Australian Anaesthesia
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -The Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) was formed in 1934 as a not-for-profit member organisation dedicated to supporting and connecting anaesthetists in Australia.
Join Dr Suzi Nou as she talks about all things relevant to anaesthesia in Australia with experts, peers and members of the ASA. These conversations serve to inform, challenge and inspire you to be the best and safest throughout your career.
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Honeysuckle Health proposal and Managed Care with Dr Peter Waterhouse
May 30, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBPeter Waterhouse and I discuss the details and implications of the nib/Cigna Honeysuckle Health proposal. Managed Care on the ASA website: https://asa.org.au/managed-care/ Now is a good time to consider supporting the ASA by becoming a member: https://asa.org.au/how-to-join/ Members Only resources: https://asa.org.au/members-advocacy/ Join the conversation on the ASA Forum: https://asa.org.au/asa-forum/topic/managed-care/
ASA Behind the Scenes:
May 23, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBI chat with one of our newer staff members, Rhian Foster, Events and Membership Coordinator about some of the educational resources and events hosted by the ASA. ASA Education Resources: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/ ASA Events List: https://asa.org.au/event-list/ ASA National Scientific Congress: https://asansc.com.au/ If you're keen to access the full range of ASA Educational resources and events then please apply to become a member: https://asa.org.au/how-to-join/
Ep35. ASA Behind the Scenes with Ms Rhian Foster
May 23, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBI chat with one of our newer staff members, Rhian Foster, Events and Membership Coordinator about some of the educational resources and events hosted by the ASA. ASA Education Resources: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/ ASA Events List: https://asa.org.au/event-list/ ASA National Scientific Congress: https://asansc.com.au/ If you're keen to access the full range of ASA Educational resources and events then please apply to become a member: https://asa.org.au/how-to-join/
Paediatric Anaesthesia Networks with Poranee Buttery
May 09, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBI chat with paediatric anaesthetist Poranee Buttery about how the paediatric anaesthesia network was developed to support us in delivering safe care for children throughout Victoria. It's not just for Victorians and not too late to get involved! If you would like to join the conversation on the ASA Forum (our secure chat site), then please apply here: https://asa.org.au/join-the-asa-forum/ or contact [email protected] Keen to have full access to the ASA Forum? Then please consider joining...
Paediatric Anaesthesia Networks with Dr Poranee Buttery
May 09, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBI chat with paediatric anaesthetist Poranee Buttery about how the paediatric anaesthesia network was developed to support us in delivering safe care for children throughout Victoria. It's not just for Victorians and not too late to get involved! If you would like to join the conversation on the ASA Forum (our secure chat site), then please apply here: https://asa.org.au/join-the-asa-forum/ or contact [email protected] Keen to have full access to the ASA Forum? Then please consider joi...
Substance use disorder: A personal perspective with Dr Colin Baird
May 02, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBI chat with Dr Colin Baird about his first hand account of being an anaesthetist with substance use disorder. He authored an excellent review article and shares further details in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0310057X20969704 Further resources: Australian & New Zealand Doctors in Recovery: https://www.idaa.org/sites/adr/ Sick Doctors Trust: http://sick-doctors-trust.co.uk/ British Doctors and Dentists Group: http://www.bddg.org/ Associ...
Substance use disorder: A personal perspective
May 02, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBI chat with Colin Baird about his first hand account of being an anaesthetist with substance use disorder. He authored an excellent review article and shares further details in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0310057X20969704 Further resources: Australian & New Zealand Doctors in Recovery: https://www.idaa.org/sites/adr/ Sick Doctors Trust: http://sick-doctors-trust.co.uk/ British Doctors and Dentists Group: http://www.bddg.org/ Association of A...
Ep32. Shifting Careers with Dr Lisa Murphy
April 18, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 20.3 MBI chat with Lisa Murphy, Executive Director of the Stroke Foundation about moving to Australia, leaving anaesthesia and transitioning to a leadership role. Resources for members of the ASA: Find events, including those for International Medical Graduates here: https://asa.org.au/event-list Educational resources such as videos, talks & webinars can be found here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/ Want access or to be notified of upcoming events? Then join the ASA here: https://asa.or...
Shifting Careers with Lisa Murphy
April 18, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 20.3 MBI chat with Lisa Murphy, Executive Director of the Stroke Foundation about moving to Australia, leaving anaesthesia and transitioning to a leadership role. Resources for members of the ASA: Find events, including those for International Medical Graduates here: https://asa.org.au/event-list Educational resources such as videos, talks & webinars can be found here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/ Want access or to be notified of upcoming events? Then join the ASA here: https://asa.org.au/...
