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Anesthesia Guidebook#116 – What Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation has to do with Systems Thinking On the corner of Skyland Drive and 23 in a little town called Sylva in Western North Carolina, sit’s PJ’s gas station. One hot summer day back in 2005, I was filling up the tank in a convalescent transport van on my very first day as an EMT-Basic. That’s the most basic, entry-level certification of working as an Emergency Medical Technician or EMT. My convalescent transport van had a wheelchair ramp and my role as an EMT-B was not to do 911 calls, but to drive this glorified shuttle bus. My role was to transport people to and from their d...2025-03-2224 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#112 – How to Transition from Clinician to Chief CRNA What’s up y’all! This is Jon Lowrance and this is episode 112 – How to Transition from Clinician to Chief CRNA. Y’all are going to love this conversation. So… I almost don’t know where to begin cause there’s so much to talk about… This is an episode about chief CRNAs but so much more. It’s like when you watch one of those food documentaries about the best pizza kitchens in the world and you’re like: oh, a documentary about pizza, but then it’s really about the experience of chefs, small busine...2025-01-2552 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#111 – How to do Medical Mission Trips with Stacey Such, CRNA What’s up yall! This is Jon Lowrance and this is episode 111 – How to Prepare for Medical Mission Trips with Stacey Such, MSN, CRNA. (Stacey pronounces her last name, Such, like “Suke/Duke.”) Before we get to this show, I’d like to give a quick shout out to the CRNAs, SRNAs & physician anesthesiologists who made it to Encore’s conference in Bar Harbor back in October as well as the Maine and Arizona State Association of Nurse Anesthesiology conferences, which were also in October. I had the privilege of speaking at all three of these conferences and really l...2024-11-2452 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#110 – How we do interviews with Alison Kent & April BourgoinWhat up yall. This is Jon Lowrance with Anesthesia Guidebook. This is episode #110 – How we do interviews with Alison Kent, MSN, CRNA & April Bourgoin, DNAP, CRNA. In this episode, April, Alison & I talk about how we conduct CRNA interviews as a leadership team with our Department of Anesthesiology at MaineHealth – […]2024-10-3053 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#107 – No Peace in Quiet with Keli Rueth, DNP, CRNAWhat’s up yall this is Jon Lowrance and this is episode 107 – No Peace In Quiet with Keli Rueth. I’m pumped to bring you this conversation with Keli where we discuss her first published novel, No Peace In Quiet. This episode was so much fun to record and I think you’re really going […]2024-06-2943 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#105 – The Impact of Precepting on Clinical LearningWhat’s up yall! This is Jon Lowrance and this is episode 105 of Anesthesia Guidebook – the impact of precepting on clinical learning with Jennifer Heiden. This episode is coming out on February 21, 2024. Jennifer Heiden is completing her Doctor of Nursing Practice in anesthesiology at the University of Arizona and this podcast is part of […]2024-02-2134 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#103 – Dexmedetomidine Deep Dive with Eliana ZimmermanWhat’s up folks! This is Jon Lowrance with Anesthesia Guidebook and this is episode 103… a deep dive on dexmedetomidine with Eliana Zimmerman. This episode is coming out on January 21, 2024. Before we get to the show I want to remind folks that I’ll be speaking in person at the Encore Symposiums’ Autumn in […]2024-01-221h 14

Top M&A EntrepreneursZero Down $3.5 Million Deal: The True Story of a 100% Seller Financed AcquisitionSummaryIn this conversation, Jon Lowrance shares his journey of acquiring companies. He discusses his background in entrepreneurship and the decision to sell his grading and excavating business. Jon emphasizes the importance of taking action and not being afraid to make mistakes. He also highlights the conflict between traditional education and the skills needed for entrepreneurship. Jon shares the painful experience of selling his business and the lessons he learned from it. He then talks about finding the right business partner and the process of acquiring his first company, a retaining wall business. Finally, he discusses the...2023-12-111h 12

Anesthesia Guidebook#96 – Virtual Reality in Anesthesia Education: SIMVANA with Peter StalloWhat up yall this is Jon Lowrance and this is episode 96 – virtual reality in anesthesia education: SIMVANA with Peter Stallo. This show is coming out in early August of 2023. First up: I want to give a quick heads up that our team from Maine Medical Center where I currently serve as […]2023-08-041h 01

Anesthesia Guidebook#94 – Shorts – Cue BallAll right what’s up folks this is Jon Lowrance and it’s May 16, 2023. This is episode 94 – and I’m calling it “shorts: cue ball.” And I don’t mean shorts like the things you wear but shorts like, this will be brief and there will be more episodes like this to come… you know, […]2023-05-1713 min

Building ScaleInvestors, Business Leaders, and a Network of Talented Professionals, One Freedom with Jon LowranceJoin us as we delve into Jon Lowrence's journey as CEO of One Freedom, a construction-related business acquisition firm. Jon discusses scaling businesses through people, processes, and technology, emphasizing IT maintenance, task delegation, and the human element in business. He offers practical tips on acquisitions, due diligence, and financing, highlighting the significance of relationships with previous owners and productivity enhancement. This episode also covers the essentials of communication, culture, and technology investment, including cybersecurity prevention. An enlightening session for anyone interested in business growth and effective management. (0:00) Introduction and mission of Building Scale (1:31) Interview with guest John Lawrence: His journey...2023-04-181h 03

Anesthesia Guidebook#91 – Vantage Point for January 2023What up yall. This is Jon Lowrance. I’m still here. 😂 We’re still here. This is the first episode of 2023 and the first episode on Anesthesia Guidebook since October – October! I’m so glad to get back to the podcast and bring you this update. This is a re-cap of the last few months […]2023-01-2217 min

