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ABCs of Anaesthesia

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A medical education podcast about all things in Anaesthesia. We want to provide everyone from medical student to specialist with interesting interviews, exam tips and discuss the latest information, practice and techniques.

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Critical care applications inside tips

March 19, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Thanks Ruth and Paolo for a fantastic session! Check out these playlists for more useful information! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1UXMPF5ekMymno4N7Y_G1sZ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1Xr5_ZZ2oRCmMqKsy2ANp0j --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia Primary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee Break Facebook ...

CICO! Performing an emergency surgical airway

March 11, 2024 23:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Amazing to have you on the podcast Dr Anne!  for more resources check out our airway playlists https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1WTHr8FsZ8L5Y-vM2EYoVbF https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1XVIBJQwGbv5smUFYKeToBV Articles https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(17)33209-9/fulltext https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/research/research-projects/national-audit-projects-naps https://das.uk.com/content/guidelines_download_mobile https://emupdates.com/perm/Heard%202009%20...

The Essentials of Cardiac Bypass with Dr Grant

January 23, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Thanks for all the fantastic information and lessons in cardiac bypass Dr Grant! Check out our podcast ABCs of Anaesthesia on all platforms --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia Primary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee Break Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesia Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2082...

Risk Management and Disagreement in Practice with Dr James

January 15, 2024 21:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Thanks Dr James for sharing your insights and all your extremely considered thoughts and professional approach to anaesthetic practice! --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia Primary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee Break Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesia Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/208280713...

Elective AAA repair in a Jehovah's Witness

December 26, 2023 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Thanks Dr Megan for a great exam performance! For the full video, check out the Final Exam Course https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/finalexam Exam Stem You are asked to review a 76-year-old man for planned abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair on your list in seven days time. His aneurysm extends above the renal arteries.  He has a background of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and a transient ischaemic attack (TIA).  He has a body mass index of 32 kg/m2 and has a 24 pack...

Strategy after failing the ANZCA Final Exam

December 19, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MB

Thanks Dr Michelle for a candid and honest discussion on how to pass this exam after a major set back Check out our online course for trainees needing extra help https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/I-EXCEL https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/FinalExam --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia Primary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee ...

History of Anaesthesia with Dr Chris

December 12, 2023 20:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Amazing to chat to a specialist with the lived experience of how anaesthesia has changed over the last 4 decades! Please check out her book The Chloroformist https://www.mup.com.au/authors/christine-ball Dr Christine is an anaesthesiologist at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne and co-convenor of the Master of Perioperative Medicine at Monash University, where she is an Adjunct Associate Professor. Chris has been involved in the study of the history of the specialty for over 30 years and has...

The Rapid Sequence Induction

December 06, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Really interesting chat about rapid sequence inductions and the history, method, myths, facts and how we use the RSI in the modern day Check out these great resources! References: ·  https://litfl.com/rapid-sequence-intubation-rsi/ ·  Oxford Handbook for Anaesthesia, 5th Edn ·  ACE Course Notes final 2023 ·  https://sjtrem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13049-021-00883-5 ·  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acem.13274 ·  https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(17)308...

Anaesthesia for Transgender Surgery Final Exam Viva

November 30, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Thanks Dr Rebecca! great performance and congratulations on passing the ANZCA Final Exam! welcome to the other side ;) Here are some useful resources VIVA STEM You are asked to review your next patient. A 25yo 130kg transgender female (She/her/hers) for augmentation mammoplasty (implants and lipofilling). Past history Asthma  Anxiety Depression Obesity 130kg. 170cm tall. BMI 45 Medications Symbicort Salbutamol Venlafaxine Spironolactone Oral oestrogen Allergies Kiwi fruit - diarrhea Avo...

Myasthenia Gravis Anaesthesia Final Exam Case

November 22, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Thanks Dr Megan for a great exam performance! For the full video, check out the Final Exam Course https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/finalexam Exam Stem You are on the night shift at your tertiary hospital. You are called to resus bay in ED as a 55yo male presents to emergency with severe respiratory distress.  You arrive to see a patient with hiflow nasal oxygen, looking unwell, with laboured irregular breathing. Sats 92%. Unable to speak due to respiratory distress.  What do you...

Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy - Final Exam Viva

November 14, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MB

Thanks Dr Ralph for a great exam performance! For the FULL video check out https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/FinalExam The Stem 13yo male presents to emergency department in a small rural hospital (2 theatres, 1 ward, no HDU/ICU) with right iliac fossa abdominal pain.  Past history Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy Wheelchair bound Severe scoliosis 50kg recent weight Vitals HR 110 SR BP 100/70 Sats 95% or 2L NP oxygen Resp rate 40 Temp 37.4  Bloods FBE 120 WCC 13 x 109/L Plt 400 x 1...

Communication and Hypnosis in Anaesthesia

October 26, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Thanks Dr Catherine for sharing your insights! Here are some useful links: https://sash.asn.au/training/ https://www.amazon.com.au/Handbook-Communication-Anaesthesia-Critical-Care/dp/0199577285 https://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1365-2044.2009.05887.x --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaest...

Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Insights with an Ophthalmologist

September 22, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

Thanks Dr Rahul for the insights into ophthalmic anaesthesia! check out this link https://www.bjaed.org/article/S2058-5349(23)00008-2/fulltext and check out this episode on our podcast ABCs of Anaesthesia on all podcast players --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia Primary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee Break Facebook Page: https://www.f...

Interview Training for Anaesthesia with Dr Alain

August 11, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Fantastic work Dr Alain Don't forget to utilise these mnemonics to sharpen your answer - STARR approach - CAMP - PIES For more info check out this very detailed video on ABCs of Anaesthesia on YouTube https://youtu.be/Tru57g20Zwk --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia Primary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee Break Facebook Page: https://www....

Sustainability in Anaesthesia with Dr Forbes McGain

May 30, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

There's so many easy ways that each of us can do a little better for the environment Reduce Reuse Recycle Check out https://dea.org.au/ for more ways you can help! --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia Primary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee Break Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesia Facebook Private Group: https://www...

Consent in Anaesthesia with Dr Max Feinstein

March 20, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Thanks Dr Max for joining us for an interesting discussion about consent in anaesthesia! Check out his youtube channel here https://www.youtube.com/@MaxFeinsteinMD --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia Primary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee Break Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesia Facebook Private Group: https://www....

Career Pathways in Medicine and Anaesthesia with Dr James

January 19, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Thanks Dr James for chatting with me on the podcast! Great insight into careers, and what a successful career means and the different trajectories it may take. --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia Primary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee Break Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesia Facebook Private Group: https://www.face...

Would you like to be an ABCs of Anaesthesia Mentor?

January 13, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Thanks for listening! If you are in anaesthesia training, we would love to have your support as a mentor! For more details and to sign up, click on this link: https://forms.gle/jK5rgpdAgqaGiTvU8 --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia Primary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee Break Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesia Fac...

The Medical Student Anaesthesia Prize Exam with Dr Max - analgesia, high BMI & deteriorating patients

December 07, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

Thanks Dr Max for sharing your experiences with your prize exam! For everyone listening, here is what he recalled of the scenarios for you to follow along. Scenario 1:  You are a resident on an anaesthesia rotation called to the ward to assess a 75-year-old female patient in pain. She presented with a fractured neck of femur and is waiting for theatre. Scenario 2:  You are a resident on an anaesthesia rotation and have started to anaesthetise a 50-year-old female for an elective laparosco...

Stoicism and the anaesthesia training with Dr Tim

December 03, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Thanks for the great practical info Tim! Some of the things we talked about: Trichotomy of control Negative visualisation Setbacks & framing Mindfulness  If you want to learn more about this check out https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/contact-us https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29093292-the-daily-stoic https://www.williambirvine.com --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollecti...

Liver Resection for Colon Cancer Mets | Worst Case Scenarios

November 26, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Thanks to Dr Sarah for a fantastic exam session! Check out more exam focussed practice in my Final Exam Online Course https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/FinalExam --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia Primary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee Break Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesia Facebook Private Group: https:...

Abdominal aortic aneurysm in a Jehovah's Witness Patient | Worst Case Exam Scenarios

November 16, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Thanks Dr Siak for the fantastic exam session! Check out all my resources below and the final exam course for more examples of worst case scenarios https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/FinalExam Viva Stem You are asked to review a 76-year-old man for planned abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair on your list in seven days’ time. His aneurysm extends above the renal arteries.  ¤He has a background of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and a transient ischaemic attack (TIA).  He ...

