E121: Pre-Op Meds

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 to school, and even how the podcast began. We hope this episode is helpful, especially for those of you who are considering anesthesia school! 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...

31 Dec 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 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 access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available here on the A...

28 Dec 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 attention to your calcium levels and check with the surgeon regarding monitoring. You'll most likely use a NIM tube for this case! 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 ...

15 Dec 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 important to understand the different physiologic states and how we will manage them during surgery. Pay attention to fluids, temperature, and as always, tailor your medications to their specific needs. To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available hereon the App Sto...

6 Dec 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 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 access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available ...

1 Dec 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 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 access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available her...

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, volumes, and coronary perfusion. 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 access all of our content, download the...

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 have access to all of our episodes. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be enrolled in a nurse anesthesia program and be a Patreon member. Deadline is December 31, 2020 Download the application from our Patreon page and email your submission to studentnurseanesthesia@gmail...

22 Nov 20202min