Core AnesthesiaE96: 2022 Conference Series - Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNAPlease enjoy this pre-recorded session from our 2022 Student Conference. "Success in the Clinical Setting" - Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNAJon Lowrance, MSN, CRNA practices anesthesia and is the SRNA Clinical Coordinator at a level one trauma center in New England. He is the producer of the podcast Anesthesia Guidebook… the go-to guide for anesthesia providers who want to master their craft. Support the showTo access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available here on the App Store and here on Google Play. Want to c...2022-09-131h 01

Anesthesia Guidebook#89 – Distraction in the OR with Heather Turcotte, DOWhat’s up y’all this is Jon Lowrance and this is episode 89 – Distraction in the OR with Heather Turcotte, DO. Y’all, I am so stoked to bring you this conversation… I caught up with Dr Turcotte earlier this summer as she was finishing her residency in anesthesia and I’m pumped to finally get this […]2022-09-0537 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#87 – Combat Trauma Anesthesia with Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNA – Part 2What’s up yall this is Jon Lowrance with Anesthesia Guidebook. I am so pumped to bring you this series of 3 episodes on Combat Trauma Anesthesia! This is episode 87 and it’s part 2 off a three-part series with Dustin Degman, a CRNA formerly with the United States Army. In the first episode, we […]2022-08-2139 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#86 – Combat Trauma Anesthesia with Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNA – Part 1What’s up yall this is Jon Lowrance with Anesthesia Guidebook. I am so pumped to bring you this next series of 3 episodes! This is episode 86 and it kicks off a three-part series with Dustin Degman, a CRNA formerly with the United States Army on combat trauma anesthesia. In this first episode, […]2022-08-1429 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#80 – How to do 1099 Anesthesia Work with Sandry Gaillard, MSN, CRNAWhat’s up yall, this is Jon Lowrance with Anesthesia Guidebook. This is episode 80 – how to do 1099 anesthesia work with Sandry Gaillard, MSN, CRNA. This is the second episode in a short series on the business of anesthesia. I’m gonna do a little run of interviews and topics on the business of anesthesia […]2022-06-2541 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#79 – The Future of Healthcare with Navin Goyal, MD & Saket Agrawal, CEO with OFFOR HealthWhat’s up yall this is Jon Lowrance with Anesthesia Guidebook. I’m really excited to bring you this episode on the future of healthcare with Dr Navin Goyal and Saket Agrawal of OFFOR Health. This is episode 79 of anesthesia guidebook and it’s coming out on June 24, 2022. This is one of the most interesting […]2022-06-2539 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#77 – Thrive in Training: how to land your first job in anesthesia with Jon Bradstreet, MSN, CRNAIn this episode, I talk with Jon Bradstreet, MSN, CRNA who at the time of this recording was the chief CRNA/Director of CRNA Services at Maine Medical Center, Maine’s only level 1 trauma center. Jon was the chief CRNA who gave me my first job in anesthesia. At the time he hired my wife and […]2022-05-2331 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#75 – Thrive in Training: communicating with preceptorsIn this episode, the founders of From the Head of the Bed… Jon Lowrance, Kristin (Andrejco) Lowrance, Brad Morgan & Cassidy Padgett, talk about how to communicate with preceptors as anesthesia trainees. This conversation was recorded as one of the original podcasts released at the launch of From the Head of the Bed, the podcast […]2022-04-1735 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#34 – FOAM and social media in anesthesia educationFree open access medical education – or FOAM – is any medical educational content that’s shared freely on open access platforms, meaning the public can consume it without having to be a member of an organization or pay a subscription fee. The reason it’s significant is that it brings evolving science & literature – and […]2021-07-3128 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#33 – Flow and the Can-O-CalmIn this episode, I tell you a story about whitewater paddling and unpack the concept of flow described by psychologist and author Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, PhD. I also present the Can-O-Calm for the first time on the podcast. This secret, magical, weightless and even sterile (when you need it to be) tool will help get you […]2021-06-3022 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#32 – Harnessing the power of deliberate practiceThis podcast discusses deliberate practice, a concept developed by renowned cognitive psychologist Anders Ericsson, PhD. Deliberate practice is the kind of practice that top performers employ in order to reach the very highest levels of excellence across domains. Ericsson studied countless musicians, athletes, dancers, chess players, medical professionals and others to uncover the secrets and […]2021-06-2121 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#31 – Expertise in Anesthesia with Denham Ward, MD, PhDThis episode originally released on From the Head of the Bed in February of 2017. Denham Ward, MD, PhD joined me to talk about expertise in anesthesia. At the time of this recording, Dr Ward was the director of the Academy at Maine Medical Center Institute for Teaching Excellence and professor of anesthesiology at Tufts […]2021-05-3051 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#30 – The mid-to-late career phase with Cindy Farina, DNP, CRNAIn this episode Dr Cynthia Farina and I talk about the mid-to-late phase of your career as a CRNA. Every stage of your career has unique challenges & opportunities. There’s so much attention focused on getting into CRNA school, the SRNA/resident/training phase and becoming a new CRNA… this conversation is for the part of your career […]2021-05-2954 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#29 – On Retirement with Eric Carlson, CRNAI caught back up with Eric Carlson, CRNA to discuss his recent retirement and advice he has for anesthesia providers still in the thick of it. Eric was interviewed by Kristin Lowrance, MSN, CRNA way back in 2015 for our podcast “From the Head of the Bed.” We just re-released that podcast as #28 – […]2021-05-221h 02

