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9. VAE & CO2 Gas Embolism (When Gases Attack) Feb 01, 2020

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How Are We Doing? To help us better help you, we'd be forever thankful if you answered a few quick questions. Please be absolutely honest in your answers. Click here to share your feedback. Episode Summary

You asked, and we listened! In this episode of the APEX Live podcast, we're going to do a little Q&A. We'll give you practice questions, and then we'll break each one down step-by-step. It's kind of like going back to the basics or back to square one.

Whether you're studying for the NCE or the CPC Exam, this isn't an episode you'll want to miss.

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8. Topical Thunder – An Awake Intubation Technique Jan 01, 2020

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Happy New Year! To kick off 2020, we're going to dive into how to approach the patient with an anticipated difficult airway. We'll explore several common airway algorithms, and we'll also discuss the "topical thunder" technique to anesthetize the airway for awake intubation.

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7. To Laugh or Not to Laugh – Truths About Nitrous Oxide Dec 15, 2019

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Surprise! In this mid-month bonus episode of the APEX Live Anesthesia Podcast, we'll talk about our friend and foe nitrous oxide. You know…that anesthetic gas that is great and horrible all at the same time. We'll briefly review its pharmacologic properties and then consider the current thinking and controversies about its clinical use.

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6. Difficult Airway Assessments and Algorithms Dec 01, 2019

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In this episode of the APEX Live Anesthesia Podcast, we talk about difficult airway identification and the exams we use to help us recognize an airway that may be challenging. We also take a deep dive into what the different airway algorithms say about strategies for management.

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5. Name That Crisis: Anaphylaxis Nov 01, 2019

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In this episode of the APEX Live Anesthesia Podcast, we discuss a critical event that we could likely manage at some point in our anesthesia practice. Anaphylaxis is a severe life threatening generalized or hypersensitivity reaction. We will discuss the incidence, triggering agents, mechanism of action, signs and symptoms, and management of this crisis.

Episode Freebie: Anaphylaxis Checklist

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4. Aspiration, RSI, and Cricoid Pressure Controversies Oct 01, 2019

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In this episode of the APEX Live Anesthesia Podcast we talk about the effort that goes into identifying and preventing aspiration and the controversies that surround RSI and cricoid pressure. We take a look at past research and opinions that have shaped the way we manage the prevention of aspiration, and what current research and opinion tells us now.

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3. Hypotension with a Side of Vasoplegic Syndrome Sep 01, 2019

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In this episode of the APEX Live Anesthesia Podcast, we will discuss hypotension and the treatments you can consider when you experience refractory hypotension. We talk about different causes of refractory hypotension with a focus on vasoplegic syndrome, what causes vasoplegic syndrome, and specific treatments for vasoplegic syndrome.

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2. A Crisis Of Adrenal Proportions Aug 01, 2019

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In this episode of the APEX Live Anesthesia Podcast, we'll review the function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, talk about glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, and discuss supplementation. We'll also elaborate on what the evidence says about adrenal crisis, the best dose for PONV prophylaxis, how to use for pain management, and if perioperative steroid administration affects site infections or cancer recurrence.

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1. Pulse Ox Awesomeness Jul 01, 2019

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In this episode of the APEX Live Anesthesia Podcast, we'll review the principles of pulse oximetry. Then, we'll consider a selection of clinically relevant topics related to using the pulse oximeter in the preoperative period. Finally, we'll tie it all together with a case study.

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0. Welcome to the APEX Anesthesia Podcast Jun 28, 2019

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APEX Anesthesia teamed up with Sass Elisha EdD, CRNA, FAAN and Jeremy Heiner Ed.D., CRNA to bring you APEX Live – An engaging conference experience for CRNAs by CRNAs. We'll help you prepare for the CPC Assessment in a fun and clinically relevant way.

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