Setting up an operating room is one of the most important parts of an anesthesiologist's day! In this video, I set up for surgery and walk you through each step of the way using the mnemonic "MS MAIDS".

What does an anesthesia resident carry with him at work? In this video, I show you the equipment, medications, and other goodies that are important enough for me to have on me at all times.

I'm 3 months into anesthesia residency, which overall has been awesome! In this video, I go into detail about the cases I did, hours worked, procedures performed, what it's like working with surgeons, and a lot more.

Anesthesiologists are trained in managing all types of emergencies that happen in the operating room, including those that don't have anything to do with the surgery itself. In this video, I explain how the training I'm receiving in residency helped me safely address an emergency that recently happened in my operating room.

Figuring out the BEST residency program to apply for can be one of the most challenging career decisions for a physician-in-training. In this video, I explain why I applied to nearly 100 residency programs and how I narrowed down my #1 choice!

Ever wonder what goes into becoming an anesthesiologist? If not, maybe now I've piqued your interest! In this video, I explain the time, exams, and costs associated with becoming an anesthesiologist, and offer advice for every step along the way.

How does special operating room equipment affect anesthesia care of patients? In this video, I highlight some of the anesthetic considerations of neurosurgery, robotic surgery, and other types of surgery that have unique equipment in the operating room.

Anesthesia for neurosurgery requires such a unique skillset that it's a formal subspecialty of anesthesiology. In this video, I interview Dr. Ben Toure, Mt. Sinai Hospital's chief of neuroanesthesia, who talks about the special considerations for anesthesia for neurosurgery.

How do anesthesiologists know that patients are actually unconscious while under general anesthesia? In this video, I explain what goes into assessing anesthetic depth and address the misconception that a patient who's moving is "awake."

What classes should you consider on your path to becoming a doctor? In this video, I explain why non-traditional classes can make you a better doctor in ways you might not expect.

In this video, I show how to place an epidural, spinal, and combined spinal-epidural while explaining the differences between these neuraxial blocks. Warning: This video contains images/videos of needles.

The ability to safely and quickly draw up medications from a vial is a critical skill for anesthesiologists who routinely administer paralytics, vasopressors, and many other drugs. In this video, I highlight each step of this process, and also show you how to make it a little more fun!

In this video, I recommend the resources I found most helpful starting at MS3 going through CA2 year of residency.

Ever wonder how much money anesthetic drugs costs? In this video, I keep track of each medication I give to keep patients anesthetized for spine surgery, then tally up the total cost!

What is general anesthesia and how is it different from sedation? In this video, I explain the different depths of anesthesia and why the differences matter to patients, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.

How do anesthesiologists safely transport a critically ill patient in the hospital? In this video, I shed light on this under-appreciated but crucial aspect of patient care by describing the equipment, medications, and thought processes involved.

Anesthesia has been described as hours of boredom punctuated by moments of terror. In this video, I discuss a rare condition called malignant hyperthermia and how it can result in an emergency in the operating room.

The opioid epidemic is a huge problem, but these pain-killing medications are frequently administered during surgery. In this video, I highlight the reasons why an anesthesiologist would be inclined to give opioids to patients during surgery.

It's commonly said that redheads have relatively high anesthetic needs. How much is this backed by scientific evidence? In this video, a particularly well-qualified guest anesthesiologist helps me address this question.

How should anesthesiologists approach the discussion of anesthetic risks with patients? In this video for anesthesiology trainees, I highlight the most common and most serious risks that can be discussed in the informed consent process.