Anesthesia Guidebook#28 Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) during stat C-section: a case study with Eric Carlson, CRNAThis podcast was originally published on March 1, 2015. In this episode Kristin Lowrance, MSN, CRNA talks with Eric Carlson, CRNA about a case where he was called for a stat Cesarean section and after a rapid sequence induction, he could not intubate or oxygenate the patient. The case was at 2AM and Eric was […]2021-05-1042 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#27 – Total knee arthroplasty in the COVID-19 era with Adam Rana, MD & Ryan Mountjoy, MDThis episode outlines the overnight transition to same-day surgery & discharge for total knee patients at Maine Medical Center. Surgeon Adam Rana, MD was informed on a Tuesday afternoon in December 2020 that elective cases requiring overnight hospital stays were being canceled effective immediately. He reached out to physician anesthesiologist Ryan Mountjoy, MD, along with […]2021-04-2950 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#26 – Mobile, pediatric dental anesthesia with Paul Samuels, MDPaul Samuels, MD is a pediatric physician anesthesiologist who works with SmileMD to provide mobile anesthesia for dental offices. We talk about the unique characteristics of working in a mobile anesthesia setting for pediatric dental cases. Topics include: skills required to excel as an anesthesia provider in a mobile, pediatric setting preoperative screening of patients […]2021-04-2444 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#25 – Preventing Hypothermia in Arthroplasty Surgery with Brian McGrory, MDMy guest today is Dr Brian McGrory. His is an orthopedic joint replacement surgeon at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry biology at Cornell, attended medical school at Columbia, followed by residency in orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School where he also earned a Master’s […]2021-04-1951 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#24 – Social media leverage & landmines with Jason Bolt, DNP, CRNADr. Jason Bolt, DNP, CRNA is a YouTuber and social media influencer in the anesthesia community. He graduated from Union University with his doctorate in anesthesia in 2019 and now practices in a collaborative group in the Bay Area. He offers mentorship through his YouTube channel memberships and enjoys helping others reach their goals in […]2021-04-021h 14

Anesthesia Guidebook#23 – Serotonin Syndrome with Trent & Katie Bishop, CRNAsToday my guests are Trent and Katie Bishop, a CRNA couple who practice independently and live in Durango, Colorado. We’re going to talk about serotonin syndrome and cases that both Trent and Katie have recently experienced as providers in their practice. Trent has a background in biology and EMS prior to pursuing a career as […]2021-03-271h 05

Anesthesia Guidebook#22 – The Demo-Do Teaching Technique“Tell me and I will forget. Show me and I will remember. Let me do and I will understand.” – Confucius Demo-do teaching is all about “show me and I will remember.” Demo-do is a simple process where educators outline what will be demonstrated, then demonstrate the process as it should be performed, then coach […]2021-03-0918 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#21 – Best Practices in Precepting with Obinna Odumodu, BSN, SRNAPlease follow the link below to complete the survey associated with this podcast for Obi’s research with the University of Saint Francis: Effectiveness of a Nurse Anesthetist Preceptor Training Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9M7VG92 Obinna Odumodu, BSN, SRNA is currently completing his doctorate in anesthesia at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana as of February […]2021-03-0150 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#20 – Rural Independent CRNA Practice with Chuck Frisch, DNP, CRNA, FAAPM, CHToday my guest is Chuck Frisch, DNP, CRNA, FAAPM, CH, a CRNA with over 35 years of experience in anesthesia who serves as the director of anesthesia at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance, Nebraska. He’s here to talk about rural, independent CRNA practice. Chuck initially studied molecular, cellular & developmental biology in college before […]2021-02-2034 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#19 – Anesthesia Top Drawer Run Down – Part 3The Top Drawer Run Down is a 3-part series covering the 39 most commonly administered intravenous medications in anesthesia. These medications are often found in the top drawer of anesthesia carts in the United States. The Top Drawer Run Down was originally posted on From the Head of the Bed… a podcast for the anesthesia […]2021-02-1859 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#18 – Anesthesia Top Drawer Run Down – Part 2The Top Drawer Run Down is a 3-part series covering the 39 most commonly administered intravenous medications in anesthesia. These medications are often found in the top drawer of anesthesia carts in the United States. The Top Drawer Run Down was originally posted on From the Head of the Bed… a podcast for the anesthesia […]2021-02-061h 12

Anesthesia Guidebook#17 – Anesthesia Top Drawer Run Down – Part 1The Top Drawer Run Down is a 3-part series covering the 39 most commonly administered intravenous medications in anesthesia. These medications are often found in the top drawer of anesthesia carts in the United States. The Top Drawer Run Down was originally posted on From the Head of the Bed… a podcast for the anesthesia […]2021-01-311h 02

Anesthesia Guidebook#16 – Ondansetron for preventing spinal-induced hypotension with Jenny Li, BSN, SRNAIn this episode, I talk with Jenny Li, BSN, SRNA about using pre-procedural ondansetron to prevent spinal-induced hypotension in elective cesarean-sections. Ms Li is completing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) at the University at Buffalo and structured her doctoral work around this topic. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of […]2021-01-0235 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#15 – Significant Others and Anesthesia School with Jen & Rob MontagueToday I’m joined by Jennifer & Robert Montague to talk about the experience of significant others in anesthesia school. Rob is currently a second-year SRNA at the University of New England and Jen, his wife, is a Master’s-prepared Registered Dietitian who has taken on the lioness’ share of providing child care and homeschooling responsibilities for […]2020-12-221h 35

