Core Anesthesia
Episodes
E70: Open Heart Anesthesia (Part TWO-Premium)
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode picks up right where we left off on episode 69. We discuss going on pump and how you will manage your patient as you transition of pump a...
E69: Open Heart Anesthesia (Part ONE)
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are about to start your cardiac rotation then this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss the overall case flow from your setup all the...
E68: Peds Dental (CarePlan-Premium)
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Peds dental days are usually fast paced with lots of turn over. Make sure you get your setup done early so you can quickly be ready for your next case...
E67: Real Talk: Study Tips
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don't skip the intro on this one! We were joined by the cutest co-host who helped us introduce this week's episode. On this episode we discu...
E66: Respiratory Anatomy & Physiology
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up...this episode is a long one and packed full of information. We quickly discuss the respiratory anatomy and then move on to the physiology a...
E65: C-Section (CarePlan-Premium)
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out this care plan on our premium feed for a quick rundown of a c-section. Make sure you keep that blood pressure up after administering the spi...
E64: Real Talk: Anesthesia School from a Spouse's Perspective
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode we've been wanting to do for a while. Anesthesia school is TOUGH. While we fully anticipated the difficulty going into school,...
E63: Real Talk: Finances and Anesthesia School
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk money! No, not the fun stuff. More like the "how can I afford to go to anesthesia school and pay for groceries, rent, gas, books,...
E62: Endo (CarePlan-Premium)
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we cover a care plans for colonoscopy, EGD, and ERCP procedures. These might seem like "easier" days but they are great opportunities ...
E61: Induction and Emergence (Premium)
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BASICS. Today we discuss strategies for performing a general induction and emergence. If you are a seasoned SRNA or a practicing CRNA, this episode ...
E60: Carotid (CarePlan-Premium)
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we discuss a typical carotid care plan. Make sure you are ready to manage that blood pressure! To access all of our content, download the CORE An...
E59: Real Talk: Mental Health Challenges During Anesthesia School
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we share some of the challenges we've experienced during anesthesia school. Each phase of school seems to bring on new,...
E58: EKG (Part TWO - Premium)
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up...this episode is a lot. Normally we like to discuss topics in general themes and then work though some specifics. Unfortunately, there real...
E57: EKG (Part-ONE)
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the heart's conduction system, how to measure cardiac rhythms, and how to interpret EKGs. You know, all the things yo...
E56: FESS (CarePlan-Premium)
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
E55: About Us
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 anesthesi...
E54: Back Case (CarePlan-Premium)
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While there are certainly specifics which differentiate specific back cases, today we discuss the overarching principles that you should consider whil...
E53: Parathyroidectomy (CarePlan-Premium)
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode walks through the basic care plan for a parathyroidectomy. You'll be drawing PTH levels throughout the case so think ahead a...
E52: Anesthesia for Burn Injuries
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we discuss management of patients with burn injuries. Patient's with burn injuries will present differently depending on ...
E51: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (CarePlan-Premium)
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
E50: Heart Failure (Premium)
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 aft...
E49: Cardiac Valve Disease
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Scholarship
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, s...
E48: Knee Procedures (CarePlan-Premium)
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Check out this care plan for knee procedures. These will be common procedures especially as you begin developing your anesthesia practice. Whether you...
E47: Neuro Anesthesia (PART TWO-Premium)
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of our neuro anesthesia discussion. Today we talk about basic positioning for neuro cases, managing stimulation throughout the case, and mana...
E46: Neuro Anesthesia (PART ONE)
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
E45: Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (CarePlan-Premium)
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
E44: Lung procedures (Premium)
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
E43: Vascular Procedures
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's discussion, we discuss anesthetic management of patients with vascular disease. We walk through the general steps of managing a caroti...
E42: Immune System (Premium)
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode discusses our innate and adaptive immune systems. We go over hypersensitivity reactions and briefly discuss several autoimmune di...
E41: Hematology (PART TWO - Premium)
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of our hematology discussions. In this episode, we use the information from part one as the groundwork to discuss specific hematologic diseas...
E40: Shoulder Procedures (CarePlan)
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
E39: Hematology
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
E38: Regional Anesthesia-3 (Neuraxial Anesthesia)
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the indications, techniques, and complications associated with spinal and epidural anesthesia. To access all of our content...
E37: Regional Anesthesia-2 (Lower Extremity-Premium)
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode focuses on the lumbar plexus and the sacral plexus. Understanding this anatomy, we can perform nerve blocks for various lower ext...
E36: Regional Anesthesia-1 (Upper Extremity)
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A brief overview of ultrasound mechanics and the blocks involving the brachial plexus. We discuss the inter-scalene block, supra-clavicular block, inf...
E35: Monitoring
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Monitors! Pulse oximetry, BP, BIS, ETCO2, CVP and more. In this episode we discuss these various monitors, their methods of measurement, and the physi...
E34: Pediatrics-4 (Emergent/Urgent Surgeries-Premium)
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's discussion focuses on GI, spine, and ophthalmic abnormalities which may need to be emergently managed in the pediatric population. Topics...
E33: Pediatrics-3 (Induction Pharmacology-Premium)
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Although each institution's practices are unique, today we discuss the basics of pediatric inductions. From an inhalational induction to a RSI, w...
