Traumacast
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
Abstract Resuscitation: Important Take Aways from the Shark Tank Session - 39th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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.
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - GI Disorders in SICU
Join Dr. Anaar Siletz and Dr. Joshua Dilday with the expert Guest Dr. Michael Cripps, and Fellow Guest Dr. Arielle Thomas-Jonasson. This is the twelfth 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 GI Bleeding and prophylaxis, Abdominal compartment syndrome, Acute pancreatitis/ necroti
Care of the Obstetrical Trauma Patient
Dr. Anthony DeSantis and Dr. Lauren Craugh discuss Care of the Obstetrical Trauma Patient with Dr. Sigrid Burruss and Dr. Allison Lankford. From the physiologic differences that impact the ABCs to the unique laboratory markers of impending organ system failure this discussion will be an asset to your next trauma toolbox. Resources: Burruss, Sigrid MD; Jebbia, Mallory MD; Nahmias, Jeffry MD, MHPE.
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Neurologic Dysfunction II
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 and Non-traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage.Content pr
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Neurologic Dysfunction I
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 Injuries and Blunt Cerebrovascular injuries.Content prep
Stepping on the Scale with Dr. Jamie Coleman & Dr. Patrick Murphy
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 Authorship Group. Understaffed and overworked: The stark re
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Surgical Infections I
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, Ventilator associated Pneumonia, C. Diff colitis
Management of Hemothorax
Join Dr. Michael Cline and Dr. Lauren Dudas as they discuss the Management of Hemothorax with Dr. Chasen Croft.DiagnosisWhen to place a chest tube,Chest irrigation using the CLR irrigator systemConsiderations for operative intervention Chest tube removal
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Shock
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 Shock pathophysiology and classification, Resuscit
Believe What You See, Don't See What You Believe: Management of the Difficult Gallbladder
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 cholecystitis: Tokyo Guidelines. J Hepatobiliary Pancre
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Hematology II
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 thromboembolism, the pathophysiology and management of trauma
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Hematology I
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 discussed. Content preparation: Lauren Craugh, MDC
38th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation
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 Applebaum, Ellen Becker, Anthony DeSantis, Veronica Layr
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Airway Management
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 05Airway ManagementJoin 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 Management, Management of the Difficult Airway, and
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
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!
ECMO in the Trauma Patient
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!!
Care of the Pediatric Trauma Patient - Part 02
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. Contemporary management and outcomes of blunt t
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Pericardial Effusion and Dysrhythmias
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 04Pericardial 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 Kabani discuss pericardial effusion and dysrhyth
Care of the Pediatric Trauma Patient - Part 01
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.
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Renal Failure
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 03Renal FailureJoin 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 discussed.Content preparation: Dr. Joshua Dilday and
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Hepatic Failure
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 02Hepatic FailureContent preparation/Moderators: Dr. Alex Brito and Dr. Adora Santos Expert Guest: Dr. Ram SubramanianFellows Guest: Dr. Ted Shung and Dr. David Ritter.Topics covered in this episode:Portal hypertension Hepatorenal and hepatopulmonary syndromes Liver transplantHepatic encephalopathy and Fulminant Hepatic failureSupplemental Material:
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Invasive & Non-invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 01Invasive & Non-invasive Hemodynamic MonitoringJoin 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 initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode, h
Management of Diverticulitis Across Settings and Specialties
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 of acute care surgeons and colorectal surgeons in
Critical Care in the Burn Patient
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 more!
Robotic Hernia Management for the Acute Care Surgeon
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 involving hernias encountered by acute care surgeons.
37th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation #2
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 Melike Harfouche. Also included are medical stude
37th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation Part 1
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 Bhattacharya, George Kasotakis, Susan Kartiko, and Meli
Global Surgery and the EAST Global Surgery Ad Hoc Taskforce- an EAST Traumacast and Careercast Mashup
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? Supplemental Material: ♦https://www.mcw.edu/departments
Discussion from Both Sides of the Drape: Intraoperative Resuscitation of the Trauma Patient
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 transfusion practices, cell saver usage, additional anesth
Robotics in ACS: Feasible and Beneficial!
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 or Robotic.
ABC vs CAB and what is xABC?: Hemorrhagic Shock - ED vs OR Intubation?
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 Rapidly Bleeding Trauma Patient-It Is Time to Recons
Trauma Informed Care: More Than Just Being A Good Physician
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, Love-Craighead A, Dreier F, Kotagal M, Kozyckyj T
Fostering Community Partnerships: A Discussion about Injury Control and Violence Prevention Programs
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 their role in violence and injury prevention, cr
36th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation
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 Kishawi, Jeremy Levin, William “Aaron” Marshall, Ashley
Less is More - Discussing the EAST MCT: Outcomes Among Trauma Patients with Duodenal Leak Following Primary vs. Complex Repair of Duodenal Injuries
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 publication soon! – “Outcomes Among Trauma Patient
FFP Resuscitation in Burn: Are Your Patients Missing Out On This Benefit?
