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#70–Anesthesia Guidebook from 2020-08-25T00:23:44
This is the final episode of From the Head of the Bed. But wait! There’s more! We’re transitioning to an all new&improved platform&podcast: Anesthesia Guidebook! Anesthesia Guidebook is the go-to g...
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#69–LVADs in non-cardiac surgery with Ben Levin, MD from 2020-07-04T10:00:45
In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Ben Levin, MD on the perioperative management of patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) for non-cardiac surgery. We discuss dev...
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#68–Workplace incivility with Joshua Lea, DNP, MBA, CRNA&Kelly Gallant, PhD, MSN, CRNA from 2020-06-22T12:59:55
Josh Lea, DNP, MBA, CRNA and Kelly Gallant, PhD, MSN, CRNA join me to discuss workplace incivility in anesthesia training. We discuss the role of precepting SRNAs and anesthesia residents, root cau...
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#67–Regional anesthesia with Shane Garner, MS, CRNA, NSPM-C from 2020-05-01T18:31:11
Regional anesthesia is Shane Garner’s passion and in this episode he and I talk about regional from a 10,000-foot view. We cover the fellowship programs available to CRNAs and the NBCRNA’s board ce...
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#66–The 5 Keys for Achieving Financial Independence with Shane Garner, MS, CRNA, NSPM-C from 2020-04-18T20:08:55
Shane Garner, MS, CRNA, NSPM-C&I discuss what he considers to be five keys for achieving financial independence. The keys are: 1. Set goals to live below your means. 2. Pay yourself first. 3. Avoid...
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#65–SRNA Wellness with Adrienne Chavez, BSN, SRNA&Kelly Gallant, PhD, SRNA from 2020-04-13T23:34:03
I’m joined on the show today by Kelly Gallant, PhD, SRNA and Adrienne Chavez, BSN, SRNA to talk about Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) wellness in light of the COVID19 pandemic. Kelly an...
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#64–SRNAs: moving forward when furloughed from 2020-04-04T18:07:19
In this post, I speak to the SRNA’s who’ve been furloughed from clinical during the SARS-COV-2 pandemic. I offer advice for how to maximize down time and stay focused on moving forward towards grad...
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#63–Guided Relaxation with Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH from 2020-03-30T12:36:52
In this podcast, Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH walks us through a fifteen-minute guided relaxation session. You need this. We need this. You should try this at home or on your lunch break at work. But...
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#62–Imperial College Report–the scope of COVID19 from 2020-03-21T15:09:59
This podcast was recorded on Saturday, 21 March 2020 and is a quick run down of the Imperial College London report that was published 16 March 2020. This report dramatically shifted the public poli...
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#61–Coronavirus (COVID-19) with Jonathan Meserve, MD from 2020-03-19T13:59:05
CLICK THE LINK ON THE IMAGE FOR THE YOUTUBE VIDEO POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: In this episode I discuss the coronavirus pandemic with pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist, Jonathan Meserve, MD. The aud...
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#60–Peace of Mind During COVID19 Pandemic with Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH from 2020-03-17T18:45:55
Matthew Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH has worked in some level of healthcare for close to 25 years, starting as an EMT in a volunteer fire station. Matthew owns and operates the Maryland-based mobile anesth...
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#59–Swing the Bat from 2020-01-29T00:11:51
Hey yall – this episode is geared to help you think about where you are and where you’re headed. I pull in some perspectives from leading psychologists, authors and explores that have helped me tri...
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#58–The mid-to-late career phase with Cindy Farina, DNP, CRNA, CNE from 2019-12-15T17:00:50
In this episode Dr Cynthia Farina and I talk about what it means to be in the mid-to-late phase of your career as a CRNA. Dr Farina is a CRNA from Michigan who currently serves as chair of the Am...
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#57–The Business of Anesthesia with Tracy Young, CRNA, MBA from 2019-12-08T17:00:46
In this episode, Tracy Young, CRNA, MBA&CEO of YPS Anesthesia Services, provides a run down of the business of anesthesia. He discusses the origin and mission of his business, YPS Anesthesia Servic...
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#56–Vaping associated lung injury (EVALI) with April Ritter Bourgoin, DNAP, CRNA from 2019-11-30T17:00
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr April Bourgoin recently about vaping related lung injury. Dr Bourgoin joined us on the podcast to discuss OR Fires under her maiden name, April Ritter, back i...
