Can an Orthopaedic Surgeon Intubate? Spoiler (Sort of...)

We’re good with saws, screws, and hammers, but what happens when an orthopaedic surgeon steps into the shoes of an anesthesiologist?

In this episode of Side Effects, I team up with my brilliant colleague and friend, Dr. Lisa Li, a seasoned anesthesiologist, to answer a very real (and slightly ridiculous) question:

👉 Can an orthopaedic surgeon intubate?

Armed with a laryngoscope, an intubation dummy (no, not me...), and a healthy dose of humility, I take on the challenge—while Lisa guides (and gently roasts) me through the steps.

We laugh, we learn, and we pay tribute to the skill and calm that our anesthesia colleagues bring to the table every day.

This episode is part of our See One, Do One, Teach One series, where we try something new, semi-fail, and hopefully leave you a little wiser (and entertained).