Day in the Life of an Anesthesiology Resident on Cardiac Anesthesia Call

See what cardiac anesthesiology is like for a resident on call. While cardiac anesthesiology is its own subspecialty, all anesthesiology residents in the US are required to care for at least 20 patients undergoing cardiac surgery. PS You might find a special guest in this video to be... heartwarming.

0:00 Start
0:20 Preparation
3:16 Starting the day
4:43 OR setup
6:49 Morning break (of course)
7:15 Will my pager go off?
10:40 My pager went off
11:29 Magic spell & home

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[CarolLynnWilliams]

IMO, right after having appropriate and adequate knowledge, the most important thing a doctor can have is the ability to communicate. You're very good at that - - and please never lose that quality !!!

[blumiller]

In all my procedures I’ve had great anesthesiologists, and they made them much easier for me with my anxiety. Y’all are definitely under appreciated!

[shad]

Worked at Columbia and Cornell as a cardiac anesthesia tech before nursing school, some of the cardiac fellows ad residents 9 years later are like family with me. Some of the smartest and coolest people Ive ever gotten to work with, love the video

[lennykathybyram]

I had a bicuspid aortic valve replaced. My anesthesiologist was the best guy ever. I was petrified to wake up with the tube in. He told me it all depended on me and if was taken out he also stated that my pain control would be better with it in. I told him please take it out. He did. He is my personal hero. You guys rock! Shout out to St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT.

[thomasgurda]

As a french anesthesiology resident, i find your videos terrific! Both to compare our practices which after all are quite similar but also to learn from you and your tips. Keep it up Max!

[Crazycro]

Having had heart surgery I had no idea id wake up with still intubated so that is a interesting feeling lol. Just glad to be alive and have a normal heart function again

[mikemikeh]

The odds this video came across my YouTube recommendations. I’m laying here recovering from surgery. My Anesthesiologist was great. Talked with her before surgery. She did a great job.

[yanajohanson]

Just wanted to thank you very much for these videos, as an aspiring anesthesiologist, you are highly motivating me to study harder and feel the life of anesthesiologists.

I wish you best of luck with the rest of your work and never stop producing such excellent content!

[jzblue]

These guys and the doctors deserve way more credit than they get. Hospitals get a bad rap but they are the most patient and caring people around. The hospital staff are overstressed and overworked.

[maryjanewalsh]

Truly amazing, the amount of knowledge through school, residency and beyond is mind boggling...Thank you for sharing this to all of us that otherwise wouldn't have this opportunity.👏

[bluewolfe]

It is very clear that you love what you do. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, skills, understanding, and compassion. I am a registered nurse who is highly interested in multiple specialty areas with anesthesia being near the top. I appreciate your enthusiasm and kindness in your videos!

[billmitchell]

Enjoy all your video's Dr Max ! I am a retired RRT, and back in the day ( 1970's), Anesthesia used to be our primary service. I actually first learned at an OJT program @ Yale Med Ctr. But the best part was that the Anesthesia Doc's were always willing to teach those of us who were hungry to learn. Thanks for the channel and please keep it up if you can as you continue your career.

[danielles]

I love that you also blur your mouth to protect patient privacy!

[GeorgeDaymondLush]

2 weeks ago I had a HoLEP procedure paid for privately. Unlikely to get this on the National Health Service at the moment so having dropped my £7, 500.00 in the biscuit tin I made my way to Spire Bushey (North London). Excellent staff good nursing.Mainly Romanian. I had deliberately not reviewed this on YOUTUBE but I do watch Max Feinstein. I didn't like my anaesthetist . He answered my questions with questions and I thought made it clear he thought I was a smart ass. I am but I was paying good money. He partially redeemed himself when he said take a deep breath. I thought "ah this is where I'm having a few deep breaths of O2 - yes I watched that clip". No he was inducing me with sevoflurane. What a nice way to go - much nicer than propofol and so on. Keep em coming Dr Feinstein - your'e an enjoyable listen.

[Ironworks]

This would be overwhelming to me, an anesthesiologist competency must be off the scales!!!

[gabireinoehl]

I love the new intro!!!! 🥰 Thoroughly enjoy your videos and how sincerely humble you are, yet incredibly intelligent and passionate about what you do. I’d definitely trust you with my life when it comes to surgery. Thanks for sharing your day with us & I loved seeing your sweet dog, he’s so cute 🥺 Hope you’re having a great holiday season! ♥️

[jenniferrichter]

Hi Dr Max, I still haven't had my hard palate tumor removed. So frightened. I enjoy your videos because it helps me so much. I wish you could do my anesthesia!! I wouldn't be frightened at all!! Great videos and work!!

[joshbritton]

As a fellow undergrad student interested in cardiac anesthesia, you’ve got me hooked. Subscribed, and looking forward to watching your channel grow 🙏🏼💪🏼

[labadee]

a short vid like this shows you how little the general public actually understand of what it takes to become a competent doctor. The training that is required to become a good doctor is very difficult which is why you should trust science and their specialists

[davidausterman]

You scored on that quiet call shift! A rare all-night sleep. Great video. Brings back memories!