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Airway, Breathing, Conversation

USask Anesthesia
Anesthesia
Anesthesiology
Burnout
Medical Education
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Healthcare Providers
Perioperative Care
Regional Anesthesia
Mental Health
Well-Being
Organizational Change
Video Laryngoscopy
Saskatoon
Airway Management
Language Barriers
Gastric Point-Of-Care Ultrasound
Frailty
VAST
Maschleck Burnout Inventory
Resiliency

Patient-centered anesthetic information with a uniquely Saskatchewan point of view. Run by the anesthesiology residents at the University of Saskatchewan, this podcast was created with the goal of providing individuals with anesthesiology-related medical information. Join us as we demystify the incredible specialty that is anesthesiology! This podcast does not replace real-world medical advice! Pl... more

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Recorded on May 1, 2026.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Leah Ferguson, a Professor of Kinesiology and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, discusses mental performance foundations for high performance, drawing lessons from sport to... more

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Recorded on April 24, 2026.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Chelsia Gillis, a Registered Dietician and Assistant Professor in the School of Human Nutrition at McGill University, discusses preoperative malnutrition and perioperative nutr... more

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Recorded on April 17, 2026.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Devin Edwards, a PGY-3 anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, discusses postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) guidelines, including preventi... more

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Recorded on March 27, 2026.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Jocelyn Moore, a Radiation Oncologist at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, discusses brachytherapy for gynecologic cancers, including standard of care for cervical cancer, current a... more

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Leah Ferguson
Professor of kinesiology and certified mental performance consultant
University of Saskatchewan
Episode: Ep 89: Grand Rounds: Leveraging Mental Performance Foundations for High Performance: Lessons from Sport (Leah Ferguson)
Chelsia Gillis
Registered Dietitian and Epidemiologist; Assistant Professor in the School of Human Nutrition at McGill University
McGill University
Episode: Ep 88: Grand Rounds: Preoperative Malnutrition: From Screening to Action (Chelsia Gillis)
Dr. Jocelyn Moore
Radiation oncologist
Saskatoon Cancer Centre
Episode: Ep 86: Grand Rounds: Everything you'd want to know about Brachytherapy for Gynecologic Cancers in 1 Hour or Less (Jocelyn Moore)
Kiyana Ghavami
PGY3 anesthesiology resident
University of Saskatchewan
Episode: Ep 85: Grand Rounds: Rebound Pain Following Regional Anesthesia (Kiyana Ghavami)
Tien Dinh
Dr. Tien Dinh, PGY3 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
Episode: Ep 84: Grand Rounds: Perioperative Management of Acute and Chronic Cannabis Use (Tien Dinh)
Chad Lorenz
Dr. Chad Lorenz, a PGY-3 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
Episode: Ep 83: Grand Rounds: Perioperative Brain Health recommendations from ASA and European Society of Anesthesiology (Chad Lorenz)
Annie Jafri
Guest discussing updated DAS 2025 guidelines and practical integration into Canadian practice
University of Saskatchewan
Episode: Ep 82: Grand Rounds: Difficult Airway Society 2025 Guidelines — From Evidence to Everyday Practice (Annie Jafri)
Jonathan Bailey
Anesthesiologist and associate professor at Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Episode: Ep 80: Grand Rounds: From Sternum to Symphysis: Regional Anesthesia of the Trunk (Jonathan Bailey)
Ahmed Cherry
Orthopedic surgeon with a fellowship in neurosurgical and orthopedic spine surgery
Orthopedic spine surgery
Episode: Ep 79: Grand Rounds: Management of Cervical Spine Trauma: from the ED to the OR (Ahmed Cherry)

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Ep 65: The Many Paths through Medical Education (Shawn Silver, James Macaskill)
Q: Tell us a little about yourself and your background in medical education.
James describes growing up in South Africa, moving to Canada, and his path through nursing, entering STARS, and transitioning into medical education and now residency, highlighting how interprofessional experiences shaped his teaching philosophy.
Ep 67: Grand Rounds: Updates to Perioperative Practices that can Prevent Post-operative Infection (Jerome Leis)
Q: What is the role of decolonization in preventing SSIs for certain procedures?
Universal decolonization with intranasal mupirocin and chlorhexidine bathing for five days preoperatively is supported by evidence to reduce SSI, particularly in orthopedic and cardiothoracic surgeries.
Ep 67: Grand Rounds: Updates to Perioperative Practices that can Prevent Post-operative Infection (Jerome Leis)
Q: What strategies have most effectively increased appropriate cefazolin use in patients with reported penicillin allergy?
Implementing an accept-style screening tool (and later a computerized decision support) to assess the allergy history and specific agents, which dramatically increased cefazolin use from about 40% to around 90% for elective surgeries.
Ep 67: Grand Rounds: Updates to Perioperative Practices that can Prevent Post-operative Infection (Jerome Leis)
Q: What is the target timing for the first antibiotic dose relative to incision?
Aim for administration within one hour of incision, with 30 minutes being even better; the key is to avoid giving it too early or too late so it is at effective tissue levels.
Ep 89: Grand Rounds: Leveraging Mental Performance Foundations for High Performance: Lessons from Sport (Leah Ferguson)
Q: What connections do you see between the video and real-world performance in non-sport domains?
The speaker notes that imagery, pre-performance routines, and cue-based self-talk translate well to any high-stakes task, highlighting self-awareness and controllable factors as universal levers for peak performance.

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This show centers on practical, evidence‑based perioperative care and high‑stakes clinical decision making from a Saskatchewan perspective. Across recent episodes, listeners hear deep dives into anesthesia topics such as regional anesthesia techniques, perioperative management of cannabis and opioid use disorders, delirium prevention, brain health, and guideline‑driven practice changes. Sessions often blend technical how‑tos with real‑world workflows, implementation tips for hospital settings, and multidisciplinary collaboration strategies, making it especially valuable for clinicians, researchers, and health‑care leaders involved in perioperative care, pain management, and critical care. A standout throughline is translating complex guidel... more

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