Best Anaesthetics Podcasts (2024)

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126 Anaesthetic management of the pregnant woman with Achondroplasia with Declan 34:15

25d ago34:15

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As the duty anaesthetist you are called down to the antenatal clinic by the obstetric team to see a pregnant woman with achondroplasia who is booked to deliver in your hospital. What are the anaesthetic issues which can arise in this condition? What evidence is there in the literature for the optimal anaesthetic techniques? What will you discuss wi…

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Lung anatomy for anaesthetists 33:02

4d ago33:02

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--------- 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.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesia Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/…

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So You Need an Operation - Patient Information Podcast Series 2:34

7d ago2:34

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If you have just been told that you need an operation, you're now at the start of a surgical journey. It may be a short journey or it may be a long one, but either way this podcast series is here to help you.By A/Prof Christine Ball and Dr Jamie Smart

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128 Uterine rupture a discussion with Dr David Owen 30:40

10d ago30:40

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You are called to review a woman in labour ward. When you arrive you are told her epidural is no longer working. The epidural was placed by a colleague 5 hours ago and was working well. However in the last 20-30 minutes she has developed breakthrough pain despite a top up and pressing the PCEA a few times. You look at her back and the epidural dres…

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127 Maternal mortality reports with Dr Matt Rucklidge 57:11

15d ago57:11

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A maternal death is always a tragic event for the mother, the child, the family and society at large. Unfortunately in some parts of the globe this is still a much too common event. Luckily for those of us living in higher resource countries it has now become relatively rare. This week Matt and I sat down together to discuss the history of maternal…

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Contextualised Care And Cats 15:08

25d ago15:08

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This month Yaiza Gomez-Meijas is joined by Dr Ryane Englar who has published two articles on 'Recasting the gold standard' that were published in the JFMS special collection on Accessible veterinary care. We also continue our discussion about the treatment of invasive fungal infections with Nathalie Dowgray and Prof. Vanessa Barrs. Our first conver…

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Critical care applications inside tips 58:17

1M ago58:17

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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.…

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Alternative Career Pathways with Dr. Rob Fleming 24:27

1M ago24:27

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In this episode we discuss Dr. Rob Fleming’s experience developing his career as a specialist anaesthetist and how this under-represented part of the medical workforce could be the solution to the anaesthetics training crisis.By coffeeandagas

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Just Culture 33:41

1M ago33:41

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A Just Culture in the workplace means that everyone should feel safe to speak up, and leads to open and honest communication, systems thinking, engagement, and participation, where everyone is involved in making improvements. Professor Janet Anderson and Garry Mann, our Human Factors team, talk to Yooralla’s Director of Just Culture Miranda Corneli…

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CICO! Performing an emergency surgical airway 49:12

1M ago49:12

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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/…

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April 2024 with Dr Nicolai Bang Foss 34:19

2M ago34:19

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The April issue contains lots of excellent clinically-orientated papers and this month, Associate Editor Dr Nicolai Bang Foss has chosen three that caught his eye. The first is a comparison of a new intravenous agent remimazolam vs. propofol for TIVA and we talk about depth of anaesthesia, hypotension and everything inbeteeen. The second is a new P…

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Ep 14: Acalculous v Calculus Cholecystitis: Key Differences for the FRCS 20:23

2M ago20:23

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In this enlightening episode of our medical podcast series, we delve into the critical topic of cholecystitis, a common condition encountered by general surgeons. Our expert guests discuss the nuances of diagnosing and managing both acute and chronic forms of cholecystitis, with a particular focus on the distinctions between calculus and acalculous…

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125 PRES a discussion with Graeme 29:42

2M ago29:42

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You are called to a code blue on the postnatal ward. A 28 yr old female who is 1 day post a non elective caesarean section has just had a witnessed convulsion lasting 1-2 min. She has now regained consciousness but seems a little confused and is complaining that she “has lost vision in both of her eyes”. Her BP is 180/100, and all other vital signs…

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Perioperative Implications of the GLP-1 Agonists 35:53

