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Deep Breaths

228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Welcome to Deep Breaths, a podcast covering topics related to the ANZCA part 2 anaesthetic exam. Now take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy easy to digest content which will supercharge your exam prep, or help you keep up to date.

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S8 Ep. 6: Heart of glass, part 2 (Uncommon cardiac conditions for non-cardiac surgery)

April 14, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

It's taken almost a year, but we're finally giving you part 2 of our series on complex and uncommon cardiac conditions for non-cardiac surgery with special guest, Dr Shaun Roberts. Hold on to your earphones - this episode is a long one! If you haven't listened to part one, you can find it within season 6 - be sure to check it out before you listen to part 2. Today, we discuss anaesthesia for patient's with ventricular assist devices (or VADs), and we talk about providing anaesthetic care fo...

S8 Ep. 5: Always on my mind (Neuroanaesthetic emergencies)

March 31, 2024 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Today, we take a close look at the SNACC guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroanaesthetic emergencies, and take a little time to discuss each of these emergencies in turn. Resources for the episode: Cognitive aids for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroanaesthetic emergencies: Consensus guidelines on behalf of the Society for Neuroscience in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care (SNACC) education committee by Hoefnagel, A.L. et al. (full journal article) SNACC cognitive aids fo...

S8 Ep. 4: Have another drink, part 2 (Perioperative hypotension and AKI)

March 17, 2024 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Today, in part two of our two part series looking at perioperative hypotension and acute kidney injury (AKI), we take a closer look at the methods we can adopt - as anaesthetists - to try to prevent perioperative AKI and the evidence of their effectiveness in preventing this complication. Resources for today's episode: BJA: Role of perioperative hypotension in postoperative acute kidney injury: a narrative review (sciencedirectassets.com) by Lankadeva, Y. et al. KDIGO 2012 Acute Kidney In...

S8 Ep. 3: Have another drink, part 1 (Perioperative hypotension and AKI)

March 03, 2024 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Today, in part one of our two part series looking at perioperative hypotension and acute kidney injury (AKI), we take a close look at the diagnostic criteria for acute kidney injury. We then briefly revise aspects of renal physiology that make the kidney particularly susceptible to hypoxic injury, as well as looking at risk factors and other facets of anaesthesia that additionally predispose the kidney to perioperative injury. In part two - which will be released in a fortnight - we will ta...

S8 Ep. 2: These boots are made for walkin', part 2 (Preoperative functional capacity assessment)

February 18, 2024 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MB

Today we continue our discussion regarding preoperative functional capacity assessment. We'll cover the M-DASI, the 6-minute walk test, and put it all together to figure out how this applies to our practice as anaesthetists. Resources for today's episode include: BJAED: Subjective methods for preoperative assessment of functional capacity by Silvapulle & Darvall BJA: A simplified (modified) Duke Activity Status Index (M-DASI) to characterise functional capacity: a secondary analysis of ...

S8 Ep. 1: These boots are made for walkin', part 1 (Preoperative functional capacity assessment)

February 04, 2024 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.39 MB

Today, in part one of our two part series, we're taking a close look at the methods for performing pre-operative functional capacity assessments and their utility in predicting patient outcomes. In part 1, we focus our discussion on METS, activities of daily living (ADLs) and the DASI score. In part two - which will be released in a fortnight - we'll cover the M-DASI, the 6-minute walk test. Resources for today's episode: BJAED: Subjective methods for preoperative assessment of functional...

S8 preview: Season 8 starts on Monday 5th February - Together again

January 28, 2024 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.77 MB

Deep Breaths returns next Monday February 5th with all new episode topics that we're sure will help with exam prep, and will keep your practice up to date. We'll also be joined by more wonderful guests this season and we can't wait to share their expertise with you all, so be sure to tune in and experience the learning revolution! Links for Lahiru Amaratunge's ANZCA Part 2 exam programs: Viva Boot Camp Courses (via Anaesthesia Collective) Online Part 2 Preparation Courses and ABCs of Anae...

