The Nurse Anesthesia Podcast

• Episode 25: Albuterol & Epinephrine for Intraoperative Bronchospasm

  Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by hyperresponsiveness, variable airflow obstruction, and airway remodeling. In the OR, we’re less concerned about chronic control and more focused on acute airway events…namely, bronchospasm.Bronchospasm during general anesthesia can be insidious. You may see rising peak airway pressures, decreased tidal volumes, wheezing if you’re lucky…and if you’re unlucky…desaturation and hypotension. Time is tissue. That’s when it’s time to get medications like albuterol and epinephrine out of the anesthesia cart.In today’s episode, Sass and Jeremy discuss the pharmacology of albuterol and epinephrine as they relate to the management of intraoperative bronchospasm. ReferencesMaddah SA, et al. The Effect of Albuterol Spray on Hypoxia and Bronchospasm in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) under General Anesthesia: A bouble-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2023;33(3):491-498. von Ungern-Sternberg BS, et al. Effect of Albuterol Premedication vs Placebo on the Occurrence of Respiratory Adverse Events in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomies: The REACT Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr. 2019;173(6):527-533.Resources/information discussed in podcastGet your free copy of The Nurse Anesthesia Crisis Management Checklists at www.thenurseanesthesia.com  About The Nurse AnesthesiaWe are building a commUNITY of learning in anesthesia and critical care! We’re educators and clinicians who want to provide valuable information to anyone interested in anesthesia and critical care. We’re here for you!For anyone who wants to learn or review anesthesia concepts…we will set you up for a successful educational jOURney by providing short, meaningful courses to accelerate your nurse anesthesia learning, tackle your training, and become the successful CRNA you’ve always dreamed of. Let's do this together. It's Go Time!Sign up for The Nurse Anesthesia CoursesOur CRISIS MANAGEMENT SERIES is currently available! Registered nurses get continuing education credits (CEUs)Learn more about it at www.thenurseanesthesia.com  Follow us on Instagram @thenurseanesthesiaIf you have an idea for a show, please let us know. Legal DisclaimerThe Nurse Anesthesia INC. expressly disclaims any liability in connection with the use of any content in its podcasts, social media posts, and all other published content by any third party.Music by Alex Grohl 

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• Episode 24: Perioperative Hypovolemia…The Tank Is Empty!

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• Episode 23: Anesthetic Implications for Cannabis

  Episode 23 begins with Jeremy and Sass discussing the historical background of cannabis or “marijuana” use, and then dive into how this psychoactive drug affects each body system. They focus on what you need to know when providing anesthesia for an individual who is a chronic user or acutely intoxicated. Get ready…it’s go time! ReferencesHorvath C, et al. “Marijuana Use in the Anesthetized Patient: History, Pharmacology, and Anesthetic Considerations.” AANA journal vol. 87,6 (2019): 451-458.King DD. Anesthesia for Patients Who Self-Report Cannabis (Marijuana) Use Before Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: A Retrospective Review. AANA J. 2021 Jun; 89(3): 205–212.Kraft B. Lack of analgesia by oral standardized cannabis extract on acute inflammatory pain and hyperalgesia in volunteers. Anethesiology. 2008 Jul;109(1):101-10. Teitel A, Bozimoski G. A review of the pharmacology and anesthetic implications of cannabis. AANA J. 2020;88(3):237-243.Wiseman LK, et al. The Effect of Preoperative Cannabis Use on Postoperative Pain Following Gynaecologic Oncology Surgery. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2022;44(7):750-756.About The Nurse AnesthesiaWe’re educators and clinicians who want to provide valuable information to anyone interested in anesthesia and critical care. Our goal is to build a commUNITY of learning in anesthesia and critical care. It’s go time!Sign up for The Nurse Anesthesia CoursesOur CRISIS MANAGEMENT VIDEO SERIES is currently available! Get 50% off the current price with the code: TNA50Get our FREE Crisis Checklists – seriously…get them for FREE. They’re a great resource for anyone working in anesthesia or critical care.Learn more about it at www.thenurseanesthesia.com  Follow us on Instagram @thenurseanesthesiaLegal DisclaimerThe Nurse Anesthesia INC. expressly disclaims any liability in connection with the use of any content in its podcasts, social media posts, and all other published content by any third party.Music by Alex Grohl 