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#55–Black Friday Challenge from 2019-11-24T20:57:16
This is a throw down for Black Friday… I’ve got 2 challenges for you: 1. Make an extra student loan payment this week. 2. Opt Outside. What’s up with these? Why is an anesthesia podcast dropping a ...
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#54–Kate Balzano-Cowan, MSN, CRNA on paying off student loan debt from 2019-10-06T17:01:58
Kate currently practices anesthesia as a CRNA in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Maine Medical Center. Prior to nursing, Kate was an organic chemist with research an...
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#53–Top Drawer Run Down: Part 3 with Michael Mielniczeck, MSN, CRNA from 2019-09-18T20:08:23
The Top Drawer Run Down covers the most common medications found in the top drawer of an anesthesia cart. Developing a mastery of these medications lays the foundation to a safe and effective anest...
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#52–Top Drawer Run Down: Part 2 with Michael Mielniczek, MSN, CRNA from 2019-09-16T01:34:25
The Top Drawer Run Down covers the most common medications found in the top drawer of an anesthesia cart. Developing a mastery of these medications lays the foundation to a safe and effective anest...
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#51–Top Drawer Run Down: Part 1 with Michael Mielniczek, MSN, CRNA from 2019-09-06T16:02:43
The Top Drawer Run Down covers the most common medications found in the top drawer of an anesthesia cart. Developing a mastery of these medications lays the foundation to a safe and effective anest...
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#50–10 Tips for Airway Management in 10 Minutes from 2019-07-16T18:09:54
This is a distillation of 10 key tips to help folks learning airway management to improve their skills. It’s also a framework for experienced providers to approach airway management from. This show...
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#49–Local Anesthetics–Skyler Rouhselang, BSN, SRNA from 2019-04-17T10:56:57
In this episode, Skyler provides a thorough overview of local anesthetics including relevant anatomy and physiology (i.e. nerve fibers, sodium channels, pKa, etc), types of local anesthetics and fa...
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#48–IV Induction Agents–Ashley Scheil, BSN, CRNA from 2019-04-17T10:52:05
In this episode, Ashley walks us through an overview of the most common IV anesthesia induction agents. We cover propofol, ketamine, etomidate, barbiturates (e.g. methohexital), dexmedetomidine and...
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#47–Pharmacodynamics of Volatile Anesthetics–Skyler Rouhselang, BSN, SRNA from 2019-04-17T10:35:28
In this episode, Skyler walks us through the pharmacodynamics of volatile anesthetics. We talk extensively about the concepts related to minimum alveolar concentration (MAC), the mechanism of actio...
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#46–Pharmacokinetics of Volatile Anesthetics–Skyler Rouhselang, BSN, SRNA from 2019-04-17T10:33:37
In this episode, Skyler gives a succinct run down on the pharmacokinetics of volatile anesthetics. We talk about uptake, distribution, elimination and metabolism and unpack concepts such as blood g...
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#45–The Anesthesia Machine–Ashley Scheil, BSN, SRNA from 2019-04-17T10:23:25
In this episode, Ashley provides a detailed overview of the anesthesia machine, its components and key tips for using and troubleshooting it. If you want to know about or review the anesthesia mach...
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#44–Clinical Flow: from OR set up through intubation–Ashley Scheil, BSN, SRNA from 2019-04-17T10:13:42
In this episode, Ashley and I talk through how to set up an operating room anesthesia workstation, perform preoperative patient assessment and progress through an IV induction and intubation. This ...
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#43–NBCRNA CPC Program Overview–John Preston, DNSc, CRNA, ANP and Lisa Kamen, CAE from 2019-04-06T00:57:43
I had the distinct pleasure to talk with John Preston, DNSc, CRNA, APN and Lisa Kamen, CAE of the National Board of Certification&Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) on the Continued Pr...
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#42–Opioid Free Anesthesia–Tom Baribeault, MSN, CRNA&Jayme Reuter, MS, CRNA from 2019-03-03T19:05:50
In this episode, we explore opioid free anesthesia with Tom Baribeault, MSN, CRNA and Jayme Reuter, MS, CRNA. Tom is the founder of the Society for Opioid Free Anesthesia and Jayme is the founder o...