Obstetric anaesthesia in the outback! The challenges of practice in remote hospitals

May 27, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

A huge thank you to Dr Casey Parker for his insights and life experience working as a GP Anaesthetist, emergency doctor and GP in all parts of Western Australia. In this episode we delve into obstetric anaesthesia and the referral process to tertiary hospitals. For those training anaesthetists, I find the framework of considering the Patient, Pathology, Place, Procedure and Personnel helps me to make this often tough decision! Check out all of our online courses and zoom teaching sessions...

How to prepare for anaesthesia training and the application process

March 30, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

Thanks Nick for taking your time to come on our podcast and youtube channel. Great questions as an interviewer and hope my ramblings were useful! Check out all of our online courses and zoom teaching sessions here! https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/collections https://www.anaesthesiacollective.com/courses/ Please support me at my patreon https://www.patreon.com/ABCsofA If you enjoyed this content please like and subscribe Please post any comments or questions below.  Check out www.anaes...

Basic Anaesthesia Drugs - Vasopressors and Inotropes

January 25, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

In this episode, we are talking about vasopressors and inotropes in Anaesthesia.  The information and detail provided here are for residents and junior registrars starting in their first few months of Anaesthesia. There is a lot more detail to know for the Primary Exam, but this will give you a good starting point to perform at your best when starting out. A lot of useful information can be gathered from this textbook: Pharmacology for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care 5th Edition https://a...

Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The fractured femur/NOF patient with Dhir

October 16, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Great viva Dhir!  Thanks for sharing your experience with others to help everyone improve their knowledge and technique. Check out these resources for more information: Guideline for the management of hip fractures 2020: AAGBI  Anaesthesia 2021, 76, 225–237.  R. Griffiths, S. Babu, P. Dixon, N. Freeman, D. Hurford, E. Kelleher, I. Moppett, D. Ray, O. Sahota, M. Shields and S. White  Do not resuscitate orders/ NFR/ acute resuscitation plans https://anaesthetists.org/Home/Resources-public...

Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The obese patient with Stephany

October 09, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Great work Stephany! Muy Bien! Well done on answering the questions with good structures and content and all the best for this exam! Check out these resources for more information: BJA Education, 20(11): 388e395 (2020) Anaesthesia for the obese patient  Please rate, post a review and subscribe! Check out https://anaesthesiacollective.com/ for more useful information and  sign up to the ABCs of Anaesthesia facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2082807131964430 and check out the...

Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The stroke patient with Rao

September 28, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Great viva Rao!  Well done on answering the questions with good structures and content and all the best for this exam! Check out these resources for more information: CHADS2VAS2C https://www.mdcalc.com/cha2ds2-vasc-score-atrial-fibrillation-stroke-risk HASBLED https://www.mdcalc.com/has-bled-score-major-bleeding-risk Stroke article https://www.bjaed.org/article/S2058-5349(20)30123-2/fulltext A decent article on bronchospasm https://e-safe-anaesthesia.org/e_library/05/Bronchospasm_durin...

Basic Anaesthesia Drugs - Volatiles

September 26, 2021 02:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

In this episode, we are talking about Volatile gases in Anaesthesia.  The information and detail provided here are for residents and junior registrars starting in their first few months of Anaesthesia. There is a lot more detail to know for the Primary Exam, but this will give you a good starting point to perform at your best when starting out. Resources and affiliate links that we refer to in this episode: Pharmacology for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care 5th Edition https://amzn.to/3u3xq...

Basic Anaesthetic Drugs - Local Anaesthetics

September 16, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this episode, we are talking about Local Anaesthetics in Anaesthesia. The information and detail provided here are for residents and junior registrars starting in their first few months of Anaesthesia. There is a lot more detail to know for the Primary Exam, but this will give you a good starting point to perform at your best when starting out. Resources that we refer to in this episode: 1)   Management of Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity - RCH: https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/gu...

Basic Anaesthesia Drugs - Hypnotics

September 05, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

This episode, we are talking about Hypnotics/Sedatives/Amnestics in Anaesthesia. The information and detail provided here are for residents and junior registrars starting in their first few months of Anaesthesia. There is a lot more detail to know for the Primary Exam, but this will give you a good starting point to perform at your best when starting out. Check out the induction framework in this video: https://youtu.be/iWfBtxz1BGQ All opinions expressed here are our own, and based on our ...

