Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler

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Going Under: Anesthesia Answered is a podcast with renowned physician and anesthesiologist Dr. Brian Schmutzler. Together with Award-Winning Co-Host and television journalist, Vahid Sadrzadeh, the podcast aims to answer not only your most pressing anesthesia questions but to provide the most up-to-date medical data available. This weekly medical podcast will release a new episode every Thursday at 5 am. Thanks in advance for being a listener. Don't forget to send your questions to Dr. Brian Schmutzler on social media and his website at www.drbrianschmutzler.com.

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May 28, 2026Episode 1319 min

The Infection Chain Reaction: The Kyle Busch Tragedy

Send us Fan MailOn the latest episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, we walk through the reported details around Kyle Busch’s surprising death and translate the headlines into a clear medical timeline from sinus symptoms to pneumonia, bacteremia, and sepsis. We also explain why “coughing blood” can be a sign of severe lung injury like ARDS, and what early treatment might have changed. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianschmutzlerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbrianschmutzler?lang=enProvider or Medical Student?? Subscribe to his Patreon Page to get exclusive content and access to Medical Blocks:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89356957&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkThanks to our show sponsor: Butterfly Networkhttps://store.butterflynetwork.com/us/en/?rsCode=BRIAN25Get $750 off the latest iQ3 at ButterflyNetwork.comSupport the show

April 6, 2026Episode 1218 min

Why The Most Common Anesthetic Uses Egg Yolk

Send us Fan MailWe connect an Easter-season question to a real anesthesia fact: propofol is formulated with egg lecithin from egg yolk, and that doesn’t automatically mean people with egg allergies can’t receive it. We also break down why propofol safety depends on monitoring and dosing, then pivot to a listener question on CRPS and a practical look at multimodal pain control and long-term opioid risks. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianschmutzlerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbrianschmutzler?lang=enProvider or Medical Student?? Subscribe to his Patreon Page to get exclusive content and access to Medical Blocks:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89356957&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkThanks to our show sponsor: Butterfly Networkhttps://store.butterflynetwork.com/us/en/?rsCode=BRIAN25Get $750 off the latest iQ3 at ButterflyNetwork.comSupport the show

March 30, 2026Episode 1124 min

Medicine Meets Social Media

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh, a med student’s viral posts spark a bigger question that every clinician with a camera eventually faces: when does “content” become unprofessional behavior? We dig into the messy middle where medical education, comedy, trends, and credibility all collide and where one bad clip can follow you longer than you think.We talk candidly about what feels non-negotiable for healthcare professionals on TikTok, Instagram, and beyond: protecting patient privacy and PHI, staying accurate, and avoiding satire that reads as demeaning once it leaves your circle. From there, we zoom out to the post-COVID reality that pushed more physicians and nurses online in the first place, especially as non-clinicians began offering confident medical takes to massive audiences. You’ll also hear the behind-the-scenes realities of building a medical influencer brand the right way: why it takes more time than people expect, how a good team helps you follow trends without crossing lines, and why your specialty and career stage should change what you post. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianschmutzlerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbrianschmutzler?lang=enProvider or Medical Student?? Subscribe to his Patreon Page to get exclusive content and access to Medical Blocks:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89356957&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkThanks to our show sponsor: Butterfly Networkhttps://store.butterflynetwork.com/us/en/?rsCode=BRIAN25Get $750 off the latest iQ3 at ButterflyNetwork.comSupport the show

March 17, 2026Episode 1030 min

Why Early-Onset Cancer Is Rising In The United States

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, why Early-Onset Cancer Is Rising In The United States.Colon cancer at 40 should stop you in your tracks, and it’s becoming less of a rarity. We’re seeing more aggressive cancers diagnosed in younger adults across the US, and we wanted to talk about what’s changing, what we actually know, and what you can do before symptoms ever show up.Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianschmutzlerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbrianschmutzler?lang=enProvider or Medical Student?? Subscribe to his Patreon Page to get exclusive content and access to Medical Blocks:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89356957&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkThanks to our show sponsor: Butterfly Networkhttps://store.butterflynetwork.com/us/en/?rsCode=BRIAN25Get $750 off the latest iQ3 at ButterflyNetwork.comSupport the show

