Airway, Breathing, Conversation

About Airway, Breathing, Conversation

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! Please speak with a physician to address your personal health concerns. Also, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Dept of Anesthesiology.

Publisher

USask Anesthesia

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jan 2023

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

94 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Ep 93: Grand Rounds: BIS monitoring: The science behind the technology (Robert Gauvin)

   Recorded on September 4, 2026. Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Robert Gauvin, a biomedical engineer and adjunct professor with the Faculty of Medicine at Laval University, discusses the science behind BiS monitoring. Some of Dr. Gauvin's accomplishments include: - B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, U. Laval, Qc, Canada (1998–2002) - M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering, U. Laval, Qc, Canada (2003–2004) - Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering - U. Laval/Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (2005–2009) - NSERC postdoctoral Fellow, Biomedical Engineering - Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology - Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering - Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA (2009–2011) - 15+ years in medical devices R&D - 9+ years with Medtronic - Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, since 2012 - Over 50 peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today. Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.

2. 

   24 Aug 2026

   Ep 92: PRT in Saskatchewan: Changing the Conversation About Chronic Pain (Kevin Wong, Tyler Maltman, Kent Earle, and Chantel Miller)

   Recorded on March 17, 2026. Join us this week where a multidisciplinary team including Anesthesiologist Dr. Kevin Wong, Family Physician Dr. Tyler Maltman, Physical Therapist Kent Earle, and patient partner Chantel Miller discusses pain reprocessing therapy. Dr. Kevin Wong is an anesthesiologist who has done the PRT provider course and found benefit for it himself personally. Dr. Tyler Maltman is a family physician that specializes in integrative medicine and is also a PRT provider. Kent Earle is a physiotherapist at Venture Rehab with extensive experience with PRT. Chantel Miller is a patient partner who has had a huge benefit from PRT and is working with the team to increase awareness of PRT in the province. Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today. Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.

3. 

   6 Jul 2026

   Ep 91: Grand Rounds: Perioperative Management of Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism (Eoin McFadden)

   Recorded on May 22, 2026. Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Eoin McFadden, a dual-trained cardiac anesthesiologist and ICU physician with the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, discusses the perioperative anesthetic management of mechanical thrombectomy for acute pulmonary emboli. Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today. Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.

Who has been a guest on Airway, Breathing, Conversation

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Alixe Pellerin
• Alison Knapp
• Angela Hodgson
• Nigel Hey
• Shawn Silver

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

108,701

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

85

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

68

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