Latest Abcsofanaesthesia Podcast Episodes
Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The fractured femur/NOF patient with Dhir
ABCs of Anaesthesia - October 16, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGreat 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,...
Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The obese patient with Stephany
ABCs of Anaesthesia - October 09, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGreat 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 subscrib...
Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The stroke patient with Rao
ABCs of Anaesthesia - September 28, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGreat 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...
Basic Anaesthesia Drugs - Volatiles
ABCs of Anaesthesia - September 26, 2021 02:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn 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 starti...
Basic Anaesthetic Drugs - Local Anaesthetics
ABCs of Anaesthesia - September 16, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn 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 star...
Basic Anaesthesia Drugs - Hypnotics
ABCs of Anaesthesia - September 05, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis 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 g...
Basic Anaesthesia Drugs - Opioids
ABCs of Anaesthesia - August 29, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis 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 ...
Basic Anaesthesia Drugs - Muscle Relaxants
ABCs of Anaesthesia - August 23, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn 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 fo...
How to impress in your first week in anaesthetics
ABCs of Anaesthesia - August 22, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThanks 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 h...
Interview training with Elle
ABCs of Anaesthesia - July 24, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThanks 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...
Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 6
ABCs of Anaesthesia - July 21, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis is part 6/6 episodes of interview tips and techniques for anaesthesia training jobs. We discuss Lahiru's experience being on the panel, 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...
Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 5
ABCs of Anaesthesia - July 20, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFor 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...
Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 4
ABCs of Anaesthesia - July 18, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn 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 investigat...
Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 3
ABCs of Anaesthesia - July 18, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn 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 ...
Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 2
ABCs of Anaesthesia - July 18, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn 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 attr...
Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 1
ABCs of Anaesthesia - July 06, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn 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 focu...
Preparing your Cover Letters and CV for the Anaesthetic Training Program
ABCs of Anaesthesia - July 06, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn 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 ...
Advice on getting a Reference for your Anaesthetics Application!
ABCs of Anaesthesia - June 28, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday 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...
Applying for Anaesthetics Training and Critical Care
ABCs of Anaesthesia - June 28, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsn 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 do...
Anaesthetics Training - The ANZCA Training Pathway
ABCs of Anaesthesia - June 27, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn 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...
The diabetic patient for anaesthesia - Faith returns for another part 2 viva!
ABCs of Anaesthesia - May 24, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGreat 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...
Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The Diabetic Patient for Anaesthesia with Faith
ABCs of Anaesthesia - May 24, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGreat 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...
The Anterior Mediastinal Mass - Part 2 Anaesthesia exam viva with James
ABCs of Anaesthesia - May 17, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThanks 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 Anesthesio...
Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The Anterior Mediastinal Mass with James
ABCs of Anaesthesia - May 17, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThanks 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 Anesthesio...
Parkinson's disease and fractured NOF - Part 2 exam viva with Faith
ABCs of Anaesthesia - May 11, 2021 01:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGreat 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...
Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - Parkinson's Disease and Fractured NOF with Faith
ABCs of Anaesthesia - May 11, 2021 01:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGreat 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...
Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - Thoracic anaesthesia with Shehan
ABCs of Anaesthesia - May 09, 2021 03:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThanks Shehan for a really interesting discussion on thoracic anaesthesia! Here are some resources for further reading. Right and left upper lobe turnoff. https://www.medigraphic.com/pdfs/rma/cma-2011/cmas111bl.pdf RUL - 2cm in men, 1.5cm in women. LUL - 5cm in men, 4.5cm in women. The CPAP...
Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - Thoracic anaesthesia with Shehan
ABCs of Anaesthesia - May 09, 2021 03:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThanks Shehan for a really interesting discussion on thoracic anaesthesia! Here are some resources for further reading. Right and left upper lobe turnoff. https://www.medigraphic.com/pdfs/rma/cma-2011/cmas111bl.pdf RUL - 2cm in men, 1.5cm in women. LUL - 5cm in men, 4.5cm in women. The CPAP...
Thoracic anaesthesia - Part 2 exam viva demo with Shehan
ABCs of Anaesthesia - May 09, 2021 03:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThanks Shehan for a really interesting discussion on thoracic anaesthesia! Here are some resources for further reading. Right and left upper lobe turnoff. https://www.medigraphic.com/pdfs/rma/cma-2011/cmas111bl.pdf RUL - 2cm in men, 1.5cm in women. LUL - 5cm in men, 4.5cm in women. The CPAP...
Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - Airway surgery with Rachel
ABCs of Anaesthesia - May 07, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThanks Rachel for your great work at this exam! 50yo Male (80kg) presents for your ENT list for a biopsy +/- removal of vocal cord tumour. What specifics would you like to know on assessment? Hx of lesion includes Diagnosis Mass effect Critical structure effects - effects on the air...
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