APEX Live Anesthesia

32. Demystifying Awake Intubation

Episode Summary In this episode we talk about an airway procedure that we rarely perform…that can be somewhat daunting…but can make an enormous difference in patient safety…we talk about awake intubation. We review the ASA’s Difficult Airway Algorithm and the Difficult Airway Society’s and the Canadian Airway Focus Group’s recommendations regarding awake intubation. We go over the indications, equipment, positioning, and other key features to help demystify the performance of this important airway skill. What You’ll Learn 1. Review several airway society's recommendations about awake intubation. 2. Discuss the decision-making regarding awake intubation. 3. Evaluate indications and situations where awake intubation can be utilized. 4. Focus on the physiologic difficult airway and why patients experiencing these signs and symptoms should be considered for an awake intubation approach 5. Examine the equipment used and positioning for an awake intubation. Want to Attend an APEX Live Event? Get the clarity you need to pass the CPC Exam with ease. Earn 20 Class A credits by attending an APEX Live Virtual Conference. Learn more at www.apexlive.com [http://www.apexlive.com/] How Are We Doing? We’re here to help you improve your practice, and we want to make sure our content is relevant for you. Click here to share your thoughts. [https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5369849/APEX-Live-Podcast] Legal Disclaimer APEX Anesthesia Review, LLC and APEX Live expressly disclaim 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. Podcast music by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com [https://app.kajabi.com/admin/sites/64967/blog_posts/373483/kongano.com]

31. Let’s Get Hyped with Pheochromocytoma

Episode Summary In this episode we discuss pheochromocytoma. We highlight a clinical case of a patient with an undiagnosed pheochromocytoma, and then we dive into the differential diagnoses, signs and symptoms, preoperative preparation, and intraoperative management of this neuroendocrine tumor. This is one episode that will definitely get your sympathetic nervous system firing! What You'll Learn 1. Review the pathophysiology of a pheochromocytoma. 2. Discuss the differential diagnosis associated with a pheochromocytoma. 3. Assess the signs and symptoms of an undiagnosed pheochromocytoma. 4. Apply preoperative and intraoperative techniques to adequately manage a patient with a diagnosed pheochromocytoma. Want to Attend an APEX Live Event? Get the clarity you need to pass the CPC Exam with ease. Earn 20 Class A credits by attending an APEX Live Virtual Conference. Click here to learn more [https://www.apexlive.com]. How Are We Doing? We’re here to help you improve your practice, and we want to make sure our content is relevant for you. Click here to share your thoughts. [https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5369849/APEX-Live-Podcast] Legal Disclaimer APEX Anesthesia Review, LLC and APEX Live expressly disclaim 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. Podcast music by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com [https://app.kajabi.com/admin/sites/64967/blog_posts/373483/kongano.com]

30. Say What? Q & A Round 3

Episode Summary We’re returning to the ring for another Q & A! The crowd is cheering and asking for more, so let’s give them another round…say what! In this episode, we’ll test your mental toughness with questions that review pharmacology, pathophysiology, and airway. Along the way, we’ll give you tips and suggestions to help dust out the cobwebs and bring that anesthesia knowledge back into the forefront of your mind. So, put those gloves together, “ding ding!” it’s time to get back into the ring! Say what? That’s right, it’s Q & A day!APEX family…grab a big glass of milk and let’s talk calcium! What You'll Learn 1. Review the medication that should be avoided in a patient with adrenal insufficiency. 2. Examine the electrolytes that can precipitate cardiac toxicity. 3. Discuss the physiologic effects of beta receptors in several organs. 4. Explain the local anesthetics that are affected by a pseudocholinesterase deficiency. 5. Review anatomy for a superior laryngeal nerve block. Want to Attend an APEX Live Event? Get the clarity you need to pass the CPC Exam with ease. Earn 20 Class A credits by attending an APEX Live Virtual Conference. Click here to learn more [https://www.apexlive.com]. How Are We Doing? We’re here to help you improve your practice, and we want to make sure our content is relevant for you. Click here to share your thoughts. [https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5369849/APEX-Live-Podcast] Legal Disclaimer APEX Anesthesia Review, LLC and APEX Live expressly disclaim 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. Podcast music by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com [https://app.kajabi.com/admin/sites/64967/blog_posts/373483/kongano.com]

29. Hypocalcemia

Episode Summary In this episode of the APEX Live Anesthesia podcast, we review the essentials of calcium and the physiologic consequences that occur when this important cation becomes low. We’ll discuss how the body regulates calcium, the signs of hypocalcemia, something called the “Lethal Diamond” and so much more. APEX family…grab a big glass of milk and let’s talk calcium! What You'll Learn 1. Assess how the body regulates calcium. 2. Examine normal calcium values. 3. Discuss the physiologic manifestations of acute and chronic hypocalcemia. 4. Explain the concept of the “Lethal Diamond”. 5. Review effective methods to replace calcium. Want to Attend an APEX Live Event? We know that you miss going to live events right now - and we do too! That's why we decided to pull out all the stops on our APEX Live Virtual CPC Review Course. By attending virtually, there are no long flights, no rental cars, and no forgetting things at home. You can even show up in your PJs if you'd like! If you want an engaging review for the NBCRNA CPC Exam, with the flexibility to attend virtually, then you came to the right place. Our previous events were a blast! Check out the rest of our 2021 dates in the link below. Click here to learn more [https://www.apexlive.com]. How Are We Doing? We’re here to help you improve your practice, and we want to make sure our content is relevant for you. Click here to share your thoughts. [https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5369849/APEX-Live-Podcast] Legal Disclaimer APEX Anesthesia Review, LLC and APEX Live expressly disclaim 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. Podcast music by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com [https://app.kajabi.com/admin/sites/64967/blog_posts/373483/kongano.com]

28. Say What? Q & A Round 2

Episode Summary We went into the ring and knocked out the first Q & A in episode 25. Because of the overwhelmingly positive feedback, we are back for another round…Say What! In this episode, we’ll go over several pharmacology questions that range from medications that affect hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction to platelet inhibitors. Along the way, we’ll give you tips and suggestions to help dust out the cobwebs and bring that anesthesia knowledge back into the forefront of your mind. So exercise that mind, we are going back into the ring! Say what? That’s right, it’s Q & A day! What You'll Learn 1. Review the medications that inhibit hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction. 2. Examine the metabolism of cisatracurium. 3. Discuss the physiologic effects associated with phenylephrine. 4. Explain the medications contraindicated during malignant hyperthermia. 5. Review the most appropriate time to stop platelet inhibitors. Want to Attend an APEX Live Event? We know that you miss going to live events right now - and we do too! That's why we decided to pull out all the stops on our APEX Live Virtual CPC Review Course. By attending virtually, there are no long flights, no rental cars, and no forgetting things at home. You can even show up in your PJs if you'd like! If you want an engaging review for the NBCRNA CPC Exam, with the flexibility to attend virtually, then you came to the right place. Our previous events were a blast! Check out the rest of our 2021 dates in the link below. Click here to learn more [https://www.apexlive.com]. How Are We Doing? We’re here to help you improve your practice, and we want to make sure our content is relevant for you. Click here to share your thoughts. [https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5369849/APEX-Live-Podcast] Legal Disclaimer APEX Anesthesia Review, LLC and APEX Live expressly disclaim 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. Podcast music by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com [https://app.kajabi.com/admin/sites/64967/blog_posts/373483/kongano.com]