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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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This podcast is dedicated to the hard working doctors, nurses and allied health professionals who are continually striving for excellence in critical care.
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Welcome to Surgery 101, a series of podcasts produced with the help of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. The podcasts are intended to serve as brief introductions or reviews of surgical topics for medical students. We've aimed to cover a single topic in between 10-20 minutes so that you can quickly get a good idea of the basic concepts involved. Every episode is divided into chapters and concludes with several key points to summarize the topic. We are always keen to receive your ...
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This podcast is dedicated to the hard-working doctors, nurses and allied health professionals striving for excellence
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Access free sepsis lectures delivered by the Australian Sepsis Network, a collaborative of individuals and organisations working to improve outcomes for patients with sepsis and to provide information and support to the families and friends of people with sepsis.
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S9 Ep. 3: Gimme gimme shock treatment, part 3 (Inotropes and vasopressors)
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Today's episode is the final in our series on inotropic and vasopressor medications. Today, we're going to tackle some of the more obscure inotropes and vasopressors - these medications typically aren't encountered terribly often within anaesthesia. During this episode, we discuss milrinone, levosimendan, methylene blue and hydroxocobalamin (Vitami…
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Welcome to this episode of Surgery 101 where we will learn the basics of tympanic membrane perforations. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: 1. Describe the anatomy relevant to a tympanic membrane perforation. 2. List the mechanisms by which a tympanic membrane perforation can occur. 3. Gather pertinent positives on history…
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S9 Ep. 2: Gimme gimme shock treatment, part 2 (Inotropes and vasopressors)
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Today's episode - the second in our three episode series focusing on inotropic and vasopressor medications - sees us covering some more medications commonly (or uncommonly, depending on your scope of practice) encountered within anaesthesia. During this episode, we discuss vasopressin, dopamine and dobutamine. Resources for today's episode: StatPea…
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It may come as a surprise that research suggests the biggest opportunity for improvement surgical outcomes lies not in a surgeon’s ability to throw a stitch or find the plane, but in their NONtechnical skills. After this episode, listeners will be able to: • Define and describe the importance of nontechnical skills in improving surgical outcomes • …
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S9 Ep. 1: Gimme gimme shock treatment, part 1 (Inotropes and vasopressors)
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Today's episode is the first in a series of three that focus on inotropic and vasopressor medications used within anaesthetic practice. During this episode, we discuss metaraminol, ephedrine, phenylephrine, noradrenaline and adrenaline. There's one section of our episode where we thought it important to clarify what we're saying, as to out ears it …
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410. Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Vasopressors and Inotropes
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This is the third and final episode of the series focused on basic anesthetic drugs. In this episode, we will explore vasopressors and inotropes. After listening to this episode, you will be able to: 1. Outline the role of vasopressors 2. List the 5 main vasopressors used in the OR and their indications 3. Describe the mechanism of action for Pheny…
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PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Vasopressors and Inotropes
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409. Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Maintenance & Emergence
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In this episode, Swetha Prakash will be looking at the vital aspect of maintaining anesthesia, particularly through inhaled agents, as well as emergence from anesthesia. After listening to this episode, you will be able to: 1. Define the goals of the maintenance phase of anesthesia. 2. Define Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) and its use in prov…
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408. Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Introduction & Induction
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Swetha Prakash is a medical student at the University of Alberta. In this three part series, Swetha will discuss the essential components of general anesthesia and discuss the key medications associated with each one. The goal is to enhance your understanding of the basic drugs administered to surgical patients within the framework of a general ane…
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This is part two of the facial nerve palsy series by Mauz Ashgar and Muaaz Ashgar. This episode streamlines their discussion on facial nerve palsy and crafts a clear, practical algorithm for diagnosing this condition. The objective of the podcast is the following: ● Develop an approach to the history and physical examination of patients with facial…
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University of Saskatchewan students Mauz Asghar and Muaaz Asghar share part 1 of the 2 part series on facial nerve palsies. In this episode the anatomy, symptoms, and etiology of facial nerve palsy are discussed. After listening to this podcast learners will be able to: 1. Describe the basic function of the facial nerve 2. Outline a differential di…
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In this episode Mauz Asghar, a second medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, is joined by colleague Maauz Asghar, a first year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan. By the end of this podcast learners should be able to: ● Outline the etiology of Cholesteatoma, ● Identify the key clinical features of a Cholesteatoma patient,…
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In this episode Mauz Asghar, a medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, is joined by his colleague Muaaz Asghar to discuss mandibular fractures. By the end of this podcast learners should be able to: ● Outline the etiology and epidemiology of mandibular fractures. ● Identify the key clinical features of a mandibular fracture. ● List the k…
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S8 Ep. 10: True trans soul rebel (Anaesthesia for transgender and gender diverse adults)
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Today, we discuss a 2023 BJA Education article titled 'Perioperative care for transgender and gender diverse adults'. We start with a discussion of words and terms that are useful to understand, before diving in to discussions about a trauma-informed care approach to minimise and hopefully eradicate negative preoperative experiences, physical, chem…
