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by Chloe Gomez
My Favorite Learners is a pharmacology podcast for SRNAs, CRNAs, and anesthesia learners. Hosted by Dr. Chloe G, CRNA + DNP + pharmacology professor, this show breaks down anesthesia drugs, mechanisms of action, MAC values, and NBCRNA exam prep. Episodes cover propofol, ketamine, Precedex, NMBAs, inhaled agents, and more - through solo teaching and expert CRNA interviews. Whether you're studying for boards or brushing up on clinical pharmacology, this podcast makes complex topics simple and fun.
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- 2 weeks ago39 min
Inhaled Anesthetics 101: Pharmacokinetics vs. Pharmacodynamics | MAC, Solubility & Induction
In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we're breaking down one of the most commonly confused concepts in nurse anesthesia pharmacology: pharmacokinetics vs. pharmacodynamics of inhaled anesthetic agents.If you've ever confused blood-gas solubility with anesthetic potency, or wondered why hypothermia decreases MAC, this episode is for you!We'll cover:💨 Blood-gas solubility and speed of induction🧠 MAC, anesthetic potency, and CNS effects📈 FA/FI curves and partial-pressure gradients🫀 Cardiac output, ventilation, and fresh gas flow❄️ Hypothermia, CMRO₂, and decreased MAC💉 Clinical application using a post–cardiac arrest patientThe biggest takeaway?Pharmacokinetics = How does it get there?Pharmacodynamics = What does it do once it gets there?Understanding the difference is essential for anesthesia pharmacology, clinical decision-making, and preparing for the NCE.Whether you're an SRNA, CRNA student, or anesthesia provider looking for a pharmacology refresher, this episode connects the science to real clinical practice.🎧 Listen to My Favorite Learners wherever you get your podcasts!#NurseAnesthesia #CRNA #SRNA #CRNASchool #AnesthesiaPharmacology #InhaledAnesthetics #Pharmacokinetics #Pharmacodynamics #MAC #AnesthesiaEducation
- Sep 2, 202620 min
Advanced Lab Interpretation for CRNA Boards | ACT, TEG/ROTEM, Coagulation & Massive Transfusion
Advanced lab interpretation is about more than memorizing normal values -it’s about understanding why a test was ordered, what the result tells you about your patient, and how it changes your anesthetic management.In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we break down the advanced laboratory testing SRNAs need to understand for the NCE, anesthesia clinicals, and future CRNA practice.We cover platelet count and function, PT/INR, aPTT, anti-Xa, activated clotting time (ACT), fibrinogen, D-dimer, TEG and ROTEM, and how these tests guide clinical decision-making in anticoagulation, active bleeding, cardiopulmonary bypass, and massive transfusion.You’ll also learn why massive hemorrhage requires you to think beyond hemoglobin -including ionized calcium, potassium, acid-base status, temperature, perfusion, and the overall physiologic picture.Throughout the episode, we work through board-style scenarios involving high-dose heparin and ACT before cardiopulmonary bypass, persistent bleeding after protamine, critically low fibrinogen during postpartum hemorrhage, and choosing the appropriate laboratory test for different forms of heparin.The goal isn't to ask:“What is the normal value?”It’s to ask:“Why was this test ordered? What does it tell me about my patient? And what am I going to do with the result?”Perfect for SRNAs preparing for the NCE, nurse anesthesia students studying advanced lab interpretation, and CRNAs reviewing perioperative laboratory testing and clinical decision-making.My Favorite Learners - making anesthesia concepts make sense.#CRNA #SRNA #NurseAnesthesia #CRNABoards #NCE #AdvancedLabInterpretation #AnesthesiaSchool #TEG #ROTEM #ACT #Coagulation #MassiveTransfusion
- Aug 10, 202627 min
12-Lead EKG Made Simple for SRNAs & CRNAs | Lead II, V5, Axis & Ischemia