2M ago35:53

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The GLP-1 agonists have been generating much discussion and a degree of consternation in the Perioperative Medicine community. Our panel of experts discusses the mode of action, indications, and perioperative implications of this class of medications.By A/Prof Priya Sumithran, Prof Wendy Brown, Dr Libby Cawson

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Patrice Forget and Esther Pogatzki-Zahn, the last author of Perioperative pain management models in four European countries: A narrative review of differences, similarities ... 27:20

2M ago27:20

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Listen to the Q&A between Patrice Forget and Esther Pogatzki-Zahn as they discuss the article “Perioperative pain management models in four European countries: A narrative review of differences, similarities and future directions”, found in the March 2024 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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Feline Hypersomatotropism – more common than we realise? 15:46

2M ago15:46

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This month Nathalie Dowgray, Head of ISFM, talks with Vicky Halls from iCatCare about her work focusing on unowned cats and the new developments in the Cat Friendly Homing program. Later in the episode, Dr Chris Scudder is invited to discuss hypersomatotropism-induced diabetes in cats as part of our JFMS clinical spotlight series. Vicky talks us th…

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Claudia Spies and Finn Radtke, authors of Update of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine evidence-based and consensus-based guideline ... 28:44

2M ago28:44

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Listen to the Q&A with Claudia Spies and Finn Radtke as they discuss the guideline, “Update of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine evidence-based and consensus-based guideline on postoperative delirium in adult patients”, found in the February 2024 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Mariachiara Ippolito and Andrea Cortegiani, authors of Peri-operative night-time work of anaesthesiologists: A qualitative study of critical issues and proposals 29:25

2M ago29:25

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Listen to the Q&A with Mariachiara Ippolito and Andrea Cortegiani as they discuss the qualitative study, “Peri-operative night-time work of anaesthesiologists: A qualitative study of critical issues and proposals”, found in the January 2024 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Bernard Walder, Giovanna Lurati Buse and Michelle Chew, author of the ESAIC focused guideline for the use of cardiac biomarkers in perioperative risk evaluation 25:47

2M ago25:47

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Listen to the Q&A between Bernard Walder, Giovanna Lurati Buse and Michelle Chew as they discuss the guideline “ESAIC focused guideline for the use of cardiac biomarkers in perioperative risk evaluation”, found in the December 2023 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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Coffee and a Gas Episode 13: Human-centric innovation with Caroline Corbett 36:44

2M ago36:44

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Dr. Caroline Corbett is a specialist anaesthetist in Cape Town, South Africa. She is the current President of the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists and the Medical Director & Co-Founder of Morgan Joshua Innovation – a start up medical tech company. In this episode, we discuss human-centric innovation and why any great idea or advancement …

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The Role of the Pharmacist in the Perioperative Process 21:24

2M ago21:24

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Thuy Bui is the Lead Pharmacist of the Analgesic Stewardship and Perioperative Medicine Services at the Alfred. She discusses the very important role of the pharmacist in all stages of the Perioperative process.By Ms Thuy Bui

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March 2024 with Dr Ben Gibbison 26:17

2M ago26:17

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This month, all the main articles in the issue come from a special collection on sustainable healthcare, climate science and the anaesthetist. All papers are free to read, forever! Our Associate Editor, Dr Ben Gibbison, has chosen three of his favourite from the issue to discuss. These include an editorial on misconceptions about sustainable anaest…

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Impact of postoperative cardiovascular complications on 30-day mortality after major abdominal surgery: an international prospective cohort study 26:23

3M ago26:23

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There have been few large-scale, prospective cohort studies focusing on postoperative cardiovascular complications and their impact on postoperative mortality. This international prospective cohort study aimed to define the incidence and timing of these complications and to investigate their impact on 30-day all-cause mortality. The authors perform…

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Ep 13: Surgical Exam Insights: Understand Local Anaesthetics in 13 Minutes 12:30

3M ago12:30

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In this enlightening episode of "Scrubbing In," we delve deep into the pharmacology of local anesthetics, covering everything from basic calculations to practical applications in surgery and critical care. Whether you're revising for exams, practicing in the medical field, or just curious about the science behind pain management, this video is pack…

