Core Anesthesia

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...

1 Dec 20201min

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 ac...

22 Nov 20201min

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, volu...

22 Nov 202034min

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...

22 Nov 20203min

Check out this care plan for knee procedures. These will be common procedures especially as you begin developing your anesthesia practice. Whether you choose a general anesthetic plan or spinal, be su...

17 Nov 20201min

Part two of our neuro anesthesia discussion. Today we talk about basic positioning for neuro cases, managing stimulation throughout the case, and management of aneurysms and spasms. To access all of...

8 Nov 20201min

In today's discussion, we discuss the neuro anatomy and physiology and how our anesthesia affects this system. The meds that we give and the way we ventilate patients greatly impacts the CBF, CRMO2 an...

8 Nov 202027min

Today we discuss the care plan for the T&A procedure. These are quick! Make sure you are adequately set up for this procedure and try to time your emergence with that second tonsil being removed. You ...

8 Nov 20201min