12-lead EKG interpretation does NOT have to be overwhelming. 🫀⚡️In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we break down EKG/ECG monitoring specifically for SRNAs, CRNAs, anesthesia providers, ICU nurses, and anesthesia learners—with simple analogies and clinically relevant pearls you can actually remember.We start with one of the most confusing concepts: What is the difference between an ECG lead and an electrode?From there, we build a practical understanding of 3-lead, 5-lead, and 12-lead ECG monitoring and why different leads give us different electrical views of the heart.In this episode, we cover:🫀 ECG vs EKG terminology⚡ Electrodes vs leads🫀 3-lead vs 5-lead vs 12-lead ECG monitoring⚡ Why anesthesia providers commonly monitor Lead II🫀 Why V5 is valuable for perioperative ischemia surveillance⚡ V1 vs V5 and why chest-electrode placement matters🫀 Correct V1–V6 electrode placement⚡ Limb leads vs precordial leads🫀 Inferior, septal, anterior, and lateral ECG leads⚡ A simple way to understand cardiac axis🫀 Left axis deviation vs right axis deviation⚡ Left bundle branch block vs right bundle branch block🫀 Contiguous leads and myocardial ischemia/infarction⚡ ST-segment changes during anesthesia🫀 Myocardial oxygen supply vs demand⚡ High-yield ECG pearls for SRNAs and nurse anesthesia boardsOne of the biggest takeaways: Lead II and V5 aren't valuable for the same reason. Lead II gives us excellent atrial activity and rhythm information, while V5 provides valuable surveillance for ischemic ST-segment changes. Together, they give anesthesia providers two very different—and clinically important—views of what's happening with the heart.Instead of memorizing random ECG patterns, we're focusing on understanding where each lead is looking, what it's seeing, and why that matters for your anesthetic.🎧 My Favorite Learners is a pharmacology and anesthesia education podcast designed to make difficult concepts easier to understand for SRNAs, CRNAs, nurses, and anesthesia learners.If you know, you know. #SRNA #CRNA #NurseAnesthesia #Anesthesia #AnesthesiaSchool #EKG #ECG #EKGInterpretation #ECGInterpretation #12LeadECG #CardiacMonitoring #LeadII #V5 #MyocardialIschemia #CardiacAxis #NursingEducation
- Jun 28, 202623 min
Pediatric & Obstetric Anesthesia Made Easy | High-Yield CRNA, SRNA & NBCRNA NCE Review
Pediatric and obstetric anesthesia can feel overwhelming when you're first starting clinical - but they don't have to be.In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we simplify two of the most intimidating anesthesia rotations by focusing on physiology first. Instead of memorizing countless facts and syndromes, you'll learn why pediatric and obstetric patients get into trouble and how that changes your anesthetic management.Whether you're preparing for your first pediatric or OB clinical rotation, studying for the NBCRNA NCE, or looking for a high-yield anesthesia physiology review, this episode will give you a strong clinical foundation.✅ Pediatric airway anatomy and why even 1 mm of airway edema matters✅ Why infants desaturate so quickly (oxygen consumption & functional residual capacity)✅ Pediatric cardiac physiology and why hypoxemia should be your first consideration when an infant becomes bradycardic✅ Pediatric pharmacology pearls including MAC changes, neonatal drug metabolism, protein binding, and common OR cases✅ Pregnancy physiology and how it changes the airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and pharmacologic responses to anesthesia✅ Why pregnancy dramatically changes nearly every organ system we care about as anesthesia providers✅ Labor epidurals, spinal anesthesia, combined spinal-epidurals (CSEs), and the physiology behind spinal hypotension✅ Why phenylephrine is the current first-line vasopressor for spinal-induced hypotension during cesarean delivery✅ Obstetric emergencies including high spinal, local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST), and postpartum hemorrhage✅ Classic NBCRNA board pearls and clinical questions you're likely to hear from preceptors• Don't memorize every syndrome - understand the physiology, and the anesthetic management becomes much easier.• Pediatric bradycardia should immediately make you evaluate oxygenation and ventilation.• Pregnancy produces profound physiologic changes that influence every anesthetic plan.• Many institutions use early video laryngoscopy for high-risk obstetric airways, but airway management should always follow your institution's protocols and clinical judgment.• The goal isn't to memorize drug doses - it's to understand why patients respond the way they do.If you're an SRNA, CRNA student, anesthesia resident, or practicing anesthesia provider, this episode will help you connect physiology, pharmacology, and clinical anesthesia in a way that's easy to remember on boards and in the operating room.🎙️ My Favorite Learners is a podcast designed to simplify anesthesia education through physiology, pharmacology, clinical stories, board pearls, and real-world anesthesia practice.Keywords: CRNA, SRNA, Nurse Anesthesia, NBCRNA, NCE, Pediatric Anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia, OB Anesthesia, Pediatric Airway, Labor Epidural, Cesarean Section, C-Section Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia, Epidural, Combined Spinal Epidural (CSE), Pediatric Pharmacology, Pregnancy Physiology, Anesthesia Physiology, Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST), Postpartum Hemorrhage, Phenylephrine, Airway Management, Board Review
