In this episode of Airwayve, join Manuela and Tariq as they explore the anesthetic considerations for patients with liver disease. We start with a refresher on liver physiology and its vital roles in metabolism, coagulation, and drug clearance, before delving into the pathophysiology of cirrhosis and how it affects perioperative management. From there, we discuss preoperative risk assessment, intraoperative goals, and postoperative care, highlighting key considerations for fluid management, a...
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In this episode of Airwayve, join Manuela and Tariq as they explore the anesthetic considerations for patients with liver disease. We start with a refresher on liver physiology and its vital roles in metabolism, coagulation, and drug clearance, before delving into the pathophysiology of cirrhosis and how it affects perioperative management. From there, we discuss preoperative risk assessment, intraoperative goals, and postoperative care, highlighting key considerations for fluid management, a...
S6E7 Anesthesia Subspecialties: Medical Assistance in Dying with Dr. Middleton
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20 minutes
6 months ago
S6E7 Anesthesia Subspecialties: Medical Assistance in Dying with Dr. Middleton
Join us this month with Airwayve hosts Winnie and Grace, alongside a special guest Dr. Sean Middleton to talk about medical assistance in dying (MAiD). Dr. Middleton is a staff anesthesiologist at Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital. In addition to his work as an anesthesiologist, he is also involved in providing MAiD. Join us as we discuss his journey into anesthesia, how his background prepared him for work in MAiD, and the personal and professional insights he has ga...
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In this episode of Airwayve, join Manuela and Tariq as they explore the anesthetic considerations for patients with liver disease. We start with a refresher on liver physiology and its vital roles in metabolism, coagulation, and drug clearance, before delving into the pathophysiology of cirrhosis and how it affects perioperative management. From there, we discuss preoperative risk assessment, intraoperative goals, and postoperative care, highlighting key considerations for fluid management, a...