S7 Ep. 11: It's not over ('till it's over) part 2, re-release

November 06, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Part 2 of our two-part series looking at common problems encountered in the post-anaesthetic care unit. We hope you enjoy another of our favourite topics.  Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you! And don't forget to claim CPD for listening if you are a consultant or fellow. Log us as a learning session which you can find within the knowledge and skills division, and as evidence upload a screenshot of t...

S7 Ep. 10: It's not over ('till it's over) part 1, re-release

November 06, 2023 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

This two part series looks at some common problems we encounter in the post-anaesthetic care unit (PACU). It's another of our favourite topics and well worth the review.  Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you! And don't forget to claim CPD for listening if you are a consultant or fellow. Log us as a learning session which you can find within the knowledge and skills division, and as evidence upload a ...

S7 Ep. 9: Kids, part 2, re-release

October 22, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

The final episode on our two-part series on cases in paediatric anaesthesia with special guest, Dr Paul Lee-Archer. Another of our favourites, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Resources for today's episode: Emergence delirium after paediatric anaesthesia: new strategies in avoidance and treatmentby Nair, S. & Wolf, A. Paediatric massive transfusion by Blain, S. & Paterson, N. Dilemmas in the preoperative assessment of children by Bhatia, N. & Barber, N.  Feel free to email us ...

S7 Ep. 8: Kids, part 1, re-release

October 22, 2023 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Our two-part series on paediatrics in which we discuss previous anaesthetic viva scenarios with special guest, Dr Paul Lee-Archer, is another favourite of ours.  Resources for today's episode: Emergence delirium after paediatric anaesthesia: new strategies in avoidance and treatment by Nair, S. & Wolf, A. Paediatric massive transfusion by Blain, S. & Paterson, N. Dilemmas in the preoperative assessment of children by Bhatia, N. & Barber, N.  Feel free to email us at deepbreathspod@g...

S7 Ep. 7: Take my breath away, part 2, re-release

October 08, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Our second and final episode in our two-part series looking at cases involving one-lung ventilation with special guest, Dr Ivan Rapchuk. This series is one of our favourites! Resources for today's episode: Pre-anaesthetic assessment for thoracic surgery by Peter Slinger and Gail Darling. Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you! And don't forget to claim CPD for listening if you are a consultant or fel...

S7 Ep. 6: Take my breath away, part 1, re-release

October 08, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

One lung ventilation can be tricky, but our two part series with special guest Dr Ivan Rapchuk, attempts to break it down and make it easier to both approach and understand. This series is another favourite! Resources for this episode: Pre-anaesthetic assessment for thoracic surgery by Peter Slinger and Gail Darling. Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you! And don't forget to claim CPD for listening...

S7 Ep. 5: Daysleeper, re-release

September 24, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Obstructive sleep apnoea is an ongoing challenge for anaesthetists. In this episode - another favourite - we discuss sleep apnoea in the context of anaesthesia with special guest, Dr Hamish Pollock.  Reference for this episode: Perioperative considerations in the management of obstructive sleep apnoea by Holt, N. et al.   Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you! And don't forget to claim CPD for list...

S7 Ep. 4: Don't wake me up, re-release

September 10, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

In today’s episode, we revisit one of our earliest and most topics - awareness. What it is, how it happens, and most importantly, how to prevent it. Resources for this episode include: National Audit Project 5 (NAP5) - https://www.nationalauditprojects.org.uk/NAP5home B-Aware trial - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673604163009?via%3Dihub B-Unaware trial - https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa0707361 BAG-RECALL trial - https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056...

S7 Ep. 3: Bad blood, part 2, re-release

August 27, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Bad Blood is a two-episode miniseries that takes a closer look at ROTEM. It's a favourite episode of ours and we hope you enjoy listening again too.  References for part 2: Deranged Physiology - Interpretation of abnormal ROTEM data. ROTEM product information and interpretation instructions with case examples. NHS University Hospitals Sussex ROTEM interpretation flow diagram. ROTEM e-learning modules. Note: this website defaults to the German language. Google offers a translation serv...

