Best Australian Society Of Anaesthetists Podcasts (2024)

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TM15 New changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule for anaesthetists 14:29

28d ago14:29

14:29

Talking Money. Our series where we do more than talk money. on the 1st March 2024, new items were introduced into the MBS for anaesthetists. I discuss these with our MBS expert, Dr Michael Lumsden-Steel. This is a snippet of the full podcast. ASA Members can find the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/asa-publications-2/podcasts-for…

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Ep90. All things 90! With Drs Mark Sinclair, Don Maxwell, Bob Hare and Greg Deacon 47:43

2M ago47:43

47:43

Happy 90th birthday to the Australian Society of Anaesthetists! In this episode, I try my hand at being a historian. We revisit the discovery of modern anaesthetic agents and have a peak into the Ether Dome. Dr William Morton is widely credited as being the discoverer of modern anaesthesia, but did he work alone or with others? You may have heard o…

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Ep89. Anaphylaxis myths debunked with Dr Richard Scolaro (Part 3) 24:28

3M ago24:28

24:28

This is the third and final installment of the chat I had with Immediate Past Chair of the Australian New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group (ANZAAG), Dr Richard Scolaro. We discuss pholcodine and some myths about the management of anaphylaxis. In part 1 and 2 we discuss anaesthetic anaphylaxis testing and penicillin and cephalosporin cross reactivi…

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Ep88. Anaphylaxis & antibiotics with Dr Richard Scolaro (Part 2) 21:27

3M ago21:27

21:27

This is Part 2 of 3 in our series where I chat with Immediate Past Chair of the Australian New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group (ANZAAG), Dr Richard Scolaro. We discuss anaphylaxis to penicillin and cross reactivity to cephalosporins. In Part 1 we discuss anaphylaxis testing and in part 3 we discuss pholcodine, management of anaphylaxis and more. …

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Ep87. Anaphylaxis testing with Dr Richard Scolaro (Part 1) 25:44

4M ago25:44

25:44

In this episode I chat with Immediate Past Chair of the Australian New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group (ANZAAG), Dr Richard Scolaro. We chat about anaesthetic anaphylaxis testing and some of the common questions that arise. For example, did you know that morphine is used as a postive control? Yes, you should see a reaction to morphine. This is Pa…

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Ep86. The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Donald Maxwell (Part 2) 24:52

4M ago24:52

24:52

Merry Christmas! Dr Donald Maxwell was President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists from 1982 - 1984. In this episode we learn about Don's path to Presidency as we well as some of the major achievements of the ASA in terms of how we as anaesthetists conduct our practice. In Part 1, Don shares many insights into the nature of clinical anaest…

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EP85. The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Donald Maxwell (Part 1) 29:49

5M ago29:49

29:49

Dr Donald Maxwell was President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists from 1982 - 1984. In this episode we talk about Don's early career and anaesthesia in the 1960s. We also learn about the birth of intensive care medicine in Australia. This is Part 1 of our conversation. Join us next week for Part 2! https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/ho…

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Ep84. Ahpra with AMA Policy Manager Nick Elmitt 42:32

5M ago42:32

42:32

In my time as President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists and since, I have met a few doctors who have had dealings with Ahpra, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. My general impression is that it is not a pleasant experience. I have also heard many doctors complain about the 14% increase in registration fees this year. I…

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Ep83. The Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative with Prof Nina Deutsch & A/Prof Larry Schwartz 36:24

6M ago36:24

36:24

I am delighted to be chatting with leaders in paediatric anaesthesia, Professor Nina Deutsch and Associate Professor Larry Schwartz. They are two of the founders of the Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (WELI). WELI was established to help women achieve their leadership goals through mentoring, coaching and sponsorship. An Australian & …

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EP82. Changes to CPD in 2024 with Dr Vida Viliunas 23:41

6M ago23:41

23:41

Did you know that Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements will change in 2024 for ALL doctors? Find out more in this chat with Vice President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists, Dr Vida Viliunas. Dr Viliunas is also the Chair of the ASA Education Committee and has supported many members with their CPD efforts. To find out mor…

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TM14. Can I encourage patients to change their private health insurer? 8:07