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FCoV-23: Is it driving the Cyprus FIP Outbreak? 14:11

3M ago14:11

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This month Nathalie Dowgray is joined by Dr Charalampos Attipa, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh who has been investigating the causes of the FIP outbreak in Cyprus. We also feature our monthly JFMS Clinical Spotlight interview in which Nathalie discussed the diagnostic approach to invasive fungal infections with Professor Vanessa Barrs.…

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The Essentials of Cardiac Bypass with Dr Grant 1:01:11

3M ago1:01:11

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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:…

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Ep 12: Critique a research paper - academic FRCS station 36:35

3M ago36:35

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Welcome to Episode 12, where we delve into the art of critically appraising a research paper, for the FRCS academic station. Join us dissect a pivotal paper from the British Journal of Surgery. This episode not only enhances your understanding of surgeon fatigue and its impact on surgical outcomes but also equips you with the essential skills for s…

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Coffee and a Gas Episode 12: Climate impacts of anaesthesia with Dame Julia Slingo 18:47

3M ago18:47

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Happy New Year and welcome back to Coffee and a Gas Podcast! In this episode, Claire-Marie Agius interviews Dame Julia Slingo about the role of the anaesthetist in the climate crisis and the evidence base behind interventions to reduce the carbon footprint in anaesthesia. Dame Slingo was the UK Chief Scientist at the Met Office until 2016. She is a…

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Sustainable healthcare, climate science and the anaesthetist 29:32

3M ago29:32

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Our new 2024 special supplement is now online! We have put together a collection of articles that are at the cutting edge of peri-operative science. Joining @GongGasGirl is Dame Julia Slingo, Miss Virginia Ledda and Ms Alifia Chakera. Their articles cover climate science, carbon literacy and The Nitrous Oxide Project. This podcast was viewed by mor…

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Risk Management and Disagreement in Practice with Dr James 46:58

3M ago46:58

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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…

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February 2024 with Dr Susannah Patey 22:30

4M ago22:30

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This month, we spoke with Anaesthesia Reports Editor Dr Susannah Patey from Manchester. She chose three great papers from the Anaesthesia February 2024 issue covering burnout, aerosols during CPR and prefilled syringes. Get all your CPD for the month right here, on #TheAnaesthesiaPodcast!By anaepodcasts

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Ep11: splenectomy for FRCS general surgery exams 27:08

4M ago27:08

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Welcome back to the Scrubbing In Podcast! In this episode, we delve deep into the complexities of trauma laparotomy, splenic injuries, and their management. Join us as we discuss the critical ligaments involved, the nuances of splenic injury, and the pathways to emergency intervention. Whether you're a medical professional or just curious about the…

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Ep 10: Mastering pancreatitis for the FRCS General Surgeon 23:54

4M ago23:54

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Welcome to another episode of Scrubbing In with Mo And Alan. Today, we’re taking a closer look at pancreatitis from a general surgery perspective for the FRCS General Surgery exams. We discuss various aspects of pancreatitis, including diagnosis, severity categorization, management strategies, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.Enga…

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Elective AAA repair in a Jehovah's Witness 27:39

4M ago27:39

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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…

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Accessible veterinary care, what does that mean? 13:30

4M ago13:30

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Our focus this month is on the JFMS Special Collection about accessible veterinary care which is available for you to read using the link below. Firstly, Nathalie Dowgray sits down with Dr Linda Jacobson, our special guest editor of the collection. We discuss how the collection came to be, the barriers preventing cats from receiving veterinary care…

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124 Journal club with Declan 45:42

4M ago45:42

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Hi everyone, Join us this episode – Declan and I have scoured the literature for a few interesting articles of varying degrees of quality! We had fun discussing these articles and hopefully you will also enjoy our discussion. Hopefully we will make this a regular feature every 3-4 months! Articles Discussed 1 – Effect of Dural-Puncture Epidural vs …

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Strategy after failing the ANZCA Final Exam 46:00

4M ago46:00

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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: …

