Episode 109: Anesthesiology

Our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie talks with Anesthesiologist, Dr. Angelo Andonakakis about anesthesiology. Sedation, whether it’s for an elective procedure, an operation, or an emergency situation. Learn “what to ask” and “what to tell” the person providing the anesthesia. Our guest has vast experience in providing safe anesthesia with remarkable compassion and is recognized for his excellent skills in teaching medical students, residents, nurse anesthesiologists, and colleagues.Angelo Andonakakis, DO, MBADepartment of Anesthesiology, Section Head of Anesthesiology, Special Procedure Unit at Cooper University HospitalAssociate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology, and Assistant Professor of Urology at Cooper Medical School at Rowan UniversityYour Real Champion“Mending Broken Hearts”Champions, Laurie Burstein-Maxwell and Lee Maxwell share their heartbreaking and inspiring journey.Dan Maxwell was a high school senior who had it all. He had lots of friends, stellar grades, and played 3 different sports … but was overwhelmed by depression and his family still grieves his loss from suicide.Dan’s parents Laurie and Lee have found some comfort by establishing the DMAX Foundation. The mission is to remove the stigma of mental illness by establishing DMAX Clubs on college campuses which provide safe spaces for young people to talk about their struggles without judgment and support each other – helping to strengthen mental health and emotional well-being.Learn more about their Annual Virtual Education event happening on April 20th.