6M ago8:07

8:07

We might want to encourage a patient to change their private health insurer, but is this a good idea? (Spoiler alert - no!) The bigger question is why do we even want to do this in the first place? Members of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists can listen to the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/asa-publications-2/podcasts-for-…

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TM13. Congratulations for getting a training position! Let's talk training fees with Dr Jason Kong 3:37

7M ago3:37

3:37

Congratulations for getting a training position job and taking a big step toward what I hope will be a long, rewarding and happy career! In this episode I chat with Chair of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists Trainee Member Group, Dr Jason Kong, about the ANZCA training fees: what they are and when you need to pay them. The full episode of thi…

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Ep81. PeriopConcepts with Dr Jack Madden 33:28

7M ago33:28

33:28

I chat with ASA Member Dr Jack Madden and founder of PeriopConcepts. PeriopConcepts is an online learning resource for anaesthesia assistants and those new to anaesthesia. Access PeriopConcepts here: https://www.periopconcepts.com Meet more of our innovators and inventors here: https://asa.org.au/innovations-and-inventions/ Learn more about how the…

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Ep80. Theatre lights on... Antarctica! with Dr David Tian 30:48

8M ago30:48

30:48

Endless summer, cute penguins and stunning vistas? Yes please! Freezing cold, howling winds perpetual darkness in one of the most isolated places on our planet? Hmmm... That's why I am so excited to bring you this chat with Dr David Tian, an anaesthesia registrar from Westmead Hospital about his time in Antarctica. We chat how he got there, what li…

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Ep79. webAIRS: Jaw Dislocation 23:09

8M ago23:09

23:09

An update from the Australian and New Zealand Tripartite Anaesthetic Data Committee (ANZTADC). To read the report and find out more about webAIRS, please visit: webAIRS: https://www.anztadc.net/ Ep54. webAIRS with Prof Martin Culwick. https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5940c2ae-2f7a-4174-ad3a-869ac46ccc64/ASA-2054.mp3 Ep57. webAIRS: lingual nerve …

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Ep78. AMAX4 - a cognitive aid for anaphylaxis with Dr Ben McKenzie 41:33

9M ago41:33

41:33

*** trigger warning *** Death of a child. Swear words. *** Around this time two years ago, Dr Ben McKenzie's life changed forever. Dr McKenzie is an Emergency Physician who sadly lost his son to anaphylaxis. In this challenging conversation we discuss the events of that day, how he came to be the Team Leader of the resuscitation and some of the ama…

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Ep77. Theatre Lights on... Orange with Dr Charlie Warren 35:41

9M ago35:41

35:41

Time to do some more travel through our vast and fantastic country. We are on the lands of the Wiradgeri people and discussing the city of Orange with Dr Charlie Warren. We learn about the challenges of caring for patients in this large Local Health District (LHD). We also learn about the bustling food and wine scene. If you'd like to hear about Al…

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TM12: How to claim for Telehealth Consultations 4:18

10M ago4:18

4:18

Pre-anaesthesia consultations have an important role in ensuring patient safety, establishing rapport and developing shared goals for the anaesthetic and surgery. I outline the various ways you can claim for telehealth pre-anaesthesia consultations. The full episode is only available for ASA members. Find it here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/as…

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Ep76. Podcasting! With ASA museum curator Kate Pentecost 41:26

10M ago41:26

41:26

In this episode I take a deeper dive into what goes into making a podcast with the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) Kate Pentecost. Kate is the curator of the Dr Harry Daly museum, and librarian for the Dr Richard Bailey library at the ASA. Kate's podcast: https://silentworldfoundation.org.au/podcast/ Learn more about the Dr Harry Daly mus…

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Ep75. The Pacific Fellowship with Dr Moira Rush 32:29

11M ago32:29

32:29

Let's visit Fiji with ASA member Dr Moira Rush! Dr Rush was one of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists' Pacific Fellows, based at the Fiji National University in Suva in 2022. We talk about picking up and moving to Fiji, and some of the challenges and highlights of her time there. Read more about Dr Rush's time in Fiji in the June 2023 edition …

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Ep74. Sustainability in anaesthesia with Prof Eugenie Kayak 32:06