The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Sheila Hart from the NZSA
April 04, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 20.3 MBI chat with Sheila Hart, current President of the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists To find out more about ASA events, such as the 4D event which fosters leadership in anaesthesia in Australia, please visit asa.org.au or email [email protected]. NZSA: https://anaesthesia.nz/ https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/ LLHW: https://asa.org.au/welfare-of-anaesthetists-2/
The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Sheila Hart from the NZSA
April 04, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 20.3 MBI chat with Sheila Hart, current President of the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists To find out more about ASA events, such as the 4D event which fosters leadership in anaesthesia in Australia, please visit asa.org.au or email [email protected]. NZSA: https://anaesthesia.nz/ https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/ LLHW: https://asa.org.au/welfare-of-anaesthetists-2/
2021 Tasmanian Annual Scientific Meeting
March 21, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 21.1 MBI chat with Melbourne anaesthetist Jen Dixon who attended the 2021 Tasmanian Annual Scientific Meeting organised by: Convenor – Shirin Jamshidi Workshop Convenor – Chris Wilde Chair TRC – Lia Freestone Chair ASA TAS CoM – Mike Challis Trainee co-convenors – Dylan Siejka and Nicola Fracalossi ANZCA regional coordinator – Janette Papps ASA President's address: https://vimeo.com/wallfly/review/515572200/96398560e8 Rib Fracture Scoring Systems: STUMBL: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/7/e029...
2021 Tasmanian Annual Scientific Meeting with Dr Jen Dixon
March 21, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 21.1 MBI chat with Melbourne anaesthetist Jen Dixon who attended the 2021 Tasmanian Annual Scientific Meeting organised by: Convenor – Shirin Jamshidi Workshop Convenor – Chris Wilde Chair TRC – Lia Freestone Chair ASA TAS CoM – Mike Challis Trainee co-convenors – Dylan Siejka and Nicola Fracalossi ANZCA regional coordinator – Janette Papps ASA President's address: https://vimeo.com/wallfly/review/515572200/96398560e8 Rib Fracture Scoring Systems: STUMBL: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/conten...
The Trainee Returning to Work with Drs Georgie Cameron, Anna Pietszch, Emilia Reece
March 07, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBI chat with three inspiring women who have took periods of leave from their anaesthetic training and written a resource document to help others through this process. The Trainee Returning to Work document can be found here: https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48309022 Apply for the ASA CRASH Scholarship here: https://asa.org.au/membership-benefits/membership-crash/ You'll need to be a member to apply for the CRASH scholarship. Apply here: https://asa.org.au/how-to-join/...
The Trainee Returning to Work
March 07, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBI chat with three inspiring women who have took periods of leave from their anaesthetic training and written a resource document to help others through this process. The Trainee Returning to Work document can be found here: https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48309022 Apply for the ASA CRASH Scholarship here: https://asa.org.au/membership-crash-2021/ You'll need to be a member to apply for the CRASH scholarship. Apply here: https://asa.org.au/how-to-join/
Pregnancy and the Anaesthetist
March 07, 2021 09:50 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBHappy International Women's Day! I chat with Rosmarin Zacher and Isabelle Cooper about navigating pregnancy and working as an anaesthetist. The Trainee Returning to Work document can be found here: https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48309025 Zacher R. Maternal wellbeing and pregnancy outcomes in anaesthetic trainees. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. 2019;47(4):326-333. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0310057X19861116 (10.1177/0310057X19861116) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10...
Ep28. Pregnancy and the Anaesthetist with Drs Rosmarin Zacher and Isabelle Cooper
March 07, 2021 09:50 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBHappy International Women's Day! I chat with Rosmarin Zacher and Isabelle Cooper about navigating pregnancy and working as an anaesthetist. The Trainee Returning to Work document can be found here: https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48309025 Zacher R. Maternal wellbeing and pregnancy outcomes in anaesthetic trainees. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. 2019;47(4):326-333. doi:10.1177/0310057X19861116 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0310057X19861116 Apply for the ...
