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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 guide for anesthesia providers who want … #70 – Anesthesia Guidebook Read More »

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 device function, cardiac physiology, and perioperative management and monitoring of … #69 – LVADs in non-cardiac surgery with Ben Levin, MD Read More »

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 causes and implications of incivility and processes for improving … #68 – Workplace incivility with Joshua Lea, DNP, MBA, CRNA & Kelly Gallant, PhD, MSN, CRNA Read More »

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 certification exam in Non-Surgical Pain Management. We talk … #67 – Regional anesthesia with Shane Garner, MS, CRNA, NSPM-C Read More »

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 debt. 4. Invest in … #66 – The 5 Keys for Achieving Financial Independence with Shane Garner, MS, CRNA, NSPM-C Read More »

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 and Adrienne are the immediate past and current … #65 – SRNA Wellness with Adrienne Chavez, BSN, SRNA & Kelly Gallant, PhD, SRNA Read More »

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 graduation, boards and a rewarding career in … #64 – SRNAs: moving forward when furloughed Read More »

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 not while you’re driving.  … #63 – Guided Relaxation with Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH Read More »

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 policy of the United States and Great … #62 – Imperial College Report – the scope of COVID19 Read More »

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 audio podcast will be Dr Meserve walking us through his powerpoint presentation … #61 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) with Jonathan Meserve, MD Read More »

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 anesthesia practice Zinder Anesthesia, LLC, that has … #60 – Peace of Mind During COVID19 Pandemic with Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH Read More »

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 triangulate where I am and were … #59 – Swing the Bat Read More »

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 American … #58 – The mid-to-late career phase with Cindy Farina, DNP, CRNA, CNE Read More »

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 Services, which manages staffing 450 anesthesia providers … #57 – The Business of Anesthesia with Tracy Young, CRNA, MBA Read More »

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 in February 2019. She recently married … #56 – Vaping associated lung injury (EVALI) with April Ritter Bourgoin, DNAP, CRNA Read More »

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 challenge about what … #55 – Black Friday Challenge Read More »

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 and management experience in both industrial as well as pharmaceutical research … #54 – Kate Balzano-Cowan, MSN, CRNA on paying off student loan debt Read More »

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 anesthesia practice. This podcast is a start … #53 – Top Drawer Run Down: Part 3 with Michael Mielniczeck, MSN, CRNA Read More »

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 anesthesia practice. This podcast is a start … #52 – Top Drawer Run Down: Part 2 with Michael Mielniczek, MSN, CRNA Read More »

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 anesthesia practice. This podcast is a start … #51 – Top Drawer Run Down: Part 1 with Michael Mielniczek, MSN, CRNA Read More »