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#41–OR Fires–MAJ April Ritter, DNAP, CRNA, ANC, USAR from 2019-02-02T00:17:54
I had the pleasure of speaking with Major April Ritter, DNAP, CRNA, recently on the topic of operating room fires… which is a bit of a hot topic in the perioperative world. Dr Ritter completed her ...
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#40–Recharge–a talk on provider wellness from 2019-02-02T00:15:29
Hey folks! This podcast is about recharging. It’s a talk that touches on provider wellness and our need to find time on a weekly basis to pull back and take care of ourselves – to recharge! Below y...
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#39–Succinylcholine Overview–Michael Mielniczek, BSN, SRNA from 2018-03-25T00:34:55
In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Michael Mielniczek, BSN, SRNA on an overview of succinylcholine. At the time of this recording, Michael was a second year Student Registered Nu...
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#38–Enhanced Recovery Programs (“ERAS”) Part 3/3–Tim Fitzgerald, MD from 2017-11-20T14:17:03
Tim Fitzgerald, MD is a surgical oncologist and Director of Surgical Oncology at Maine Medical Center and MaineHealth. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine...
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#37–Enhanced Recovery Programs (“ERAS”) Part 2/3–Tim Fitzgerald, MD from 2017-11-20T14:15:43
Tim Fitzgerald, MD is a surgical oncologist and Director of Surgical Oncology at Maine Medical Center and MaineHealth. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine...
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#36–Enhanced Recovery Programs (“ERAS”) Part 1/3–Tim Fitzgerald, MD from 2017-11-20T14:12:17
Tim Fitzgerald, MD is a surgical oncologist and Director of Surgical Oncology at Maine Medical Center and MaineHealth. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine...
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#35–AANA News Bulletin Article: Tips for Transitioning to Practice from 2017-08-25T10:08:15
The September 2017 AANA News Bulletin contains an article I wrote titled: SRNAs – Key Tips for Transitioning to Practice. The article builds on podcast #25 – Transitioning to Practice that I put o...
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#34–Provider Wellness–Christine Hein, MD from 2017-08-15T18:28:10
I caught up with Christine Hein, MD recently to talk about healthcare provider wellness. Dr Hein is an emergency medicine physician and Director of the Provider Well-being and Peer Support program ...
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#33–NOLS Wilderness Medicine and Cornerstone Anesthesia Conference–Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNA from 2017-07-18T20:07:16
This is a quick overview of some continuing education opportunities coming up. I’ll be co-instructing a NOLS Wilderness Medicine course with my good friend Sara Nelson, MD this October 20-22, 2017...
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#32–Iatrogenic infections related to anesthesia workstation behaviors–Chuck Biddle, PhD, CRNA from 2017-07-06T19:06:43
In this podcast, I talk with Chuck Biddle, PhD, CRNA about iatrogenic infections related to anesthesia workstation behaviors. This continues to be a focal point of Dr Biddle’s research on patient ...
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#31–At-Home Cardiorespiratory Events Following Ambulatory Surgery–Chuck Biddle, PhD, CRNA from 2017-06-06T18:58:21
In this podcast, I chat with Chuck Biddle, PhD, CRNA about his and other research on at-home cardiorespiratory events following ambulatory surgery. We discuss risk factors, screening tools and pat...
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#30–Anesthesia in Chad, Africa: Part 2–Mason McDowell, DNAP, CRNA from 2017-05-02T20:29:20
In 2014, Mason McDowell, DNAP, CRNA quit his job, sold most of what he owned and moved with his wife and two young daughters to Chad, Africa for a long-term commitment to provide anesthesia and edu...
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#29–Anesthesia in Chad, Africa: Part 1–Mason McDowell, DNAP, CRNA from 2017-05-02T20:25:35
In 2014, Mason McDowell, DNAP, CRNA quit his job, sold most of what he owned and moved with his wife and two young daughters to Chad, Africa for a long-term commitment to provide anesthesia and edu...
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#28–Expertise in Anesthesia–Denham Ward, MD, PhD from 2017-02-28T23:33:01
I talk with Denham Ward, MD, PhD on the topic of expertise in anesthesia. Dr Ward is currently the director of the Academy at Maine Medical Center Institute for Teaching Excellence and a Professor...