Anesthesia Guidebook#14 – Board Preparation with LTC Peter Strube, DNP, CRNALieutenant Colonel Peter D. Strube is a CRNA who graduated from St. Mary’s University school of anesthesia in 2006 with a master’s degree. His undergraduate degree is from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He was awarded the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia (DNAP) in June of 2017 and is currently enrolled in his MBA. Lieutenant Colonel […]2020-12-1245 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#13 – Perioperative Buprenorphine Management with Aurora Quaye, MDAurora Quaye, MD is an anesthesiologist who specializes in regional anesthesia and pain medicine at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. She completed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and a fellowship in Regional Anesthesia at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Quaye’s clinical interests include decreasing the use of opioids for pain management, in improving provider education […]2020-12-0434 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#12 – Ten Things Every Anesthesia Provider Should KnowThe following ten ideas have the power to change your attitude towards and even the trajectory of your professional career and life. There’s three core domains to developing as an anesthesia provider: your knowledge base, skill set and attitude. Each are unique and require different kinds of effort or deliberate practice to grow & improve. […]2020-11-2915 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#11 – Cognitive Aids Make You More Effective in Emergencies with Ryan Mountjoy, MDThis episode is a continuation of the series on Leadership in Emergencies… the art & science of resuscitation. Be sure to go check out episode 7 of the podcast where I give a quick run down of leadership in emergencies and how we can work towards improving our individual & team performance in anesthesia […]2020-11-0130 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#10 – 10 Quick Tips for Learning Airway ManagementThis is a distillation of 10 key tips to help folks who are learning airway management improve their skills. This show gets straight to the point: 10 tips for airway management in 10 minutes. 10 Tips for Airway Management 1. Develop a growth mindset and practice deliberately 2. Do a good airway assessment 3. Develop […]2020-10-3112 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#9 – How to Earn Class B Credits with PodcastsThe NBCRNA CPC Program allows for CRNAs to earn Class B Credits by listening to podcasts; this episode tells you how. The National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) recognizes anesthesia-related podcasts, like Anesthesia Guidebook, as valid sources of Class B credit in their Continued Professional Certification (CPC) Program that all CRNAs […]2020-10-2118 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#8 – How to master precepting with Will Cohen, MSN, CRNAToday I’m joined by Will Cohen to talk about clinical precepting. We discuss ways to create effective learning environments, how to expect excellence while being supportive and other tips for mastering the art of precepting. Will created the Facebook page CRNA Preceptors and has become well known in the CRNA world for creating masterfully crafted […]2020-10-181h 02

Anesthesia Guidebook#7 – Leadership in Emergencies – how to master the art & science of resuscitationLeadership in emergencies is about leadership outside of emergencies. The art and science of resuscitation involves understanding and mastering both the systems design and human factors at play in emergencies. In this episode, I unpack research by Weinger, et. al. (2017) to help us see the potential for improvement in our response to emergencies as […]2020-10-1223 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#6 – Van life in anesthesia school with Marcus HouseToday I talk with Marcus House, BSN, SRNA about his decision to live in an ambulance during remote clinical rotations in anesthesia school. Marcus is currently working towards completing his Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice at Missouri State University. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Education and Nursing, both from Southeast Missouri State University. […]2020-10-0243 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#5 – The CRNA Chase with Kiki Mattress, MSNA, CRNAKiki Mattress, MSNA, CRNA runs the blog The CRNA Chase which seeks to “empower, inspire, and educate” people who are interested in becoming CRNAs. In this episode, I talk with Kiki about her journey to become a CRNA and her passion for helping others understand and be successful on that same path. “Don’t just talk […]2020-09-2539 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#4 – Front Line Heroes with M.J. HiblenMJ Hiblen is an illustrator from Norwich, United Kingdom who’s first book of art titled, Front Line Heroes is available now from Eyewear Publishing. This book is incredibly powerful. I’ve followed MJ’s work on Instagram since the early days of the COVID19 pandemic when he began drawing images depicting the coronavirus as a classic comic-book […]2020-09-201h 00

Anesthesia Guidebook#3 – Succinylcholine – Michael Mielniczek, BSN, SRNAThis episode on succinylcholine will unravel the mysteries and controversies around the medication – from it’s molecular shape and how that influences which receptors subtypes and locations it exerts its effects on to practical information on dosing and how to optimize airway management while mitigating the side effects of succinylcholine. At the time of this […]2020-08-311h 04

Anesthesia Guidebook#2 – Dexmedetomidine – Matt Poirier, MSNA, CRNAThis is a quick run down on the use dexmedetomidine in the perioperative environment.2020-08-2925 min

From the Head of the Bed#70 – Anesthesia GuidebookThis is the final episode of From the Head of the Bed. But wait! There’s more! We’re transitioning to an all new & improved platform & podcast: Anesthesia Guidebook! Anesthesia Guidebook is the go-to guide for anesthesia providers who want to master their craft. If you’re looking to level up, dig deep and go further, Anesthesia Guidebook is for you. Since its very beginning in 2013, From the Head of the Bed has grown into one of the most popular, listened-to podcasts on anesthesia. Anesthesia Guidebook will be even better because it puts the listener in the center...2020-08-2505 min

Anesthesia Guidebook#1 – Anesthesia Guidebook Origin StoryWelcome! You made it! This is episode 1: the origin story, the backdrop, the context to who we are, where we’re from and where we are headed. Check out the podcast in your favorite player or right here on the website to hear our story, which is all about YOUR STORY! You’re on a path […]2020-08-2411 min

From the Head of the Bed#69 – LVADs in non-cardiac surgery with Ben Levin, MDBen Levin, MD recently completed his residency in anesthesiology and is headed to Massachusetts General Hospital for a fellowship in critical care. In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Ben Levin, MD on the perioperative management of patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) for non-cardiac surgery. We discuss device function, cardiac physiology, and perioperative management and monitoring of patients with LVADs. This is your podcast if you’re looking for a refresher or quick overview of managing patients with LVADs as an anesthesia provider! Dr Levin received his Master’s of Science in biomedicine and his me...2020-07-0451 min

