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Anaesthesia for Paediatric Neurosurgery Part-1
February 08, 2024 15:10 - 31 minutesThis month Sam talks to Dr Catalina Stendall about her article on anaesthesia for paediatric neurosurgery, co-authored by Dr Laura Bowes and Dr Ed Carver. They cover neurophysiology in paediatrics and how we assess, stabilise and anaesthetise paediatric neurosurgical patients. Look out for next month's episode where they will cover the second article in the series.
Perioperative management of patients with a ventricular assist device
January 18, 2024 15:10 - 31 minutesIn this podcast Pooja discusses left ventricular assist devices with Dr Sara Allen. The podcast focuses on patients with these devices undergoing non-cardiac surgery. Dr Allen provides a brief overview of the workings of the pump and also describes the perioperative considerations for these patients.
Temporary Epicardial Pacing After Cardiac Surgery
September 25, 2023 15:10 - 24 minutesIn this month's edition, Pooja speaks with Mike Gillham and Tom Barr regarding their article titled 'Temporary Epicardial Pacing After Cardiac Surgery.' They delve into the importance and procedural aspects of performing pacing checks both during surgery and in the postoperative phase. Additionally, they explore the intricacies of caring for patients within this particular group.
Possibilities and challenges for artificial intelligence and machine learning in perioperative care
August 28, 2023 15:10 - 45 minutesIn this month's podcast, Sam talks to Siri van der Meijden about the current uses of AI and machine learning in perioperative care. They discuss the challenges clinicians may face and ways to assess whether an AI model fits for different populations.
Update on the management of patients with HIV infection in anaesthesia and critical care
August 09, 2023 15:10 - 35 minutesAnthony speaks with authors Dr Burtle, Dr Marsh, and Dr Matin about the management of patients who have HIV on presentation to the ICU. They discuss common reasons for admission, diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, and the impact of the difference in chronic disease management now compared with 30 years ago.
Anticoagulation for cardiopulmonary bypass - part 1
April 27, 2023 15:10 - 30 minutesDr Bruce Cartwright talks us through the use of heparin and its alternatives for anticoagulating patients undergoing CPB.
Anticoagulation for cardiopulmonary bypass - part 2
April 27, 2023 15:10 - 19 minutesDr Bruce Cartwright discusses the challenges of anticoagulating patients with pre-existing abnormalities of coagulation who require CPB.
Anaesthesia for awake breast surgery
January 18, 2023 15:10 - 14 minutesAnthony speaks to Prof. Hamilton about the use of regional anaesthesia for awake breast surgery. Find out the indications, the important points in communication with patients, and the conduct of this type of anaesthesia.
Subjective methods for preoperative assessment of functional capacity
November 24, 2022 15:10 - 25 minutesDelve into this podcast to hear Pooja Shah speak to Dr Earlene Silvapulle, author of two articles on 'Preassessment of functional capacity' in the July and August 2022 BJA Education articles. The podcast covers some aspects of both subjective and objective methods of assessment of functional capacity and offers listeners an overview of the articles.
An update from our Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2022 15:10 - 17 minutesProfessor Jonathan Thompson talks about the recent, and coming changes within BJA Education which prompted our most recent editorial, "Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose".
Anaesthesia considerations and anticoagulation in pregnant patients with mechanical heart valves
August 11, 2022 15:10 - 42 minutesIn this month's podcast, Riaz Aziz talks to the authors of the July 2022 article on anaesthesia considerations and anticoagulation in pregnant patients with mechanical heart valves. We are joined by Dr Bhatia, an anaesthetist, Dr D’Souza, an obstetrician and Dr Shehata, a haematologist, in this fascinating podcast on the challenges faced when caring for this patient cohort.
Diuretics and the kidney
May 31, 2022 15:10 - 30 minutesIn this month's podcast Dr Ricky Bell, consultant in renal medicine and intensive care medicine, talks us through the commonly used diuretics, and the practicalities of their use within critical care.
Major burns: Part 1. Epidemiology, pathophysiology and initial management
April 12, 2022 15:10 - 28 minutesIn this podcast, Dr Agnes Watson and Dr Claire McCann talk us through the epidemiology, pathophysiology and initial management of Major Burns. This is the first article of a 2 part Burns series in the BJA Education and provides the essential information for initial management.
Echocardiography for patients with COVID-19 in intensive care
February 07, 2022 15:10 - 38 minutesIn this month's podcast Anthony speaks with Dr Jonathan Aron about the use of echocardiography in the management of patients with COVID-19 in the intensive care unit. They discuss the typical cardiovascular journey of these patients, and how echocardiography can help support individualised care to improve outcomes.
