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The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma 204 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Audio interviews addressing upcoming research and its application to the injured, critically ill or emergency general surgery patient, education efforts related to the clinical practice of acute care surgery, novel methods in the management of these patients and topics affecting providers and clinical care within the field.

Episodes

EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Palliative Care
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Palliative Care Oct 12, 2026 2403 Join Dr. Jeremy Levin and combo fellow/expert guest Dr. Sarah Cottrell-Cumber on integrating palliative care in trauma/ICU practice. They review early screening, patient-centered communication, and using time-limited trials when families request “do everything.” Finally, they touch on withdrawing life-sustaining treatment, ethical distinctions, navigating “non-beneficial” care disputes with multid
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Cardiac Critical Care
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Cardiac Critical Care Oct 12, 2026 1725 This episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review podcast covers the diagnosis and management of cardiogenic shock, including the use of labs, pulmonary artery catheter hemodynamics, and the Fick principle to assess perfusion deficits. Through a series of patient cases, the discussion progresses from pharmacologic support to advanced mechanical circulatory assist devices — including intra-aortic b
From Diagnosis to Surgery: Understanding Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
From Diagnosis to Surgery: Understanding Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Aug 25, 2026 2335 In this EAST Traumacast, we explore the ins and outs of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) with Dr. Jacob Peschman from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Peschman reviews the risk factors of HS, its pathogenesis, and emphasizes that management is nuanced and often multidisciplinary, but can lead to dramatic improvements in patient quality of life.
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) in Trauma ICU Patients: Recognition, Screening, and PICS Clinics
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) in Trauma ICU Patients: Recognition, Screening, and PICS Clinics Jul 18, 2026 2052 Dr. Jeremy Levin and Dr. Ilya Rakitin discuss post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) amd an AAST Critical Care Committee consensus review published in TSACO, emphasizing growing awareness in trauma and surgical populations. They review suggested assessments, how PICS informs goals-of-care discussions, and recommendations for PICS clinics, including timing of follow-up, multidisciplinary staffing, and
Abstract Resuscitation: Important Take Aways from the Shark Tank Session - 39th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly
Abstract Resuscitation: Important Take Aways from the Shark Tank Session - 39th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Jun 6, 2026 1695 Join moderators Dr. Milad Behbahaninia, Assistant Professor of Surgery at The University of South Florida, & Dr. Aimee LaRiccia, Assistant Professor of Surgery at Penn State Health Medical Center, as they discuss the importance of abstract creation with Dr. Christina Colosimo, Assistant Professor of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at Loma Linda University, and Dr. Ryan P. Dumas, Associate Profes
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Respiratory Failure
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Respiratory Failure May 6, 2026 2380 This episode reviews the key concepts of respiratory failure, including mechanisms of hypoxemia, hypercapnic respiratory failure, and how tools like the A–a gradient help differentiate causes. The discussion then covers noninvasive ventilation strategies (HFNC, CPAP, BiPAP) and transitions into core principles of mechanical ventilation modes, settings, and advanced strategies like APRV. Finally, t
39th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation
39th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation Apr 13, 2026 2093 Join episode moderators Drs. Lauren Dudas, Jeremy Levin, Alex Brito and Aimee LaRiccia as they talk with some of the 2026 EAST Scientific Assembly Presenters, Student Doctor Luke Vaske BS, Dr. Alex Reeb, Dr. Carson Mills, Dr. Jennifer Hartwell and Student Doctor William Rice BS, about their work. This episode also features an interview with 2025 EAST past President Dr. Nicole Fox where she discuss
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Nutrition and Endocrine
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Nutrition and Endocrine Mar 24, 2026 2231 Join Dr. Ida Molavi, Dr. Sarada Rao, Devin Gillaspie with expert guest Dr. Jose Diaz and fellow guest Dr. Victoria Liang as they cover ICU Nutrition and Endocrine Management in this Surgical Critical Care Review episode. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST and AAST-AMC. When do you feed the septic patient on vasopressors? When does gut ischemia change the calculus? We walk
The Secret Sauce: How EAST Practice Management Guidelines are Developed
The Secret Sauce: How EAST Practice Management Guidelines are Developed Feb 12, 2026 2821 Host Dr. Aimee LaRiccia talks with Dr. Lisa Kodadek from Yale School of Medicine and Dr. Jennifer Freeman from Baylor in Fort Worth about the development of EAST Practice Management Guidelines (PMGs). They explore how ideas evolve into PMGs, the rigorous grading and review process, and the continuous effort to ensure quality and relevant guidelines. Listen and learn!EAST PMGs: https://www.east.org
National Trauma Research Repository (NTRR)
National Trauma Research Repository (NTRR) Nov 26, 2025 2038 Dr. Aimee LaRiccia interviews Experts in Trauma Research - Dr. Deborah Stein, Dr. John Cull and Dr. Michelle Price about the National Trauma research Repository (NTRR). The history of the NTRR, project funding, and how trauma surgeons can get involved and take advantage of this resource are discussed. References:The public page of the NTRR: https://ntrr.nih.gov/CNTR website, which includes recorde
Brain Death Testing
Brain Death Testing Nov 1, 2025 2618 Dr. Zaffer Qasim interviews expert panelists Dr. David Fischer and Dr. Matthew Kirschen about a particularly challenging aspect of critical care medicine - brain death testing. National guidance surrounding this topic has recently been updated, and it is imperative that critical care clinicians understand the intricacies of this important evaluation. References: 1.       Greer DM, Kirschen MP, Lew
Small Bowel Obstruction Management: Dx and Tx with a Focus on Minimally Invasive Techniques
Small Bowel Obstruction Management: Dx and Tx with a Focus on Minimally Invasive Techniques Sep 20, 2025 3001 Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer and Dr. Aimee LaRiccia discuss Small Bowel Obstructions with two expert ACS surgeons, Dr. Matthew Martin and Dr. Andrea Pakula. These experts delve into the complex management of this disease with a special focus on Minimally Invasive Techniques. 

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