From the Head of the Bed#68 – Workplace incivility with Joshua Lea, DNP, MBA, CRNA & Kelly Gallant, PhD, MSN, CRNAJosh Lea, DNP, MBA, CRNA and Kelly Gallant, PhD, MSN, CRNA join me to discuss workplace incivility in anesthesia training. We discuss the role of precepting SRNAs and anesthesia residents, root causes and implications of incivility and processes for improving healthy work environments. Josh Lea, DNP, MBA, CRNA is a professor of anesthesia at Northeastern University’s Nurse Anesthesia Program and staff CRNA at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He serves on the board of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation and focuses on burnout & creating healthy work environments as his area of research and publication. He has spoken ex...2020-06-221h 08

From the Head of the Bed#67 – Regional anesthesia with Shane Garner, MS, CRNA, NSPM-CRegional anesthesia is Shane Garner’s passion and in this episode he and I talk about regional from a 10,000-foot view. We cover the fellowship programs available to CRNAs and the NBCRNA’s board certification exam in Non-Surgical Pain Management. We talk about how to dial in your regional anesthesia skills whether you’re a SRNA looking to graduate with a solid foundation or a CRNA who wants to find ways to incorporate more regional anesthesia into your career and the value you bring as an anesthesia provider. It’s all here in this quick run down on the current...2020-05-0138 min

From the Head of the Bed#66 – The 5 Keys for Achieving Financial Independence with Shane Garner, MS, CRNA, NSPM-CShane Garner, MS, CRNA, NSPM-C & I discuss what he considers to be five keys for achieving financial independence. The keys are: 1. Set goals to live below your means. 2. Pay yourself first. 3. Avoid debt. 4. Invest in low cost index funds. 5. Educate yourself. Shane Garner, MS, CRNA, NSPM-C is an anesthesia provider in Ripon, Michigan. Shane has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Minnesota and graduated from Rosalind Franklin University with his Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia in 2012. He went on to complete a fellowship in Advanced Pain Management at the University of South Florida before...2020-04-1834 min

From the Head of the Bed#65 – SRNA Wellness with Adrienne Chavez, BSN, SRNA & Kelly Gallant, PhD, SRNAI’m joined on the show today by Kelly Gallant, PhD, SRNA and Adrienne Chavez, BSN, SRNA to talk about Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) wellness in light of the COVID19 pandemic. Kelly and Adrienne are the immediate past and current SRNA Representatives to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists’ Health and Wellness Committee, with Kelly serving in 2019 and Adrienne in 2020. I caught up with them to discuss how SRNAs are facing the challenges and concerns of the COVID19 pandemic as well as advice for maintaining a positive mental attitude and resources that Kelly and Adrienne created, along with the...2020-04-1441 min

From the Head of the Bed#64 – SRNAs: moving forward when furloughedIn this post, I speak to the SRNA’s who’ve been furloughed from clinical during the SARS-COV-2 pandemic. I offer advice for how to maximize down time and stay focused on moving forward towards graduation, boards and a rewarding career in anesthesia. Edmond Eger NYTimes Tribute: Grady, D. (20 September 2017). Dr. Edmond Eger II, 86, Dies: Found Way to Make Anesthesia Safer. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/20/obituaries/dr-edmond-eger-ii-86-dies-found-way-to-make-anesthesia-safer.html.2020-04-0420 min

From the Head of the Bed#63 – Guided Relaxation with Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CHIn this podcast, Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH walks us through a fifteen-minute guided relaxation session. You need this. We need this. You should try this at home or on your lunch break at work. But not while you’re driving. Get to a safe place where you can close your eyes and tune out distractions. You might fall asleep so be sure you’re in a safe place. You might also find yourself relaxed and refreshed, ready to move forward with renewed energy and hope. Matthew Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH has worked in some level of healthcare for close to 25 ye...2020-03-3016 min

From the Head of the Bed#62 – Imperial College Report – the scope of COVID19This podcast was recorded on Saturday, 21 March 2020 and is a quick run down of the Imperial College London report that was published 16 March 2020. This report dramatically shifted the public policy of the United States and Great Britain last Monday concerning the COVID19 pandemic. The Imperial College in London is one of the world’s top research universities and houses a highly regarded epidemiology research center, which produced the report, called the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis (MRC GIDA). Neil Ferguson is the lead author of the report and an influential voice in the international epidemiology community… who, also...2020-03-2120 min

From the Head of the Bed#61 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) with Jonathan Meserve, MDCLICK THE LINK ON THE IMAGE FOR THE YOUTUBE VIDEO POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: In this episode I discuss the coronavirus pandemic with pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist, Jonathan Meserve, MD. The audio podcast will be Dr Meserve walking us through his powerpoint presentation which is timed with the audio and can be found on the website linked in the show notes. At the end of his presentation, we candidly discuss the impact both professionally and personally of the unfolding pandemic. You’ll here Dr Meserve walk us through the origin of the virus, common terms used to describe it, how it co...2020-03-1955 min

From the Head of the Bed#60 – Peace of Mind During COVID19 Pandemic with Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CHMatthew Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH has worked in some level of healthcare for close to 25 years, starting as an EMT in a volunteer fire station. Matthew owns and operates the Maryland-based mobile anesthesia practice Zinder Anesthesia, LLC, that has been in business since 1984. It consists of 20 practitioners and covers 50 locations throughout the state of Maryland. Matthew speaks at many professional conferences, both nationally and internationally, involving topics such as stress management, business of anesthesia, hypnosis, and the practice of anesthesia. Matthew also has an active hypnotherapy practice that caters mainly to healthcare providers. He is the founder and director of...2020-03-1746 min

From the Head of the Bed#59 – Swing the BatHey yall – this episode is geared to help you think about where you are and where you’re headed. I pull in some perspectives from leading psychologists, authors and explores that have helped me triangulate where I am and were I’m headed on an ongoing basis. Here’s some links to some of the resources I mention: Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset is definitely worth reading. Anders Ericsson’s Peak is where he unpacks the concepts around deliberate practice. Here’s a link to Ray Dalio’s Principles. Check out Jeremy Jones’ Ode to Progression here. Drop in on...2020-01-2925 min

