{"podcast":{"title":"Atomic Anesthesia","slug":"atomic-anesthesia-6877117","podcast_index_feed_id":6877117,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/atomic-anesthesia/","website_url":"https://atomic-anesthesia.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9b159aca-67cb-4296-9a0a-a624c6e7cb43/mLfwcJZeqiVNFcjeFkb2eU8M.png","author":"Rhea Temmermand, PhD, CRNA & Sachi Lord, MSN, CRNA","episode_count":111,"summary":"Welcome to Atomic Anesthesia, the essential podcast for nurse anesthesia residents seeking to master both basic and clinical science education (and RNs looking to become CRNAs, too!). Join us as we break down tough science concepts and demonstrating their practical clinical application in real-world scenarios. Each episode of Atomic Anesthesia is crafted to provide comprehensive explanations of complex scientific principles, tailored specifically for the needs of nurse anesthesia residents or nurses preparing for graduate school. Whether you're grappling with pharmacology, physiology, or any other challenging subject, our expert hosts are here to guide you through every step of the learning process. But we don't stop there. Atomic Anesthesia goes beyond the classroom, inviting esteemed guests from both the scientific and CRNA communities to share their insights and experiences. From discussions on graduate school training to invaluable tips for navigating the complexities of clinical practice, our diverse range of topics ensures that every episode is packed with valuable knowledge and practical advice. Whether you're commuting to clinicals, hitting the gym, or simply relaxing at h…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-05T00:18:22.312852+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/atomic-anesthesia-6877117"},"episode":{"title":"PREECLAMPSIA AND THE OB PATIENT: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY THAT SAVES LIVES │ EP109","slug":"preeclampsia-and-the-ob-patient-pathophysiology-that-saves-lives-ep109","published_at":"2026-08-21T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/atomic-anesthesia-6877117/preeclampsia-and-the-ob-patient-pathophysiology-that-saves-lives-ep109","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/atomic-anesthesia-6877117","url":"https://atomic-anesthesia.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c6efd72c-f51c-4d30-8077-2354c1beaaf9.mp3","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. Want more content like this? Become a member of our learning platform: http://atomicanesthesia.com In this episode: The cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, and coagulation changes of normal pregnancy you need to know before you can recognize what's broken in preeclampsia Why preeclampsia is fundamentally a placenta problem that becomes a vascular endothelium problem — sFlt-1, soluble endoglin, VEGF neutralization, and the cascade that drives every symptom HELLP syndrome — microangiopathic hemolysis, hepatic involvement, and how it changes your anesthetic plan Magnesium sulfate pharmacology — NMDA antagonism, the dosing regimen, toxicity ladder, and why you must cut your non-depolarizing NMB dose by 30 to 50 percent Neuraxial vs general anesthesia in the severe preeclamptic — when neuraxial is safe, how to manage platelet thresholds, and how to blunt the catecholamine surge of laryngoscopy when general is unavoidable 💜 FREE DOWNLOADS: Grab your copy of customized study plans & worksheets. SEE/NCE Study Plan — OB pharm and physiology is high-yield on the exam — this plan tells you exactly where it fits in your prep timeline. Non-Opioid Pharmacology Cheat Sheet — Multimodal pain management options including the non-opioids that show up in OB anesthesia plans. GPCR Cheat Sheet — The receptor pharmacology behind the pressors and antihypertensives you'll be running on these patients. 💜 CONNECT: 📥 Email questions, comments or topic suggesti…","meta_description":"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, clinical…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":625,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/atomic-anesthesia-6877117/episodes/preeclampsia-and-the-ob-patient-pathophysiology-that-saves-lives-ep109/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/atomic-anesthesia-6877117/preeclampsia-and-the-ob-patient-pathophysiology-that-saves-lives-ep109.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}