Atomic Anesthesia
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SEDATION SHOWDOWN: BARBITURATES VS. BENZODIAZEPINES │ EP117
BLOCK PARTY: NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKERS (PARALYTICS) FOR THE SEE/NCE │ EP116
CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY: PROTECTING THE BRAIN ONE CLAMP AT A TIME │ EP115
THE TWITCHING HOUR: TRAIN-OF-FOUR EXPLAINED │ EP114
VASODILATORS IN THE OR: WHEN THE PRESSURE NEEDS TO DROP NOW │ EP113
DECODING DEXAMETHASONE'S ANTIEMETIC EFFECT (MECHANISM EXPLAINED)│ EP112
THE DIFFICULT AIRWAY ALGORITHM, STEP-BY-STEP │ EP111
10 HIGH-YIELD SEE/NCE BOARD QUESTIONS EXPLAINED │ EP110
PREECLAMPSIA AND THE OB PATIENT: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY THAT SAVES LIVES
CRNA WORKFORCE CHANGES: DO THESE THINGS TO LAND YOUR PERFECT JOB │ EP108
REGIONAL ANESTHESIA 101: BLOCKS EVERY CRNA SHOULD KNOW │ EP107
THE 5 OPIOIDS YOU ACTUALLY USE IN THE OR │ EP106
COMPLEX I, SEVOFLURANE, AND THE VENEZUELAN MITOCHONDRIAL VARIANT │ EP105
PROPOFOL: THE DRUG YOU THINK YOU KNOW │ EP104
HIGH & TOTAL SPINAL: THE EARLIEST SYMPTOMS YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW FOR BOARDS │ EP103
THE STUDENT-PRECEPTOR RELATIONSHIP: WHAT TO EXPECT, HOW TO THRIVE, AND WHAT ACTUALLY MATTERS (PART 2) │ EP102
THE STUDENT-PRECEPTOR RELATIONSHIP: WHAT TO EXPECT, HOW TO THRIVE, AND WHAT ACTUALLY MATTERS (PART 1) │ EP101
THE BIGGEST THING HOLDING YOU BACK (PSST...ITS NOT YOUR TALENT) │ EP100
MECHANICAL VENTILATION MODE BASICS EVERY SRNA/NAR SHOULD KNOW │ EP99
YOUR COPD PATIENT IS ON THE TABLE - NOW WHAT?
SEVOFLURANE, ISOFLURANE, DESFLURANE: WHICH ONE AND WHEN?
STAYING COOL UNDER PRESSURE: LESSONS FROM A FLIGHT PARAMEDIC │ EP96
WORLD CONGRESS OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS: WHAT I LEARNED IN THE DOWN UNDER │ EP95
XENOTRANSPLANTATION: THE END OF ORGAN SHORTAGE? │ EP94
Ep 93STOP OVERTHINKING YOUR MISTAKES IN CRNA SCHOOL AND ACTUALLY MOVE ON │ EP93
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.Want more content like this? Become a member of our learning platform.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]In this episode:Why overthinking mistakes in CRNA school keeps you stuck instead of actually improvingThe difference between self-deprecation, reflection, and real growth (and why most students get this wrong)How small moments in sim and clinical turn into mental spirals and how to stop that cycleThree practical mindset shifts to stop replaying mistakes and actually move onReal clinical and classroom examples of mistakes and how to handle them without losing confidence💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 92MASTERING AIRWAY ANATOMY & NERVE INJURY FOR BOARDS AND EVERYDAY PRACTICE │ EP92
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]In this episode:How the larynx functions as a dynamic valve balancing ventilation, airway protection, and phonationFunctional airway anatomy of the supraglottic, glottic, and subglottic regions and why it matters during laryngoscopy and intubationHow laryngeal cartilages and joints (especially the cricoid and arytenoids) drive vocal cord movement and airway patencyClinical patterns of nerve injury (SLN vs RLN) and how they present as hoarseness, aspiration risk, or airway obstructionMechanisms, triggers, and stepwise management of laryngospasm in the perioperative setting💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 91THE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER OF CRNA SCHOOL NO ONE WARNS YOU ABOUT │ EP91
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]In this episode:Featuring SRNA Julie (“Grad School Jules”) discussing the emotional realities of CRNA school that students rarely talk aboutThe psychological phases of the CRNA journey from application anxiety to early-semester overwhelmWhy imposter syndrome is so common among SRNAs and how it affects high-achieving studentsUnrealistic expectations students bring into anesthesia school and what the learning curve actually looks likePractical mindset shifts to navigate stress, build resilience, and succeed during the CRNA training journey💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 90HOW OPIOIDS ACTUALLY WORK IN THE BODY (CELLULAR MECHANISM EXPLAINED) │ EP90
