# YOUR COPD PATIENT IS ON THE TABLE - NOW WHAT? │ EP98

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Podcast: [Atomic Anesthesia](https://stenobird.com/podcast/atomic-anesthesia-6877117)
Published: 2026-06-16T13:34:00+00:00
Episode link: https://atomic-anesthesia.captivate.fm
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## Resource

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. Want more content like this? Become a member of our learning platform: http://atomicanesthesia.com In this episode: Why COPD is more than a lung problem — how alveolar destruction, V/Q mismatch, and cor pulmonale connect at the bedside How to ventilate a COPD patient intraoperatively: I:E ratios, PEEP strategy, and avoiding auto-PEEP The pharmacology of bronchodilators — LABAs, LAMAs, and inhaled corticosteroids — and which ones to continue on the day of surgery Anesthetic agent selection for reactive airways: why volatile agents help, why nitrous oxide doesn't, and when to consider TIVA Postoperative priorities: extubation to NIV, oxygen titration in CO2 retainers, and preventing reintubation 💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets. SEE/NCE Study Plan — a structured, week-by-week plan to pass your boards Non-Opioid Pharmacology Cheat Sheet — every non-opioid analgesic you need to know, one page GPCR Cheat Sheet — G-protein coupled receptors decoded for anesthesia 💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggestions to Dr. Temmermand at hello@atomicanesthesia.com, follow us on social media, and sign up for our newsletter. 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, f…

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