IP Unplugged by Dr Sameer Arbat

Dr. Sameer Arbat

IP Unplugged is a first-of-its-kind podcast dedicated to the science, skills and stories beyond Interventional Pulmonology. Hosted by Dr Sameer Arbat, this series brings honest conversations with global experts, decoding advanced pulmonary procedures, real-world challenges, innovations and the future of airway and pleural interventions. From breakthroughs in bronchoscopy to complex diagnostic techniques, each episode dives deep into practical insights that matter to pulmonologists, fellows, residents, and healthcare professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve. Subscribe Now!

Episodes

  1. May 23

    EBUS Masterclass with Dr V R Pattabhi Raman - Pioneer of EBUS in South East Asia

    What does it take to be the first to bring a transformative technology to an entire region? In this episode of IP Unplugged, Dr Sameer Arbat sits down with Dr V.R. Pattabhi Raman — one of the first pulmonologists to introduce Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) in South East Asia and a pioneer of Interventional Pulmonology training in India — for a comprehensive, unfiltered masterclass on EBUS. Whether you're a trainee just starting out or an experienced chest physician looking to sharpen your practice, this conversation covers everything you need to know. What you'll learn: • The story of the first EBUS in India • How to approach an EBUS case: diagnostic vs staging • EBUS in sarcoidosis — a practical framework • Contraindications and diagnostic yield • Needle selection in EBUS • Lymph node staging: EBUS vs EUS-BFNA • Lymph node characteristics that change your decision • Do's and Don'ts for new EBUS trainees • The future of EBUS in India and globally 🎙️ Guest: Dr V.R. Pattabhi Raman Senior Interventional Pulmonologist | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Pioneer of EBUS & IP Training in India 🎙️ Host: Dr Sameer Arbat Interventional Pulmonologist | One Healthcare Nagpur Chair, Media Committee, WABIP IP Unplugged — Explore the science, skills and stories beyond Interventional Pulmonology. Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/irVRLggs_Ww?si=7eWHhr-KFhdSDX3E

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IP Unplugged is a first-of-its-kind podcast dedicated to the science, skills and stories beyond Interventional Pulmonology. Hosted by Dr Sameer Arbat, this series brings honest conversations with global experts, decoding advanced pulmonary procedures, real-world challenges, innovations and the future of airway and pleural interventions. From breakthroughs in bronchoscopy to complex diagnostic techniques, each episode dives deep into practical insights that matter to pulmonologists, fellows, residents, and healthcare professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve. Subscribe Now!