Deep sedation often leaves anesthesia providers working in the space between simple oxygen delivery and a fully advanced airway. That gap can mean poor capnography, inefficient oxygen delivery, frequent airway maneuvers, and plenty of improvised solutions.

In this episode, the show’s first anesthesiologist, Dr. Rene Gonzalez, joins Sharon and Jeremy to discuss the Aeris Airway, the study behind it, and how purpose-built airway tools could help providers take a more proactive approach to patient support.

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

🫁 Close the Gap: Deep sedation often requires more support than standard oxygen devices can provide

📊 Improve Monitoring: Better positioning of the capnography sampling port may produce more useful CO2 data

💨 Deliver Oxygen Smarter: Device design can affect laminar versus turbulent oxygen flow

⚠️ Reduce Workarounds: Modifying equipment can add workload, inconsistency, and potential liability

🤝 Work as a Team: CRNAs and anesthesiologists can improve care by sharing knowledge and adopting better tools together

Steps to request your free AERIS Airway sample:

1. Visit https://airwayinnovations.com/ 2. In the upper-right-hand corner of the homepage, click “Request a Free Sample” and complete the sample request form 3. An AERIS Airway sample kit will ship within one business day

Download the Aeris Airway brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nxqSBMlbNhsdgiw6ylFXrr6VvSimD9Km/view?usp=drivesdk

Read Dr. Rene Gonzalez’s study: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AERIS-Airway-AA-Practice.pdf

Join Sharon at the Nurse Anesthesia Update in the Bahamas: https://www.nurseanesthetist.com/events/nurse+anesthesia+update+2026/

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The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099

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