<![CDATA[Style Points]]> http://stylepointspodcast.com A podcast to discuss anesthesiology topics for residents, medical students, and more!

All opinions and views expressed on this podcast are my own. Information does not represent medical advice and does not reflect the views, opinions or positions of my place of work or employers.

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]]> RSS.com 2026.428.112250 Fri, 29 May 2026 17:12:43 GMT en f9bd6820-0949-52fe-a01b-d60e0c1199d3 https://media.rss.com/stylepoints/20250102_070155_7afca12eacd20162bb52fad57a8edb61.png Style Points http://stylepointspodcast.com yes CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 John Crowe John Crowe false episodic podcast false <![CDATA[The Point of Caring with Tyler Guidugli]]> In this episode, we start with an RSI with intern Lauren Pferdmenges who does a great job talking about learning how... to learn! (Procedures, specifically). Next, we talk to Dr. Tyler Guidugli about point of care lab testing, and what it's like when you try to create institutional change. Spoiler alert- it isn't easy!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/2869305 69dfede1-49cd-4140-9cfa-71f1833cbbbc 2710 full 30 30 false Fri, 29 May 2026 17:12:41 GMT false <![CDATA[Pinkey and the Brain (with Pinkey Shah)]]> In this episode, we start out with an RSI by intern David Karngba. Next, we talk about Pinkey Shah's journey into medicine, as well as some interesting tidbits about neuroanesthesia.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/2758381 dc75c392-0c03-4a46-84b6-ccfa9d011d62 3326 full 29 29 false Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT false <![CDATA[Hat Collecting with Paul Wojciechowski]]> In this episode, we start with an RSI about cricoid pressure with intern Sarah Miranda. Next, I talk to Dr. Paul Wojciechowski, who is someone who "wears a lot of hats" in our department- we discuss navigating his path through academic medicine.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/2676479 78998f16-48d8-486e-8b3d-14ac8b47a7e0 3664 full 28 28 false Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Being There with Mary Roberts]]> In this episode, I talk to Dr. Mary Roberts, who did her anesthesiology residency and OB fellowship here at the University of Cincinnati. We talk about how to have difficult conversations with patients, and then we have a difficult conversation ourselves.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/2587505 88eb1e89-1223-40a6-bfe5-1c23057d8780 3268 full 27 27 false Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:23:51 GMT <![CDATA[Under the Mask with Ben Fedeles]]> In this episode, we start with an RSI about inhaled anesthetics with intern Veronica Takougang. Then, I host Dr. Ben Fedeles, and we fight about which one of us is the biggest imposter. Or maybe, we just discuss imposter syndrome in medicine. You'll have to listen to find out!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/2505254 022f8607-d81d-4115-89c2-c7bed04f96ff 2705 full 26 26 false Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Going the Distance with Jordan Crouch]]> In this episode, we start out with an RSI about vasopressors featuring CA1 Wesley Young. Next, we talk to CRNA Jordan Crouch about his experience with running truly absurd distances, and how his insights translate to the world of anesthesiology.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/2420455 e6ea0600-e5a5-4121-b577-7e8bfa736032 3357 full 25 25 false Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45202, USA <![CDATA[Critical Care Conversations with Josh Trester]]> In this episode, we start off with an RSI featuring Joey Sandolo who discusses cardiac changes during pregnancy. Then, we discuss some of the philosophy behind critical care medicine with Dr. Josh Trester.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/2348369 3b3c14c0-075c-4ad5-8da6-2baeb31ffb44 2846 full 24 24 false Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:51 GMT <![CDATA[Dumpster Fires with Kristin Horton]]> In this episode, we talk to self described black cloud Dr. Kristin Horton, who is an expert crisis manager and teacher. We discuss how to deal with intraoperative dumpster fires.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/2299630 2cc8bfd5-30f8-4ef4-87c8-25ede948a2b6 2005 full 23 23 false Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:31 GMT <![CDATA[The Kids Table with Marc Mecoli and Joe Weethee]]> In this episode, we first start with an RSI from current CA-1 Kat Dunshee about aortic stenosis and its anesthetic implications. Next, we talk to Drs. Joe Weethee and Marc Mecoli about pediatric anesthesia! One thing we talk about on the episode is Marc's band "Moonshine Drive"- link below. Check them out!

