From the Head of the Bed

From the Head of the Bed


Latest Episodes

#60 – Peace of Mind During COVID19 Pandemic with Matt Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH
March 17, 2020

Matthew Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH has worked in some level of healthcare for close to 25 years, starting as an EMT in a volunteer fire station. Matthew owns and operates the Maryland-based mobile anesthesia practice Zinder Anesthesia, LLC,

#59 – Swing the Bat
January 28, 2020

Hey yall – this episode is geared to help you think about where you are and where you’re headed. I pull in some perspectives from leading psychologists, authors and explores that have helped me triangulate where I am and were … #59 – Swing the Bat Rea...

#58 – The mid-to-late career phase with Cindy Farina, DNP, CRNA, CNE
December 15, 2019

In this episode Dr Cynthia Farina and I talk about what it means to be in the mid-to-late phase of your career as a CRNA.   Dr Farina is a CRNA from Michigan who currently serves as chair of the American … #58 – The mid-to-late career phase with Cindy...

#57 – The Business of Anesthesia with Tracy Young, CRNA, MBA
December 08, 2019

In this episode, Tracy Young, CRNA, MBA & CEO of YPS Anesthesia Services, provides a run down of the business of anesthesia. He discusses the origin and mission of his business, YPS Anesthesia Services, which manages staffing 450 anesthesia providers …...

#56 – Vaping associated lung injury (EVALI) with April Ritter Bourgoin, DNAP, CRNA
November 30, 2019

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr April Bourgoin recently about vaping related lung injury. Dr Bourgoin joined us on the podcast to discuss OR Fires under her maiden name, April Ritter, back in February 2019.

#55 – Black Friday Challenge
November 24, 2019

This is a throw down for Black Friday… I’ve got 2 challenges for you: 1. Make an extra student loan payment this week. 2. Opt Outside. What’s up with these? Why is an anesthesia podcast dropping a challenge about what … #55 – Black Friday Challenge Re...

#54 – Kate Balzano-Cowan, MSN, CRNA on paying off student loan debt
October 06, 2019

Kate currently practices anesthesia as a CRNA in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Maine Medical Center.  Prior to nursing, Kate was an organic chemist with research and management experience in both industrial as well as p...

#53 – Top Drawer Run Down: Part 3 with Michael Mielniczeck, MSN, CRNA
September 18, 2019

The Top Drawer Run Down covers the most common medications found in the top drawer of an anesthesia cart. Developing a mastery of these medications lays the foundation to a safe and effective anesthesia practice. This podcast is a start…Read more ›

#52 – Top Drawer Run Down: Part 2 with Michael Mielniczek, MSN, CRNA
September 15, 2019

The Top Drawer Run Down covers the most common medications found in the top drawer of an anesthesia cart. Developing a mastery of these medications lays the foundation to a safe and effective anesthesia practice. This podcast is a start…Read more ›

#51 – Top Drawer Run Down: Part 1 with Michael Mielniczek, MSN, CRNA
September 06, 2019

The Top Drawer Run Down covers the most common medications found in the top drawer of an anesthesia cart. Developing a mastery of these medications lays the foundation to a safe and effective anesthesia practice. This podcast is a start…Read more ›