EMERGENCY in the Operating Room and what I did to fix it

Anesthesiologists are trained in managing all types of emergencies that happen in the operating room, including those that don't have anything to do with the surgery itself. In this video, I explain how the training I'm receiving in residency helped me safely address an emergency that recently happened in my operating room.

0:00 Start
1:35 Background part 1: Monitoring equipment in the OR
6:48 Background part 2: Who's in the OR
8:13 What I did to fix the problem
10:17 How do anesthesiologists train to deal with problems?

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[JoosMaguy]

Huge respect to yourself, but also to Mount Sinai in allowing this sort of stuff, a lot of places don't and it's massively appreciated

[Jamesbradley]

It puts me at ease knowing anesthesiologists are being trained to identify and fix atypical problems like an equipment malfunction. This is something I have never considered going wrong in the OR.

[eloimrosado]

This is by far the most realistic anesthesiology YouTube channel. I’m loving it!

[nishagowani]

I'm an Anesthesiologist from India. Keep up the good work about spreading awareness about the 'behind the curtains' work that we do 👍👍 . Anesthesia is all about Anticipation, preparedness, and in such situations we have to be cool, calm and swift !

[Claude]

This video came just in time. I’m a premed and was beginning to question how I could ever be responsible for someone’s life especially in a time sensitive situation. But, this reassured me that I will one day get all the training necessary and that there’s nothing to be nervous about. Thanks Dr. Feinstein.

[Andyc]

Got so much respect for you man. I had my first ever operation today at the age of 34. I had my tonsils removed and I was nervous beforehand as i'd never been put to sleep before. The anaesthetist made me feel at ease before they put me to sleep and I know you guys do a very important job. The NHS here in the UK are incredible and i'm very thankful that we have a national health service so that we can get free health care.

[bassethound]

You are a natural teacher. You will I’m sure pass on your knowledge to many coming after you. Also I would feel so confident in your hands. Thanks for this channel!

[sarahsun]

I am a 4th year medical student applying to anesthesiology and am starting my anesthesia elective next week. This video is so informative and fun to watch! I love how you explained the different component of the monitor. Thanks for sharing!

[shernandez]

Interesting to say the least. I’ve always wondered how dire situations would be handled. The fact that you can call for assistance and fellow anesthesiologists come running is outstanding. You all do keep us alive during surgery! Our fate is in yours and those in the OR’s hands. Thank you!

[uju]

I have so much respect for anaesthesiologists out of all the specialties. Things may go wrong but you guys handle it so calmly !!

[shernandez]

Oh and shout out to Mount Sinai Hospital - NY for allowing you to film these very important and informative videos!

[michaelleone]

This reminds me of airplane pilot training where you learn to deal with abnormal and emergency situations then practice those procedures. Then, the day you experience said emergency, its no big deal because its not your first time recognizing the problem then working through its solution...I am not a medical professional but I latched onto your channel because I recently was a guest for a couple of days at the local hospital. Although I ended up not needing to visit the operating room, you have given me a lot of confidence that I would have been in good hands if that did happen. Thanks for making these high-quality, informative videos. I know its a lot of work for you to create them.

[marystewart]

These educational segments are awesome. I feel that many patients would be much less afraid to go into surgery if they had this knowledge. Kudos to you, the anesthesia department and hospital.

[lorrainesiri]

Thank you for sharing! I feel so much more comfortable after looking at your channel. I had 2 open heart surgeries and always had that fear of not waking up.
Unfortunately I might need a third surgery. For the most part I now feel more secured in knowing what anesthesiologist do and how you focus on the patient. Well Done Dr. Feinstein!

[susannelson]

I can honestly say that your anesthesiologist is just or more important than a surgeon. I have been a nurse for over 30 yrs. When I had surgery myself I picked the surgeon and anesthesiologist.

[TJames-hz]

I respect people like you who go into this profession.

[allisongrant]

Wow! Your calm bright even personality makes you such an amazing asset to their program. I can tell you from experience many are not as empathetic and highly doubt as level headed. You are extremely impressive. 😊

[joanhoffman]

I’ve had one major surgery and several minor procedures done, and this video gives me much respect for the Person Behind the Drape. It’s smart to train for the worst case, one in a lifetime occurrence, unlikely problem and be prepared than to be caught flat footed when the unexpected occurs. Good teacher!

[pilotmark]

Love this channel. Worked 50 years as a surgical tech. I always told people not to plug any surgical equipment in to the anesthesia machine or circuits !

[clintonbos]

Insightful video. I am head of Biomedical engineering at a hospital with 18 theatres. We had a similar problem, but the ventilator monitor on your GE blew. We had no idea what the vent was doing. Luckily we were closing. So the anaesthatist switched from mechanical ventilation to bagging, bagged the patient and we turned the gas all the way down until the MAC reading on the patient monitor went down to zero. In South africa we don't have resident and attending. The all self employed and work individually. So the first line is to call a biomedical engineer into theatre and assess and assist the doctor. Luckily I was able to swop out the machine for the rest of the day and replace the screen that afternoon. We are no changing all our GEs for Dragers.