“We’ve Always Done It This Way” - Breaking Clinical Habits in Deep Sedation

Experienced clinicians often develop techniques that work and that can make change difficult. But “we’ve always done it this way” can also keep better tools and safer workflows from getting a fair look. In this episode, Scott Imus, EdD, MSN, CRNA and Wendy Monrad, MSN, CRNA discuss deep sedation, airway management, ETCO₂ monitoring, and how the Aeris Airway helped replace years of improvised workarounds with a more consistent approach.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

🛠️ Stop MacGyvering: Better tools can replace improvised setups

📈 Better Monitoring: Reliable ETCO₂ can improve sedation management

💨 Lower Flow: Oxygen can be delivered more efficiently

🧠 Challenge Habits: Familiar techniques aren’t always the best

🎓 Teach It Early: New clinicians can build better habits from day one

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