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]In this episode:How opioids produce analgesia by decreasing synaptic transmission in central pain pathways rather than blocking nerve conduction μ, κ, and δ opioid receptor pharmacology and how Gi-coupled GPCR signaling alters calcium, potassium, and cAMP How opioids reduce pain by suppressing ascending nociceptive signaling and enhancing descending inhibitory pathways The physiologic basis of common opioid effects including respiratory depression, sedation, bradycardia, and GI effects💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 89BUILT UNDER PRESSURE: LESSONS WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM MILITARY CRNA TRAINING │ EP89
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]In this episode:Featuring Dr. Jerrol Wallace, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN, sharing firsthand insight into military nurse anesthesia training and deployment experienceMilitary CRNA training pathway and selection standardsOperational readiness and austere anesthesia environmentsTrauma intensity, deployment medicine, and prolonged field careAutonomy, leadership development, and high-stakes decision-making💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 881 SINGLE TRAIT YOU NEED TO SURVIVE CRNA SCHOOL │ EP88
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 863 WAYS TO BECOME INVOLVED AS A SRNA/NAR TO SUPERBOOST YOUR CV │ EP86
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 872 OF MY MOST CHALLENGING CASES AND WHAT THEY TAUGHT ME │ EP87
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 854 SUBTLE MONITOR TRENDS YOU SHOULD NEVER IGNORE IN THE OR │ EP85
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 845 RARE BUT FATAL ANESTHESIA EMERGENCIES │ EP84
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 836 HABITS THAT MAKE CLINICAL A LOT LESS CHAOTIC [AND A LOT MORE FUN] │ EP83
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 827 PHARMACOLOGY CHEAT CODES THAT MAKE EVERY DRUG QUESTION CLICK │ EP82
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]In this episode:One-week launch countdown plus a behind-the-scenes tour of the new Atomic Anesthesia platform.Overview of current features: 150+ lessons, quiz builder with 2,000+ questions, and gamified learning with avatars, gems, and leaderboards.Breakdown of seven core pharmacology concepts to make drug questions predictable instead of pure memorization.Clinical-style thinking tips: using receptor logic, dose–response, onset, redistribution, protein binding, and context-sensitive half-time to anticipate drug behavior.💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 818 STUDY TECHNIQUES TO MANAGE HIGH-VOLUME DIDACTIC CONTENT │ EP81
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]In this episode:Focus on studying smarter, not longer, for better results in anesthesia school.Learn eight proven study techniques that actually improve retention.Apply each strategy with real-life examples tailored to SRNAs.Organize and condense notes for more efficient learning.💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 809 PHYSIOLOGY CONCEPTS EVERY CRNA MUST KNOW │ EP80
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]In this episode:The 9 core physiology principles that explain most intraoperative instabilityWhy oxygen delivery matters more than a normal pulse ox readingV/Q mismatch, shunt vs. dead space, and managing real OR hypoxiaPreload, afterload, contractility, and what MAP actually meansAcid–base balance, CO₂ management, drug redistribution, and autonomic shifts in anesthesia💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 79WHAT EXACTLY IS CRITICAL THINKING IN ANESTHESIA? THE CJM MODEL EXPLAINED │ EP79
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]Topics included in this episode:How the clinical judgment model (CJM) helps SRNAs move beyond checklists to real‑time decision making in the OR.Four core phases of expert thinking: noticing, interpreting, responding, and reflecting.Practical OR examples to sharpen trend recognition, differentials, and prioritized responses.Quick update: Feb 23 launch of our 150‑lesson anesthesia platform with quiz builder, community, and live webinars.💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 78WHY YOUR "STABLE" CIRRHOSIS PATIENT CAN CRASH ON INDUCTION │ EP78
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]Topics included in this episode:Cirrhosis pathophysiology and portal hypertension.Compensated vs decompensated cirrhosis risk.Systemic effects: ascites, encephalopathy, coagulopathy, cardiomyopathy.Altered anesthetic drug metabolism and sensitivity.Anesthetic goals: preserve liver perfusion, avoid hypotension/bleeding.💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 77HOW TO [NOT] KILL YOUR AORTIC STENOSIS PATIENT │ EP77