Hotel quarantine: a health worker's perspective from the inside
January 14, 2021 12:51 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBI chat with Emergency nurse Cherylynn McGurgan about her experiences providing care for those in hotel quarantine as well being the recipient of care. For more information about the Australian Medical Assistance Team (AusMAT), please visit https://www.nationaltraumacentre.nt.gov.au/
Hotel quarantine: a health worker's perspective from the inside with Cherylynn McGurgan
January 14, 2021 12:51 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBI chat with Emergency nurse Cherylynn McGurgan about her experiences providing care for those in hotel quarantine as well being the recipient of care. For more information about the Australian Medical Assistance Team (AusMAT), please visit https://www.nationaltraumacentre.nt.gov.au/
The CRASH course with Drs Kara Allen and Janette Wright
December 29, 2020 18:24 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBCRASH: Critical care, Resuscitation and Airway Skills in High Fidelity Simulation, helping you return to work. I chat with Drs Kara Allen and Janette Wright who developed the course. ASA CRASH Course Scholarship (members only): https://asa.org.au/membership-benefits/membership-crash/ More deets: https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/continuing-education/anaesthesia-and-pain-management-courses/crash-course To access the scholarship and become a member: https://asa.org.au/how-...
The CRASH course
December 29, 2020 18:24 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBCRASH: Critical care, Resuscitation and Airway Skills in High Fidelity Simulation, helping you return to work. I chat with Drs Kara Allen and Janette Wright who developed the course. ASA CRASH Course Scholarship (members only): https://asa.org.au/membership-crash-2021/ More deets: https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/continuing-education/anaesthesia-and-pain-management-courses/crash-course To access the scholarship and become a member: https://asa.org.au/how-to-join/
Ep25. The Anaesthetic Crisis Manual with Dr David Borshoff
December 08, 2020 14:55 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThe story behind the Anaesthetic Crisis Manual and more with author, publisher and Chair of the ASA's Communication Committee, Dr David Borshoff Leeuwin Press: https://leeuwinpress.com.au/ Discount code for ASA members can be found here: https://asa.org.au/asa-publications-2/
The Anaesthetic Crisis Manual with David Borshoff
December 08, 2020 14:55 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThe story behind the Anaesthetic Crisis Manual and more with author, publisher and Chair of the ASA's Communication Committee, Dr David Borshoff Leeuwin Press: https://leeuwinpress.com.au/ Discount code for ASA members can be found here: https://asa.org.au/asa-publications-2/
Professor Alan Merry, Honorary ASA Member
November 29, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBCongratulations to Prof Alan Merry who has just been awarded Honorary Membership of the ASA! In this episode we chat about his life and times and explore why he is such a worthy recipient. Interested in joining the ASA? Here's the link: https://asa.org.au/how-to-join/
Peer Groups
November 22, 2020 02:08 - 32 minutes - 30 MBEverything you need to know about forming a Peer Group and earning those hard to earn CPD points! I chat with Dr Kushlani Stevenson, Executive Committee Member of the ANZCA/ASA/NZSA Wellbeing Special Interest Group and author of the Peer Group document. Peer Group document: https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48703566 For more information about any of the ANZCA/ASA/NZSA Special Interest Groups, please visit: https://www.acecc.org.au/SIGs
Peer Groups with Dr Kushlani Stevenson
November 22, 2020 02:08 - 32 minutes - 30 MBEverything you need to know about forming a Peer Group and earning those hard to earn CPD points! I chat with Dr Kushlani Stevenson, Executive Committee Member of the ANZCA/ASA/NZSA Wellbeing Special Interest Group and author of the Peer Group document. Peer Group document: https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48703566 For more information about any of the ANZCA/ASA/NZSA Special Interest Groups, please visit: https://www.acecc.org.au/SIGs
The CPD program for Provisional Fellows with Dr Emily Munday
November 12, 2020 07:43 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBI chat with Emily Munday, outgoing Chair of the Trainee Member Group about what she learnt in navigating the College Continuing Professional Development program as a Provisional Fellow. There's some subtle differences to know about! ANZCA CPD: https://cpd.anzca.edu.au/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2f Anaphylaxis (online course): https://networks.anzca.edu.au/d2l/home/7561
The CPD program for Provisional Fellows
November 12, 2020 07:43 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBANZCA CPD: https://cpd.anzca.edu.au/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2f Anaphylaxis (online course): https://networks.anzca.edu.au/d2l/home/7561
Pre-vocational trainees
October 26, 2020 18:28 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBhttps://asa.org.au/trainee-membership-benefits/ Interested in joining the ASA? Here's the link: https://asa.org.au/how-to-join/
Pre-vocational trainees with Dr Ahmad Al Hewani
October 26, 2020 18:28 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBI chat with Dr Ahmad Al Hewani who has joined the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) and found some useful resources which will hopefully help him get a position on the ANZCA training program. He also picks my brain about the ASA! https://asa.org.au/trainee-membership-benefits/ Interested in joining the ASA? Here's the link: https://asa.org.au/how-to-join/
