Core Anesthesia

In this episode, we are diving into the emotional journey through CRNA School. We're talking about what to expect during the application process, the emotions of interview day, handling rejection, pushing through school amidst anxiety, and everything in between.

We hope this episode will encourage you and be a reminder to you that there is light at the end of the tunnel. CRNA School is full of highs and lows, but we are here to tell you that it gets better, and we can honestly say it was worth every moment.

Here are some resources to help as you journey through CRNA School:

• AANA Resident Wellness Resources
• AANA Peer Assistance
• AANA Where to Get Help 
• AANA Helpline: 800-654-5167 24/7 Confidential Live Support

*For a crisis with potential immediate risk for harm to yourself or others, call 911 or 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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In this Care Plan episode, Rhea and Sachi delve into the intricate details of craniotomies for brain tumors. This episode focuses on preoperative considerations, anesthetic types, specialized monitoring, positioning, and postoperative care. 

From neurological assessments to anesthesia choices—such as IV anesthesia and considerations for minimizing intracranial pressure—the episode covers it all. They also cover potential complications like seizures and venous air embolisms. 

The discussion extends to postoperative care in the ICU, emphasizing the importance of neuro checks, hemodynamic stability, and vigilance for neurological changes. 

To connect with Rhea and Sachi, check them out on Instagram @crna_scientist and @thecrnaclub. Also, be on the lookout for the launch of their new company featuring basic and clinical science education for the nurse anesthesia community.

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How do we manage a patient who is having an acute stroke? seizures? How does our anesthetic management change for a patient who has had a traumatic spinal cord injury? We dive into all of these questions and more on this episode. We also discuss congenital anomalies and how they might affect our choice of anesthetic technique. 

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Have you ever wondered what other career options are out there for CRNAs?

Today, we take a break from our usual content to take time to get to know Sarah Wild, a CRNA who recently opened her own medspa, Wild Aesthetics.  Sarah walks us through her personal journey and gives us helpful insight and steps to take if aesthetics is of interest to you.

Check it out today!

Find more on Sarah Wild:

• Find Sarah on Instagram: @swild.crna
• Find Sarah on Facebook Here!
• Check out The Wild Fam on YouTube

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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 [email protected] 

Today's episode covers cranial complications such as cerebral aneurysms, vasospasms, AVMs, and traumatic brain injuries. We take a brief look at these various disease processes and then discuss how we can manage them from an anesthesia standpoint. There is much to unpack here, we hope you enjoy following along!

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Today let's take some time to walk through some of the most common drugs we use in anesthesia.  It is important we understand their purpose and mechanism of action as we decide which ones to use in the various situations that arise. We go over these medications is greater detail on their respective episodes, but here we thought we would do a fly-over discussion as a refresh.

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

Special thanks to FeedSpot for featuring our show in their recent article about the best CRNA Podcasts! Check out the article here!

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We all love looking up a patient and seeing "no home medications" on their chart. Let's be real, more often than not we see a laundry list of medications and it is our job to understand how these can interact with our anesthetic. Today we walk through these different medications and discuss how we should manage our patients accordingly. 

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Please enjoy this pre-recorded session from our 2023 Student Conference. 

"Test-Taking Strategies" - Cole & Tanner.

Thank You to Our 2023 Conference Sponsors: 
Independent Anesthesia Services
Wellspan Health
Locums At Heart
Associated Anesthesiologist 

Support the show

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 [email protected] 

Please enjoy this pre-recorded session from our 2023 Student Conference.

"Pediatric Anesthesia" - Rebecca Collier

Rebecca is a triple alum from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. She completed her MS Nurse Anesthesia Specialization in 2003.  In 2013 she completed her DNP and has been a faculty member at SIUE’s Nurse Anesthesiology Department for 10 years. Rebecca has provided anesthesia for almost 20 years at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She became a NAPA employee in May 2022. She specializes in neonatal and pediatric anesthesia and has been a member of the high-risk OB team for the past three years. Rebecca also enjoys quality improvement and has mentored several students through the DNP project process. She is active on multiple committees and serves in a leadership role at HSHS St. John’s. Rebecca has provided anesthesia on three medical mission trips in Yendi, a remote village in northern Ghana, Africa, with Mission:318.  

Thank You to Our 2023 Conference Sponsors: 
Independent Anesthesia Services
Wellspan Health
Locums At Heart
Associated Anesthesiologist 

Support the show

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 [email protected] 

Please enjoy this pre-recorded session from our 2023 Student Conference.

"Opioid-Free Anesthesia" - Thomas Baribeault

Thomas Baribeault is a clinical coordinator and chief obstetric CRNA for Commonwealth Anesthesia in Lexington, KY. He specializes in obstetric anesthesia, acute surgical pain management, non-surgical pain management, and point-of-care ultrasound. He 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. He received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the Ohio State University, a master’s of science in nursing and anesthesia residency from Case Western Reserve University, and a doctorate in nursing practice and pain management fellowship from the University of South Florida.  

Thank You to Our 2023 Conference Sponsors: 
Independent Anesthesia Services
Wellspan Health
Locums At Heart
Associated Anesthesiologist 

Support the show

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 [email protected]