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making. ⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]Topics included in this episode:Why myocardial ischemia is the main cause of perioperative collapse in severe aortic stenosisCore anesthetic goals: maintain preload, afterload, sinus rhythm, and controlled HRHow to choose anesthesia type and airway strategy in urgent noncardiac surgery with ASPractical induction tactics to avoid hypotension and sympathetic surgesIntraop and postop management strategies to preserve coronary perfusion and oxygen deliveryTo contact Alex Gorman, CRNA, you can email him at: [email protected]💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 76CRASH, CODE OR CRUISE: IV ANESTHETIC CHOICES THAT CHANGE OUTCOMES [LIVE WEBINAR REPLAY] │ EP76
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making. ⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]Topics included in this episode:Application of IV anesthetic pharmacology to real clinical case scenarios rather than just PK/PD theory How to choose between propofol, ketamine, etomidate, and dexmedetomidine based on patient and surgical factors Decision frameworks for managing high-risk situations like trauma, sepsis, cardiac disease, and difficult airways Common pitfalls with induction agents and how to prevent hypotension, apnea, and airway obstruction How anesthesia choices change across environments like OB, ICU, MRI, GI suite, and neurosurgery💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 75DOES ANESTHESIA HARM THE BRAIN? A HARD LOOK AT THE DATA │ EP75
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]Topics included in this episode:What current research shows about long-term cognitive effects of general anesthesia, including key findings from the MAAS studyHow perioperative neurocognitive disorders present, who is at risk, and how common they areThe pathophysiology behind postoperative cognitive decline, focusing on neuroinflammation and anesthetic-related brain stressPractical, evidence-based strategies to protect brain health before, during, and after surgeryWhy brain health must be a shared, institution-wide priority across perioperative care teams💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 74PROPOFOL REPLACEMENT? CIPEPOFOL AND THE FUTURE OF HIGH-RISK CARDIAC INDUCTION │ EP74
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]Topics included in this episode:Hemodynamic goals and risks during induction in severe aortic stenosisLimitations and hypotensive effects of propofol in aortic stenosis patientsPharmacology and potential advantages of cipepofol (ciprofol) as a propofol derivativeKey findings of the JAMA Surgery randomized trial comparing cipepofol vs propofol in severe ASPractical induction strategies and future implications for managing severe AS patients under anesthesiaARTICLE: Hemodynamic Impact of Cipepofol vs Propofol During Anesthesia Induction in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 73ANESTHESIA MACHINE CHECK: A STEP-BY-STEP WALKTHROUGH OF YOUR WORKSTATION │ EP73
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]Topics included in this episode:Why a full anesthesia machine check mattersHow to perform a systematic pre-use machine checkoutUnderstanding and testing safety features and failure modesChecking ventilation, leak integrity, and waste gas handlingUsing structured tools to build a fast, reliable habit💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter.[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 72NEW YEAR, NEW PROVIDER: ANESTHESIA RESOLUTIONS FOR 2026 │ EP72
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.Topics included in this episode:Academic anchor habits for SRNAs and new CRNAsDeliberate clinical practice, including “one skill per shift” and quick weekly case debriefs.Mindset strategies like a “wins log” to fight imposter syndrome.Professional growth through scary-but-safe opportunities, CRNA business basics, and exploring fellowship prerequisites.Personal boundaries around sleep, non‑anesthesia hobbies, and phone/social media use to prevent burnout.Early burnout recognition and proactive check-ins with mentors or a therapist.💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our launch newsletter ⬇️[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 71KETAMINE UNLOCKED: MECHANISMS, DOSING & CLINICAL PEARLS │ EP71
