Ep 59: Grand Rounds: Scoping the Brain: POCUS in Acute Brain Injury (Michael Dinsmore)

Recorded on April 4, 2025.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Michael Dinsmore, an anesthesiologist at Toronto Western Hospital and University of Saskatchewan alumnus, discusses brain ultrasonography in the perioperative and critical care setting.Michael Dinsmore is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine at Toronto Western Hospital, where he also serves as the Program Director for Neuroanesthesia. He completed his medical degree at the University of Saskatchewan, followed by residency training in Anesthesiology at the University of Toronto and a fellowship in Neuroanesthesia at Toronto Western Hospital. Dr. Dinsmore's academic and research interests center on technological innovation in perioperative care, including the development of novel tools and techniques in anesthesia. His current work includes advancing opioid-sparing strategies in spine surgery, and exploring the clinical utility of transorbital ultrasonography.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.