Atomic Anesthesia

In this episode of the Trauma and Burn Anesthesia Series, we examine traumatic brain injury, the leading cause of trauma-related death in the U.S., affecting over a million people annually and leavin…

In this episode of the Trauma and Burn Anesthesia Series, we take a deep dive into one of the most critical moments in trauma care: the induction and maintenance of anesthesia in hemodynamically unst…

In part 4 of the Trauma and Burn Anesthesia series, we turn to the critical steps of securing the airway, establishing reliable vascular access, and safely transitioning the patient from the trauma b…

In part 3 of the Trauma and Burn Anesthesia series, we focus on blood product administration and fluid resuscitation, exploring how transfusions are tailored to support oxygen delivery, coagulation, …

In part 2 of the Trauma and Burn Anesthesia series, we discuss hemorrhage management in trauma, covering the causes and treatment of trauma-induced coagulopathies and the significance of essential la…

In this first installment of the Trauma and Burn Anesthesia series, we dive into the critical foundations of caring for severely injured patients in the perioperative setting. Designed for nurse anes…

This episode delivers a high-impact overview of maternal cardiac arrest—a rare but profoundly challenging emergency that demands rapid intervention and seamless multidisciplinary teamwork. Listeners …

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CRNA school is extremely demanding--tight schedules, limited resources, and tough academic and clinical challenges. Not to mention, self-doubt and burnout are all too real.

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Discover the future of pain management on this episode of Atomic Anesthesia as we explore a major breakthrough: the FDA approval of suzetrigine, a first-in-class, nonopioid pain medication. Guided by…

In this live webinar, we discuss pain pathways in extreme detail, which is a foundational topic for anyone in anesthesia or in the ICU. We explore the four stages of pain—transduction, transmission, …

In this episode, with CRNA Kerrie Klein, we discuss the essential but often misunderstood role of certified anesthesia technicians and technologists. We break down the differences between uncertified…

In this episode, we discuss the crucial role emotional intelligence (EI) plays in the journey of becoming a CRNA. We explore what EI really means—understanding and managing your emotions and those of…

In this episode, Pediatric CRNA Dr. Becky Motykiewicz dives into the most critical pediatric anesthesia complications you need to know—whether you're just starting out or already deep into practice. …

In this episode, Professor T discusses something at the top of everyone's minds when going to CRNA school - how am I going to pay for this?!

We break down the smart, intentional decisions that made …

This episode is a replay of a live webinar by cardiac CRNA, Alex Gorman, who gives an excellent presentation on Cardiac Anesthesia. He explores the essentials for managing complex heart cases in the …

In this episode, we dive into the game-changing drug sugammadex—a powerful agent that rapidly reverses neuromuscular blockade caused by rocuronium and vecuronium. We explore its unique mechanism of a…

In this episode featuring Jeremy Heiner (Editor of the Nurse Anesthesia textbook), we dive into rapid-fire differential diagnosis and crisis management, tackling some of the most intense and high-sta…

In this episode, we dive deep into the basics of anesthesia pharmacology—perfect for ICU nurses starting CRNA school or senior residents needing a solid refresher. We break down foundational topics l…

In this episode, Rhea Temmermand and Jeremy Heiner (editor of the Nagelhout Nurse Anesthesia textbook) dive deep into the under-discussed but vital topic of cognitive aids and crisis checklists in an…

In this episode of "Resident's Corner," we discuss the universal challenge of falling behind in didactics, particularly in demanding programs like CRNA school. Our anonymous resident shares her pers…