E11: Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs (PART TWO-Premium)

In today's episode we take a break from our usual discussions to talk about our journey to CRNA school. We talk about how we decided on anesthesia as a career, our differing ICU experiences leading up...

31 Des 202026min

While there are certainly specifics which differentiate specific back cases, today we discuss the overarching principles that you should consider while doing a general back case. To access all of o...

28 Des 202037s

Today's episode walks through the basic care plan for a parathyroidectomy. You'll be drawing PTH levels throughout the case so think ahead about where you'll have access for blood draws. Also, pay att...

15 Des 202037s

In today's episode we discuss management of patients with burn injuries. Patient's with burn injuries will present differently depending on when in their recovery timeline we provide anesthesia. It is...

6 Des 202030min

This case will most likely be your bread and butter as you begin doing generals. Pay attention to your respiratory mechanics while they insuflate the abdomen and keep an eye on your EtCO2 levels! To...

1 Des 202037s

In today's episode we discuss the physiology of diastolic and systolic heart failure. We then discuss the management of HR, CO, pre-load, and after-load to appropriately manage these patients. To ac...

22 Nov 202037s

In this episode we briefly discuss the normal physiology and blood flow through the heart. We move on to talk about the left side of the heart and how stenosis and regurgitation affect pressures, volu...

22 Nov 202032min

Announcing our 2020 scholarship for our Patreon members! If you aren't already a Patreon member, you are missing out! Head over to Patreon.com, search "student nurse anesthesia" and become a member to...

22 Nov 20202min