Basic Anaesthesia Drugs - Opioids

August 29, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

This episode, we are talking about Opioids in Anaesthesia. The information and detail provided here are for residents and junior registrars starting in their first few months of Anaesthesia. There is a lot more detail to know for the Primary Exam, but this will give you a good starting point to perform at your best when starting out. All opinions expressed here are our own, and based on our experiences, and are not reflective of our employers or our associated training programs. Please ref...

Basic Anaesthesia Drugs - Muscle Relaxants

August 23, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this series, we will do a basic introduction to the common medications used in anaesthesia, starting with Muscle Relaxants. The information and detail provided here are for residents and junior registrars starting in their first few months of Anaesthesia. There is a lot more detail to know for the Primary Exam, but this will give you a good starting point to perform at your best when starting out. All opinions expressed here are our own, and based on our experiences, and are not reflecti...

How to impress in your first week in anaesthetics

August 22, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Thanks for listening! Here are some of the resources mentioned and affiliate links ABCs of Anaesthesia Boot Camp https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/166584162715 and follow me for future events the Boot Camp Playlist is here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1VdkzxHFjWBymSjwBJrtqS7 https://www.youtube.com/c/ABCsofAnaesthesia How to survive anaesthesia https://amzn.to/3sCzsrr https://amzn.to/3gnOYme Clinical Anesthesiology by Morgan and Mikhail https://amzn.to/385I7cu https://am...

Interview training with Elle

July 24, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Thanks Elle for joining us on our podcast to be interviewed. You were fantastic and seriously takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there. You demonstrated a great manner and tone, and additionally had great frameworks for structuring your answers which will be useful for anyone listening to model. All the best in your interview and career! All opinions expressed here are own, and based on our experiences, and are not reflective of our employers or our associated training programs. ...

Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 6

July 19, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

This is part 6/6 episodes of interview tips and techniques for anaesthesia training jobs. We discuss my Lahiru's experience being on the panel and some inside info and how best to prepare for a zoom interview. There will be a clear focus on anaesthetics and critical care, but the principles covered will be relevant to all specialty training college interviews, and even to trainees applying for resident and internship positions. All opinions expressed here are own, and based on our experie...

Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 5

July 19, 2021 03:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

For this 5th episode we will cover clinical problems and our suggested framework, as well as some lateral thinking questions . Kas also asked me an impromptu clinical scenario of a patient in recovery with an LMA who is now regurgitating gastric contents. A really tricky situation especially as a HMO, but I try and give an answer to this question in a systematic way. Here are a few resources we mention: For the differential tables. https://anaesthesiacollective.com/courses/common-problems...

Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 4

July 18, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

In this episode of interview tips we chat about how to talk briefly about: clinical governance, audits, the national standards, ethical questions, the impaired colleague or colleague not fulfilling their role. This is the frawework for the impaired colleague PIES Patient safety investigate Escalate to senior nurse, consultant, director, CMO, mentor Safety of colleague and staff PACE approach for graded assertiveness Probe Alert or assess Challenge Escalate or Emergency The nation...

Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 3

July 18, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

In this 3rd part of interview techniques, we will introduce situational questions eg, Tell us about a time you did something well? - were a leader - worked in a team - were criticised - did poorly at your job In this video we discuss how to approach these kinds of questions using the STAR or SCARR approach. There will be a clear focus on anaesthetics and critical care, but the principles covered will be relevant to all specialty training college interviews, and even to trainees applying...

Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 2

July 18, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

In the next few episodes, we will begin a series looking at interviews for postgraduate medical specialty training programs.  For this 2nd episode of interview tips and techniques for anaesthesia training jobs, we go though your motivation and your unique brand. Also we discuss personal attributes and how to structure answers to name a few. There will be a clear focus on anaesthetics and critical care, but the principles covered will be relevant to all specialty training college intervi...

Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 1

July 06, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

In the next few episodes, we will begin a series looking at interviews for postgraduate medical specialty training programs.  In this first episode, we will introduce what is an interview, why they are so highly valued, and what the potential formats and logistics are. There will be a clear focus on anaesthetics and critical care, but the principles covered will be relevant to all specialty training college interviews, and even to trainees applying for resident and internship positions. All ...