- Apr 27, 202615 min
New(er) to the crew: Remimazolam, Sugammadex, & Novel Opioids
Today we’re diving into the future of anesthesia pharmacology with three major topics changing perioperative practice: Remimazolam, Sugammadex, and Novel Opioids. These medications were designed to improve what we care about most—faster recovery, safer profiles, more predictable pharmacokinetics, and better patient outcomes.In this episode, we break down:✔️ Remimazolam – the ultra-short acting benzodiazepine with esterase metabolism, rapid recovery, and potential hemodynamic advantages over propofol✔️ Sugammadex – the game-changing reversal agent for rocuronium and vecuronium, including dosing, mechanisms, risks, and board pearls✔️ Novel Opioids – including biased agonists like oliceridine, and the ongoing search for analgesia with fewer side effectsWe also cover:🎯 High-yield NBCRNA/NCE pharmacology points🎯 Clinical pros and cons of each drug🎯 Real-world barriers like cost, adoption, and safety concerns🎯 How to think like an anesthesia provider—not just memorize drugsWhether you’re an SRNA, CRNA, resident, or anesthesia nerd who loves pharmacology, this episode will help you connect the science to clinical practice.
- Apr 27, 202618 min
Serotonin Syndrome, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome & Malignant Hyperthermia: How to Tell Them Apart
Three life-threatening syndromes. Similar presentations. Very different causes and treatments. In this episode, Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA, breaks down how to quickly differentiate Serotonin Syndrome, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS), and Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) - a must-know topic for anesthesia learners and board prep.We cover:✔️ Key clinical signs and classic presentations✔️ Triggering medications and anesthetic agents✔️ Rigidity vs clonus vs hyperreflexia✔️ Why ETCO₂ matters in MH✔️ Treatment plans: cyproheptadine, dantrolene, bromocriptine, supportive care✔️ High-yield NBCRNA/NCE test pearls✔️ Real-world perioperative implicationsIf you’ve ever mixed these up, this episode will help you organize them fast and remember what matters most when seconds count.🎧 Perfect for SRNAs, CRNAs, and anyone studying advanced pharmacology.
- Apr 23, 20264 min
Inside CRNA Admissions: What the Committee Really Looks For
What makes a CRNA school applicant stand out—and what mistakes can hurt your chances before the interview even begins? In this special panel episode of My Favorite Learners, I sit down with the leadership of the UC Davis Nurse Anesthesia Program admissions team: Dr. Bryan Tune, Dr. Becky Ashlock, Dr. Jake Sareerak, and Dr. Terence Burrows. Together, we discuss what admissions committees value most, common pitfalls applicants make, and how future SRNAs can position themselves for success. If CRNA school is in your future, this is the insider conversation you’ve been waiting for.
- Apr 13, 202615 min
Cyanide, CO, & Methemoglobinemia in Anesthesia with Chloe Gomez
In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we break down three high-stakes anesthesia emergencies that every provider must recognize quickly: cyanide toxicity, carbon monoxide poisoning, and methemoglobinemia.You’ll learn how to differentiate these conditions in real time when oxygenation doesn’t match the clinical picture, why standard monitors can be misleading, and how to choose the correct treatment under pressure.We cover key mechanisms, classic board-style clues, and the pharmacology behind life-saving antidotes - so you can think fast, act confidently, and be ready for both the OR and the NCE.
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My Favorite Learners is a pharmacology podcast for SRNAs, CRNAs, and anesthesia learners. Hosted by Dr. Chloe G, CRNA + DNP + pharmacology professor, this show breaks down anesthesia drugs, mechanisms of action, MAC values, and NBCRNA exam prep. Episodes cover propofol, ketamine, Precedex, NMBAs, inhaled agents, and more - through solo teaching and expert CRNA interviews. Whether you're studying for boards or brushing up on clinical pharmacology, this podcast makes complex topics simple and fun.
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