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.

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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

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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.

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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

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[RN ICU DRUG CHART]

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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.

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In this episode:

1. How opioids produce analgesia by decreasing synaptic transmission in central pain pathways rather than blocking nerve conduction
2. μ, κ, and δ opioid receptor pharmacology and how Gi-coupled GPCR signaling alters calcium, potassium, and cAMP
3. How opioids reduce pain by suppressing ascending nociceptive signaling and enhancing descending inhibitory pathways
4. The physiologic basis of common opioid effects including respiratory depression, sedation, bradycardia, and GI effects

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💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets.

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[RN ICU DRUG CHART]

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