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On this episode of Tdc, host Brett Deister welcomes Dr. Chris Walters, an anesthesiologist who has brought several inventions to the medical device market. Dr. Walters specializes in surgeries including total joints, shoulders, knees, hips, traumatic ortho, and vascular procedures. An issue with anesthesia is “IV spaghetti,” tangled IV tubings, which can lead to safety risks. However, Dr. Walters has developed a solution to the problem - the Cobra coil Codan. This new IV tubing is designed to be compacted and stretched out as needed, reducing the chance of tangling or contamination. The coil also keeps equipment visible and accessible, which makes it easier to deliver IV infusions and medications effectively. The device can be used in emergency situations such as ambulances or life flight helicopter crews. There is a broad range of uses in the medical field where IV infusions and medications are administered. Proper organization and routine are key to keeping patients safe.

Highlights

- Dr. Walters' background as an anesthesiologist specializing in Orthopedics and general surgery

- Variety of surgeries and anesthesiology procedures performed, including the common issue of "IV spaghetti" or tangled IV tubing

- Introduction and discussion of the Cobra coil IV tubing, which offers a solution to IV spaghetti

- Benefits of the Cobra coil design, including the reduction of loose tubing, customization, and improved organization

- Wide range of uses for the device in the medical field

- Importance of proper IV tubing organization for safety and efficiency

- Anesthesiology-specific uses and benefits of coiled IV tubing

- Target audience and recommendation for targeting outpatient surgical centers

- Importance of using correct lines for medication administration and maintaining organization and routine like a pilot.

Timeline:

00:41 - Are you a coffee or tea drinker?

00:47 - Any specific roast you like?

01:08 - Can you summarize your expertise with our audience?

01:57 - What kinds of cases do you take part in as an anesthesiologist?

04:06 - Does Cobra Coil help with tubing management?

05:59 - Does this help with kinks that may happen?

06:59 - Keeping the tubbing organized help with safety?

10:21 - All males can rest easy with the Cobra Coil

11:02 - Cobra Coil helps with speed and efficiency?

11:31 - Does it help with reducing the errors?

13:06 - Reducing errors help surgery?

13:31 - What other cases could Cobra Coil be used for?

15:11 - This could be easy to implement into surgeries

16:20 - This could replace standard tubbing?

16:36 - Are there any other innovations that could be used with Cobra Coil?

17:43 - Where can people find you online?

18:13 - Final thoughts

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This week on tDC, Brett Deister talks to Brian Brown about blood transfusion sets. Transfusion sets are used to transfuse blood from one person to another, and typically include spikes at the top with clamps to attach to the IV. In an emergency situation, it is important to use the proper size blood filter and to deliver the blood rapidly.

Highlights

- What is a transfusion set?

- How to use a transfusion set in an emergency situation

- The importance of giving blood over a two to four hour period of time

- The importance of keeping the blood at a certain temperature

- The blood needs to be given within a certain time window in order to be effective and prevent the blood from becoming toxic

- In emergency situations, it is important to give blood as quickly as possible to help with blood volume loss

Timeline:

01:11 - Are you a coffee or tea drinker?

01:21 - Is there any favorite coffee you like and why don't you like tea?

01:54 - What is the reason I would use a transfusion set or an infusion set?

02:19 - If I am transfusing blood, what does this set look like?

05:14 - Does the way I deliver blood matter if I am in an emergency situation such as EMS or in a hospital OR?

07:07 - How rapid can I give blood?

08:13 - Does blood need to be warmed to prevent hypothermia?

09:05 - What are some examples of solutions that would be used in an infusion set?

10:05 - What other tips can you share with the audience?

15:38 - Where can people find you online?

16:34 - Final thoughts

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