For the full video, check out the Final Exam Course https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/finalexam Exam Stem You are seeing a 14yo female accompanied by her mother in preadmission clinic. She’s booked for a planned multilevel thoracic spine fixation in two week’s time for idiopathic scoliosis. Her regular medications are - Paracetamol - PRN di…

Today, in part 2 of our 2 part series on anaesthesia for previous heart transplant recipients, we discuss the care of these patients for non-cardiac surgery with special guest, Dr Ivan Rapchuk. We begin by covering the electrophysiology of a transplanted heart and what you may see on the ECG, and then proceed to the management of our theoretical pa…

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Thanks Dr Priya and Dr Patricia and for all your great work on this Maddi and Luka! Here are some useful resources: Pregnancy and the anaesthetist https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48309025 https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/wellbeing Still a Boys' club article https://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1…

Today, in part 1 of our 2 part series on anaesthesia for previous heart transplant recipients, we discuss the care of these patients for non-cardiac surgery with special guest, Dr Ivan Rapchuk. We start our discussion with a review of how to assess whether these patients are suitable for elective surgery, and follow this with a deep-dive on the typ…

I was honoured to interview Professor Daniel Martin OBE Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Derriford hospital PhD in applied physiology, University College London 2013 Prof of perioperative and intensive care, University of Plymouth Member of Caudwell Xtreme Everest expedition 2007 Former Director of the UCL Centre for Altitude, Space and…

Thank you for your time Dr Cooray! Dr Cooray has been an examiner since 2012, and also won the prestigious Rentona nd Cecil Grey Prizes - which is a legendary feat --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthes…

Today, we discuss the rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists - what they are, how they work, and how they affect fasting during the perioperative period. Resources for today's episode: StatPearls: Physiology, Gastrointestinal Hormonal Control by Parikh, A. & Thevenin, C. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537284/ StatPearls: Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Rec…

Thanks Luka, great idea for this podcast episode especially from the perspective of a medical student! --------- 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 Pa…

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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 …

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 Neurosc…

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.…

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 hy…

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/…

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…

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 Silvap…

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'…

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 …

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:…

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: Ana…

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 backgrou…

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: …

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 Univers…

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…

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 Obes…

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 wit…

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 scolio…

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 deepbreathspod@gmail.com 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…

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 deepbreathspod@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you! And don't forget to claim CPD for listening if you a…

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://ww…

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 tran…

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. …

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 deepbreathspod@gmail.com if you have…

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 deepbr…

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 deep…

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:…

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/S01406736041630…

Great work on a tough viva Max! Check out the video on ABCs of Anaesthesia on YouTube! --------- 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.…

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 i…

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 in…

Thanks Christine for your incredibly brave chat with us, and for being so open and honest about your experience as a mother of 3 sitting the primary exam. And congratulations on somehow managing to get awarded a merit with a broken ankle! Check out the video on ABCs of Anaesthesia on YouTube! --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…

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 deepbreathspod@gmail.com…

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 Websit…

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 …

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 c…

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 Anaesthes…

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…

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 wi…

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 pe…