Safe tracheal extubation
January 13, 2022 15:10 - 24 minutesIn this podcast, Riaz Aziz talks to Dr Vikki Mitchell from University College London Hospital (UCLH) about extubation practices. Dr Mitchell co-authored the DAS guidelines on extubation and has extensive experience as an airway anaesthetist. In this podcast, we run through the DAS guidelines and explore various extubation techniques.
Preoperative hypertension: perioperative implications and management
November 29, 2021 20:10 - 31 minutesIn the November 2021 podcast, Pooja Shah speaks to Dr Simon Howell about this month’s BJAEducation Editor’s choice article: Preoperative hypertension: perioperative implications and management. We discuss the latest guidelines and evidence and how to tackle the perennial question of whether or not to cancel surgery for a patient whose preoperative blood pressure is > 180/110 mmHg.
Cleft lip and palate surgery
October 12, 2021 20:10 - 26 minutesIn October's podcast Anthony Wynn-Hebden talks with Dr Simon Denning about anaesthesia for cleft lip and palate surgery, common associated conditions, and postoperative airway management.
Initial management of blunt and penetrating neck trauma
September 09, 2021 20:10 - 32 minutesIn this month's podcast Riaz Aziz talks to Dr James Shilston and Mr Anthony Simons about their September 2021 article on neck trauma. We get an anaesthetist and ENT surgeons' perspective on management of such injuries and useful practical advice on how to manage such injuries outside specialised trauma centres.
Do best interests cease at the moment of death?
July 30, 2021 20:10 - 26 minutesThis month, Pooja Shah talks to Dr Dale Gardiner about fundamental ethical and legal rules for deceased organ donation, based on the article published in the August 2021 edition of the BJAEducation. Hear Dr Gardiner explain what the two rules; in short, the ‘dead donor rule’ and the 'consenting donor rule' mean and what the reasoning for these rules are.
Laryngeal complications after tracheal intubation and tracheostomy
July 06, 2021 20:10 - 36 minutesIn this month's podcast Anthony speaks with Professor Brendan McGrath and Sarah Wallace OBE about their article on tracheal complications. Hear about the risk factors, common presenting features, and optimal multidisciplinary management of these problems, which often present in patients who are admitted to intensive care.
Advances in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
May 10, 2021 20:10 - 32 minutesIn this month’s podcast Riaz Aziz talks to Dr Michael Charlesworth about advances in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). They talk about the changing landscape in the patient selection for TAVI and the evidence driving this. They also explore the investigations modalities available in the diagnosis and risk stratification of these patient and the role of the anaesthetist during the procedure.
Accidental awareness under general anaesthesia
April 28, 2021 20:10 - 33 minutesIn this month's podcast Anthony talks with Dr Cindy Kim about accidental awareness under anaesthesia. They discuss risk factors, presentation after surgery with stress disorders, and management from the time of surgery through to outpatient care.
Intraoperative Cell Salvage
March 05, 2021 20:10 - 30 minutesIn the March 2021 BJA Education podcast, Pooja Shah speaks to Dr Carroll and Dr Young about intraoperative cell salvage. We talk about what intraoperative cell salvage is and who it can benefit, including populations previously thought to be ineligible for it. Importantly, we also discuss the logistics around cell salvage including how the anaesthetist can direct creation of a service. Blood products' supply in the country is at an all-time low; it is time we started re-thinking and re-defin...
Acute hepatic porphyria and anaesthesia
February 23, 2021 20:10 - 36 minutesIn this month’s Podcast Riaz Aziz talks to Professor Badminton, Dr Schulenburg-Brand and Dr Wilson-Baig about Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). They talk about the epidemiology of AHP and the peri-operative management of such patients. We learn about the excellent National Acute Porphyria Service (NAPS) which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for expert advice.
Imaging in head and neck cancers
February 11, 2021 20:10 - 38 minutesImaging in Anthony Wynn-Hebden talks with Dr Batuwitage and Prof. Charters about the role of imaging in head and neck cancers, how to interpret different types of scans, and the role of imaging in emergency airway management.and neck cancers.
Preoperative management of a child with a tracheostomy
November 19, 2020 20:10 - 38 minutesRiaz Aziz talks to Drs Okonkwo and Fernandez and Ms Cochrane from Great Ormond street Hospital for children about the management of a tracheotomy in a child. We talk about the pre anaesthetic assessment for patients with a current tracheostomy or those that may have had one in the past. We explore what to do in an emergency and discuss the EXIST procedure.
Consent and capacity: issues for paediatric anaesthesia
November 19, 2020 20:10 - 40 minutesRiaz Aziz talks to Dr McCombe and Bogod about the legal aspect of paediatric consent. We explore important legal cases that have shaped the landscape in paediatric consent. We also touch on the key issues with Gillick competence and how this impacts on our practice as anaesthetist.
