Episode 1: How to Setup an OR

This podcast episode serves as an introduction to operating room workflow and preoperative evaluation for new anesthesiology residents. Riley Wolford and Sean Milburn, chief residents, emphasize the importance of a thorough preoperative evaluation, including reviewing patient history in electronic records and conducting in-person visits for inpatients. They introduce the mnemonic MS-MAIDS (Machine, Suction, Monitors, Airway, IVs, Drugs, Special) as a checklist for setting up a general anesthetic, detailing essential equipment and considerations for each category. The hosts stress the necessity of preparing for potential airway issues, ensuring adequate IV access, and having emergency medications like epinephrine readily available.