S7 Ep. 2: Bad blood, part 1, re-release

August 27, 2023 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MB

Bad Blood is a two-episode miniseries that takes a closer look at ROTEM. It's a favourite episode of ours and we hope you enjoy listening again too.  References for part 1: ROTEM e-learning modules. Note: this website defaults to German language, but can be changed. Alternatively, Google offers a translation service for the website. ROTEM product information and interpretation instructions with case examples.  Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, ...

S7 Ep. 1: Sweet leaf, re-release

August 13, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Sweet Leaf looks at the ways in which medical marijuana impact the provision of safe and effective anaesthesia. This episode is one of our favourites, and is increasingly relevant to our clinical practice as we see more patients presenting for surgery in whom medical marijuana therapy is prescribed.  Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you! And don't forget to claim CPD for listening if you are a consul...

Season 7 starts August 14th - Replay

August 06, 2023 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.58 MB

Deep Breaths returns next Monday August 14th with a selection of wonderful topics to help boost your exam prep, and to help keep you up to date. This season will be a little different though. We're taking a well-earned break (our first since Deep Breaths started in August 2020) and for season 7 we will be re-releasing seven of our favourite topics previously already released in earlier seasons. We'll be back with brand new episodes in season 8 next year - fully refreshed, rejuvenated, and re...

S6 Ep. 16: We are family (Family presence in the OR)

June 11, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Today, we take a deep dive into the pros and cons of having the families of patients present in operating rooms beyond what is already in practice for paediatric anaesthesia and caesarean sections.  Resources for today's episode: Could, Should Families Watch Their Loved One's Surgeries and, If So, When? By Quinonez, Z.A. et al.  Note: ANZCA members can access this title via the ANZCA library. Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or suggest...

S6 Ep. 16: We are family

June 11, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Today, we take a deep dive into the pros and cons of having the families of patients present in operating rooms beyond what is already in practice for paediatric anaesthesia and caesarean sections.  Resources for today's episode: Could, Should Families Watch Their Loved One's Surgeries and, If So, When? By Quinonez, Z.A. et al.  Note: ANZCA members can access this title via the ANZCA library. Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or suggest...

S6 Ep. 15: Heart of glass, part 1

May 28, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Today,  we are joined by special guest Dr Shaun Roberts to discuss in-depth cases of patients with tricky cardiac conditions who require non-cardiac surgery. Resources for today's episode: ANZCA Blue Book 2021 ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular assessment and management of patients undergoing non cardiac surgery 2014 ACC/AHA guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Patients Undergoing Non-cardiac Surgery  Feel free to email us at [email protected] ...

S6 Ep. 15: Heart of glass, part 1 (Uncommon cardiac conditions for non-cardiac surgery)

May 28, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Today,  we are joined by special guest Dr Shaun Roberts to discuss in-depth cases of patients with tricky cardiac conditions who require non-cardiac surgery. Resources for today's episode: ANZCA Blue Book 2021 ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular assessment and management of patients undergoing non cardiac surgery 2014 ACC/AHA guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Patients Undergoing Non-cardiac Surgery   Feel free to email us at [email protected] ...

S6 Ep. 14: Mama's broken heart, part 2

May 14, 2023 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Today's episode is the second and final of our obstetric cardiac disease series where we take a close look at a few case scenarios with special guest, Dr Michael Toon. Our third case takes a closer look at pulmonary hypertension in pregnancy and how this impacts the delivery and our anaesthetic options. We then end with a case in which a patient with congenital cardiac disease and a fontan circulation requires semi-urgent delivery. In our final two cases we take a close look at the pathoph...

S6 Ep. 14: Mama's broken heart, part 2 (Obstetric cardiac disease)

May 14, 2023 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Today's episode is the second and final of our obstetric cardiac disease series where we take a close look at a few case scenarios with special guest, Dr Michael Toon. Our third case takes a closer look at pulmonary hypertension in pregnancy and how this impacts the delivery and our anaesthetic options. We then end with a case in which a patient with congenital cardiac disease and a fontan circulation requires semi-urgent delivery. In our final two cases we take a close look at the pathoph...

