EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 45 MIN
18: The Most Unique CRNA Role in America? Bonjo Batoon, Shock Trauma GO-TEAM & Austere Medicine
from CRNA Mentor · host Tyler Anderson, CRNA
Most people think of anesthesia as something that happens inside the operating room. But what happens when anesthesia leaves the hospital? In this episode of the CRNA Mentor Podcast, I sit down with Bonjo Batoon, CRNA, a staff nurse anesthetist at the world-renowned R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Bonjo is a member of the Shock Trauma Go-Team, a hospital-based rapid response team that delivers anesthesia, surgical, and critical care services directly to the point of injury through ground and air deployment. We explore the concept of austere medicine, the role of CRNAs in prehospital trauma care, and how Bonjo's career has taken him far beyond the traditional walls of the operating room. From helicopter deployments and prolonged extrications to disaster response and leadership, this conversation expands the imagination of what is possible within nurse anesthesia. Bonjo also shares his journey into trauma anesthesia, the importance of professional identity, and why aspiring CRNAs should think beyond simply getting accepted into school and begin considering the type of clinician they hope to become. Whether you're a trauma ICU nurse, flight nurse, EMS clinician, military-minded provider, SRNA, or aspiring CRNA, this episode offers a unique perspective on one of the most uncommon and inspiring career paths within our profession. Topics Discussed: • Shock Trauma Go-Team • Austere Medicine • Prehospital Trauma Resuscitation • CRNA Autonomy • Disaster Response & NDMS Tactical Critical Care Teams (TCCT) • Leadership & Mentorship • Professional Identity in Nurse Anesthesia • Trauma Anesthesia Learn about the GO-TEAM: https://www.ems1.com/trauma/marylands-go-team-on-the-go https://www.ems1.com/rescue/articles/etomidate-extrication-and-etsy-VjlMwlLC1hCl7OFX/ Join the CRNA Mentor Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnamentorcommunity Check out my CRNA Mentor resources: https://stan.store/CRNAmentor Tune in to CRNA Mentor Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crna-mentor/id1871988091 New episodes drop every Monday — start your week off right with CRNA Mentor Monday!
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Most people think of anesthesia as something that happens inside the operating room. In this episode, Bonjo Batoon, CRNA, shares his unique career at Baltimore Shock Trauma, where he serves on the Shock Trauma Go-Team and the National Disaster Medical System’s Tactical Critical Care Team, bringing anesthesia and critical care directly to trauma scenes and disaster environments.
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