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#27–Social Media in Nurse Anesthesia–Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNA from 2017-02-28T23:31:04
Jon provides a quick update on the publication of the article “Social media in nurse anesthesia – a model for a reproducible podcast” published in the February 2017 edition of the AANA Journal. Th...
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#26–Hardship in Anesthesia School–Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNA from 2016-07-16T18:11:40
In this show I talk about hardship in anesthesia school. Yep. It is for you, actually. It’s for you if you’re struggling. Or even if you’re not – cause your classmate or colleague might be. This ...
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#25–Transitioning to Practice–Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNA from 2016-02-01T19:27:48
This episode covers advice for the last six months of anesthesia school, transitioning out of school and into the first six months of your CRNA practice! The year encompassing your last six months ...
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#24–Positive Deviance–Cherie Burke, DNP, CRNA from 2016-01-26T13:06:15
Cherie Burke, DNP, CRNA discusses the concept of positive deviance in healthcare. Highlights include how to effect change as healthcare providers and the power of focusing quality improvement proa...
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#23–Tips for the Job Hunt: How to Promote Yourself as a CRNA–Jon Bradstreet, MSN, CRNA from 2015-12-21T01:36:58
I sat down with Jon Bradstreet, MSN, CRNA to chat about how SRNAs and CRNAs can prepare for the job market. Jon Bradstreet, MSN, CRNA is the Chief CRNA and Director of CRNA Services of Maine’s lar...
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#22–The Value of AANA Membership–Juan Quintana, CRNA, DNP, MHS&Kristie Hoch, APRN, CRNA, MSN from 2015-10-09T02:32:07
Jon caught up with Dr Juan Quintana, president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and Kristie Hoch, president of the Maine Association of Nurse Anesthetists, to chat about the value...
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#21–Emotional Intelligence of SRNAs–Shawn Collins, DNP, PhD, CRNA from 2015-09-19T16:46:09
Dr Shawn Collins, DNP, PhD, CRNA discusses his research on Emotional Intelligence of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs). Highlights include the relevance of emotional intelligence to th...
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#20–DNP: The Future of CRNA Education–Shawn Collins, DNP, PhD, CRNA from 2015-08-06T17:55:17
Jon talks with Dr Shawn Collins, DNP, PhD, CRNA about the transition of CRNA education from a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) to a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). We discuss the history, ra...
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#19–Trauma Anesthesia–Caleb Rogovin, MSN, CRNA from 2015-07-18T19:58:38
Jon caught up with Caleb Rogovin, MS, CRNA, CCRN, CEN to talk trauma anesthesia. Pharmacology, massive transfusion protocols, fluid management, room set up, team communication and personal coping ...
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#18 - The Business of Freelancing - Jeremy Stanley, CFP from 2015-04-21T03:18:25
Jeremy Stanley, CFP, President and founder of CRNA Financial Planning-an AANA Member Advantage partner , joins the podcast to discuss the intricacies of freelancing. Jeremy has over 18 years of exp...
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#17–EKG Lead Selection for Perioperative Monitoring–Mark Kossick, DNSc, CRNA, APN from 2015-03-23T14:57:12
Mark A. Kossick, DNSc, CRNA, APN, professor at Western Carolina University, discusses the cardinal elements and evidence based recommendations for EKG lead selection during anesthesia. Dr. Kossick ...
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#16–Communicating with Preceptors–Jon, Kristin, Brad&Cassidy from 2015-03-10T17:50:26
Jon, Kristin, Brad&Cass sit down to talk about communicating with preceptors. This talk will be helpful for SRNAs who are hitting the clinical environment for the first time. Thispodcast was reco...
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#15–Difficult Airway Case Study–Eric Carlson, MSN, CRNA from 2015-03-01T21:39:17
Kristin talks with Eric Carlson, MSN, CRNA who shares a gripping personal tale of managing an unexpected difficult airway during an emergency Cesarean section. Eric found himself in a “cannot intu...
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#14–Anesthesia Care Models–Ian Hewer, MSN, MA, CRNA from 2015-02-25T19:51:13
Jon and Ian discuss the history and economics of anesthesia delivery models. Ian overviews the various types of anesthesia care models, some of the historical context for the development of those ...