https://www.moonshinedrive.com/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/2245782 7a9b5f80-5dc9-4dac-90ac-ca91e4201be5 3883 full 22 22 false Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:49:50 GMT University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 234, Goodman Street, Pill Hill, Corryville, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45229, USA <![CDATA[The Wisdom of CA-1s]]> In this episode, we created a sequel to Episode 7: The Wisdom of Interns. All those interns have now completed their CA-1 year, and we hear some of their best stories and advice they have to offer.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/2184660 23e7648f-6726-416a-bc31-05c05288d2d3 1273 full 21 21 false Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:52 GMT <![CDATA[Anesthesia without Borders with Erica Alcibiade]]> In this episode, I welcome world traveler and colleague Dr. Erica Alcibiade to the podcast. We discuss some of the intricacies and challenges of doing anesthesia in areas with limited resources.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/2140909 32605e9e-d589-40a5-8996-a562bb26b265 3199 full 20 20 false Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:34 GMT <![CDATA[ICU 101 with John Galvin and Anne Burgess]]> In this episode, we welcome guest host and incoming CA-1 John Galvin as well as incoming CA-2 Anne Burgess to talk about how to approach your first day working as a resident in the ICU.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/2090380 39a019ab-e77d-470c-a7df-8ee7fa02f045 2826 full 19 19 false Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:27:58 GMT <![CDATA[Match Points with Dustin Tsitouris]]> In this episode, we start out with an RSI about ventilator modes by Anne Burgess, CA1. Next, I bring on fellow associate program director Dr. Dustin Tsitouris. We discuss some of the finer points of how to craft a CV in the increasingly competitive landscape of matching into a residency in anesthesiology.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/2040443 806fef50-a77c-4f8f-96bb-55b4e3480882 3675 full 18 18 false Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:40 GMT <![CDATA[Protecting Mothers with Kelly Fedoruk]]> In this episode, we start out with an RSI (Resident Selected Information) about RSI (Rapid Sequence Induction) brought to us by our anesthesiology intern Rachel Kidwell. Next, we feature Dr. Kelly Fedoruk, a visiting professor from Stanford and self-described "podcast junkie" who was kind enough to discuss the role of the OB anesthesiologist in preventing maternal morbidity and mortality.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1986127 5f149964-ab9c-4232-bc8c-a8b457d30b31 3004 full 17 17 false Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:46 GMT <![CDATA[Managing Overtime with Yousef Raslan]]> In this special episode, Dr. Yousef Raslan and I discuss his cardiac arrest in 2022 and his path to recovery- as well as his connection with NFL star Damar Hamlin, who recovered from his cardiac arrest months later at the University of Cincinnati.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1940658 cc10e57e-85b9-44fc-b7a7-e2e420afdb8e 3455 full 16 16 false Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:30:21 GMT <![CDATA[Crashing to ECMO with Mohsin Zaidi]]> In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring intern Lauren Brown discussing obstructive sleep apnea and its anesthetic implications. Next, we talk to ECMO expert Mohsin Zaidi about resuscitation in the most challenging- and sometimes dramatic- circumstances.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1913939 98b6b0e3-2848-448f-a7e6-d525918df5ca 3464 full 15 15 false Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:46:19 GMT <![CDATA[Sick Hearts, Simple Surgeries with Cory France]]> In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring intern Christa Saelinger. We then meet with prior Golden Apple teaching award winner Cory France, who breaks down how to manage patients with a significant cardiac history having non-cardiac surgery.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1871858 81b69d74-9ed2-4582-be92-1ee65ac5c7ff 3414 full 14 14 false Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:13:51 GMT <![CDATA[30,000 Feet in the Air with Jesse Pickard-Gabriel]]> In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring resident AJ Pagan. Next, fasten your seatbelts (and keep your tray tables up) as we discuss critical care in a military aircraft with Lieutenant Colonel Jesse Pickard-Gabriel. Of note- his words and opinions are his own, and not those of the US Air Force or the Department of Defense.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1815460 560fa660-632e-4477-8a0f-06fb1e743c20 3724 full 13 13 false Tue, 24 Dec 2024 20:44:04 GMT <![CDATA[Sitting in the Chair's Chair with Stuart Bertsch]]> In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring resident John Galvin. Then, we interview interim chair of our anesthesiology department, Dr. Stuart Bertsch, to hear about his experience stepping into the role of chair of the department.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1766772 af54afb9-30e6-4257-a7a2-3af3d7160a49 3302 full 12 12 false Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:57:21 GMT <![CDATA[Style Points with Ron Harter, ASA President (Live at OSA!)]]> In this episode, I interview Dr. Ron Harter, president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, in front of a live audience at the 2024 Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists meeting. We discuss his life, leadership, and philosophy.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1715316 c1fccebe-f0e2-41a8-b31c-437cbb4a76da 2869 full 11 11 false Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:07:28 GMT <![CDATA[Anesthesia and Artificial Intelligence with Marcus Lehman]]> In this episode, we start out with a special guest host, followed by our RSI featuring chief resident Christina Zhang-Miller. Marcus Lehman and I discuss Artificial Intelligence and its potential applications in anesthesiology.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1672417 7311a41f-3e6b-4928-96b7-63f7fea91ed1 2853 full 10 10 false Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:41:46 GMT <![CDATA[Sustainable Anesthesia with Kori Martodam]]> In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring Nate Moore, who is currently in the gray zone between being a resident and an attending. After that, I talk to Kori Martodam, a CRNA with a special interest in performing safe, sustainable anesthesia by doing fewer gas-based anesthetics.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1619060 d4b24be6-9be3-40b5-bce7-7569c1112b1b 2993 full 9 9 false Mon, 19 Aug 2024 22:03:19 GMT <![CDATA[How to Un-"Fumble" a Problem with Maggie Mechlin]]> In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring resident Brian Upton. After that, we talk to Dr. Maggie Mechlin about her experience as chief patient safety officer, and her thoughts on root cause analysis as a tool to fix problems.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1570709 9d4c06de-5f6b-465c-b62b-e1ddd7e70216 3095 full 8 8 false Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:18:46 GMT <![CDATA[The Wisdom of Interns]]> In this episode, we feature the wisdom of the graduating intern class. They share some of their best tips on how to survive- and thrive- during intern year.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1549368 809f3e91-ede1-47d5-b5fb-15c49b96aff7 1894 full 7 7 false Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:46:15 GMT <![CDATA[An Authentic Mock Oral Exam with Suzanne Bennett and Steve Summers]]> In this episode, with the permission of the ABA, I present Dr. Suzanne Bennett (An ABA board examiner) and Dr. Steve Summers (who recently passed the oral exam). Dr. Bennett gives Dr. Summers a high-quality, authentic board exam, from the example stem posted by the ABA.