S6 Ep. 13: Mama's broken heart, part 1

May 14, 2023 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Today's episode is the first of two where we take a close look at a few obstetric case scenarios that deal with major cardiac disease with special guest, Dr Michael Toon. Our first case explores a pregnancy and delivery in a patient with moderate to severe mitral stenoses. We then chase this with a case scenario revolving around a patient with a peripartum cardiomyopathy. In both cases we take a close look at the pathophysiological changes that occur with the disease process as well as its...

S6 Ep. 13: Mama's broken heart, part 1 (Obstetric cardiac disease)

May 14, 2023 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Today's episode is the first of two where we take a close look at a few obstetric case scenarios that deal with major cardiac disease with special guest, Dr Michael Toon. Our first case explores a pregnancy and delivery in a patient with moderate to severe mitral stenoses. We then chase this with a case scenario revolving around a patient with a peripartum cardiomyopathy. In both cases we take a close look at the pathophysiological changes that occur with the disease process as well as its...

S6 Ep. 12: You got a nerve, part 2 (Post obstetric nerve injury)

April 30, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Today, we finish our discussion about post obstetric nerve injury with an in-depth discussion about the different intrinsic obstetric nerve palsies that can occur as a result of the mechanisms of labour and delivery. We follow this with a chat about our approach to assessing patients with altered neurology post delivery and in whom a neuraxial anaesthetic has been performed. Resources for today's episode: Anaesthesia Cute of the Week (ATOTW): Peripartum Neurological Injury Anaesthesia ...

S6 Ep. 12: You got a nerve, part 2

April 30, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Today, we finish our discussion about post obstetric nerve injury with an in-depth discussion about the different intrinsic obstetric nerve palsies that can occur as a result of the mechanisms of labour and delivery. We follow this with a chat about our approach to assessing patients with altered neurology post delivery and in whom a neuraxial anaesthetic has been performed. Resources for today's episode: Anaesthesia Cute of the Week (ATOTW): Peripartum Neurological Injury Anaesthesia ...

S6 Ep. 11: You got a nerve, part 1

April 30, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Today, we discuss post-delivery nerve injury in obstetric patients. In this first of two episodes, our discussion begins with revision of the classification of nerve injury severity, followed by a chat about the different clinical syndromes observed as a result of nerve injury during neuraxial anaesthesia.  Resources for today's episode: Anaesthesia Tute of the Week (ATOTW): Peripartum Neurological Injury Anaesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF): Postpartum Peripheral Nerve Injurie...

S6 Ep. 11: You got a nerve, part 1 (Post obstetric nerve injury)

April 30, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Today, we discuss post-delivery nerve injury in obstetric patients. In this first of two episodes, our discussion begins with revision of the classification of nerve injury severity, followed by a chat about the different clinical syndromes observed as a result of nerve injury during neuraxial anaesthesia.  Resources for today's episode: Anaesthesia Tute of the Week (ATOTW): Peripartum Neurological Injury Anaesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF): Postpartum Peripheral Nerve Injurie...

S6 Ep. 10: Eye of the tiger, part 2

April 16, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Today's episode is the second part in our discussion about anaesthesia for eye surgery with special guest, Dr Lahiru Amaratunge. We discuss two emergency eye surgeries and our options for managing these potentially challenging situations. Resources for today's episode: ABCs of anaesthesia ophthalmic anaesthesia youtube playlist (as mentioned by Dr Amaratunge during the episode): ABCs of anaesthesia specific videos: Subtenon's Block What I use for my eye block anaesthesia formula Use...

S6 Ep. 10: Eye of the tiger, part 2 (Eye surgery anaesthesia)

April 16, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Today's episode is the second part in our discussion about anaesthesia for eye surgery with special guest, Dr Lahiru Amaratunge. We discuss two emergency eye surgeries and our options for managing these potentially challenging situations. Resources for today's episode: ABCs of anaesthesia ophthalmic anaesthesia youtube playlist (as mentioned by Dr Amaratunge during the episode): ABCs of anaesthesia specific videos: Subtenon's Block What I use for my eye block anaesthesia formula Use...

