Anesthesia Toolbox

This podcast explores how developmental physiology influences drug response in infants and children, explaining why pediatric patients cannot simply be treated as “small adults.”...

This episode explores enhanced recovery strategies after cardiac surgery, highlighting approaches to improve pain control and outcomes. Methadone and ketamine are discussed as opioid-sparing...

This episode reviews the history and evolution of the ASA Physical Status Classification System and its role in modern clinical practice. It explains how...

This episode reviews pediatric intussusception, covering its epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and treatment options, with emphasis on non-operative and surgical management. It...

In this episode, we review post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage through a realistic pediatric emergency scenario. Listeners will learn how to recognize common presentations and signs of...

This episode reviews the physiology of hypoplastic left and right heart syndromes and explains how ductal dependence and atrial-level mixing support early survival. The...