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• Episode 22: Bispectral Index (BIS) Monitoring in Anesthesia

  Episode SummaryMonitoring the depth of anesthesia, as a CRNA, is important for any surgical or medical procedure. In this episode of The Nurse Anesthesia Podcast, Jeremy and Sass review the bispectral index (BIS) monitor. They discuss the various electroencephalographic (EEG) waveforms the BIS monitor uses to determine depth of anesthesia, and identify the factors and medications that influence the BIS monitor. They finish the episode with an interesting set of studies that investigated at how electromyographic (EMG) activity is incorporated into the BIS algorithm. This is definitely one episode you’ll want to download and catch up on! References1.    Gu, Yichun et al. “Effectiveness Assessment of Bispectral Index Monitoring Compared with Conventional Monitoring in General Anesthesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Anesthesiology research and practice vol. 2024 5555481. 7 Aug. 2024. 2.    Messner, M et al. “The bispectral index declines during neuromuscular block in fully awake persons.” Anesthesia and analgesia vol. 97,2 (2003): 488-491. 3.    Schuller, P J et al. “Response of bispectral index to neuromuscular block in awake volunteers.” British journal of anaesthesia vol. 115 Suppl 1 (2015): i95-i103.  About The Nurse AnesthesiaWe are building a commUNITY of learning in anesthesia and critical care! We are educators and clinicians who want to provide free and valuable information to anyone interested in anesthesia and critical care. We’re here for you!For anyone who wants to learn or review anesthesia concepts…we will set you up for a successful educational jOURney by providing short, meaningful courses to accelerate your nurse anesthesia learning, tackle your training, and become the successful CRNA you have always dreamed of. Let's do this together. It's Go Time! Sign up for The Nurse Anesthesia CoursesOur CRISIS MANAGEMENT SERIES is currently available! Get 50% off the current price with the code: TNA50Learn more about it at www.thenurseanesthesia.com   Follow us on InstagramWe post about all things anesthesia. Follow us on Instagram @thenurseanesthesia Legal DisclaimerThe Nurse Anesthesia INC. expressly disclaims any liability in connection with the use of any content in its podcasts, social media posts, and all other published content by any third party. Music by Alex Grohl 

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• Episode 21: Anesthesia Q&A Round 5 – Podcast Episode Review

  In this episode of The Nurse Anesthesia Podcast, Jeremy discusses questions and answers from the previous TNA podcast episodes 14 - POCUS of the Cricothyroid Membrane, 15 - How Anesthesia uses Ketamine, 19 - Push-dose Vasopressors, and 20 - Vasoplegic Syndrome.Here are several examples of questions he discusses in the episode. For a complete review of all the questions, check out the episode wherever you listen to podcasts!1. Which artery extends the length of the cricothyroid membrane?a. Superior thyroid artery b.Inferior cricoid arteryc.Transverse cricothyroid arteryd.Anterior tracheal artery 2. Which are two situations where ketamine can be used as an induction agent to secure an airway during an emergency situation? (SELECT 2)a. An agitated patient in the ED requiring intubation*b. Malignant hyperthermiac. Neuroleptic malignant syndromd. Massive hemorrhage with hypotension* 3. Which medication can be administered at the site of a norepinephrine intravenous extravasation?a. Epinephrineb. Methylene bluec. Phentolamine*d. Labetalol4. After vasopressors, IV fluids, and vasopressin have been administered for suspected vasoplegic syndrome, which is the next most effective treatment? a. Methylene blue*b. Verapamil c. 5% Albumind. Calcium chlorideAbout The Nurse AnesthesiaWe are building a commUNITY of learning in anesthesia and critical care! Follow us on Instagram @thenurseanesthesiaSign up for The Nurse Anesthesia Coursesour CRISIS MANAGEMENT SERIES is currently available! Learn more about it at www.thenurseanesthesia.com  Legal DisclaimerThe Nurse Anesthesia INC. expressly disclaims any liability in connection with the use of any content in its podcasts, social media posts, and all other published content by any third party.Music by Alex Grohl Mixed & Edited by Next Day [email protected]

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