From the Head of the Bed#58 – The mid-to-late career phase with Cindy Farina, DNP, CRNA, CNEIn this episode Dr Cynthia Farina and I talk about what it means to be in the mid-to-late phase of your career as a CRNA. Dr Farina is a CRNA from Michigan who currently serves as chair of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Health and Wellness Committee and the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists Wellness Committee. Dr Farina completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and then her Master of Science in Nursing in the anesthesia track from Oakland University in 1996. She then returned to the University of...2019-12-1549 min

From the Head of the Bed#57 – The Business of Anesthesia with Tracy Young, CRNA, MBAIn this episode, Tracy Young, CRNA, MBA & CEO of YPS Anesthesia Services, provides a run down of the business of anesthesia. He discusses the origin and mission of his business, YPS Anesthesia Services, which manages staffing 450 anesthesia providers for nearly 60 endoscopy & ambulatory surgery centers and hospitals across six states in the southern US. Tracy Young, CRNA, MBA, CEO of YPS Anesthesia Services Tracy earned his Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSNA) from Texas Wesleyan University and went on to earn a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from George Washington University. The majority of his time is spent managing...2019-12-081h 01

From the Head of the Bed#56 – Vaping associated lung injury (EVALI) with April Ritter Bourgoin, DNAP, CRNAI had the pleasure of speaking with Dr April Bourgoin recently about vaping related lung injury. Dr Bourgoin joined us on the podcast to discuss OR Fires under her maiden name, April Ritter, back in February 2019. She recently married and has changed her name to April Ritter Bourgoin. I’m stoked she’s back to unpack the evolving epidemic of vaping associated lung injury. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is referring to this as “e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI).” Dr Bourgoin completed both her Masters of Nursing Science (MSN) and Doctorate of Nurse...2019-11-301h 00

From the Head of the Bed#55 – Black Friday ChallengeThis is a throw down for Black Friday… I’ve got 2 challenges for you: 1. Make an extra student loan payment this week. 2. Opt Outside. What’s up with these? Why is an anesthesia podcast dropping a challenge about what you should do on Black Friday? Because what you do on Black Friday matters. It matters for your future and our future. It’s kind of a big deal, actually. The challenges are simple and the podcast is short – take a listen. If you’ve got student loan debt, I challenge you to make an extra payment this week. Any amount...2019-11-2407 min

From the Head of the Bed#54 – Kate Balzano-Cowan, MSN, CRNA on paying off student loan debtKate currently practices anesthesia as a CRNA in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Maine Medical Center. Prior to nursing, Kate was an organic chemist with research and management experience in both industrial as well as pharmaceutical research labs. Kate has earned a Masters of Science in Nurse Anesthesia from the University of New England, a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts, and an American Chemical Society certified Bachelors of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Biology from Northeastern University. In this podcast, we talk about Kate choosing to go back to school fo...2019-10-0631 min

From the Head of the Bed#53 – Top Drawer Run Down: Part 3 with Michael Mielniczeck, MSN, CRNAThe Top Drawer Run Down covers the most common medications found in the top drawer of an anesthesia cart. Developing a mastery of these medications lays the foundation to a safe and effective anesthesia practice. This podcast is a start – or maybe a refresher – to developing that mastery. Here’s the medications we will cover in this series: Part 1 * Propofol* Etomidate* Ketamine* Lidocaine* Fentanyl * Morphine* Hydromorphone* Remifentanil* Sufentanil* Alfentanil* Succinylcholine* Rocuronium* Vecuronium* Cisatracurium Part 2 * Atropine* Glycopyrrolate * Neostigmine* Sugammadex * Metoprolol* Labetalol* Esmolol* Hydralizine* Phenylephrine* Ephedrine* Epinephrine* Calcium Chloride Part 3 * Heparin* Naloxone* Albuterol* Dexamethasone* Famotidine* Ondansetron* Haloperidol* Furosemide* Metoclopramide* Ketorolac* Oxytocin* Methylergonovine...2019-09-1858 min

From the Head of the Bed#52 – Top Drawer Run Down: Part 2 with Michael Mielniczek, MSN, CRNAThe Top Drawer Run Down covers the most common medications found in the top drawer of an anesthesia cart. Developing a mastery of these medications lays the foundation to a safe and effective anesthesia practice. This podcast is a start – or maybe a refresher – to developing that mastery. Here’s the medications we will cover in this series: Part 1 * Propofol* Etomidate* Ketamine* Lidocaine* Fentanyl * Morphine* Hydromorphone* Remifentanil* Sufentanil* Alfentanil* Succinylcholine* Rocuronium* Vecuronium* Cisatracurium Part 2 * Atropine* Glycopyrrolate * Neostigmine* Sugammadex * Metoprolol* Labetalol* Esmolol* Hydralizine* Phenylephrine* Ephedrine* Epinephrine* Calcium Chloride Part 3 * Heparin* Naloxone* Albuterol* Dexamethasone* Famotidine* Ondansetron* Haloperidol* Furosemide* Metoclopramide* Ketorolac* Oxytocin* Methylergonovine...2019-09-161h 12