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.Topics included in this episode:Ketamine’s dissociative mechanism and clinical applicationsDifferences between S- and R-ketamineHemodynamic and airway benefits in trauma and bronchospastic patientsMechanisms beyond NMDA antagonismDosing strategies for induction, sedation, and analgesic infusionsManaging emergence reactions, secretions, and ICP considerations💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our launch newsletter ⬇️[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 70IF I WENT BACK TO CRNA SCHOOL, I'D STUDY LIKE THIS INSTEAD │ EP70
Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.Topics included in this episode:Perspective shifts with experience: how growth reshapes your learning and mindsetEffective study strategies: learning smarter with lasting retentionPhysiology over perfectionism: grounding complex topics in core principlesMemory maps for retention: turning scattered notes into visual frameworksBuilding networks early: connecting with mentors to boost confidenceDepth and curiosity: pursuing real understanding over grades💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our launch newsletter ⬇️[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 69THE DEXMEDETOMIDINE PLAYBOOK: WHAT STRONG CRNAS NEED TO KNOW │ EP69
This episode of the Atomic Anesthesia Podcast focuses on dexmedetomidine (Precedex), a highly selective α2-adrenergic agonist that provides cooperative, arousable sedation, analgesia, anxiolysis, and sympatholysis with minimal respiratory depression for perioperative and ICU care. Aimed at nurse anesthesia residents, it reviews dexmedetomidine’s α2-selective pharmacology, rapid distribution and hepatic metabolism, and its ability to mimic non-REM sleep via locus coeruleus inhibition while significantly reducing MAC and opioid requirements. Listeners learn practical dosing strategies for OR, ICU, and procedural sedation, common indications such as awake fiberoptic intubation, MAC cases, withdrawal management, and pediatric emergence delirium, and key safety considerations including bradycardia, hypotension, transient hypertension with rapid loading, and the ongoing need for vigilant airway and hemodynamic monitoring when incorporating dexmedetomidine into multimodal anesthetic plans.💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our launch newsletter ⬇️[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]
Ep 68FROM TRAUMA BAYS TO BATTLEFIELDS: TRAINING PROVIDERS FOR AUSTERE ENVIRONMENTS │ EP68
In this episode of the Atomic Anesthesia Podcast, host Dr. Rhea Temmermand speaks with Michael Hoess, CRNA and Lead CRNA for Education at Cooper University Hospital, about the crucial role of CRNAs in austere and tactical medical environments. Drawing on over a decade of trauma and resuscitation experience, Mike shares how CRNAs contribute to training military and government medical teams operating in resource-limited or remote conditions. The discussion explores how core anesthesia principles adapt when blood banks, ventilators, or full surgical teams aren’t available, emphasizing the importance of airway control, hemodynamic management, and damage control resuscitation in the field. Mike also discusses building resilience through high-stress simulations, developing adaptive leadership skills, and fostering mission readiness for both seasoned CRNAs and students. Listeners gain insight into how these lessons from austere medicine can strengthen everyday anesthesia practice and prepare clinicians for the challenges of modern conflict and disaster response.If you want to reach out to Michael, you can contact him at [email protected] or [email protected]:Austere Resuscitative and Surgical Care Teams: Supporting Far-Forward Trauma Care on the Future BattlefieldMilitary and Civilian Surgery Partner for Innovation, EffectivenessA Western trainer says talk of 'golden hour' would be laughable to Ukrainian forces.💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars.[WEBINAR SIGN UP]💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.[SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN][RN ICU DRUG CHART]💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected], follow us on social media, and sign up for our launch newsletter ⬇️[NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP][INSTAGRAM] [TIKTOK] [YOUTUBE]