A Conversation with an Anesthesiologist | Dr. Little

In this episode of Voices from Healthcare, we look into the world of anesthesia. I gain insight on anesthetic medication and the purposes of several types of sedative medication. I look at the unique opportunities of pursing a D.O vs. an M.D., the collaboration within the OR, and how best to comfort the patient prior to surgery. Dr. Little shares how he fell in love with chemistry and how this eventually led to passion for anesthesia. He touches on advances within anesthesia that excite him, formative moments that confirmed his call into medicine, and the daily drama of hospital life. We look the different anesthetic techniques used for different medical procedures and the value of resiliency within medical school.