Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

E549 - Closing the Airway Gap in Deep Sedation

Published: August 27, 2026

Duration: 49:47

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...