Episode
MASTERING AIRWAY ANATOMY & NERVE INJURY FOR BOARDS AND EVERYDAY PRACTICE │ EP92
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- Atomic Anesthesia
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- Mar 31, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2070
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- https://atomic-anesthesia.captivate.fm
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Summary
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. ⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [ NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP ] 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 💜 LIVE WEBINAR : Save your seat on our monthly, free webinars. Replays are sent to your inbox and you get access to all of our previous webinars. [ WEBINAR SIGN UP ] 💜 FREE DOWNLOADS : Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets. [ SEE/NCE STUDY PLAN ] [ RN ICU DRUG CHART ] 💜 CONNECT : 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at [email protected] , follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter. [ NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP ] [ INSTAGRAM ] [ TIKTOK ] [ YOUTUBE ] Mentioned in this episode: 💜 PARTNERS: The Incomologists® https://theincomologists.com/ You work hard caring for others—let us take care of you. Whether you’re a W-2 employee or transitioning to a 1099 role, we understand the unique challenges healthcare professionals face, from insurance coverag…