Podcast 1: Live from Boston ASA 2017 - Anaesthesia and the Perioperative Medicine movement

The largest gathering of anaesthesiologists in the world; feel as if you're there with the TopMedTalk team at ASA 2017. This discussion covers the birth of anaesthesia, in Boston, and its adoption around the world. The contrast between demonstration and adoption in the 1800's and in the modern world is questioned, are we too cautious in adopting new ideas these days? Also - what has been the impact upon surgery, do patients now have unrealistic expectations as regards pain management as a result of it? And finally, is perioperative medicine a natural evolution of this history? Professor Monty Mythen, Professor Mike Grocott and Dr Joff Lacey recorded this piece live in Boston at the ASA 2017. Join the debate [email protected]