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.
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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 Professor of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Baylor College of Medicine. They breakdown abstract components ...
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, the episode highlights complications of mechanical ventilation and provides a conceptual approach to ...
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 discusses all about her EAST journey and her year as president of the organization.
This episode of Traumacast reviews critical care nutrition and endocrine management for surgical intensivists. Discussions include initiating enteral and parenteral nutrition based on ASPEN/SCCM guidelines, managing hyperglycemia with 2024 glycemic targets, recognizing and treating refeeding syndrome, and navigating diabetes insipidus post-TBI. The episode also covers diagnosing and comprehensively managing thyroid storm, including pharmacologic sequencing and advanced therapies.
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/education-resources/practice-management-guidelines...
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 recorded webinars, a comprehensive document on the structure and functions of the NTRR, a quick NTRR info...
Dr. Zaffer Qasim interviews Drs. David Fischer and Matthew Kirschen about the intricate 2023 consensus guidelines for brain death determination, covering its definition, rationale for updates, and the multi-society development process. They delve into critical aspects like required examiner qualifications, managing confounders, specific testing protocols including apnea tests, and considerations for complex cases such as ECMO patients and posterior fossa injuries. The discussion highlights controversial points like the number of required exams and emphasizes the importance of rigorous adherence to protocols for accurate diagnosis.
Drs. Matthew Martin and Andrea Pakula join the hosts to delve into small bowel obstruction management. They discuss the utility of gastrografin for diagnosis and facilitating earlier diet, explore patient selection for delayed versus immediate operative intervention, and detail various minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic adhesiolysis. The episode also covers critical decision points for conversion to open surgery and tackles complex patient cases involving recurrent SBOs, incarcerated hernias in obese patients, and ischemic closed-loop obstructions.
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/ necrotizing pancreatitis, Toxic megacolon and Ogilvie's syndrome and Esophageal emergencies. Content prepar...
Drs. DeSantis, Craugh, Burruss, and Lankford delve into the complexities of caring for obstetrical trauma patients. They discuss critical physiological differences, initial evaluation challenges, and pregnancy-specific causes of shock like abruption and uterine rupture. The episode provides insights into diagnostic imaging, transfusion protocols, and emergency interventions including perimortem C-sections, emphasizing the need for coordinated institutional guidelines.
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 preparation: Dr. Uzer Khan, Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer, Dr. Jennifer Brewer, and Dr. Leah Aakjar Content r...
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 preparation: Dr. Caitlyn Braschi Content reviewers: Dr. Ida Molavi & Dr. Joshua Dilday Moderators: ...
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 reality of acute care surgeon staffing in the United States, an Eastern Association for the Surgery of...
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 and Necrotizing soft Tissue infections. Content preparation: Dr. Erika Bisgaard & Dr. Mohammed ...
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 removal
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, Resuscitation, Types of Vasopressors and the general approach to different types of Shock. Content preparati...
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 Pancreat Surg. 2007;14(1):78-82. doi: 10.1007/s00534-006-1159-4. Epub 2007 Jan 30. PMID: 17252300; PMCID:...
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 induced coagulopathy, von Willebrand disease, and sickle cell disease as well as the use of plasmap...
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, MD Content reviewer: Linda Schutzman, MD Moderator: Lauren Craugh, MD Expert Guests: Brian Yorkgitis, DO...
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 Layrisse-Landaeta, Jonathan Meizoso, Travis Miles, Lauren Steward, Ronald Tesoriero and Medical Student ...
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 Management, Management of the Difficult Airway, and Tracheostomy will be discussed. Content preparation: Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer and Dr. Jennifer Brewer...
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!
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!!
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 traumatic American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Organ Injury Scale grades III and IV pancreati...
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 Kabani discuss pericardial effusion and dysrhythmias. Topics covered in this episode: ACLS, supraventricular arrhythmias (AFib), ventricular arrhythm...
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 - 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 discussed. Content preparation: Dr. Joshua Dilday and Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer Moderator: Dr. Joshua Dilday Expert Guest: Dr. Paul McCarthy Fellows Guest...
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 encephalopathy and Fulminant Hepatic failure Supplemental Material: https://www.sccm.org/Clinical-Resources/Guidelines/Guidelines/Guidelines-for-the-Management-o...
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 initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode, hemodynamic monitoring will be discussed. Topics covered in this episode: 1. Arterial lines 2. Cent...
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 the management of this disease process.