Implementing the CleanSpace Halo with Drs Rob Wengritzky and Chris O'Loughlin
October 20, 2020 17:05 - 40 minutes - 37 MBI chat with Rob Wengritzky and Chris O'Loughlin about how they rolled out the CleanSpace Halo PAPR in their operating theatres. In only 3 weeks! Peninsula Health Clinical Practice Guideline: The Use of Cleanspace Halo Powered Air Purifying Respirators in the COVID-19 Operating Theatre on the ASA Forum here: https://asa.org.au/asa-forum/topic/handy-resources-for-your-workplace/ (ASA members only) https://cleanspacetechnology.com/health/
Implementing the CleanSpace Halo
October 20, 2020 17:05 - 40 minutes - 37 MBPeninsula Health Clinical Practice Guideline: The Use of Cleanspace Halo Powered Air Purifying Respirators in the COVID-19 Operating Theatre on the ASA Forum here: https://asa.org.au/asa-forum/topic/handy-resources-for-your-workplace/ (ASA members only) https://cleanspacetechnology.com/health/
Medicare audits & CMBS item 20170
October 11, 2020 15:39 - 13 minutes - 9.61 MBASA members can access the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts-for-asa-members/ Look for episode #19
Telehealth item numbers for anaesthesia & pain medicine
September 27, 2020 19:43 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBASA members can access the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts-for-asa-members/ Look for episode #18
#9 A fit-testing success story
September 09, 2020 12:40 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBASA members can access the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts-for-asa-members/
#10 Fit-testing and counterfeit respirators
September 09, 2020 12:20 - 34 minutes - 26.4 MBKate Cole, occupational hygienist and I chat about fit-testing, the Australian Standards and counterfeit respirators (masks)
A fit-testing success story
September 09, 2020 01:40 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBASA members can access the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts-for-asa-members/. Look for episode #9
A fit-testing success story with Drs Sancha Robinson, Ange Baker and Paul Pham
September 09, 2020 01:40 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBHighlights from a chat I had back in April with 3 passionate anaesthetists who managed to organise fit-testing of respirators for their department. ASA members can access the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts-for-asa-members/. Look for episode #9
Fit-testing and counterfeit respirators
September 09, 2020 01:20 - 34 minutes - 26.4 MBResources to help spot fake face masks: The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists to help find a consultant: https://www.aioh.org.au/ (https://www.aioh.org.au/)SafeWork NSW Safety Alert on Fake Face Masks: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/safety-alerts/safety-alerts/supply-of-fake-face-masks (https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/safety-alerts/safety-alerts/supply-of-fake-face-masks)NIOSH Approved N95 respirators: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html (h...
Fit-testing and counterfeit respirators with Occupational Hygienist Kate Cole
September 09, 2020 01:20 - 34 minutes - 26.4 MBKate Cole, occupational hygienist and I chat about fit-testing, the Australian Standards and counterfeit respirators (masks). Resources to help spot fake face masks: The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists to help find a consultant: https://www.aioh.org.au/ SafeWork NSW Safety Alert on Fake Face Masks: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/safety-alerts/safety-alerts/supply-of-fake-face-masks NIOSH Approved N95 respirators: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_pa...
#17 Airborne transmission of Coronavirus
September 05, 2020 21:06 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBI chat with ICU Fellow Nick Wilson and medical aerobiologist Euan Tovey about particles, airborne transmission of C19 and ask about AGPs and whether the community should wear masks.
17. Airborne transmission of Coronavirus
September 05, 2020 21:06 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBI chat with ICU Fellow Nick Wilson and medical aerobiologist Euan Tovey about particles, airborne transmission of C19 and ask about AGPs and whether the community should wear masks.
Airborne transmission of Coronavirus
September 05, 2020 10:06 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBI chat with ICU Fellow Dr Nick Wilson and medical aerobiologist Professor Euan Tovey about particles, airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and ask about aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) and whether the community should wear masks. Review article by Dr Nick Wilson: https://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/anae.15093
Airborne transmission of Coronavirus wit Dr Nick Wilson and Professor Euan Tovey
September 05, 2020 10:06 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBI chat with ICU Fellow Dr Nick Wilson and medical aerobiologist Professor Euan Tovey about particles, airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and ask about aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) and whether the community should wear masks. Review article by Dr Nick Wilson: https://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/anae.15093
Welcome to Australian Anaesthesia
September 03, 2020 16:23 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBFull content is available for members here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts-for-asa-members/
Welcome to the Australian Anaesthesia Podcast
September 03, 2020 15:23 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBFull content is available for members here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts-for-asa-members/