Here is the example stem we used- it starts on page 3. https://www.theaba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SOE_Questions.pdf

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1496765 5b75c069-5c04-403e-8e12-64c69816defb 3682 full 6 6 false Tue, 28 May 2024 17:22:21 GMT <![CDATA[Primate Anesthesia with Brian Vaughan]]> In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring resident Morgan Moorhead. Next, we get a fascinating look inside the world of primate anesthesia with Dr. Brian Vaughan.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1452908 fc9aefed-9e01-4da7-a453-66ce44788d83 2579 full 5 5 false Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:21:36 GMT <![CDATA[Obstetric Cardiac Anesthesia with Andye Girnius]]> In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring resident Chris DePietro discussing serotonin syndrome versus neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Next, we focus on pregnant patients with cardiac disease with Dr. Andye Girnius.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1401292 48d336fa-4871-4587-9511-186888f4e9be 2490 full 4 4 false Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:16:31 GMT <![CDATA[GLP Agonists with Peter Arrabal]]> In our third episode, we start out with an RSI (Resident Selected Information) about how to interpret a TEG, with our chief resident, Nate Moore. Then, we discuss the perioperative implications of GLP Agonists with Dr. Peter Arrabal.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1364566 61efe293-26f3-42fd-a9be-0016026ffc46 2354 full 3 3 false Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:40:19 GMT <![CDATA[Anesthesia for Pheochromocytoma with Erin Grawe]]> In our second episode, we discuss aspects of perioperative and intraoperative management of pheochromocytoma.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1321593 9e898470-9602-4978-bb78-500270e2c458 2502 full 2 2 false Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:36:49 GMT <![CDATA[Liver Transplant Anesthesia with Courtney Jones]]> In this inaugural episode, I talk to Dr. Courtney Jones about anesthesia for liver transplants.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/stylepoints/1255349 d2b48e95-4769-46f3-a127-355a3a7e7244 2214 full 1 1 false Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:42:18 GMT