Atomic Anesthesia

WORLD CONGRESS OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS: WHAT I LEARNED IN THE DOWN UNDER │ EP95

Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making. Want more content like this? Become a member of our learning platform: http://atomicanesthesia.com [http://atomicanesthesia.com] In this episode: * Atomic Anesthesia platform 2.0 updates, including faster performance and new study features. * Highlights from the World Congress of Nurse Anesthetists in Brisbane * Overview of International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists and global nurse anesthesia standards at IFNA.org [IFNA.org] * Reflections on global anesthesia practice, patient safety, and international collaboration. 💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets. [SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN [https://atomicanesthesia.com/see-study-plan/]] [RN ICU DRUG CHART [https://atomicanesthesia.com/rn-drug-chart/]] 💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at hello@atomicanesthesia.com, follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter. [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP [http://atomicanesthesia.com/newsletter-sign-up/]] [INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/atomic_anesthesia/]] [TIKTOK [https://www.tiktok.com/@atomic_anesthesia]] [YOUTUBE [https://www.youtube.com/@Atomic_Anesthesia]] Mentioned in this episode: 💜 PARTNERS: The Incomologists® https://theincomologists.com/ You work hard caring for others—let us take care of you. Whether you’re a W-2 employee or transitioning to a 1099 role, we understand the unique challenges healthcare professionals face, from insurance coverage to financial planning. That’s where we step in. Like you, we are a team of healthcare providers who understand your needs and help you find tailored insurance plans and financial strategies without the hassle or pressure. And we’re a partner you can rely on, today and in the future. We evaluate all available options and resources in the market to protect our clients, so contact us, and we’ll get started! - Jake Bevilacqua, CRNA (jake@theincomologists.com)

XENOTRANSPLANTATION: THE END OF ORGAN SHORTAGE? │ EP94

Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making. Want more content like this? Become a member of our learning platform. [http://atomicanesthesia.com] ⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP [http://atomicanesthesia.com/newsletter-sign-up/]] In this episode: * Xenotransplantation is becoming clinically real, using genetic engineering to allow pig organs to function in humans * Recent cases, including 271 days of pig kidney support, show potential as a bridge to human transplant * Key challenges include chronic rejection, coagulation mismatch, and evolving immunosuppression * For anesthesia, these patients bring unstable physiology, unpredictable hemodynamics, and increasing clinical relevance 💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars. [WEBINAR SIGN UP [https://atomicanesthesia.com/webinar-sign-up/]] 💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets. [SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN [https://atomicanesthesia.com/see-study-plan/]] [RN ICU DRUG CHART [https://atomicanesthesia.com/rn-drug-chart/]] 💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at hello@atomicanesthesia.com, follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter. [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP [http://atomicanesthesia.com/newsletter-sign-up/]] [INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/atomic_anesthesia/]] [TIKTOK [https://www.tiktok.com/@atomic_anesthesia]] [YOUTUBE [https://www.youtube.com/@Atomic_Anesthesia]] Mentioned in this episode: 💜 PARTNERS: The Incomologists® https://theincomologists.com/ You work hard caring for others—let us take care of you. Whether you’re a W-2 employee or transitioning to a 1099 role, we understand the unique challenges healthcare professionals face, from insurance coverage to financial planning. That’s where we step in. Like you, we are a team of healthcare providers who understand your needs and help you find tailored insurance plans and financial strategies without the hassle or pressure. And we’re a partner you can rely on, today and in the future. We evaluate all available options and resources in the market to protect our clients, so contact us, and we’ll get started! - Jake Bevilacqua, CRNA (jake@theincomologists.com)

STOP OVERTHINKING YOUR MISTAKES IN CRNA SCHOOL AND ACTUALLY MOVE ON │ EP93

Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making. Want more content like this? Become a member of our learning platform. [http://atomicanesthesia.com] ⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP [http://atomicanesthesia.com/newsletter-sign-up/]] In this episode: * Why overthinking mistakes in CRNA school keeps you stuck instead of actually improving * The difference between self-deprecation, reflection, and real growth (and why most students get this wrong) * How small moments in sim and clinical turn into mental spirals and how to stop that cycle * Three practical mindset shifts to stop replaying mistakes and actually move on * Real clinical and classroom examples of mistakes and how to handle them without losing confidence 💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars. [WEBINAR SIGN UP [https://atomicanesthesia.com/webinar-sign-up/]] 💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets. [SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN [https://atomicanesthesia.com/see-study-plan/]] [RN ICU DRUG CHART [https://atomicanesthesia.com/rn-drug-chart/]] 💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at hello@atomicanesthesia.com, follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter. [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP [http://atomicanesthesia.com/newsletter-sign-up/]] [INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/atomic_anesthesia/]] [TIKTOK [https://www.tiktok.com/@atomic_anesthesia]] [YOUTUBE [https://www.youtube.com/@Atomic_Anesthesia]] Mentioned in this episode: 💜 PARTNERS: The Incomologists® https://theincomologists.com/ You work hard caring for others—let us take care of you. Whether you’re a W-2 employee or transitioning to a 1099 role, we understand the unique challenges healthcare professionals face, from insurance coverage to financial planning. That’s where we step in. Like you, we are a team of healthcare providers who understand your needs and help you find tailored insurance plans and financial strategies without the hassle or pressure. And we’re a partner you can rely on, today and in the future. We evaluate all available options and resources in the market to protect our clients, so contact us, and we’ll get started! - Jake Bevilacqua, CRNA (jake@theincomologists.com)