March 9, 2026Episode 938 min

Diabetes & Insulin: What Every Patient Should Know

Send us Fan MailIn the latest episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, we unpack how diabetes actually works, why “pre-diabetes” misleads, and how care evolved from pig pancreas insulin to smart pumps and GLP-1s. Practical steps on diet, walking, and strength training show how to drive glucose down and the risks associated with it.Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianschmutzlerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbrianschmutzler?lang=enProvider or Medical Student?? Subscribe to his Patreon Page to get exclusive content and access to Medical Blocks:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89356957&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkThanks to our show sponsor: Butterfly Networkhttps://store.butterflynetwork.com/us/en/?rsCode=BRIAN25Get $750 off the latest iQ3 at ButterflyNetwork.comSupport the show

March 2, 2026Episode 831 min

"The Pitt" vs Reality: Care, Costs, And Burnout

Send us Fan MailWe unpack what "The Pitt" gets right about ER reality, where AI helps and where it fails, how cybersecurity outages ripple through care, and why insulin costs still push patients into crisis. We close with practical ways to protect purpose and fight moral injury.Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianschmutzlerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbrianschmutzler?lang=enProvider or Medical Student?? Subscribe to his Patreon Page to get exclusive content and access to Medical Blocks:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89356957&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkThanks to our show sponsor: Butterfly Networkhttps://store.butterflynetwork.com/us/en/?rsCode=BRIAN25Get $750 off the latest iQ3 at ButterflyNetwork.comSupport the show

February 23, 2026Episode 719 min

Hospitals, Insurance, And The Squeeze

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh unpack why hospitals rely on operating rooms for most of their revenue and how private insurer denials, prior authorizations, and payment delays are pushing essential services to the edge. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianschmutzlerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbrianschmutzler?lang=enProvider or Medical Student?? Subscribe to his Patreon Page to get exclusive content and access to Medical Blocks:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89356957&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkThanks to our show sponsor: Butterfly Networkhttps://store.butterflynetwork.com/us/en/?rsCode=BRIAN25Get $750 off the latest iQ3 at ButterflyNetwork.comSupport the show

February 16, 2026Episode 622 min

Pesticides, Labels, And Liability

Send us Fan MailIn the latest episode of Going Under, we unpack how federal preemption for pesticide labels could limit lawsuits and reshape accountability, and we trace the health stakes from farm fields to the foods we eat. Along the way, we compare tobacco and vaccine liability models, share a family story tied to Parkinson’s, and map practical lower-risk alternatives.Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianschmutzlerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbrianschmutzler?lang=enProvider or Medical Student?? Subscribe to his Patreon Page to get exclusive content and access to Medical Blocks:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89356957&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkThanks to our show sponsor: Butterfly Networkhttps://store.butterflynetwork.com/us/en/?rsCode=BRIAN25Get $750 off the latest iQ3 at ButterflyNetwork.comSupport the show

February 5, 2026Episode 534 min

GLP-1s, Explained

Send us Fan MailOn the latest episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, we break down GLP-1s with clear takeaways on how they work, who benefits, and the tradeoffs behind oral vs injectable options. We also dig into muscle preservation, costs and insurance, compounding quality, and the habits that make results last.Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianschmutzlerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbrianschmutzler?lang=enProvider or Medical Student?? Subscribe to his Patreon Page to get exclusive content and access to Medical Blocks:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89356957&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkThanks to our show sponsor: Butterfly Networkhttps://store.butterflynetwork.com/us/en/?rsCode=BRIAN25Get $750 off the latest iQ3 at ButterflyNetwork.comSupport the show

January 31, 2026Episode 435 min

Mentors, Faith, And My Why

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Shmutzler, we trace the mentors who shaped Brian’s faith, scientific rigor, leadership, and fatherhood, and how that guidance forged a clearer 'why'. From early belief to clinical judgment, and family models to business integrity, Dr. Brian and Vahid discuss why being bold and present matters.Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianschmutzlerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbrianschmutzler?lang=enProvider or Medical Student?? Subscribe to his Patreon Page to get exclusive content and access to Medical Blocks:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89356957&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkThanks to our show sponsor: Butterfly Networkhttps://store.butterflynetwork.com/us/en/?rsCode=BRIAN25Get $750 off the latest iQ3 at ButterflyNetwork.comSupport the show