Recorded live from the IFNA World Congress in Australia, Sharon and special co-host Kevin Chem sat down with Associate Professor Susannah Sherlock to offer a rare look inside hospital-based hyperbaric medicine and its connection to anesthesia, critical care, surgery, wo…
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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.
Can Cosmetic Procedures Complicate Anesthesia?
Aesthetic treatments like Botox and dermal fillers are more common than ever, but they may be creating hidden risks in the operating room.
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.
The Power of Failure and Its Impact on a Growth Mindset with Dr. Stephen Pilot
In a profession built on precision and high stakes, mistakes often come with shame, silence, and self-doubt. Failure is something every clinician experiences but almost no one talks about it. What if those moments are actually key to becoming a better provider?
How GLP-1 Medications Are Changing Anesthesia Practice
The opioid crisis continues to impact communities across the country, and in many overdose situations, police officers are the first people to arrive on the scene. That reality inspired a powerful community initiative led by CRNA student Krystin Jones. Her DNP project f…
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…
What’s Really Happening in Healthcare Staffing Right Now with Scott Becker
Healthcare is evolving rapidly, and nowhere is that more evident than in the anesthesia workforce. In this episode, Sharon and Jeremy sit down with Scott Becker, founder of Becker’s Healthcare, to explore the current state of staffing, education, and economic pressure…
Airway Exchange – Ep 14 – How Virtual Reality Is Transforming CRNA Training
What if CRNA students could practice critical anesthesia skills over and over again without limits, without pressure, and without risking patient safety?
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…