From the Head of the Bed#51 – Top Drawer Run Down: Part 1 with Michael Mielniczek, MSN, CRNAThe Top Drawer Run Down covers the most common medications found in the top drawer of an anesthesia cart. Developing a mastery of these medications lays the foundation to a safe and effective anesthesia practice. This podcast is a start – or maybe a refresher – to developing that mastery. Here’s the medications we will cover in this series: Part 1 * Propofol* Etomidate* Ketamine* Lidocaine* Fentanyl * Morphine* Hydromorphone* Remifentanil* Sufentanil* Alfentanil* Succinylcholine* Rocuronium* Vecuronium* Cisatracurium Part 2 * Atropine* Glycopyrrolate * Neostigmine* Sugammadex * Metoprolol* Labetalol* Esmolol* Hydralizine* Phenylephrine* Ephedrine* Epinephrine* Calcium Chloride Part 3 * Heparin* Naloxone* Albuterol* Dexamethasone* Famotidine* Ondansetron* Haloperidol* Metoclopramide* Ketorolac* Oxytocin* Methylergonovine* Carboprost ...2019-09-061h 05

From the Head of the Bed#50 – 10 Tips for Airway Management in 10 MinutesThis is a distillation of 10 key tips to help folks learning airway management to improve their skills. It’s also a framework for experienced providers to approach airway management from. This show gets straight to the point: 10 tips for airway management in 10 minutes. 10 Tips for Airway Management 1. Develop a growth mindset and practice deliberately 2. Do a good airway assessment 3. Develop and follow a plan 4. Control your environment 5. Position the patient and yourself for success 6. Preoxygenate adequately 7. Communicate effectively 8. Choose meds appropriately and let them work 9. Take your time with laryngoscopy 10. Recognize when you need to change your plan and do...2019-07-1611 min

From the Head of the Bed#49 – Local Anesthetics – Skyler Rouhselang, BSN, SRNAIn this episode, Skyler provides a thorough overview of local anesthetics including relevant anatomy and physiology (i.e. nerve fibers, sodium channels, pKa, etc), types of local anesthetics and factors that effect onset, potency,2019-04-1755 min

From the Head of the Bed#48 – IV Induction Agents – Ashley Scheil, BSN, CRNAIn this episode, Ashley walks us through an overview of the most common IV anesthesia induction agents. We cover propofol, ketamine, etomidate, barbiturates (e.g. methohexital), dexmedetomidine and benzodiazepines (e.g. midazolam).2019-04-1750 min

From the Head of the Bed#47 – Pharmacodynamics of Volatile Anesthetics – Skyler Rouhselang, BSN, SRNAIn this episode, Skyler walks us through the pharmacodynamics of volatile anesthetics. We talk extensively about the concepts related to minimum alveolar concentration (MAC), the mechanism of action of volatile anesthetics and the physiologic response ...2019-04-1728 min

From the Head of the Bed#46 – Pharmacokinetics of Volatile Anesthetics – Skyler Rouhselang, BSN, SRNAIn this episode, Skyler gives a succinct run down on the pharmacokinetics of volatile anesthetics. We talk about uptake, distribution, elimination and metabolism and unpack concepts such as blood gas solubility, oil gas solubility,2019-04-1730 min

From the Head of the Bed#45 – The Anesthesia Machine – Ashley Scheil, BSN, SRNAIn this episode, Ashley provides a detailed overview of the anesthesia machine, its components and key tips for using and troubleshooting it. If you want to know about or review the anesthesia machine… this is your podcast! At the time…Read more ›2019-04-1753 min

From the Head of the Bed#44 – Clinical Flow: from OR set up through intubation – Ashley Scheil, BSN, SRNAIn this episode, Ashley and I talk through how to set up an operating room anesthesia workstation, perform preoperative patient assessment and progress through an IV induction and intubation. This is a great podcast to help SRNAs and other anesthesia…R...2019-04-1742 min

From the Head of the Bed#43 – NBCRNA CPC Program Overview – John Preston, DNSc, CRNA, ANP and Lisa Kamen, CAEI had the distinct pleasure to talk with John Preston, DNSc, CRNA, APN and Lisa Kamen, CAE of the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) on the Continued Professional Certification (CPC) Program.2019-04-0651 min

From the Head of the Bed#42 – Opioid Free Anesthesia – Tom Baribeault, MSN, CRNA & Jayme Reuter, MS, CRNAIn this episode, we explore opioid free anesthesia with Tom Baribeault, MSN, CRNA and Jayme Reuter, MS, CRNA. Tom is the founder of the Society for Opioid Free Anesthesia and Jayme is the founder of Cornerstone Anesthesia Conferences.2019-03-0358 min

From the Head of the Bed#41 – OR Fires – MAJ April Ritter, DNAP, CRNA, ANC, USARI had the pleasure of speaking with Major April Ritter, DNAP, CRNA, recently on the topic of operating room fires… which is a bit of a hot topic in the perioperative world. Dr Ritter completed her Masters of Nursing Science…Read more ›2019-02-0238 min

From the Head of the Bed#40 – Recharge – a talk on provider wellnessHey folks! This podcast is about recharging. It’s a talk that touches on provider wellness and our need to find time on a weekly basis to pull back and take care of ourselves – to recharge! Below you’ll see the…Read more ›2019-02-0244 min

From the Head of the Bed#33 – NOLS Wilderness Medicine and Cornerstone Anesthesia Conference – Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNAThis is a quick overview of some continuing education opportunities coming up. I’ll be co-instructing a NOLS Wilderness Medicine course with my good friend Sara Nelson, MD this October 20-22, 2017 near Flagstaff, Maine. I’ll also help teach an anesthesia … #33 – NOLS Wilderness Medicine and Cornerstone Anesthesia Conference – Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNA Read More »2017-07-1807 min

From the Head of the Bed#27 – Social Media in Nurse Anesthesia – Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNAJon provides a quick update on the publication of the article “Social media in nurse anesthesia – a model for a reproducible podcast” published in the February 2017 edition of the AANA Journal. This article provides the literature review associated with … #27 – Social Media in Nurse Anesthesia – Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNA Read More »2017-03-0105 min

