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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

Jed Wolpaw

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A Podcast for Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews, Debates and Commentary

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	346	Founded	10 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Health & Fitness

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Episode 347: Article Hot Takes Part 1

In this 347th episode I discuss 3 articles that I thought were interesting that came out recently. The first is looking at the use of bicarb in critically ill acidotic patients, the second looks at narrow pulse pressure as an indicator of poor cardia... more

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Episode 346: What Military Human Factors Training Can Teach Critical Care Teams with Drs. Lauria and Vahil

In this 346th episode I welcome Drs. Neel Vahil and Mike Lauria to the show to discuss the lessons they learned from their time in the military about human factors training and crisis management that can help us improve our work in the ICU.

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30 Oct 2026 • 57 min • Most popular

Episode 345: The History of Curare with Matt O'Hara

In this 345th episode I welcome Dr. Matt O'Hara, Professor of History at UC Santa Cruz, to the show to discuss his book about the history of curare.

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16 Oct 2026 • 58 min

Episode 344: Allergic Response

In this 344th episode I go over what you need to know about how the body deals with allergic responses to prepare you for the boards and for clinical practice.

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2 Oct 2026 • 37 min

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Recent Guests

Neel Vahil

Pulmonary and critical care medicine fellow and former U.S. Army officer

Johns Hopkins

Episode: Episode 346: What Military Human Factors Training Can Teach Critical Care Teams with Drs. Lauria and Vahil

Mike Lauria

Emergency medicine assistant professor and former Air Force pararescueman

University of Washington

Episode: Episode 346: What Military Human Factors Training Can Teach Critical Care Teams with Drs. Lauria and Vahil

Matt O'Hara

Professor of history at UC Santa Cruz and author of The Flying Death

University of California, Santa Cruz

Episode: Episode 345: The History of Curare with Matt O'Hara

Tym Kajstura

guest discussing ABA keyword general anesthesia topics

Johns Hopkins Department of Anesthesiology

Episode: Episode 343: Keywords part 36: General Anesthesia

Tara Ramaswamy

Dr. Tara Ramaswamy, clinical assistant professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at Stanford

Stanford University

Episode: Episode 342: Critical Care Outside the ICU: Anesthesiologist-Led Rapid Response and Resuscitation with Tara Ramaswamy

Dr. Alia El-Mowafy

Dental anesthesiologist, Toronto; focused on safety in office-based anesthesia

University of Toronto / Ontario Dental Society of Anesthesiology

Episode: Episode 341: Office Based Anesthesia Airway Emergencies with Drs. El-Mowafy and Tobis

Dr. Rachel Tobis

Dental anesthesiologist, Toronto; clinical instructor

University of Toronto / private practice

Episode: Episode 341: Office Based Anesthesia Airway Emergencies with Drs. El-Mowafy and Tobis

Eric Wang

Associate clinical professor, Johns Hopkins Pain Medicine

Johns Hopkins University

Episode: Episode 339: Highly Tested Autonomic Blocks with Eric Wang

Michelle Humeidan

Professor of Anesthesiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Episode: Episode 338: Post-op Delirium With Michelle Humeidan

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Jed Wolpaw

Anesthesiologist and critical care physician

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings

Informative and enjoyable
Thanks Jed and speakers for doing this informative pod cast. One of your regular listener from down under 👍
Apple Podcasts
5
Ebrahim Bham
Australiaa year ago
Wow! Love this podcast
As an anesthesiologist early in my career, I cannot thank Jed enough for creating this podcast. The episodes are so informative and I particularly enjoyed the master clinician episodes and your reflection episode. Really encouraging episodes!
Apple Podcasts
5
pateler
United States2 years ago
ACCRAC saved me in anesthesia school
I’m in CRNA school, and I have been listening to this podcast for the past 2.5 years. I’m planning on re-listening most of the episodes for board prepping in the next few months. I love the core concepts breakdown and board question strategies. Thank you for sharing your knowledge & expertise.
Apple Podcasts
5
Vanesthesia
United States2 years ago
Very Informative & engaging!
I am an RN, I somehow came across this series and really enjoy it. I appreciate the opportunity to stay current with the ever changing practices of anesthesia. The host does a great job balancing technical topics/information while keeping a friendly banter with the featured guests. Overall, an enjoyable listen!
Apple Podcasts
5
CassandSpark
United States2 years ago
Great topics
I’m following the podcast since 2y and every episode doesn’t carry knowledge only but creaive production and recommendations
Apple Podcasts
5
Magi Hussein
Canada2 years ago

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Keyword and board-question episodes stand out for breaking down core concepts and explaining answer choices.

The host is often praised for clear explanations, knowledgeable guests, and a friendly conversational style.

Residents, nurse anesthesia students, and practicing clinicians describe the material as useful alongside formal training and at the bedside.

A small number of listeners object to the host's delivery or to episodes that address political and social issues.

Listeners value the focused, high-yield teaching for anesthesia exams, board preparation, and clinical refreshers.

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Apple Podcasts	#64	Philippines/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#212	Argentina/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#212	Israel/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#227	China/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#231	Finland/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#238	India/Health & Fitness

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Episode 346: What Military Human Factors Training Can Teach Critical Care Teams with Drs. Lauria and Vahil

Q: What is the most optimal way to deliver simulation training?

Vahil recommends in-situ simulations in the actual unit with the usual team and equipment, because they can reveal system failures and latent threats that a simulation center may not expose.

Episode 346: What Military Human Factors Training Can Teach Critical Care Teams with Drs. Lauria and Vahil

Q: What does the military do to build fast thinking deliberately and help people build those skills quickly?

The military creates realistic, consequential repetitions, applies manageable stress, and follows training events with structured debriefs so people develop patterns and learn to function reliably under pressure.

Episode 345: The History of Curare with Matt O'Hara

Q: How did curare get introduced more fully into surgery and anesthesia?

Squibb physician Lewis Wright encouraged anesthesiologists to test the drug, but early trials caused severe respiratory problems. In 1942, Harold Griffith and Ina Johnson used it during an appendectomy, cautiously titrating the dose and preparing to provide artificial respiration.

Episode 345: The History of Curare with Matt O'Hara

Q: What is the exploration story that led to the discovery, or at least the discovery in the way we use it, of curare?

Richard Gill and his wife encountered Indigenous Amazonian medicines while living in Ecuador. After Gill developed multiple sclerosis, his neurologist suggested curare might help with muscle symptoms, prompting Gill to pursue its collection and medical study.

Episode 341: Office Based Anesthesia Airway Emergencies with Drs. El-Mowafy and Tobis

Q: How do you overcome fixation errors during an airway crisis in the office setting?

We emphasize ruling out the worst-case scenarios first, accepting that our initial assumption might be wrong, using checklists to guide a systematic response, avoiding cognitive bias by involving the whole team, and escalating to hospital-based resources when needed.

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Anesthesia and critical care education spans focused reviews of core clinical concepts, exam-style questions, specialist interviews, and conversations about patient safety, leadership, and the history of medicine. Anesthesiologist Jed Wolpaw leads many episodes, teaching practical material for the operating room and intensive care while drawing on guests' clinical expertise and research. Recurring educational formats translate complex topics into high-yield takeaways, with board-style questions, mnemonics, and guidance that connects test preparation to bedside decisions.

Guests include anesthesiologists, intensivists, pain specialists, researchers, educators, and professionals from related fields. Their discussions range from airway emerge... more

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