Core Anesthesia

BASICS. Today we discuss strategies for performing a general induction and emergence. If you are a seasoned SRNA or a practicing CRNA, this episode is probably not for you! This episode is aimed at helping SNRAs transition into clinicals and providing some simple tools to think about as you begin your time at the head of the bed. To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available here on the App Store and here on Google Play. Want to connect? Check out our inst...

15 Mar 202137s

Today we cover a care plans for colonoscopy, EGD, and ERCP procedures. These might seem like "easier" days but they are great opportunities to develop critical skills of tailoring medication administrations so your patients are comfortable while maintaining their airway. To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available here on the App Store and here on Google Play. Want to connect? Check out our instagram or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com Support the sho...

15 Mar 202137s

Let's talk money! No, not the fun stuff. More like the "how can I afford to go to anesthesia school and pay for groceries, rent, gas, books, internet, clothes, and tissues to wipe my tears" kind of stuff. Unfortunately, we have no magical answer! This is simply our experience. The things we did to prepare, things we wished we would've known, and how we plan to transition into life as a CRNA. To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available hereon the App Store and he...

15 Mar 202135min

Here we discuss a typical carotid care plan. Make sure you are ready to manage that blood pressure! To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available here on the App Store and here on Google Play. Want to connect? Check out our instagram or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com Support the show To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available here on the App Store and here on Google Play. Want to connect? Check out our instagram or emai...

15 Feb 202137s

In today's episode we share some of the challenges we've experienced during anesthesia school. Each phase of school seems to bring on new, unique hardships. Often feelings of anxiety and depression are internalized and you may be tempted to feel like you are the only one struggling. We've got news for ya, YOU'RE NOT. In this episode we simply discuss our battles with mental health and a few things that have helped us throughout school. Remember, you are not alone! To access all ...

7 Feb 202147min

Buckle up...this episode is a lot. Normally we like to discuss topics in general themes and then work though some specifics. Unfortunately, there really isn't a better way to capture this content other than simply stating the facts. In today's episode, we discuss the characteristics of various rhythms and how to differentiate them from one another. To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available here on the App Store and here on Google Play. Want to con...

2 Feb 202137s

In this episode, we discuss the heart's conduction system, how to measure cardiac rhythms, and how to interpret EKGs. You know, all the things you've learned, forgotten, learned, forgotten...Hopefully this can be a quick resource to refresh your understanding! To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available hereon the App Store and here on Google Play. Want to connect? Check out our instagram or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com Support the show To acces...

28 Jan 202127min

For today's care plan we discuss the FESS procedure. This is a fairly common ENT procedure that you will most likely encounter early on in your training. It is important that you think about the various tubes you might want to use for intubation and also discuss with the surgeon to see if they have a preference for the type of anesthetic. Overall, pretty straightforward - Remember...don't smash the mask on the patient's nose after the surgery! To access all of our content, download the CORE ...

16 Jan 202137s