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Ep 9: Atrial Fibrillation - Surgeon's Guide for FRCS 15:19

4M ago15:19

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Welcome to another episode of Scrubbing In with Mo And Alan. In this thrilling episode, we try and dive deep into the complexities of atrial fibrillation (AF). This episode is crucial for surgical trainees, general surgeons, and anyone interested in critical care. We explore the definition of AF, its causes, and effective management strategies, pro…

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Informed Consent 37:58

4M ago37:58

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Any patient undergoing a procedure or intervention should be provided with an explanation of the procedure and the risks involved, and be asked to give their consent. Often this is a process that is poorly done or misunderstood by both of the clinician and the patient. Dr Maryanne Balkin discusses the legal and ethical issues surrounding informed c…

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January 2024 with Dr Craig Lyons 28:09

4M ago28:09

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Welcome to this month’s Anaesthesia Journal Podcast! We are delighted to be joined by Dr Criag Lyons, who is an Editor of Anaesthesia Reports. This month, we are going to be talking about three new papers from the January 2024 issue covering regional anaesthesia, videolaryngoscopy and statistics. Three core topics for all anaesthetists. Enjoy!…

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History of Anaesthesia with Dr Chris 55:00

4M ago55:00

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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…

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123 Obstetric anaesthesia and the abnormal spine with Graeme 34:03

5M ago34:03

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You are called to labour ward to place an epidural in a nulliparous woman who is obviously extremely distressed in pain. After you sit her up to clean her back you notice she has a long scar running down the middle of her back. Between contractions she tells you she had surgery as a teenager to straighten her back…..what does this mean? Hi Everyone…

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Senior Feline Wellness Clinics: Is prevention better than cure? 34:19

4M ago34:19

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Welcome to this bonus episode of Chattering with ISFM, brought to you in collaboration with IDEXX and Purina. In this episode, Nathalie Dowgray is in discussion with Dr. Zoe Belshaw about senior wellness clinics. Our conversation goes beyond wondering if prevention is better than cure and expands into a discussion about best practices when setting …

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Perioperative Medicine and the Geriatrician 29:04

5M ago29:04

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Increasing numbers of older people are undergoing surgery and adverse outcomes are common within this patient group. Dr Margot Lodge is a Geriatrician with a special interest in Perioperative Medicine. She discusses the role of the geriatrician in Perioperative Medicine and the use of implementation science in adopting new models of care for the ol…

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The Rapid Sequence Induction 38:21

5M ago38:21

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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…

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Anaesthesia for Transgender Surgery Final Exam Viva 31:44

5M ago31:44

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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…

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Sander Kempenaers, author of Remimazolam and serious adverse events: A scoping review 26:10

5M ago26:10

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Listen to the Q&A with Sander Kempenaers as they discuss the guideline “Remimazolam and serious adverse events: A scoping review”, found in the November 2023 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Jochen Hinkelbein, Cardiac arrest in the perioperative period: a consensus guideline for identification, treatment, and prevention... 20:07

5M ago20:07

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Listen to the Q&A with Jochen Hinkelbein as they discuss the guideline “Cardiac arrest in the perioperative period: a consensus guideline for identification, treatment, and prevention from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care and the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery”, found in the October 2023 issue of the EJA…

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Esther Pogatzki-Zahn and Eric Albrecht, author of The postoperative analgesic efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine versus long-acting local anaesthetics for peripheral ... 16:21

5M ago16:21

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Listen to the Q&A between Esther Pogatzki-Zahn and Eric Albrecht as they discuss the article “The postoperative analgesic efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine versus long-acting local anaesthetics for peripheral nerve and field blocks: A systematic review and meta-analysis, with trial sequential analysis”, found in the September 2023 issue of the EJA.…

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Patricia Lavand'homme and Patrice Forget, author of Opioid-free anaesthesia: should we all adopt it? An overview of current evidence 19:56

5M ago19:56

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Listen to the Q&A between Patricia Lavand'homme and Patrice Forget as they discuss the article “Opioid-free anaesthesia: should we all adopt it? An overview of current evidence”, found in the August 2023 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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