E32: Pediatrics-2 (Circulation and Heart Defects-Premium)
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we discuss the circulation in utero and several heart defects and the associated physiology. Be sure to leave us a review on A...
E31: Pediatrics-1 (Physiologic Changes)
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we lay the groundwork for the next several episodes. It is important to understand the different physiological values for the pediatric populati...
E30: Fluid & Transfusion Management
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's discussion focuses on the fluid compartments within the body, and how we manipulate fluid shifts to promote hemostasis. In this episode w...
E29: OB-4 (Amniotic Fluid Embolism/Pre-eclampsia-Premium)
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 4th episode focusing on OB anesthesia! Today we talk about amniotic fluid embolisms and the treatment plan to care for the mother and baby...
E28: OB-3 (FHR Monitoring-Premium)
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss fetal heart rate monitoring and the implications for our anesthesia practice. While this might not be a huge aspect of our daily anes...
E27: OB-2 (Meds & C-Section)
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 of our OB discussions. Today we focus on the common medications used to stimulate or reduce contractions, treat hemorrhaging patients, and r...
E26: OB-1 (Physiologic Changes with Pregnancy)
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first of several episodes focused on OB. Today we discuss the typical changes seen during pregnancy and how that will affect our anesthesia manage...
E25: Geriatrics & Obesity
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss two special populations and the hemodynamic changes that anesthesia providers should anticipate. We also discuss specific...
E24: Positioning & Nerve Injury
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode covers common positioning techniques for surgical procedures. Specifically we address hemodynamic changes and injuries associated...
E23: Inhaled Anesthetics (PART TWO-Premium)
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
E22: Inhaled Anesthetics (PART ONE)
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The fun stuff! In this episode we discuss how inhaled anesthetics work and how we can monitor their effects. We discuss the differing measures of pote...
E21: Diuretics & Renal Injury (Premium)
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
(PART 2) of the renal discussions. In episode 20, we discussed the A&P of the nephron. Today, we use that understanding to discuss the sites of ac...
E20: Renal A&P (Premium)
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
(Part 1) Episode 20 dives into the anatomy and physiology of the kidneys. We specifically discuss the nephron and the sites of ion transport. Be sure ...
E19: Respiratory Medications (Premium)
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To begin, we briefly break down the differences between COPD and Asthma. During the rest of this discussion we focus on the different pharmacologic mo...
E18: Ophthalmic Anesthesia (Premium)
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss common blocks, medications, and complications associated with ophthalmic anesthesia. While ophthalmic anesthesia may not b...
E17: IV Induction Agents
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whew....This was a long one! While there aren't many meds to discuss, each of them are used so frequently that we felt like we needed to take our...
E16: Endocrine (PART TWO-Premium)
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part TWO of our endocrine discussions. Today's discussion focuses on the adrenal cortex and medulla along with the thyroid gland. To access all o...
E15: Endocrine (PART ONE)
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we briefly review endocrine anatomy followed by a more in depth discussion of growth hormone, parathyroid hormone, and insulin. We dis...
E14: Opioid Therapy
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We briefly discuss the pain pathway (see episode 7) and the anatomy of the opioid receptors. During the rest of this episode, we focus on the commonly...
E13: Airway (PART TWO-Premium)
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BASICS! Today we discuss airway assessment and airway equipment. Make sure you understand airway anatomy (Episode 12) before moving on to this episode...
E12: Airway Anatomy (PART ONE)
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Quick refresher on airway anatomy. Today we discuss the paired and unpaired cartilages, nerves, and muscles found in the airway. Next episode we wil...
E11: Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs (PART TWO-Premium)
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
NMBD (PART TWO). Today's discussion builds on Episode 10's discussion of NMBDs. Here we discuss specific muscle relaxants and their time of ...
E10: Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs (PART ONE)
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
NMBD (PART ONE). In this episode, we discuss the differences between depolarizing and non-depolarizing muscle relaxants. This information, along wit...
E9: Malignant Hyperthermia
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a brief episode discussing the pathology of malignant hyperthermia. While hopefully we don't encounter this problem clinically, it is imp...
E8: Neuromuscular Junction (Premium)
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This discussion outlines the anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular junction. This discussion is the foundation of understanding neuromuscular bl...
E7: Pain Pathway (Premium)
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's discussion covers the transduction, transmission, perception, and modulation of the pain pathway. With this understanding, we briefly dis...
E6: Local Anesthetics
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode lays the groundwork for understanding regional anesthesia. This discussion covers the basic anatomy of nerves and the chemical st...
E5: Anesthesia Machine (Premium)
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This discussion provides a basic overview of the anesthesia machine. Here we discuss the high, intermediate, and low pressure systems of the anesthesi...
E4: PONV (Premium)
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the various pathways involved with PONV and the medications and anesthetic strategies we use to prevent PONV To access all of our content...
E3: Pneumoperitoneum (Premium)
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laparoscopic surgeries are commonly performed within the OR. Creating a pneumoperitoneum during this procedure can have implications for the anesthesi...
E2: How to use Patreon
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a patreon member? Great! Lets get you setup on Apple podcasts or Google podcasts. Not a member? What are you waiting for?!To access all of our...
E1: Introduction
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Core Anesthesia! To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available here on the App Store and here on Google Play. W...