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#13–Success Strategies for Nurse Anesthesia School–Mason McDowell, DNAP, CRNA&Kara Michalov, MSN, CRNA from 2015-02-21T16:27:02
If you’re planning on becoming a CRNA or even if you’re currently in CRNA school, this talk is for you! Jon talks with Mason McDowell, DNAP, CRNA and Kara Michalov, MSN, CRNA about success strateg...
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#12–Preparing for Nurse Anesthesia School–Mason McDowell, DNAP, CRNA and Kara Michalov, MSN, CRNA from 2015-02-21T16:22
If you’re a critical care nurse and you’re thinking about applying for anesthesia school, this show is for you! Jon talks with Mason McDowell, DNAP, CRNA& Kara Michalov, MSN, CRNA about how best t...
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#11–Part 3 Combat Trauma Anesthesia–Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNA from 2015-02-15T14:17:54
Part 3: Combat Trauma Anesthesia with Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNA. Dustin and Jon wrap up their conversation with an overview of how people can get involved as CRNAs in the military and how we can su...
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#10–Part 2 Combat Trauma Anesthesia–Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNA from 2015-02-15T14:03:56
Part 2: Combat Trauma Anesthesia with Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNA. Dustin discusses the specifics of Damage Control Resuscitation that he utilized as the sole anesthesia provider at Forward Operating...
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#9–Part 1 Combat Trauma Anesthesia–Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNA from 2015-02-15T13:16:45
Part 1: Combat Trauma Anesthesia with Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNA. In this interview, Jon sits down with Dustin Degman to discuss his role as a CRNA working at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Orgun-E in ...
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#8–The Business of Anesthesia–Sandry Gaillard, MSN, CRNA from 2015-02-15T00:42:03
In this episode, Kristin and Sandry Gaillard, a CRNA who works independently at a critical access hospital in rural western North Carolina, sit down to discuss the business of anesthesia in terms o...
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#7 Advocacy in Anesthesia–David Andrews, MHS, CRNA from 2015-02-09T19:49:22
In this interview, David Andrews, MHS, CRNA, sits down with Jon Lowrance to discuss the importance of CRNAs and SRNAs advocating for their profession through state and national associations. David ...
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#6–Outpatient Anesthesia–David Andrews, MHS, CRNA from 2015-02-09T14:21:42
In this episode Kristin and David Andrews, MHS, CRNA, President of the Oregon Association of Nurse Anesthetists and Clinical Director of Outpatient Anesthesia Services, sit down to discuss the chal...
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#5–Sickle Cell Disease–Matthew Kuestner, M.D. from 2015-01-26T06:05:32
Matthew Kuestner, M.D., attending anesthesiologist at Kosair Children’s Hopsital, overviews sickle cell disease and anesthetic implications for pediatric patients. Dr Kuestner is a board certified...
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#4–Hematopoiesis, Fetal Hemoglobin&Physiologic Anemia in Pediatrics–Matthew Kuestner, M.D. from 2015-01-25T02:43:27
Matthew Kuestner, M.D., attending anesthesiologist at Kosair Children’s Hopsital, overviews hematopoiesis, fetal hemoglobin and physiologic anemia in pediatrics. Dr Kuestner is a board certified p...
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#3–Single Lung Ventilation In Pediatrics–Andrea Kristofy, M.D. from 2015-01-21T05:43:33
Adrea Kristofy, M.D., attending anesthesiologist at Kosair Children’s Hospital, discusses single lung ventilation in pediatrics. Dr Kristofy is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the Univ...
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#2–Myth’s Mistakes and Misconceptions in the Pediatric Population–Steven Auden, M.D. from 2015-01-15T06:19:10
Steven Auden, M.D., attending anesthesiologist at Kosair Children’s Hospital, discusses myths, mistakes and misconceptions in pediatric anesthesia. Dr Auden is the Medical Director of Kosair Child...
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#1–Pediatrics: Are They Just Little Adults?–Walter Rose, D.O. from 2015-01-15T05:25:38
Dr Walter Rose, D.O., attending anesthesiologist at Kosair Children’s Hospital, discusses the specific attributes that make caring for pediatric patients unique as anesthesia providers. Dr Rose is...
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