E110: RealTalk: Preparing for CRNA School - with Jenny Finnell

If you've worked in the anesthesia field for any amount of time, you know that equipment malfunctions are inevitable. In this episode we discuss how to safely manage several scenarios to keep the pati...

7 Mar 202355min

In this episode we discuss the appropriate equipment options to use to effectively monitor our patients. We discuss the monitoring standards of care and what we should use in various anesthesia settin...

1 Mar 202337min

Another "RealTalk" episode and today we take a break from our typical content to discuss the dreaded first day of clinical. There are so many emotions circling around this day and hopefully this episo...

31 Jan 202340min

The basics! In this episode we discuss the common airway assessments used to evaluate a patient's airway. We then discuss proper positioning techniques so that you can set yourself up for success when...

3 Jan 202356min

This episode finishes up our discussion on ABGs. Here we walk though the actual interpretation of ABG values and discuss how these results will drive our anesthesia management. How should you treat me...

2 Jan 20231min

Understanding arterial blood gases is an integral part of managing a patient under anesthesia. In this episode we discuss how our body is constantly attempting to maintain pH balance. Next, we look at...

10 Des 20221min

Maybe you have been considering locums for a while. Or maybe you are getting ready to graduate and you are trying to sort out your job options. Either way, todays discussion with Independence Anesthes...

23 Nov 202250min

You've cruised through another case...Now you have to start thinking about postoperative pain management. Perhaps you need to rescue, or hopefully you are looking to simply continue managing the pain ...

30 Okt 20221min