Evidence-Based Adjuncts in Obstetric Anesthesia

Obstetric anesthesia can quickly become a balancing act between reliable pain control, hemodynamic stability, and the individual needs of each patient. And when it comes to adjuncts, more medication does not always mean better care. In this episode, Suzie Newell, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, joins Jeff and Daniel to examine the evidence behind commonly used OB anesthesia adjuncts, neuraxial opioids, dexmedetomidine, and TAP blocks. The larger takeaway is simple: understand the evidence, know your patient, and build the anesthetic around what that person actually needs. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 💉 Dose Thoughtfully: More medication is not always better 📚 Follow Evidence: Separate practice habits from data 🧠 Individualize Care: Avoid one-size-fits-all recipes ❤️ Control Pain Well: Prevent unnecessary postoperative opioids 🩺 Meet the Patient: Let clinical needs guide decisions   Learn more about the Society of Obstetric Nurse Anesthesiology and Research: http://sonar-ob.org/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Want to get CE Credit for listening? Go here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/special-announcement-ce-credt/ Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1