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TopMedTalk

TopMedTalk
Perioperative Medicine
Anesthesia
Anesthesiology
Patient Safety
Perioperative Care
American Society Of Anesthesiologists
Artificial Intelligence
Clinical Trials
Prehabilitation
Covid-19
Enhanced Recovery
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Obstetric Anesthesia
Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Pain Management
Topmedtalk
Surgery
Northstar Anesthesia
Patient Care
Intraoperative Hypotension

TopMedTalk for the latest medical news surrounding Anaesthesia, Perioperative Care and Enhanced Recovery. Live updates from conferences; Journal Club; Techno Talk and Hot-Topic podcasts. Continuing Medical Education (CME) on the go

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes2031Founded9 years ago
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Recorded live at the ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting in Auckland, Kate Leslie interviews Professor Alan Merry for a perioperative profile, covering his retirement from clinical practice, ongoing research supervision, and work on environmental sustain... more

At the EBPOM World Congress in London; TopMedTalk's Andy Cumpsty sits down for an exclusive interview with Amy Slogrove, editor-in-chief of the new journal, The Lancet Surgery and Anaesthesiology, ahead of its public launch on 20 July and a planned f... more

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Recorded live at the EBPOM World Congress in London, this episode of TopMedTalk AI features host James Bowness and co-host Amy Gomes speaking with Joe Harris, anaesthesia resident and Innovation Fellow in Anaesthesia at University College London Hosp... more

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At the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) and Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (SOCCA) meeting in Montreal, TopMedTalk hosts Mike Grocott and Desiree Chappell speak with Dr Faye Evans, Senior Associate in Perioperative Anesthe... more

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Neel Desai
Consultant Anesthetist with special interest in obstetrics, regional orthopedics, and vascular anesthesia
Guys and St Thomas' Hospital, London
Episode: ANZCA ASM: Opioid sparing strategies for ambulatory anesthesia
Gerry O'Callaghan
Clinician and data researcher focusing on readmissions and ED use after surgery
Australia
Episode: EBPOM 2026: Research oral abstract finalists
Tom Scoellaro
Clinical researcher, CPET data analysis in elderly patients
Episode: EBPOM 2026: Research oral abstract finalists
Ned Douglas
Researcher from Melbourne presenting FAME study feasibility in PACU
Melbourne
Episode: EBPOM 2026: Research oral abstract finalists
Sandy Jackson
Researcher looking at cost modeling for arterial line insertion
Southampton / UK
Episode: EBPOM 2026: Research oral abstract finalists
Nora Cruz Rodriguez
Researcher from UCLH, leads on remote pre-habilitation program
University College London Hospitals
Episode: EBPOM 2026: Research oral abstract finalists
Alexios Dosis
Surgeon in training exploring wearable devices for preoperative risk assessment
Leeds
Episode: EBPOM 2026: Research oral abstract finalists
Eric Rubin
Editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine
New England Journal of Medicine
Episode: NEJM and BMJ Editors: Joys and Challenges of Medical Publishing
Bruce Biccard
Nuffield Professor of Anesthetic Science, University of Oxford; Director of the African Perioperative Research Group
University of Oxford; African Perioperative Research Group
Episode: Perioperative Profile: Bruce Biccard

Hosts

Desiree Chappell
Host of TopMedTalk
Andy Cumpstey
Host of TopMedTalk
Kate Leslie
Host
Mike Grocott
Co-editor-in-chief / Host

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Edwards Lifesciences advertising pod

    Totally biased by the money the presenters receive from corporations. No disclosure made by the presenters

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    H0nest 0ne
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Top

    Good agree with other reviews. Engaging enjoyable way to keep up to date.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scm2011
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Excellent

    Great lively discussions, keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QuakQuak
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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Perioperative Profile: Bruce Biccard
Q: What were the early challenges of building a collaborative African perioperative research network?
Early naivety gave way to a strong, trust-based collaboration across many countries, leading to the South African Surgical Outcomes Study and ASOS.
ANZCA ASM: Opioid sparing strategies for ambulatory anesthesia
Q: Is preemptive analgesia more effective than intraoperative administration?
Current evidence suggests no clear difference between starting analgesia preemptively versus at the time of surgery, though the theoretical rationale supports preemptive use.
ANZCA ASM: Opioid sparing strategies for ambulatory anesthesia
Q: How does dexamethasone fit into these strategies, and is intravenous preferred over perineural administration?
Dexamethasone is used to extend analgesia duration; evidence shows intravenous dexamethasone provides comparable analgesic extension to perineural dexamethasone, with intravenous often preferred due to safety considerations.
ANZCA ASM: Opioid sparing strategies for ambulatory anesthesia
Q: What are the core components of an opioid-sparing strategy in ambulatory anesthesia?
The core components include multimodal analgesia (combining paracetamol and NSAIDs), regional anesthesia when appropriate, perioperative use of dexamethasone to prolong analgesia, and planning for a safe transition to oral analgesics after a block wears off.
Cardio-Obstetric Anesthesia at SOAP: Hemodynamics, Monitoring, and Preeclampsia
Q: How is preeclampsia with severe features defined beyond hypertension?
It involves end-organ damage across multiple systems: severe hypertension (160/110), liver dysfunction with HELLP, hematologic abnormalities like low platelets, possible renal impairment, and potentially pulmonary edema, with delivery as treatment.

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The show's conversations center on anesthesia, perioperative care, and enhanced recovery, often anchored at major conferences and consensus-building events. Episodes frequently explore risk assessment, shared decision-making, patient safety, and implementation science, with practical takeaways for clinicians and healthcare leaders. A standout feature is the breadth of guest expertise, ranging from established professors to rising scholars, and the ongoing focus on real-world pathways, technologies, and policy that shape perioperative practice across health systems. This mix makes it a helpful resource for clinicians seeking evidence-based insights, industry partners looking for informed sponsorship opportunities, and organizations aiming to... more

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1. Neel Desai
2. Gerry O'Callaghan
3. Tom Scoellaro
4. Ned Douglas
5. Sandy Jackson
6. Nora Cruz Rodriguez
7. Alexios Dosis
8. Eric Rubin

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