Preparing your Cover Letters and CV for the Anaesthetic Training Program

July 06, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

In this episode, we will cover the basics of what is required in a cover letter and how to start thinking about preparing your CV.  There will be a clear focus on anaesthetics and critical care, but the principles covered will be relevant to all specialty training college applications, and even to trainees applying for resident and internship positions. All opinions expressed here are own, and based on our experiences, and are not reflective of our employers or our associated training progra...

Advice on getting a Reference for your Anaesthetics Application!

June 28, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

Today we're going to cover everything about references! How to get them, who to ask, and common problems encountered by trainees in trying to get references. In future episodes, we will cover the application process in more detail and go through advice on how to prepare your cover letter, CV and interviews. All opinions expressed here are own, and based on our experiences. Please refer to ANZCA, hospital and training network-specific documents and information for the most up to date informa...

Applying for Anaesthetics Training and Critical Care

June 28, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

n this episode, we discuss the process of applying for critical care jobs and the anaesthetics program, and things to do in the lead up to the application process! All opinions expressed here are own, and based on our experiences. Please refer to ANZCA, hospital and training network-specific documents and information for the most up to date information and guidance on the application process. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]   --------------------------...

Anaesthetics Training - The ANZCA Training Pathway

June 27, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

In this episode, we provide an overview of how to apply for Anaesthesia Training, what to do in the years leading up to your application, and a broad view of what training looks like. In future episodes, we will cover the application process in more detail and go through advice on how to prepare your cover letter, CV and interviews. All opinions expressed here are own, and based on our experiences. Please refer to ANZCA, hospital and training network-specific documents and information for t...

The diabetic patient for anaesthesia - Faith returns for another part 2 viva!

May 24, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Great viva Faith!  Well done on answering the questions with good structures and content and all the best for this exam this week! Check out these resources for more information: SGLT2i https://diabetessociety.com.au/documents/ADS_DKA_SGLT2i_Alert_update_2020.pdf Perioperative Diabetes info https://anaesthetists.org/Home/Resources-publications/Guidelines/Peri-operative-management-of-the-surgical-patient-with-diabetes Please rate, post a review and subscribe! Check out https://anaesthe...

Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The Diabetic Patient for Anaesthesia with Faith

May 24, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Great viva Faith!  Well done on answering the questions with good structures and content and all the best for this exam this week! Check out these resources for more information: SGLT2i https://diabetessociety.com.au/documents/ADS_DKA_SGLT2i_Alert_update_2020.pdf Perioperative Diabetes info https://anaesthetists.org/Home/Resources-publications/Guidelines/Peri-operative-management-of-the-surgical-patient-with-diabetes Please rate, post a review and subscribe! Check out https://anaesthe...

The Anterior Mediastinal Mass - Part 2 Anaesthesia exam viva with James

May 17, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Thanks again James!  You did a great job tackling this rare and high risk case - the anterior mediastinal mass. Please check out these great articles Management of the patient with a large anterior mediastinal mass: recurring myths. Peter Slinger and Cengiz Karsli, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology 2007, 20:1–3 and Anesthetic management of patients with an anterior mediastinal mass: Continuing Professional Development Can J Anesth/J Can Anesth (2011) 58:853–867 Please rate, post a review a...

Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The Anterior Mediastinal Mass with James

May 17, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Thanks again James!  You did a great job tackling this rare and high risk case - the anterior mediastinal mass. Please check out these great articles Management of the patient with a large anterior mediastinal mass: recurring myths. Peter Slinger and Cengiz Karsli, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology 2007, 20:1–3 and Anesthetic management of patients with an anterior mediastinal mass: Continuing Professional Development Can J Anesth/J Can Anesth (2011) 58:853–867 Please rate, post a review a...

Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - Parkinson's Disease and Fractured NOF with Faith

May 11, 2021 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Great work with this viva and especially after doing a hectic night shift! seriously well done! Here are some of the resources mentioned: GUIDELINES ON PERIOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF ANTICOAGULANT AND ANTIPLATELET AGENTS December 2018 https://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/458988/Guidelines-on-perioperative-management-of-anticoagulant-and-antiplatelet-agents.pdf Management of Proximal Femoral Fractures 2011 https://anaesthetists.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Guidelines%20PDFs/Gu...

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