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!Supplemental Material: Fellowships - The Eastern Associat
EAST 2022 Scholarship Recipients
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 their award money to work on and insight into b
EAST MCT: Outcomes after EGS and Trauma Care in Incarcerated Individuals
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 MaterialOutcomes after emergency general surgery and trauma ca
Pelvic Trauma: What Tools are in Your Toolbox?
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, complications and special populations. Supplemental Material
Selective Aortic Arch Perfusion-The Next Best Thing for Trauma Resuscitation? What is it and when can we implement it??
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!
What's the Deal with IV Contrast Shortage?
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
Rural Emergency General Surgery
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 organizing an EGS service, and considerations for
Resuscitative Thoracotomy: Who? When? Why? To What End?
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 scenarios and special populations. And ALWAYS wear you
35th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation - Part 02
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 Gallastegi, Leah Tatebe, Gillian Hoshal, Maxwell Brave
35th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation - Part 01
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 Pasquale, James Bardes, Victoria Miles and Youssef Shaba
Cybersecurity – You Only Know When You HAVEN'T Planned A Great Defense
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 University. Join Drs. Carrie Valdez and Lauren Dudas for a
Celebrating 10 Years of EAST Traumacast!
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 you hear how it all started and how the program go
Let's Talk Pilonidal Disease
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 butt cracks!”
Don’t Practice “Renalism” – A Discussion About Contrast Associated Acute Kidney Injury
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 decision making in the trauma bay? Are there strategi
Making POCUS More Than Just Screen Static
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!Supplemental Material:Prospective evaluation of surg
Rural Trauma Care: Part 2
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 out Traumacast #140!
Necrotizing Pancreatitis: From Diagnosis to Management Options and Pitfalls
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 approach it at my center? What are the long term c
Preventing Preshospital Death: An International Discussion
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: Survive The Ride Essenstial ECG – Gordon Center (miami
Screening and Treatment of Alcohol Dependence - What Could You Be Doing Better?
Listen to the first author of the EAST PMG, Dr. Kodadek and pharmacist Jen Beavers discuss alcohol dependence – from identifying at risk patients to a review of treatment options. Hosted by new guest moderators Drs. Jeremy Levin, Sam Tarras and Patrick McGonagill as well as Lauren Dudas. Supplemental Information:Kodadek, Lisa M., Jennifer J. Freeman, Devesh Tiwary, Mack Dillon Drake, M. Elizabeth
How the Sausage is Made: A View Into Health Policy and Surgeon Activism
Dr. Simon Fitzgerald, Dr. Lauren Dudas and Dr. Carrie Valdez discuss how things work on “the hill” with Dr. Joseph Sakran. Hear an overview of how to transform an idea into policy or just how to get more involved. Additionally, Dr. Sakran briefly reviews his year as a 2019-2020 RWJ Foundation Health Policy Fellow and how he lives his life to fulfill “purpose over position.”Supplemental Informati
Morel-Lavallee lesions – They’re difficult to pronounce and even more challenging to treat!
Join Drs. Simon Fitzgerald, Lauren Dudas and Carrie Valdez as they discuss the Mayo Clinic practice management guideline with Dr. Martin Zielinski and Dr. Henry Schiller. We review their trauma group’s practice pattern and how their management has continued to progress since their paper was published. Supplemental Information:Nickerson TP, Zielinski MD, Jenkins DH, Schiller HJ. The Mayo Clinic ex
Starting a Geriatric Trauma Program
Drs. Carrie Valdez and Lauren Dudas discuss the details about a geriatric trauma program with Dr. Ben Gayed and Kathy Smith. What does it entail? What are the benefits? How can you get a program started at your institution? The content of this podcast reflects the opinions of those involved not the institutions by which they are employed.Supplemental Information:American College of Surgeons – Tr
Rural Trauma Care: Part 1
Dr. Carrie Valdez hosts Drs. Alexandra Briggs, Avi Bhavaraju and Ashley Meagher on our first Traumacast in our series on Rural Trauma. Dr. Briggs is the chair of the Rural Trauma Ad Hoc Task Force for EAST. For this Traumacast, the group focuses on the Level 1 trauma experience supporting our rural trauma centers- what are we doing well and what can we do better?Rural Trauma Care: Part 2 - Tra
COVID-19 Part 05 - What Have We Learned
Welcome guest moderator Dr. Simon Fitzgerald as he and Dr. Carrie Valdez discuss "What have we learned about COVID-19?" with Drs. Matthew Martin, Kari Jerge, Bellal Joseph and Haytham Kaafrani. This episode was recorded as a vaccine was introduced in the shadow of our third national surge of COVID cases. We focus on updates in COVID management, future research and who should get the vacc
What's the Whole Story About Whole Blood Transfusion?
Welcome Dr. Lauren Dudas, our next guest moderator, as she interviews Dr. Don Jenkins and Dr. Dan Grabo on whole blood. Is it better than component transfusion? What would it take to start a program at your institution? What does the future hold for your transplant, ruptured AAA and OB patients?
Vascular Trauma - Part 2
Welcome back Dr. David Skarupa to the EAST Traumacast. Drs. Carrie Valdez, Aditi Kapil and Lucy Ruangvoravat dig deeper into complex vascular cases. David addresses additional considerations in the ICU and answers questions raised after his last appearance on Traumacast!
