My Favorite Learners Podcast

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.

My Favorite Learners Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Chloe Gomez, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chloe Gomez hosts My Favorite Learners Podcast, a education show with 27 episodes published.

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  12-Lead EKG Made Simple for SRNAs & CRNAs | Lead II, V5, Axis & Ischemia

  Aug 10, 202628 min

  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 boards One 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

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  Pediatric & Obstetric Anesthesia Made Easy | High-Yield CRNA, SRNA & NBCRNA NCE Review

  Jun 28, 202623 min

  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

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  New(er) to the crew: Remimazolam, Sugammadex, & Novel Opioids

  Apr 27, 202616 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>In this episode, we break down:</p><p>✔️ Remimazolam – the ultra-short acting benzodiazepine with esterase metabolism, rapid recovery, and potential hemodynamic advantages over propofol<br>✔️ Sugammadex – the game-changing reversal agent for rocuronium and vecuronium, including dosing, mechanisms, risks, and board pearls<br>✔️ Novel Opioids – including biased agonists like oliceridine, and the ongoing search for analgesia with fewer side...

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  Serotonin Syndrome, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome & Malignant Hyperthermia: How to Tell Them Apart

  Apr 27, 202618 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>We cover:<br>✔️ Key clinical signs and classic presentations<br>✔️ Triggering medications and anesthetic agents<br>✔️ Rigidity vs clonus vs hyperreflexia<br>✔️ Why ETCO₂ matters in MH<br>✔️ Treatment plans: cyproheptadine, dantrolene, bromocriptine, supportive care<br>✔️ High-yield NBCRNA/NCE test pearls<br>✔️ Real-world perioperative implications</p><p>If you’ve ever mixed these up, this episode will help you organi...

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  Inside CRNA Admissions: What the Committee Really Looks For

  Apr 23, 20264 minS0

  <p>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.</p>

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