In this episode of Anesthesia Alchemy: Lynn & Garry Unplugged, Garry takes listeners on a deep dive into the anesthetic management of these challenging cases.
Clinical Edition
Kratom in the OR – The Hidden Herbal Challenge
The perioperative environment is increasingly shaped by factors that extend beyond traditional pharmacology, requiring anesthesia providers to stay alert to emerging and often underrecognized influences on patient care.
At the Edge of Control: Death, Dying, and the Anesthesia Provider
In this episode, Lynn and Garry explore the clinical, ethical, and deeply human realities of death and dying in anesthesia.
Strong Skills, Weak EI: A Dangerous Combination
Today we’re taking listeners beyond technical skill and into one of the most critical yet often overlooked competencies in the operating room: emotional intelligence. In a profession defined by precision, timing, and high-stakes decision-making, the ability to underst…
Rescue, Reduce, Prevent: The New Era of PONV Management
Postoperative nausea and vomiting, better known as PONV, remains one of the most common and frustrating complications following anesthesia. Despite decades of research and the availability of multiple antiemetic medications, many patients still experience nausea or vomi…
Optimization ≠ Clearance: Setting the Record Straight in Anesthesia
On This Episode: This week, Lynn and Garry sit down with guest Dru Riddle to tackle one of the most misunderstood and increasingly problematic concepts in perioperative care: the idea that patients can be “cleared” for anesthesia by non-anesthesia providers. While...
Authority Without Aggression: Leadership Skills Every CRNA Needs (Part 2)
On This Episode: Incivility doesn’t always announce itself loudly—it often creeps in quietly, becoming normalized in high-stress clinical environments. In this episode, Lynn and Garry are joined by leadership veteran Meri Gilman-Mays, CRNA, DNP to continue a candid...
Culture Matters: How Everyday Behaviors Shape CRNA Well-Being (Part 1)
On This Episode: Workplace culture in anesthesia doesn’t just live in policies or mission statements, it shows up in hallways, handoffs, and yes, even the lounge. In Part I of this conversation, Lynn and Garry welcome guest Meri Gilman-Mays, CRNA, DNP, for an honest,...
Not All Hypotension Is Thirsty: Rethinking Fluids in the OR
In this episode of Anesthesia Alchemy: Lynn & Garry Unplugged, Lynn and Garry dive deep into the science and strategy behind Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy (GDFT), moving beyond dogma to deliberate, physiology-driven decision-making.
Thoracic Anesthesia: Airway, Esophagus, and Mediastinal Mastery with Dr. Melissa Puskac
Thoracic anesthesia is one of the most complex and high-stakes specialties in medicine, where the airway may literally be open on the table, and every breath depends on seamless teamwork.