Vascular Trauma
Welcome Dr. David Skarupa to an EAST Traumacast on Vascular Trauma! Dr. Carrie Valdez, Dr. Red Hoffman, and Dr. Firas Madbak pick Dr. Skarupa's brain on upper and lower extremity trauma, how to find the aorta and IVC - and can you REALLY ligate them?! - and what do we do for anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy!
Management of the Burn Patient
Join moderator Dr. Red Hoffman as she speaks with Drs. Callie Thompson and Lyndsay Deeter as well as veteran burn nurse Leslyn Wiese about the management of the burn patient. They discuss how to work up the traumatically injured burn patient, things not to miss in electrical injuries, how to best deal with facial burns secondary to smoking on home oxygen and the challenges of dealing with deep se
COVID-19 Part 04 - Care of the Critically Ill COVID-19 Patient
Join moderators Drs. Carrie Valdez and Red Hoffman as they speak with Drs. Matt Martin, Haj Reddy and Eddie Chao in New York City. Recorded on April 14, 2020, this episode offers the latest updates on the care of the critically ill COVID patient. We "round" with our three guests and discuss the management of each organ system. References and ResourcesEAST COVID-19 Resources and Infor
COVID-19 Part 03 - Palliative Care
Join Drs. Valdez and Hoffman to discuss Palliative Care in the era of the COVID pandemic. Dr. Hoffman lends her expertise and provides great resources linked below, including her podcast series on Surgical Palliative Care. References and ResourcesSurgical Palliative Care podcast hosted by Dr. Red Hoffman - https://thesurgicalpalliativecarepodcast.buzzsprout.com/National POLST (Physician Orders f
COVID-19 Part 02 - Care of the ICU Patient
Join moderators Drs. Matt Martin, Carrie Valdez and Red Hoffman as they speak with Drs. Nick Mark, Sheldon Teperman and Alex Guerrero about the management of the critically ill patient during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Nick shares his experience in Seattle and Sheldon and Alex share what is currently going on in New York City, the current epicenter of the pandemic. They discuss the management of hyp
COVID-19 Part 01 - Care of the Surgical Patient
Join Drs. Matt Martin, Carrie Valdez and Red Hoffman as they speak with EAST President Dr. A. Britton Christmas about the management of surgical patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the latest American College of Surgeons guidelines for Emergency General Surgery, safety in the operating room regarding airway management and laparoscopic procedures as well as thoughts on tracheostomi
American Trauma Society - Trauma Survivors Network
Dr. Melissa Red Hoffman interviews Dr. Anna Newcomb and Dr. Chris Michetti from Inova Fairfax Hospital, current and past presidents of the American Trauma Society, as well as two trauma survivors, John and Richard. Their stories are inspiring; their work is awesome. Links below for more information!Trauma Survivors NetworkAmerican Trauma Society
33rd EAST Annual Scientific Assembly Compilation Traumacast
Enjoy our 33rd EAST Annual Scientific Assembly (#EAST2020) Compilation Traumacast! @carrievaldezmd @drmadbak @Aditi_Kapil Thank you to @TopKniFe_B @MuhammadKhurru1 @LeahTatebe @Bryanacotton1 @docmartin22 for promoting your residents and fellows – great research! Interviews with @elliotthaut @blackcloudmd @jjcolemanMD @kamil_hanna @smstreit @scottassen @LeahTatebe and more!
Highlights from the 2019 Pediatric Trauma Society Annual Meeting
In this EAST Traumacast, Drs. Ian Mitchell (@ianmitchellMD), Alexander Gibbons (@AlexGibbonsMD), and Alejandra Casar Berazaluce (@alejandracasar) present highlights from the 2019 Pediatric Trauma Society Annual Meeting (@PediTraumaSoc). Great stuff on head injury risk calculation, whole blood and viscoelastic assays in pediatric resuscitation, Pediatric Trauma Research, and firearm violence preven
All About Hemothorax: Does Chest Tube Size Matter?
Join us as we discuss how percutaneous techniques have changed the contemporary management of hemothorax. How did percutaneous (pigtail) thoracostomy come about? Are conventional large bore tubes safer or better? How do you approach undrained hemothorax? Dr. Peter Rhee and Dr. Narong Kulvatunyou challenge current dogma as they answer all these questions and more in this timely traumacast. Dr. Fira
Vasopressin in Hemorrhage Resuscitation
Pressors in trauma resuscitation? Heresy! Or is it…? Dr. Carrie Sims discusses her recently published study showing use of low-dose vasopressin in the trauma bay resulted in lower utilization of blood products, with equivalent outcomes. Dr. Sims also discusses how she was able to get this study through the IRB with exception from informed consent (EFIC), a major hurdle for high-quality trauma r
Palliative Care in Your ACS Practice
Join guests Dr. Red Hoffman and Dr. Benoit Blondeau as they help dispel myths and drop knowledge about how to incorporate Palliative Care into your ACS practice.Also, check out these great articles by Dr. Hoffman that deal with some of these same issues: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2737686 and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31446920
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