Airwayve
Airwayve is a Canadian anesthesia podcast for medical students led by medical students (Jenny Xinye Hu, Alex Xiang, Josephine Ding) from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Airwayve
S5E15: Thyroid Disease
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In this episode, Jessica and Alex explore anesthetic considerations for patients with thyroid disease and those undergoing thyroidectomy. Starting with a review of thyroid physiology, they break down how hypo- and hyperthyroidism affect major organ systems and why these changes matter in the perioperative setting. The discussion covers pre-operative optimization, airway assessment, intraoperative management, and important postoperative complications including neck hematoma, recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, hypocalcemia, thyroid storm, and myxedema coma.
Through a clinical case, the team ties together key concepts and practical approaches to managing thyroid disease safely in the OR. Whether you’re preparing for clerkship, reviewing endocrine physiology, or looking for a concise overview of thyroid anesthesia, this episode has you covered.
Credits
Writer: Jessica Xiong
Editors: Alexander Xiang, Jenny Xinye Hu
Resident Editor: Alexis Baker
Staff Reviewer: Dr. Andrew Syrett