S6 Ep. 9: Eye of the tiger, part 1

April 16, 2023 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Today's episode is the first of a 2-part series covering anaesthesia for eye surgery with special guest Dr Lahiru Amaratunge. Over the course of these two episodes, we'll hear Dr Amaratunge discussing a few different case scenarios in both elective and emergency surgery for eyes. Resources for today's episode: ABCs of anaesthesia ophthalmic anaesthesia youtube playlist (as mentioned by Dr Amaratunge during the episode): ABCs of anaesthesia specific videos: Subtenon's Block What I use ...

S6 Ep. 9: Eye of the tiger, part 1 (Eye surgery anaesthesia)

April 16, 2023 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Today's episode is the first of a 2-part series covering anaesthesia for eye surgery with special guest Dr Lahiru Amaratunge. Over the course of these two episodes, we'll hear Dr Amaratunge discussing a few different case scenarios in both elective and emergency surgery for eyes. Resources for today's episode: ABCs of anaesthesia ophthalmic anaesthesia youtube playlist (as mentioned by Dr Amaratunge during the episode): ABCs of anaesthesia specific videos: Subtenon's Block What I use ...

S6 Ep. 8: Hurt

April 02, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Today, we take a close look at the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). We discuss the diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology and treatment of this condition, as well as taking a closer look at the role of opioids in the management of pain relating to CRPS. Resources for today's episode: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Practical Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines, 5th Edition by Harden, R.N et al. ANZCA Blue Book 2019: The changing face of complex regional pain syndrome treatment  b...

S6 Ep. 8: Hurt (CRPS)

April 02, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Today, we take a close look at the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). We discuss the diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology and treatment of this condition, as well as taking a closer look at the role of opioids in the management of pain relating to CRPS. Resources for today's episode: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Practical Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines, 5th Edition by Harden, R.N et al. ANZCA Blue Book 2019: The changing face of complex regional pain syndrome treatment  b...

S6 Ep. 7: Let it be (Anaesthesia for patients at the end-of-life)

March 19, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Today, we're taking a close look at one of ANZCA's latest professional documents - PG67: Guideline for the care of patients at the end-of-life who are considered for surgery or interventional procedures 2022. Resources for this episode: PG67: Guideline for the care of patients at the end-of-life who are considered for surgery or interventional procedures 2022 PG67 BP: Guideline for the care of patients at the end-of-life who are considered for surgery or interventional procedures Backg...

S6 Ep. 7: Let it be

March 19, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Today, we're taking a close look at one of ANZCA's latest professional documents - PG67: Guideline for the care of patients at the end-of-life who are considered for surgery or interventional procedures 2022. Resources for this episode: PG67: Guideline for the care of patients at the end-of-life who are considered for surgery or interventional procedures 2022 PG67 BP: Guideline for the care of patients at the end-of-life who are considered for surgery or interventional procedures Backg...

S6 Ep. 6: Saltwater, part 2 (Hyponatremia)

March 05, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Today, we're tackling the absolutely mammoth topic of hyponatremia after JAMA recently published a fantastic article about its diagnosis and management. Part 2's episode focuses on determining the cause of a patient's hypotonic hyponatremia. From here we also go on to discuss the pathophysiology of both the Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH secretion (or SIADH) and cerebral salt wasting before discussing the markedly different managements for these two conditions. Lastly, we talk through the ...

S6 Ep. 6: Saltwater, part 2

March 05, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Today, we're tackling the absolutely mammoth topic of hyponatremia after JAMA recently published a fantastic article about its diagnosis and management. Part 2's episode focuses on determining the cause of a patient's hypotonic hyponatremia. From here we also go on to discuss the pathophysiology of both the Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH secretion (or SIADH) and cerebral salt wasting before discussing the markedly different managements for these two conditions. Lastly, we talk through the ...

