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Special Episode: What PSA Does for Members & Patients
In this special episode learn from new Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiology President Adam Childers, MD, FASA, about the priorities of the society and the future of the profession. Explore the work the PSA Is doing by advocating for the profession and patient safety.
17 Aug 2026
The Mediastinal Mass at 2 AM: Decisions That Save Lives
Ashley N Budd, MD, Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine, Anesthesiology (Cardiothoracic) (Critical Care Medicine) Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, joins the podcast for a critical care case.
15 Jul 2026
Clinical and Ethical Considerations in Geriatric Anesthesia with Allen Gustin, FCCP, FASA, FCCM
Clinical and Ethical Considerations in Geriatric Anesthesia with Allen Gustin, FCCP, FASA, FCCM
Professor of Anesthesiology at Loyola University Medical Center, Stritch School of Medicine,
Chicago, IL
15 Jun 2026
Managing Pain During Cesarean Delivery with Heather Nixon, MD
Above the Drapes welcomes Heather Nixon, MD, Professor, Section Chief for Obstetric Anesthesiology; Section Chief for Simulation, Education, and Training at the University of Illinois Department of Anesthesiology.
15 May 2026
Use of POCUS When Making Clinical Decisions in the OR
Ioannis (Yanni) Angelidis, MD, MSPH, Assistant Professor, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and Joseph Answine, MD, Professor, at Penn State Hospital Hershey are joined by Marcos Cruvinel, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Jameson and Horizon.
14 Apr 2026
Anterior Scalene Muscle block for diagnostic and surgical planning in pediatric outlet syndrome
Join us for another episode, this time as we explore anterior scalene muscle block for diagnostic and surgical planning in pediatric outlet syndrome.
16 Mar 2026
Above the Drapes: Community Based Residency Programs
Kathryn Boles, DO, PharmD, MPH, Residency Program Director, Department of Anesthesiology, HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, Florida joins Above the Drapes to discuss her article "What Community-Based Residency Programs Bring to the Table" that appeared in the July 2025 ASA Monitor.
17 Feb 2026
Above the Drapes: Geriatric Anesthesiology
Our geriatric and frail population is increasing yearly. Care for these individuals is as unique as caring for a sick pediatric patient. Are we ready and have the knowledge to care for this growing population of patients requiring anesthesia.? Listen to an overview of the changing climate of geriatric anesthesia care.
20 Jan 2026
Above the Drapes: Maternal Cardiac Arrest Case
A maternal cardiac arrest case is discussed in this episode.
9 Dec 2025
The Plight of Private Groups
In this Above the Drapes episode, Joseph Answine, MD, FASA, Vice President of Scientific Affairs for PSA deals the plight of private anesthesiologist groups when faced with hospital and private equity in the marketplace,
9 Dec 2025
Episode 1: Welcome to Above the Drapes
This first installment of Above the Drapes explores the rich history of the Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists from its beginnings to its role in the safety of patients today.
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