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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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!

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. 

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. 

Today's episode discusses our innate and adaptive immune systems. We go over hypersensitivity reactions and briefly discuss several autoimmune diseases. 

Part two of our hematology discussions. In this episode, we use the information from part one as the groundwork to discuss specific hematologic diseases. 

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!