From the Head of the Bed#26 – Hardship in Anesthesia School – Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNAIn this show I talk about hardship in anesthesia school. Yep. It is for you, actually. It’s for you if you’re struggling. Or even if you’re not – cause your classmate or colleague might be. This podcast is about the … #26 – Hardship in Anesthesia School – Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNA Read More »2016-07-1629 min

From the Head of the Bed#25 – Transitioning to Practice – Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNAThis episode covers advice for the last six months of anesthesia school, transitioning out of school and into the first six months of your CRNA practice! The year encompassing your last six months of anesthesia school through your first six months … #25 – Transitioning to Practice – Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNA Read More »2016-02-0122 min

From the Head of the Bed#23 – Tips for the Job Hunt: How to Promote Yourself as a CRNA – Jon Bradstreet, MSN, CRNAI sat down with Jon Bradstreet, MSN, CRNA to chat about how SRNAs and CRNAs can prepare for the job market. Jon Bradstreet, MSN, CRNA is the Chief CRNA and Director of CRNA Services of Maine’s largest CRNA group and … #23 – Tips for the Job Hunt: How to Promote Yourself as a CRNA – Jon Bradstreet, MSN, CRNA Read More »2015-12-2130 min

From the Head of the Bed#22 – The Value of AANA Membership – Juan Quintana, CRNA, DNP, MHS & Kristie Hoch, APRN, CRNA, MSNJon caught up with Dr Juan Quintana, president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and Kristie Hoch, president of the Maine Association of Nurse Anesthetists, to chat about the value of being a member of the American Association of … #22 – The Value of AANA Membership – Juan Quintana, CRNA, DNP, MHS & Kristie Hoch, APRN, CRNA, MSN Read More »2015-10-0936 min

From the Head of the Bed#20 – DNP: The Future of CRNA Education – Shawn Collins, DNP, PhD, CRNAJon talks with Dr Shawn Collins, DNP, PhD, CRNA about the transition of CRNA education from a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) to a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). We discuss the history, rationale and implications of the change … #20 – DNP: The Future of CRNA Education – Shawn Collins, DNP, PhD, CRNA Read More »2015-08-0600 min

From the Head of the Bed#19 – Trauma Anesthesia – Caleb Rogovin, MSN, CRNAJon caught up with Caleb Rogovin, MS, CRNA, CCRN, CEN to talk trauma anesthesia. Pharmacology, massive transfusion protocols, fluid management, room set up, team communication and personal coping are all covered in this episode. Caleb Rogovin, MS, CRNA, CCRN, … #19 – Trauma Anesthesia – Caleb Rogovin, MSN, CRNA Read More »2015-07-1846 min

From the Head of the Bed#16 – Communicating with Preceptors – Jon, Kristin, Brad & CassidyJon, Kristin, Brad & Cass sit down to talk about communicating with preceptors. This talk will be helpful for SRNAs who are hitting the clinical environment for the first time. This podcast was recorded during our anesthesia training and hopefully … #16 – Communicating with Preceptors – Jon, Kristin, Brad & Cassidy Read More »2015-03-1030 min

From the Head of the Bed#14 – Anesthesia Care Models – Ian Hewer, MSN, MA, CRNAJon and Ian discuss the history and economics of anesthesia delivery models. Ian overviews the various types of anesthesia care models, some of the historical context for the development of those models and explains how anesthesia providers can optimize the … #14 – Anesthesia Care Models – Ian Hewer, MSN, MA, CRNA Read More »2015-02-2545 min

From the Head of the Bed#13 – Success Strategies for Nurse Anesthesia School – Mason McDowell, DNAP, CRNA & Kara Michalov, MSN, CRNAIf you’re planning on becoming a CRNA or even if you’re currently in CRNA school, this talk is for you! Jon talks with Mason McDowell, DNAP, CRNA and Kara Michalov, MSN, CRNA about success strategies for nurse anesthesia school. … #13 – Success Strategies for Nurse Anesthesia School – Mason McDowell, DNAP, CRNA & Kara Michalov, MSN, CRNA Read More »2015-02-2134 min

From the Head of the Bed#12 – Preparing for Nurse Anesthesia School – Mason McDowell, DNAP, CRNA and Kara Michalov, MSN, CRNAIf you’re a critical care nurse and you’re thinking about applying for anesthesia school, this show is for you! Jon talks with Mason McDowell, DNAP, CRNA & Kara Michalov, MSN, CRNA about how best to prepare for getting into nurse anesthesia … #12 – Preparing for Nurse Anesthesia School – Mason McDowell, DNAP, CRNA and Kara Michalov, MSN, CRNA Read More »2015-02-2119 min

From the Head of the Bed#11 – Part 3 Combat Trauma Anesthesia – Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNAPart 3: Combat Trauma Anesthesia with Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNA. Dustin and Jon wrap up their conversation with an overview of how people can get involved as CRNAs in the military and how we can support our troops. Dustin Degman, … #11 – Part 3 Combat Trauma Anesthesia – Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNA Read More »2015-02-1521 min

From the Head of the Bed#9 – Part 1 Combat Trauma Anesthesia – Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNAPart 1: Combat Trauma Anesthesia with Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNA. In this interview, Jon sits down with Dustin Degman to discuss his role as a CRNA working at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Orgun-E in Afghanistan. Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNA is an Associate Professor of Anesthesia … #9 – Part 1 Combat Trauma Anesthesia – Dustin Degman, MSN, CRNA Read More »2015-02-1526 min

From the Head of the Bed#7 Advocacy in Anesthesia – David Andrews, MHS, CRNAIn this interview, David Andrews, MHS, CRNA, sits down with Jon Lowrance to discuss the importance of CRNAs and SRNAs advocating for their profession through state and national associations. David is the current President of the Oregon Association of Nurse … #7 Advocacy in Anesthesia – David Andrews, MHS, CRNA Read More »2015-02-0922 min