MASTERING AIRWAY ANATOMY & NERVE INJURY FOR BOARDS AND EVERYDAY PRACTICE │ EP92

Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making. ⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP [http://atomicanesthesia.com/newsletter-sign-up/]] In this episode: * How the larynx functions as a dynamic valve balancing ventilation, airway protection, and phonation * Functional airway anatomy of the supraglottic, glottic, and subglottic regions and why it matters during laryngoscopy and intubation * How laryngeal cartilages and joints (especially the cricoid and arytenoids) drive vocal cord movement and airway patency * Clinical patterns of nerve injury (SLN vs RLN) and how they present as hoarseness, aspiration risk, or airway obstruction * Mechanisms, triggers, and stepwise management of laryngospasm in the perioperative setting 💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars. [WEBINAR SIGN UP [https://atomicanesthesia.com/webinar-sign-up/]] 💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets. [SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN [https://atomicanesthesia.com/see-study-plan/]] [RN ICU DRUG CHART [https://atomicanesthesia.com/rn-drug-chart/]] 💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at hello@atomicanesthesia.com, follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter. [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP [http://atomicanesthesia.com/newsletter-sign-up/]] [INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/atomic_anesthesia/]] [TIKTOK [https://www.tiktok.com/@atomic_anesthesia]] [YOUTUBE [https://www.youtube.com/@Atomic_Anesthesia]] Mentioned in this episode: 💜 PARTNERS: The Incomologists® https://theincomologists.com/ You work hard caring for others—let us take care of you. Whether you’re a W-2 employee or transitioning to a 1099 role, we understand the unique challenges healthcare professionals face, from insurance coverage to financial planning. That’s where we step in. Like you, we are a team of healthcare providers who understand your needs and help you find tailored insurance plans and financial strategies without the hassle or pressure. And we’re a partner you can rely on, today and in the future. We evaluate all available options and resources in the market to protect our clients, so contact us, and we’ll get started! - Jake Bevilacqua, CRNA (jake@theincomologists.com)

THE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER OF CRNA SCHOOL NO ONE WARNS YOU ABOUT │ EP91

Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making. ⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP [http://atomicanesthesia.com/newsletter-sign-up/]] In this episode: 1. Featuring SRNA Julie (“Grad School Jules”) discussing the emotional realities of CRNA school that students rarely talk about 2. The psychological phases of the CRNA journey from application anxiety to early-semester overwhelm 3. Why imposter syndrome is so common among SRNAs and how it affects high-achieving students 4. Unrealistic expectations students bring into anesthesia school and what the learning curve actually looks like 5. Practical mindset shifts to navigate stress, build resilience, and succeed during the CRNA training journey 💜 LIVE WEBINAR: Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars. [WEBINAR SIGN UP [https://atomicanesthesia.com/webinar-sign-up/]] 💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets. [SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN [https://atomicanesthesia.com/see-study-plan/]] [RN ICU DRUG CHART [https://atomicanesthesia.com/rn-drug-chart/]] 💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at hello@atomicanesthesia.com, follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter. [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP [http://atomicanesthesia.com/newsletter-sign-up/]] [INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/atomic_anesthesia/]] [TIKTOK [https://www.tiktok.com/@atomic_anesthesia]] [YOUTUBE [https://www.youtube.com/@Atomic_Anesthesia]] Mentioned in this episode: 💜 PARTNERS: The Incomologists® https://theincomologists.com/ You work hard caring for others—let us take care of you. Whether you’re a W-2 employee or transitioning to a 1099 role, we understand the unique challenges healthcare professionals face, from insurance coverage to financial planning. That’s where we step in. Like you, we are a team of healthcare providers who understand your needs and help you find tailored insurance plans and financial strategies without the hassle or pressure. And we’re a partner you can rely on, today and in the future. We evaluate all available options and resources in the market to protect our clients, so contact us, and we’ll get started! - Jake Bevilacqua, CRNA (jake@theincomologists.com)