E6: Local Anesthetics

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 episode will help to demystify your first day in the OR. Support the showTo 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

31 Jan 202339min

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 you go to intubate. Finally, we walk through the actual techniques of gaining an airway and verifying placement. 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 instagr...

3 Jan 202355min

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 metabolic acidosis with an anion gap and a base deficit? Listen in to find out!Support the showTo 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

2 Jan 202337s

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 the initial steps for evaluating ABG results. Stick around for part TWO for a more in-depth look into reading ABG results. 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 o...

10 Dec 202237s

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 Anesthesia Services demystifies the various aspects of locum tenens work. 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...

23 Nov 202249min

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 plan of care for this patient through the early stages of recovery. In this episode we discuss common postoperative pain orders and why you might consider one plan over another. Remember, good postoperative pain control begins in the OR! To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia...

30 Okt 202237s

Chronic opioid use is something we encounter everyday in the perioperative setting. It can be confusing managing these patients! Do we hold their meds? Cancel the case? Unfortunately, there is varying literature supporting different practices but hopefully this episode will help you understand the WHY behind these conversations. 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 instag...

14 Okt 202234min

Please enjoy this pre-recorded session from our 2022 Student Conference. "Success in the Clinical Setting" - Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNA Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNA practices anesthesia and is the SRNA Clinical Coordinator at a level one trauma center in New England. He is the producer of the podcast Anesthesia Guidebook… the go-to guide for anesthesia providers who want to master their craft. Support the show To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available he...

13 Sep 20221h 1min