ETOMIDATE + ADRENAL SUPPRESSION: IS IT CLINICALLY RELEVANT? │ EP64

ETOMIDATE + ADRENAL SUPPRESSION: IS IT CLINICALLY RELEVANT? │ EP64

This episode of the Atomic Anesthesia Podcast unpacks the real clinical risk of adrenal suppression after a single dose of etomidate, challenging common debates every anesthesia resident faces. Drawing on the latest studies, listeners will discover exactly which patient groups—cardiac, septic, trauma, pediatric, and elective—are actually vulnerable to etomidate’s effects, and when transient adrenal suppression matters for outcomes. The discussion highlights the drug’s unique origins, why its hemodynamic stability often outweighs risks in routine cases, and why infusions are off the table. Tune in for practical guidance on using etomidate safely, tips for steroid coverage in critically ill patients, and a sneak peek at promising new etomidate analogs. Whether you’re prepping for exams or your next high-stakes induction, this episode helps you make smarter, evidence-based choices in the OR..

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WHY ARE MY EXTUBATIONS SO SLOW? │ EP57

WHY ARE MY EXTUBATIONS SO SLOW? │ EP57

In this episode of the Atomic Anesthesia Podcast, nurse anesthesia residents are guided through the pivotal moments of emergence and extubation—recognized as one of the riskiest steps in the operating...

16 Okt 202516min

PHARMACOGENETICS: WHY DRUG RESPONSES DIFFER IN A POPULATION OF PEOPLE │ EP56

PHARMACOGENETICS: WHY DRUG RESPONSES DIFFER IN A POPULATION OF PEOPLE │ EP56

This is a joint episode recorded with Dr. Chloe Gomez of the My Favorite Learner podcast. This episode explores the foundational concepts of pharmacogenetics and its impact on drug responses during an...

13 Okt 202543min

MULTIMODAL, PREEMPTIVE AND NEXT-GEN ANALGESIA WITH JR PHILLIPS  | EP55

MULTIMODAL, PREEMPTIVE AND NEXT-GEN ANALGESIA WITH JR PHILLIPS | EP55

This episode of the Atomic Anesthesia Podcast explores the emerging role of Suzetrigine, a novel non-opioid NaV1.8 channel inhibitor, in multimodal surgical pain management. Host Rhea and guest JR Phi...

6 Okt 202520min

TRAUMA ANESTHESIA SERIES (PART 10): BURN PATIENTS | EP 54

TRAUMA ANESTHESIA SERIES (PART 10): BURN PATIENTS | EP 54

In the final installment of the Trauma and Burn Anesthesia Series, we explore the unique physiology and management of burn patients, a population that differs significantly from blunt or penetrating t...

2 Okt 202529min

TRAUMA ANESTHESIA SERIES (PART 9): MASS CASUALTY | EP 53

TRAUMA ANESTHESIA SERIES (PART 9): MASS CASUALTY | EP 53

In part 9 of the Trauma Anesthesia Series, we dive into the critical topic of mass casualty events—what defines them, how hospitals respond when resources are overwhelmed, and the principles of patien...

29 Sep 202516min

TRAUMA ANESTHESIA SERIES (PART 8): PREGNANT, PEDIATRIC & GERIATRIC POPULATIONS | EP52

TRAUMA ANESTHESIA SERIES (PART 8): PREGNANT, PEDIATRIC & GERIATRIC POPULATIONS | EP52

Welcome to part 8 of the Trauma & Burn Anesthesia Series. In this episode, we take a broad look at special populations in trauma anesthesia—pregnant, pediatric, and geriatric patients. Each of these g...

25 Sep 202514min

TRAUMA ANESTHESIA SERIES (PART 7): SPINAL CORD INJURY | EP51

TRAUMA ANESTHESIA SERIES (PART 7): SPINAL CORD INJURY | EP51

This episode of the Trauma and Burn Anesthesia Series explores the acute management of spinal cord injury, from mechanisms like motor vehicle accidents and falls to the growing impact on older adults....

22 Sep 202525min

TRAUMA ANESTHESIA SERIES (PART 6): TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY | EP50

TRAUMA ANESTHESIA SERIES (PART 6): TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY | EP50

In this episode of the Trauma and Burn Anesthesia Series, we examine traumatic brain injury, the leading cause of trauma-related death in the U.S., affecting over a million people annually and leaving...

18 Sep 202519min

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