S6 Ep. 5: Saltwater, part 1 (Hyponatremia)

March 05, 2023 19:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Today, we're tackling the absolutely mammoth topic of hyponatremia after JAMA recently published a fantastic article about its diagnosis and management. We start with a review of some relevant physiology before talking about the ways in which hyponatremia can present, and the approach to determining the underlying cause of the hyponatremia. In this episode, we specifically talk about determining whether the patient has either hypertonic, isotonic or hypotonic hyponatremia, as well as a di...

S6 Ep. 5: Saltwater, part 1

March 05, 2023 19:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Today, we're tackling the absolutely mammoth topic of hyponatremia after JAMA recently published a fantastic article about its diagnosis and management. We start with a review of some relevant physiology before talking about the ways in which hyponatremia can present, and the approach to determining the underlying cause of the hyponatremia. In this episode, we specifically talk about determining whether the patient has either hypertonic, isotonic or hypotonic hyponatremia, as well as a di...

S6 Ep. 4: One in ten, part 4

February 19, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Today, we share our fourth and final discussion in our four part series about statistics with Dr Shannon Morrison.  In this episode, we discuss the following topics: the research methodology for designing a clinical trial pilot trials bias and confounding ethics committees and the process of ethics approval Forest plots Resources for today's episode: Zedstatistics (youtube channel) - short videos explaining various concepts in statistics from an Australian Statistician Johns Hopki...

S6 Ep. 4: One in ten, part 4 (Statistics)

February 19, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Today, we share our fourth and final discussion in our four part series about statistics with Dr Shannon Morrison.  In this episode, we discuss the following topics: the research methodology for designing a clinical trial pilot trials bias and confounding ethics committees and the process of ethics approval Forest plots Resources for today's episode: Zedstatistics (youtube channel) - short videos explaining various concepts in statistics from an Australian Statistician Johns Hopki...

S6 Ep. 3: One in ten, part 3 (Statistics)

February 19, 2023 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Today, we share our third discussion in our four part series about statistics with Dr Shannon Morrison.  In this episode, we discuss the following topics: sensitivity and specificity positive predictive values (PPV) and negative predictive values (NPV) risk ratios odds ratios number needed to treat (NNT) and number needed to harm (NNH) And here are the calculations for Shannon's working example of sensitivity, specificity,  PPV and NPV (looking at diagnostic tests for the covid-19 pan...

S6 Ep. 3: One in ten, part 3

February 19, 2023 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Today, we share our third discussion in our four part series about statistics with Dr Shannon Morrison.  In this episode, we discuss the following topics: sensitivity and specificity positive predictive values (PPV) and negative predictive values (NPV) risk ratios odds ratios number needed to treat (NNT) and number needed to harm (NNH) And here are the calculations for Shannon's working example of sensitivity, specificity,  PPV and NPV (looking at diagnostic tests for the covid-19 pan...

S6 Ep. 2: One in ten, part 2

February 05, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Today, we share our second discussion in our four part series about statistics with Dr Shannon Morrison.  In this episode, we discuss the following topics: sample size, power and hypothesis testing type I and type II error (further discussion) levels of evidence and what this means the different types of clinical trials Resources for today's episode:  Zedstatistics (youtube channel) - short videos explaining various concepts in statistics from an Australian Statistician Johns Hopkin...

S6 Ep. 2: One in ten, part 2 (Statistics)

February 05, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Today, we share our second discussion in our four part series about statistics with Dr Shannon Morrison.  In this episode, we discuss the following topics: sample size, power and hypothesis testing type I and type II error (further discussion) levels of evidence and what this means the different types of clinical trials Resources for today's episode: Zedstatistics (youtube channel) - short videos explaining various concepts in statistics from an Australian Statistician Johns Hopkin...

S6 Ep. 1: One in ten, part 1 (Statistics)

February 05, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Today, we're having our first discussion of our four part series about statistics with Dr Shannon Morrison.  In this episode, we discuss the following topics: types of data (quantitative vs qualitative) descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency and measures of variability) Central Limit Theorem hypothesis testing type I and type II error p-values  parametric and non-parametric tests for data analysis Resources for today's episode: Zedstatistics (youtube channel) - short...