Atomic Anesthesia

About Atomic Anesthesia

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 home, Atomic Anesthesia is the perfect companion for learning on the go. Tune in and empower yourself with the knowledge and skills you need to excel in your journey towards becoming a proficient and confident nurse anesthethesiologist.

Publisher

Rhea Temmermand, PhD, CRNA & Sachi Lord, MSN, CRNA

Category

education · science · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Apr 2024

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

94 of 127 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   ADME UP: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF PHARMACOKINETIC CONCEPTS (PREMIUM) │ EP118

   Host Dr. [Host Last Name] explains essential pharmacokinetic concepts like distribution, metabolism, and clearance, connecting them to anesthetic drug behavior in the OR for exam success.

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   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   SEDATION SHOWDOWN: BARBITURATES VS. BENZODIAZEPINES │ EP117

   Host [Host Name] and guest [Guest Name] explore the pharmacological and clinical distinctions between barbiturates and benzodiazepines in this interview.

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   5 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   BLOCK PARTY: NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKERS (PARALYTICS) FOR THE SEE/NCE │ EP116

   Host Dr. Justin L. Grant and guest Dr. Sarah K. Miller explore neuromuscular blockers, detailing their pharmacology and clinical applications for board exam success.

Inside a recent episode

ADME UP: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF PHARMACOKINETIC CONCEPTS (PREMIUM) │ EP118

Published 9 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yes, you do need to know things like volume of distribution and clearance and what half-life means. But more importantly, you really need to understand the relationship between those terms. The board question is not necessarily going to ask you, quote unquote, what's the volume of distribution? It can give you a drug or a patient or a novel scenario that you've never seen before. tell you something about that drug's characteristics change a variable or expect you to predict what's going to happen next and if you don't understand those farm k principles really well you might stumble on this questions so that's how we're going to do the approach to farm k today we're going to organize everything around the classic add me model so adme absorption distribution metabolism and excretion and we're going to go through each part and i want you to keep asking yourself the same question if i change this variable what's going to happen to the drug. […]

Who has been a guest on Atomic Anesthesia

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jake Bevilacqua
• Alex
• Jake

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,216

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

166 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

48 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

65

Social presence

97

YouTube

74

Engagement

67

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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