Core Anesthesia

For today's care plan we discuss the FESS procedure. This is a fairly common ENT procedure that you will most likely encounter early on in your training. It is important that you think about the various tubes you might want to use for intubation and also discuss with the surgeon to see if they have a preference for the type of anesthetic. Overall, pretty straightforward - Remember...don'...

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 Ane...

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 here on 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 T...

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 Anes...

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 sp...

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 here on the App Store and here on Google Play. Want to connect? Check out our instagram or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com   Su...

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 here on the App Store and here on Google Play. Want to connect? Check out our instagram or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com  ...

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 here on the App Store and here on Google Play. Want to connect? Check out our instagram or email u...

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  Dow...

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 sure you are prepared for possible complications and how you will manage them as they arise. To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available here on the App Store and here on Go...

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 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   Support the show...

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 and ICP dynamics. Catch PART 2 over on our premium feed! 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? Che...

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 got this! 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 or email us at info@corea...

Here we discuss the use of double lumen tubes (DLTs). When they are indicated, how to place them, and proper management and troubleshooting. We also discuss the typical indications for lung surgeries and the preoperative testing, intra-operative management, and post-operative care involved. To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available here on the App Store and here on G...

In today's discussion, we discuss anesthetic management of patients with vascular disease. We walk through the general steps of managing a carotid and AAA to provide examples of how we should monitor and care for patients with vascular disease. 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...

Today's episode discusses our innate and adaptive immune systems. We go over hypersensitivity reactions and briefly discuss several autoimmune diseases. 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 or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com   Support the show To access all of our co...

Part two of our hematology discussions. In this episode, we use the information from part one as the groundwork to discuss specific hematologic diseases. 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 or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com   Support the show To access all of our conten...

Short, simple, to the point. Today we discuss shoulder surgeries and your typical setup. Remember, if you are in sitting position, go ahead and draw up your neo to stay ahead of the game. We like perfused brains! 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 or email us at info@corean...

Do you have difficulty sleeping? Try this episode...All joking aside, this episode is tough! This episode is packed full of facts to memorize to make sure you understand clotting cascades and how our bodies maintain hemostasis. 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 or email us...

In this episode we discuss the indications, techniques, and complications associated with spinal and epidural anesthesia. 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 or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com   Support the show To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia...

Today's episode focuses on the lumbar plexus and the sacral plexus. Understanding this anatomy, we can perform nerve blocks for various lower extremity procedures. 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 or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com   Support the show To access al...

A brief overview of ultrasound mechanics and the blocks involving the brachial plexus. We discuss the inter-scalene block, supra-clavicular block, infra-clavicular block, and the axillary block. 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 or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com   Sup...

Monitors! Pulse oximetry, BP, BIS, ETCO2, CVP and more. In this episode we discuss these various monitors, their methods of measurement, and the physiology behind their waveforms. 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 or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com   Support the show T...

Today's discussion focuses on GI, spine, and ophthalmic abnormalities which may need to be emergently managed in the pediatric population. Topics include myelomeningocele, TEF, NEC, pyloric stenosis, omphalocele, gastroschisis and more. 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...

Although each institution's practices are unique, today we discuss the basics of pediatric inductions. From an inhalational induction to a RSI, we cover the processes and dosages of managing a pediatric induction. 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 or email us at info@...