In today’s episode of My Favorite Learners, Chloe sits down with Dr. Becky Ashlock, DNP, CRNA - UC Davis faculty member, OB anesthesia clinician, and lifelong educator - to break down one of the most high-yield and clinically essential topics in anesthesia: endocrine pharmacology.

Whether you're an SRNA preparing for boards, a CRNA in clinical practice, or a learner who wants to understand physiology on a deeper level, this conversation gives you the real-world anesthesia implications you actually need in the OR.

We cover:

• Insulin pharmacokinetics, insulin pumps & intraoperative glucose management

• Hypothyroidism vs. hyperthyroidism and how each affects anesthetic planning

• Corticosteroids, HPA axis suppression & when to give stress-dose steroids

• Medication interactions every anesthesia provider should recognize

• SGLT2 inhibitors & the rising concern of euglycemic DKA

• Practical frameworks for thinking through endocrine disorders in anesthesia

Dr. Ashlock blends physiology, clinical expertise, and decades of teaching experience to help learners move beyond memorization and actually understand the “why” behind endocrine management in the OR.

Perfect for anesthesia students, new grads, CRNAs, and anyone wanting a stronger grasp of endocrine pharmacology.