Vital Flow

About Vital Flow

Vital Flow is a clear, modern anesthesia podcast designed to make complex concepts feel light, approachable, and easy to understand. Each episode breaks down real-world anesthesia topics — airways, pharmacology, regional techniques, physiology, hemodynamics, and everyday OR decision-making — in a way that flows naturally and actually sticks. Whether you’re a CRNA, anesthesiologist, SRNA, or a curious learner, Vital Flow delivers calm, concise, high-yield lessons you can apply immediately in practice Vital Flow Podcast Disclaimer Vital Flow is an educational podcast intended for healthcare professionals and students. The information presented on this podcast is provided for general educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, establish a standard of care, or replace independent clinical judgment, institutional policies, current guidelines, or consultation with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Clinical information, medications, dosages, techniques, guidelines, and recommendations discussed on Vital Flow may change over time and may vary based on patient-specific factors, clinical circumstances, institutional protocols, and applicable laws and regulations. Listeners are responsible for independently verifying all information before applying it to clinical practice. The views and opinions expressed on Vital Flow are those of the host and individual guests and do not necessarily represent the views, policies, or positions of any employer, hospital, healthcare system, professional organization, or other affiliated institution. While every effort is made to provide accurate and evidence-based information, Vital Flow makes no guarantee regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information presented. Neither the host nor contributors assume responsibility or liability for decisions, actions, outcomes, injuries, or damages resulting from the use or interpretation of information discussed on the podcast. Patient cases or clinical scenarios discussed on the podcast are intended for educational purposes. Identifying information is omitted or altered when appropriate to protect patient privacy. Questions, topic suggestions, or think we got something wrong? We welcome respectful discussion and clinical debate. Email: vitalflowpodcast@gmail.com Medicine evolves, evidence changes, and thoughtful clinicians should always be willing to question, verify, and keep learning. https://sites.google.com/view/vitalflowpodcast/home?authuser=0

Publisher

LC

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Nov 2025

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Crisis Management Part 8 - Difficult Airway

   A difficult airway is one of the most stressful situations anesthesia providers can face—and preparation, early recognition, and a clear plan can make all the difference. In this episode of Vital Flow, we break down the difficult airway from assessment to rescue. We’ll review predictors of difficult mask ventilation and intubation, airway examination, preoxygenation and apneic oxygenation, positioning, optimization of the first attempt, video laryngoscopy, flexible bronchoscopy, supraglottic airways, awake intubation, and strategies for managing an unexpectedly difficult airway. We’ll also walk through the ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm, discuss when to stop repeated attempts and change strategies, and review the progression from a difficult intubation to a can’t intubate, can’t oxygenate (CICO) emergency—including emergency invasive airway access. Whether you’re an SRNA building your airway foundation or an experienced anesthesia provider refreshing your approach, this episode focuses on practical decision-making, maintaining oxygenation, and staying organized when securing the airway doesn’t go according to plan.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Crisis Management Part 7 - Arrhythmias in the OR

   Arrhythmias in the OR can go from a minor rhythm change to a full-blown emergency in seconds. In Part 7 of our Crisis Management series, we break down how to recognize and respond to the most important perioperative arrhythmias, including bradycardia, SVT, atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation. We’ll review the common intraoperative causes, what to look for on the monitor, how to determine whether the patient is stable or unstable, and the medications, cardioversion, and defibrillation strategies you need to know when every second counts. The goal: recognize the rhythm, identify the cause, and know your next move.

3. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Crisis management part 6 - Tension Pneumothorax in the OR

   Tension pneumothorax can deteriorate from a ventilation problem to obstructive shock within minutes—and in the OR, the warning signs can be easy to confuse with bronchospasm, mainstem intubation, circuit problems, or pulmonary embolism. In this episode of Vital Flow: Crisis Management in the OR, we break down what is actually happening physiologically as intrapleural pressure rises, the key changes you may see in airway pressures, oxygenation, blood pressure, and end-tidal CO₂, and how to recognize when the pattern points toward tension physiology. We’ll walk through immediate management, including why you should not wait for imaging in an unstable patient, where to perform needle decompression, why the 4th–5th intercostal space at the anterior-to-mid axillary line is commonly preferred, how to avoid the intercostal neurovascular bundle, and why needle decompression is only a bridge to definitive chest drainage. The goal: recognize the pattern early, release the pressure, and restore circulation before cardiovascular collapse occurs.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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