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers
November 05, 2020 20:10 - 44 minutesRiaz Aziz talks to Professor Gareth Auckland from Queen Marys university about his November 2020 article ‘Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers’ We talk about their use in the perioperative setting, the current evidence and cardiac dysfunction post operatively.
Dexmedetomidine in paediatric anaesthesia
October 05, 2020 20:10 - 24 minutesIn this month's podcast, Anthony Wynn-Hebden speaks with Dr Richard Lin about the use of dexmedetomidine in paediatric anaesthesia. This drug is successfully used in various institutions for sedation, and as a part of TIVA, and can avoid the need for airway manipulation or instrumentation in selected cases.
Cannabinoids in chronic non-cancer pain medicine
September 08, 2020 20:10 - 21 minutesIn this article, Pooja Shah speaks to Dr Amol Deshpande about cannabinoids in pain medicine. Cannabinoids in pain medicine is a controversial topic; this article examines the pharmacology of the endocannabinoid system, the research and evidence behind using cannabinoids in disease management particularly chronic pain management and a brief overview into the controversy around the use of cannabis.
Intrathecal catheters
August 06, 2020 20:10 - 32 minutesIn this months podcast Riaz Aziz talks to Professor Jennifer Hunter MBE about her August 2020 article "Reversal of neuromuscular block" . Professor Hunter provides an excellent insight into the ideal way of using these agents and the dynamic research underway in this field.
General Anaesthesia in Obstetrics
June 15, 2020 20:10 - 31 minutesIn the June 2020 BJA Education podcast, Pooja Shah speaks to Dr Carlos Delgado, Dr Laurence Ring and Dr Mary Mushambi about General Anaesthesia in Obstetrics. In this issue, we discuss the OAA/DAS guidelines, how to approach general anaesthesia in the obstetric patient as well as how to mitigate the difficult airway of the obstetric patient. We also discuss features of anaesthesia for major fetal surgeries and EXIT procedures, with special reference to anaesthesia in the Covid-19 patient.
Anaesthesia for hip fracture repair - Part 1
May 19, 2020 20:10 - 37 minutesRiaz Aziz talks to Cliff Shelton and Stuart White about their May 2020 article "Anaesthesia for hip fracture repair ". In this 2-part podcast epidemiology, key research items and the impact of the COVID -19 pandemic on the service will be discussed.
Anaesthesia for hip fracture repair - Part 2
May 19, 2020 20:10 - 14 minutesRiaz Aziz talks to Cliff Shelton and Stuart White about their May 2020 article "Anaesthesia for hip fracture repair ". In this 2-part podcast epidemiology, key research items and the impact of the COVID -19 pandemic on the service will be discussed.
Covid-19 part 4 - Lung Ultrasound
April 22, 2020 15:10 - 19 minutesIn this episode of the BJA Education ‘Hot Topics’ series, Pooja Shah talks to Dr Giampaolo Martinelli; a proponent of Lung Ultrasound (LUS), about the utilisation, diagnostic capabilities and prognostication of the patient with Covid-19 using this modality of imaging. Dr Martinelli outlines the method of performing LUS and the identifiable hallmarks of this disease.
Emerging worldwide trends in substances diverted for personal non-medical use by anaesthetists
April 06, 2020 15:10 - 36 minutesIn this BJA Education podcast, Pooja Shah discusses the worldwide trends in substance use among anaesthetists with authors Dr Garrett Burnett and Dr Ethan Bryson. We discuss the likely reasons for anaesthetists developing substance use disorders, the signs and symptoms of these disorders as well as an understanding of what a treatment programme entails.
COVID-19
March 30, 2020 15:10 - 54 minutesIn this podcast Riaz Aziz speak to Dr Jim Buckley about the COVID 19 pandemic. Jim Buckley is an Intensive care consultant working at Royal Free hospital in London. They explore the virology, clinical management and psychological well being of the frontline staff.
COVID-19 part 2 - airway management
March 23, 2020 15:10 - 21 minutesSecond in the series of BJA Education's 'Hot topics' Podcasts, Anthony Wynn-Hebden talks with Professor Tim Cook about the rapidly produced airway management guidance for patients suspected to have COVID-19, and the key principles that minimise the risk to both staff and patients when undertaking any aerosol generating procedures.
COVID-19 part 1 - upscaling
March 23, 2020 15:10 - 31 minutesIn our first BJA Education 'Hot topics' Podcast, Anthony Wynn-Hebden talks with Professor Tim Cook about the COVID-19 pandemic, the strain it will put upon hospitals around the world, and important steps that we need to take in order to deal with with this problem.
Airway pressure release ventilation
March 05, 2020 15:10 - 31 minutesIn the March 2020 BJA Education Podcast, Anthony Wynn-Hebden talks with Dr Joel Swindin and Dr Caz Sampson about the paper, 'Airway pressure release ventilation'. Dr Swindin and Dr Sampson discuss the use of this mode of ventilation from initiation to weaning, and its place in the treatment of the patient with severe acute respiratory failure.
