Core Anesthesia Template

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. 

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. 

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!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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!

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...

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!

Today's episode covers common positioning techniques for surgical procedures. Specifically we address hemodynamic changes and injuries associated with the various surgical positions. At the end of the episode, we review common nerve injuries and their presentations. 

In this episode we discuss two special populations and the hemodynamic changes that anesthesia providers should anticipate.  We also discuss specific anesthesia management practices that may be altered to meet the needs of the patients. 

The first of several episodes focused on OB. Today we discuss the typical changes seen during pregnancy and how that will affect our anesthesia management. 

If you haven't, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Today is part two of our discussion on inhaled anesthetics. In this episode we discuss the effects of volatile anesthetics on the various body systems followed by a quick discussion of nitrous oxide. 

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Laparoscopic surgeries are commonly performed within the OR. Creating a pneumoperitoneum during this procedure can have implications for the anesthesia team. This episode will discuss common complications associated with the use of a pneumoperitoneum. 

Discussing the various pathways involved with PONV and the medications and anesthetic strategies we use to prevent PONV  

This discussion provides a basic overview of the anesthesia machine. Here we discuss the high, intermediate, and low pressure systems of the anesthesia machine along with a quick overview of circuits. 

Today's episode lays the groundwork for understanding regional anesthesia. This discussion covers the basic anatomy of nerves and the chemical structures of local anesthetics used to provide regional anesthesia. 

Today's discussion covers the transduction, transmission, perception, and modulation of the pain pathway. With this understanding, we briefly discuss some common modalities used to treat pain. 

This discussion outlines the anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular junction. This discussion is the foundation of understanding neuromuscular blocking agents. We also discuss several neuromuscular diseases and their special considerations for anesthesia management. 

This is a brief episode discussing the pathology of malignant hyperthermia. While hopefully we don't encounter this problem clinically, it is important to recognize the early warning signs and understand the emergent treatment. 

NMBD (PART ONE).  In this episode, we discuss the differences between depolarizing and non-depolarizing muscle relaxants. This information, along with a brief synopsis of neuromuscular monitoring is the foundation for understanding the specific medications used to achieve a neuromuscular blockade.