11M ago32:06

32:06

I chat with ASA member, Professor Eugenie Kayak about leadership in environmental sustainability. Inspired or challenged about sustainability in healthcare? Let me know how: podcast@asa.org.au Read more in the September 2022 edition of Australian Anaesthetist: https://asa.org.au/asa-publications/ Listen to our podcast with TRA2SH co-founder Dr Jess…

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Ep73. Outpatient dental sedation with Dr Mark Sinclair 8:10

12M ago8:10

8:10

This is an extract from the Australian Society of Anaesthetists' Anaesthesia Recipe Book. ASA Vice-President Dr Mark Sinclair shares his tips and tricks for providing anaesthesia to patients undergoing dental treatment in community or outpatient dental clinics. The full recipe video is available only for ASA members here (login required): https://a…

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Ep72. Training and Beyond with Dr Kara Allen 40:08

12M ago40:08

40:08

So many resources to share with you! To register for Super Saturday and see upcoming events: https://asa.org.au/events/ Read more about education in the March 2023 edition of Australian Anaesthetist: https://asa.org.au/asa-publications/ See our new 'Discovering Anaesthesia" videos as well as have a small peak into the Anaesthesia Recipe Book: https…

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Ep71. Theatre Lights on... Albury-Wodonga with Dr Kate Drummond 30:56

1y ago30:56

30:56

It's time to vicariously travel through this vast and fantastic country. In this episode we shine a light on (Theatre Lights... get it?) the lands of the Wiradgeri people with ASA member, Dr Kate Drummond. We delve into Kate's career as a paediatric anaesthetist and pain physician and learn more abut the challenges and rewards of working in this re…

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TM11: How to use the MBS consultation item numbers with Dr Andrew Mulcahy 5:05

1y ago5:05

5:05

In this episode I chat with ASA Past President, Dr Andrew Mulcahy. We go through all of the consultation items - when to use them and when not to use them so that you remain compliant with Medicare The full episode is only available for ASA members. Find it here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/asa-publications-2/podcasts-for-asa-members/talking-mo…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Australian Society Of Anaesthetists Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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TM15 New changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule for anaesthetists 14:29

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Ep90. All things 90! With Drs Mark Sinclair, Don Maxwell, Bob Hare and Greg Deacon 47:43

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Ep89. Anaphylaxis myths debunked with Dr Richard Scolaro (Part 3) 24:28

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Ep88. Anaphylaxis & antibiotics with Dr Richard Scolaro (Part 2) 21:27

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Ep87. Anaphylaxis testing with Dr Richard Scolaro (Part 1) 25:44

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Ep86. The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Donald Maxwell (Part 2) 24:52

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EP85. The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Donald Maxwell (Part 1) 29:49

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Ep84. Ahpra with AMA Policy Manager Nick Elmitt 42:32

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Ep83. The Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative with Prof Nina Deutsch & A/Prof Larry Schwartz 36:24

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EP82. Changes to CPD in 2024 with Dr Vida Viliunas 23:41

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TM14. Can I encourage patients to change their private health insurer? 8:07

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TM13. Congratulations for getting a training position! Let's talk training fees with Dr Jason Kong 3:37

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Ep81. PeriopConcepts with Dr Jack Madden 33:28

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Ep80. Theatre lights on... Antarctica! with Dr David Tian 30:48

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Ep79. webAIRS: Jaw Dislocation 23:09

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Ep78. AMAX4 - a cognitive aid for anaphylaxis with Dr Ben McKenzie 41:33

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Ep77. Theatre Lights on... Orange with Dr Charlie Warren 35:41

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TM12: How to claim for Telehealth Consultations 4:18

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Ep76. Podcasting! With ASA museum curator Kate Pentecost 41:26

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Ep75. The Pacific Fellowship with Dr Moira Rush 32:29

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Ep74. Sustainability in anaesthesia with Prof Eugenie Kayak 32:06

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Ep73. Outpatient dental sedation with Dr Mark Sinclair 8:10

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Ep72. Training and Beyond with Dr Kara Allen 40:08

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Ep71. Theatre Lights on... Albury-Wodonga with Dr Kate Drummond 30:56

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TM11: How to use the MBS consultation item numbers with Dr Andrew Mulcahy 5:05

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