DreamMaker Anesthesia Services, LLC

10/04/2026

Thank you Clemson School Of Nursing for inviting me to be your Keynote speaker for this momentous occasion. I loved seeing how excited and proud this group (and their family & friends) were to receive their white coats. Remember, the white coat isn’t just an achievement, it’s a symbol of trust, humility, responsibility, and humanity. Now GO BE GREAT! Go Tigers!!🐅

09/01/2026

Reliving AANA2026 in Boston. Too many people to tag but enjoyed seeing everyone there. See you next year in NOLA.

06/29/2026

Does 100% oxygen before extubation always make sense?

A recent randomized controlled trial suggests it may not. (https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00349-1/abstract)

Researchers compared the use of 100% FiO₂ with 40% or 70% FiO₂ during anesthetic washout before extubation in adults undergoing elective surgery.

Key findings:
✅ Lower FiO₂ preserved end-expiratory lung volume after extubation.
✅ Ventilation remained more dorsally distributed, suggesting less postoperative atelectasis.
✅ Patients receiving 70% FiO₂ achieved the best oxygen saturation 10 minutes after extubation.
✅ There was no additional benefit of 100% oxygen for postoperative lung mechanics.

Clinical takeaway: Rather than routinely using 100% oxygen during emergence, tailoring FiO₂—particularly around 70%—may help preserve lung function while still providing excellent oxygenation after extubation.

As always, oxygen therapy should be individualized based on the patient’s physiology, surgical procedure, and clinical circumstances.

What is your current extubation practice? Do you routinely use 100% FiO₂, or have you adopted a lower oxygen strategy?

06/22/2026

The 2018 study did not compare independent CAA care to independent CRNA care.

It compared two physician anesthesiologist-supervised care teams:

1. Physician anesthesiologist + CRNA

2. Physician anesthesiologist + AA/CAA

It measured broad hospital outcomes like inpatient mortality, length of stay, and spending. It did not measure anesthesia-specific complications, rescue events, supervision ratios, provider independence, access to care, or cost-effectiveness of different anesthesia models.

So no, this study does not prove that CAAs and CRNAs are equivalent providers. It proves a much narrower point: in this claims-based Medicare inpatient study, there was no statistically significant difference between two supervised anesthesia care team models for three broad hospital outcomes.

06/16/2026

Join a forward-thinking CRNA program committed to excellence, innovation, and the future of nurse anesthesia education. We are seeking a part-time faculty member to collaborate alongside an experienced, highly engaged faculty team in preparing the next generation of CRNAs.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic learning environment that values mentorship, clinical excellence, and educational innovation. Faculty will work closely with seasoned educators in a supportive, collaborative setting designed to foster professional growth and academic impact.

Ideal candidates are passionate about nurse anesthesia education, student success, and advancing the profession through evidence-based teaching and mentorship.

If interested, email your CV to [email protected]

03/27/2026

Preceptors, Coordinators, Faculty — The Foundation of Every Anesthesia Provider.

The future of nurse anesthesia starts with education—and educators (preceptors, coordinators, faculty, and administrators) like you make it possible. So I am proud to announce the official launch of the Society of Nurse Anesthesia Educators (SNAE).

SNAE is a community dedicated to advancing excellence in nurse anesthesia education, fostering innovation, and supporting those who shape the next generation of CRNAs.

Whether you’re a seasoned educator, a clinical instructor, or passionate about academic leadership, SNAE offers opportunities to collaborate, grow, and lead meaningful change in our profession.

✨ Connect with peers
✨ Share knowledge and best practices
✨ Advocate for the future of nurse anesthesia education

Join us in strengthening the foundation of our profession and empowering the educators who make it thrive.

👉 Become a member today and help advance nurse anesthesia education for tomorrow.

https://www.nurseanesthesiaeducators.org/

03/17/2026

I’m excited to share that Pinnacle Preceptor Academy has partnered with Summit Anesthesia Seminars to advance the quality, consistency, and impact of both classroom and clinical teaching. Together with Melissa Eisenhaur, we’ve developed a comprehensive set of professional development opportunities designed specifically for clinical preceptors and educators, including immersive in-person workshops, interactive virtual sessions, and flexible online continuing education modules. Our goal is to equip preceptors with practical, evidence-based strategies to confidently teach, coach, evaluate, and support learners in complex healthcare environments. By focusing on meaningful feedback, psychological safety, clinical reasoning, and progressive autonomy, we hope to elevate preceptorship from a role clinicians fill into a skill professionals intentionally develop—ultimately improving learner success, clinician confidence, and patient care outcomes.

03/09/2026

03/08/2026

When the attendees at the conference are tired of hearing you talk so they have the DJ setting up next door run the smoke machine to set the fire alarms off. 🤷‍♂️😀🔥🔥

03/05/2026

Don’t miss out on this premier event! Network with current students and faculty. Expand your knowledge on pharmacology and physiology. See you there!!

https://events.crnaschoolprepacademy.com