrie Valdez discuss with Dr. Brad Dennis and Dr. Steven Weisbord contrast associated acute kidney injury – from the renal medulla to “renalism,” a discussion of clinical consequences, and much in between. Should I adjust imaging order based on existing AKI? Should risk of AKI alter imaging acquisition decisi…

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Making POCUS More Than Just Screen Static 48:07

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Drs. Shyam Murali, Rita Brintzenhoff and Lauren Dudas discuss POCUS with Drs. Sarah Murthi and Paula Ferrada. Why is it so great? What are some tips for challenging image acquisition? How can I get a program started? Can my images get validated? And what is on the horizon? Hear the answers to these questions and more with this animated group!Supple…

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Rural Trauma Care: Part 2 54:40

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In this second installment of a three part series, Drs. Lauren Dudas and Lucy Ruangvoravat interview Drs. Carrie Valdez, JR Taylor and Erich Schafer, surgeons at designated level II-IV trauma centers. Listen as they discuss their trauma system, schedules and their perspectives as rural trauma surgeons. If you missed part one in the series, check ou…

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Necrotizing Pancreatitis: From Diagnosis to Management Options and Pitfalls 52:53

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Drs. Patrick McGonagill, Lauren Dudas and Carrie Valdez approach the challenge of managing necrotizing pancreatitis in a multidisciplinary discussion with acute care surgeon Dr. Jose Diaz, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon Dr. Clancy Clark and advanced gastroenterologist Dr. Shyam Thakkar. What are some of the intervention options? How might I a…

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Preventing Preshospital Death: An International Discussion 56:45

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Guest moderator Dr. Brandon Parker joins Dr. Lauren Dudas to discuss strategies to prevent prehospital death – from the Florida program “Survive the Ride” to the Australia prehospital triage algorithm and some physiology in-between! Guest speakers: Patricia Byers, MD, Kelsey Ensor, MD, Ben Meadley, PhD and Paul Pepe, MD.Supplemental Material: Survi…

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