Diagnosis and management of complications associated with intrathecal drug delivery systems
February 12, 2020 15:10 - 26 minutesIn the February 2020 BJA Education Podcast, Riaz Aziz talks with Dr Elmar Delhaas from Rotterdam Medical Centre about his article "Diagnosis and management of complications associated with intrathecal drug delivery systems". Dr Delhaas talks about the different devices on the market , key complications and how to troubleshoot a problematic device.
Suxamethonium or rocuronium for rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia
January 23, 2020 15:10 - 28 minutesIn the December 2019 BJA Education Podcast, Anthony Wynn-Hebden talks with Professor William Fawcett from Royal Surrey County Hospital about his paper for Essential Notes, 'Suxamethonium or rocuronium for rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia'. Professor Fawcett talks us through the changes in practice that he has seen throughout his career when anaesthetists perform rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia, including the latest thoughts on best management strategies.
October 2019 Issue
December 23, 2019 15:10 - 34 minutesIn the October 2019 BJA Education Podcast, Cliff Shelton discusses the October 2019 edition of BJA Education with BJA Education's new podcast / social media editors, Riaz Aziz, Pooja Shah and Anthony Wynn Hebden. Topics for discussion include preoperative anaphylaxis, spinal anaesthesia for ambulatory surgery, PONV in children, national clinical audits and regional anaesthesia in children.
Hypothesis tests
December 23, 2019 15:05 - 39 minutesIn the July 2019 edition of the BJA Education Podcast, Cliff Shelton talks to Jason Walker from Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board about his paper 'Hypothesis tests'. In this podcast, Dr Walker explains how types of data relate to statistical tests, describes the meaning of p-values, and discusses the increasing importance of Bayesian statistics in evidence based medicine.
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing—a beginner’s guide to the nine-panel plot
December 23, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutesIn the May 2019 edition of the BJA Education Podcast, Cliff Shelton talks to David Chambers from Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Nick Wisely from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust about their paper 'Cardiopulmonary exercise testing - a beginner's guide to the nine panel plot'. The discussion follows a systematic approach to CPEX interpretation, and addresses both the underlying physiology and the practical aspects of CPEX testing.
'MORAL balance' decision-making in critical care
June 17, 2019 21:00 - 36 minutesIn this edition of the BJA Education Podcast, Cliff Shelton talks to Nottingham intensivists Dan Harvey and Dale Gardiner about their paper on 'MORAL Balance' decision making in critical care. This approach, a practical adaptation of Beauchamp and Childress' four principles of medical ethics, provides clinicians with a tool with which to make ethical decisions. The discussion focuses on the development of the 'MORAL Balance' approach, and how it can be used in practice to justify and explain...
Essential Notes for Continuing Professional Development
March 05, 2019 16:00 - 14 minutesIn the February 2019 podcast, BJA Education editor-in-chief Jonathan Thompson discusses recent developments in the journal, including our mission statement, the introduction of defined learning objectives for our CPD reviews, and the development of the new 'Essential Notes' format. Jonathan describes the first of the Essential Notes papers which is published in the February 2019 issue, 'why do patients need extra oxygen during a general anaesthetic?' by Andrew Lumb, and reflects on what make...
Abdominal wall blocks for intra-abdominal surgery
October 30, 2018 10:00 - 18 minutesIn the October 2018 edition of the BJA Education podcast, Cliff Shelton talks to Dr Amit Pawa about his paper 'Abdominal wall blocks for intra-abdominal surgery.' This podcast focuses on the latest developments in the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) and quadratus lumborum blocks, and includes a review of the relevant anatomy, a description of the different versions of these blocks, and tips and tricks to maximise block success.
Pain Management in LMICs
September 25, 2018 10:00 - 23 minutesDr Wayne Morriss, Consultant Anaesthestist in Christchurch, New Zealand, Director of Programs for the WFSA and co-founder of the ‘Essential Pain Management Course’, discusses his article ‘Pain Management in Low- and Middle-Income Countries’, published in the September 2018 edition of BJA Education. Dr Morriss helps us navigate this broad subject through introductions to the types of pain problems commonly encountered in low- and middle-income countries, the barriers that exist at both grass-...
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
August 28, 2018 10:00 - 23 minutesIn the August 2018 edition of the BJA Education podcast, Benj Marriage interviews Senior Trainee and fellow of the International Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia Dr. Yavor Metodiev from Leicester Royal Infirmary about his paper 'Amniotic Fluid Embolism’. The discussion focuses on recent updates in this area, the presentation and clinical management of AFE and a glimpse into possible future biomarkers.