Atomic Anesthesia

Do you understand the current CRNA job market? If you're a senior NAR or a recent graduate, you don't want to miss this recording from our recent Instagram LIVE with Joy Ademuyewo - Founder of the Lokum App. She's an expert on the economics of the CRNA job market and has designed this app that specializes in job matchmaking. Her goal is to match you with your perfect job directly without the middl...

This podcast episode covers doctoral degrees available to CRNAs, including DNP, DNAP, and different types of PhDs. This episode discusses their distinctions, application requirements, completion timelines, and associated costs. The conversation covers the challenges of balancing work, life, and advanced education, as well as the motivations for pursuing doctoral degrees in the CRNA profession. Lis...

In this episode, Professor Rhea Temmermand gives nurse anesthesia residents and aspiring CRNA students a introduction to the pharmacology of LOCAL ANESTHESIA. Discover the fundamental structure, classification, and mechanism of action of these essential drugs, including how they block voltage-gated sodium channels to prevent pain signal transmission. Learn about the critical concept of pKa and its...

In this episode, Professor Temmermand discusses the importance of effective communication and how it can make our break people's perception of you in the clinical setting. She also discusses characteristics to foster, how to develop a growth mindset, and tips on accepting feedback in a positive way. She also give some examples of questions to ask your preceptors that every student can be asking. T...

In this episode of the Atomic Podcast , practicing CRNA Alex Gorman dives into the complexities of protamine, a critical medication used to reverse heparin's anticoagulant effects in cardiac and vascular procedures. Alex explains the types of protamine reactions, detailing their mechanisms, symptoms, and treatments. With a focus on vigilance and preparedness, he shares insights on recognizing and...

In this episode, Atomic Anesthesia Co-Founder Rhea Temmermand dives into the critical and nuanced topic of managing pain in patients with substance use disorder (SUD). From understanding the pharmacology of medications like methadone and buprenorphine to crafting individualized pain management strategies, this discussion equips CRNAs and other healthcare professionals with essential tools for comp...

In this episode of the Atomic Podcast , Alex Gorman, a practicing CRNA and cardiac anesthesia expert, introduces the "Two Heart Model," a unique approach to understanding cardiac physiology and pathophysiology. By visualizing the heart as two separate organs — the right heart and the left heart — this model helps clarify complex concepts like preload, afterload, and contractility. 💜 LIVE WEBINAR:...

In this episode of the Atomic Podcast , practicing CRNA Alex Gorman discusses the dural puncture epidural (DPE), particularly in the obstetrical setting. By incorporating a spinal needle to confirm midline placement and epidural space entry, the DPE provides immediate objective feedback, reducing the likelihood of failed epidurals and improving patient outcomes. Alex highlights the technique’s ben...

In this special short-form episode, practicing CRNA and Atomic Anesthesia content expert Alex Gorman dives into the use of liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) in regional anesthesia, highlighting its unique sustained-release properties and practical tips for effective use. 💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our pre...

In this episode, Rhea discusses Substance Use Disorder (SUD), it's prevalence, indications for anesthesia providers, and how we can best treat patients affected by this condition. 💜 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...

In this episode, Rhea and Sam discuss what it was like being a parent in CRNA school. Sam gives shares her experiences, gives some excellent advice and encouragement. A must-listen for anyone planning or considering parenthood and CRNA school! Contact Sam at ssimmo20@jhmi.edu 💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of...

In this episode, Jake Bevilacqua, President of The Incomologists, a group of healthcare insurance providers, breaks down some excellent financial tips for those embarking on the journey of CRNA school. Whether you're applying and wondering how to prepare and save, or are in school trying to manage a budge, this episode is for you! The Incomologist Website Here Contact Jake: jake@cmpadvisors.com 💜...

In this episode, Rhea and Dr. Gus Gesumaria, an ER physician, discuss the challenges of emergency airway management in the ER and how it differs from the controlled OR setting. Contact Dr. Gesumaria at gesumaria@gmail.com 💜 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 DOWN...

In this new podcast segment called "Resident's Corner" we welcome Residents onto the show to openly (and anonymously if preferred) discuss roadblocks, concerns, or even talk through clinical scenarios or topics. The goal of these episodes are to help foster community amongst residents + CRNAs, share insight, and hopefully spread some encouragement in knowing you're not alone. In this particular ep...

In this episode, Professor Temmermand and Dr. Daniel King discuss the cannabanoid system, the effects of cannabis on our bodies, and considerations for the anesthesia provider in regards to caring for the cannabis-using patient. 💜 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 ] 💜 FR...

In this episode, expert pediatric cardiac CRNA Dr. Becky Motykiewicz shares her insights and experiences caring for pediatrics and neonates. She gives tips and advice on how to best show up for your pediatric rotation, and how to best care for this unique (but resilient) population. 💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to...

In this episode, Professor Temmermand and Dr. Thomas Baribeault discuss opioid free anesthetic technique, it's importance, and keys for successful implementation in the surgical patient. Dr. Baribeault founded the Society for Opioid-Free Anesthesia (SOFA) which is a non-profit organization dedicated to education and research on opioid-free anesthesia and post-operative pain management. 💜 LIVE WEB...

In this episode, Professor Temmermand discusses key non-opioid analgesics that are key players in delivering multimodal, opioid anesthesia. In this two part series, we lay the foundation to discuss opioid free anesthesia in next week's episode. 💜 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...

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. 💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinar...

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. In this episode, Cardiac CRNA Alex Gorman discusses how to b...

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: 💜 LIVE WEBINAR 💜 Save you...

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. 💜 LIVE WEBINAR 💜 Save your seat on our monthly, free webin...

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. GPCRs are challenging to understand but crucial to truly kno...

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. In this episode, Dr. Maiko Yamashita, Program Director at Ru...