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 … #

#69 – LVADs in non-cardiac surgery with Ben Levin, MD

Jul 4th, 2020 51m 25s

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 periopera

#68 – Workplace incivility with Joshua Lea, DNP, MBA, CRNA & Kelly Gallant, PhD, MSN, CRNA

Jun 22nd, 2020 1h 8m

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 processe

#67 – Regional anesthesia with Shane Garner, MS, CRNA, NSPM-C

May 1st, 2020 38m 44s

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 Managemen

#66 – The 5 Keys for Achieving Financial Independence with Shane Garner, MS, CRNA, NSPM-C

Apr 18th, 2020 34m 47s

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 A

#65 – SRNA Wellness with Adrienne Chavez, BSN, SRNA & Kelly Gallant, PhD, SRNA

Apr 13th, 2020 41m 40s

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 …

#64 – SRNAs: moving forward when furloughed

Apr 4th, 2020 20m 7s

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

#63 – Guided Relaxation with Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH

Mar 30th, 2020 16m 7s

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 Rel

#62 – Imperial College Report – the scope of COVID19

Mar 21st, 2020 20m 41s

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 – Impe

#61 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) with Jonathan Meserve, MD

Mar 19th, 2020 55m 10s

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 throug

#60 – Peace of Mind During COVID19 Pandemic with Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH

Mar 17th, 2020 46m 50s

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

#59 – Swing the Bat

Jan 29th, 2020 25m 42s

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

#58 – The mid-to-late career phase with Cindy Farina, DNP, CRNA, CNE

Dec 15th, 2019 49m 53s

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 wi

#57 – The Business of Anesthesia with Tracy Young, CRNA, MBA

Dec 8th, 2019 1h 1m

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 pro

#56 – Vaping associated lung injury (EVALI) with April Ritter Bourgoin, DNAP, CRNA

Nov 30th, 2019 1h

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 –

#55 – Black Friday Challenge

Nov 24th, 2019 7m 10s

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 Chal

#54 – Kate Balzano-Cowan, MSN, CRNA on paying off student loan debt

Oct 6th, 2019 31m 15s

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 w

#53 – Top Drawer Run Down: Part 3 with Michael Mielniczeck, MSN, CRNA

Sep 18th, 2019 58m 12s

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

#52 – Top Drawer Run Down: Part 2 with Michael Mielniczek, MSN, CRNA

Sep 16th, 2019 1h 12m

#51 – Top Drawer Run Down: Part 1 with Michael Mielniczek, MSN, CRNA

Sep 6th, 2019 1h 5m

#50 – 10 Tips for Airway Management in 10 Minutes

Jul 16th, 2019 11m 47s

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 gets straight to the point: 10 tips for … #50

#49 – Local Anesthetics – Skyler Rouhselang, BSN, SRNA

Apr 17th, 2019 55m 1s

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 factors that effect onset, potency, duration of a

#48 – IV Induction Agents – Ashley Scheil, BSN, CRNA

Apr 17th, 2019 50m 43s

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 benzodiazepines (e.g. midazolam). A run down o

#47 – Pharmacodynamics of Volatile Anesthetics – Skyler Rouhselang, BSN, SRNA

Apr 17th, 2019 28m 40s

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 action of volatile anesthetics and the physiologic r

#46 – Pharmacokinetics of Volatile Anesthetics – Skyler Rouhselang, BSN, SRNA

Apr 17th, 2019 30m 37s

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 gas solubility, oil gas solubility, Fa/Fi curves