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In this episode 2nd-year medical student Mauz Asghar from the University of Saskatchewan, will be talking about Herpetic Whitlow infection. After listening to today's podcast learners should be able to: ● Identify the key features on history and physical examination of Herpetic Whitlow. ● Understand the pathophysiology of Herpetic Whitlow. ● List t…
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This episode is brought to you by Mauz Asghar, a second-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan. Today we will be talking about Felon infection. This podcast was written and produced with the expert opinion from Dr. Adil Ladak from the University of Alberta Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Department. Today we will be talking about…
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S8 Ep. 9: The long and winding road, part 2 (Anaesthesia for post-heart-transplant patients)
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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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Mauz Asghar is a second year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan. This podcast was written and produced with the expert opinion from Dr. Adil Ladak from the University of Alberta Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Department. After listening to this podcast learners should be able to: 1. Describe the relevant anatomy surrounding skier…
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S8 Ep. 8: The long and winding road, part 1 (Anaesthesia for post-heart-transplant patients)
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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…
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S8 Ep. 7: Hungry like the wolf (Perioperative fasting and GLP-1 receptor agonists)
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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…
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S8 Ep. 6: Heart of glass, part 2 (Uncommon cardiac conditions for non-cardiac surgery)
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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 …
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S8 Ep. 5: Always on my mind (Neuroanaesthetic emergencies)
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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…
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In this final episode of the opthalmology series, University of Alberta students Kim Papp and Nourseen Aboelnazar discuss strabismus. Learners will review the basics of this ocular disease that is commonly seen in pediatrics but can affect any patient. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: Define strabismus Describe the anato…
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S8 Ep. 4: Have another drink, part 2 (Perioperative hypotension and AKI)
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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…
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This is the 4th episode in a 5-part series on opthamalogy. This episode is on Corneal Transplant, which is sometimes called keratoplasty or a corneal graft. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: 1. Describe the relevant anatomy of the cornea. 2. List indications for corneal transplant. 3. Match common indications for corneal tr…
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This is the 3rd episode in a 5-part eye series. This episode is brought to you by University of Alberta students Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student and Divya Goel a 2nd year medical student. Today we will discuss orbital fractures which are fractures of the bony eye socket. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: 1. Describe …
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S8 Ep. 3: Have another drink, part 1 (Perioperative hypotension and AKI)
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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…
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This is the 2nd episode in a 5-part eye series. This episode is brought to you by Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta. Today we will discuss glaucoma and learn the basics of this common ocular disease. By the end of this podcast the listener will be able to: Describe the eye anatomy relevant to glaucoma Understand the …
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This is the 1st episode in a 5-part Ophthalmology Series. This episode is brought to you by Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta. Today we will discuss eye Fundamentals, where we will learn basics of the anatomy and physiology of the eye. By the end of this podcast you should be able to: Name the major structures of the…
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S8 Ep. 2: These boots are made for walkin', part 2 (Preoperative functional capacity assessment)
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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…
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S8 Ep. 1: These boots are made for walkin', part 1 (Preoperative functional capacity assessment)
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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'…
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Clinical medicine has always been taught with a strong emphasis on the master-apprentice model. This relies heavily on clinical educators, many of whom give their time freely. However, many do so without any formal instruction in education and training. Our guest on this podcast is Dr Chris Nickson, a world renowned educator and intensivist from th…
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S8 preview: Season 8 starts on Monday 5th February - Together again
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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 …
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CPD Homes will be introduced to Australian-registered doctors in 2024, but what are they for, and what do they mean for you? Chair of the Medical Board of Australia, Dr Anne Tonkin, joins Todd to talk about what lies ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Todd Fraser
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S7 Ep. 11: It's not over ('till it's over) part 2, re-release
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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…
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S7 Ep. 10: It's not over ('till it's over) part 1, re-release
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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S7 Ep. 7: Take my breath away, part 2, re-release
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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…
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S7 Ep. 6: Take my breath away, part 1, re-release
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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…
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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…
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Mechanical ventilation is indeed a lifesaving intervention. However, it is clear that positive pressure ventilation itself has the potential to cause harm. Novel approaches to ventilation aim to minimise this risk, and one such strategy is the incorporation of oesophageal pressure monitoring. Tai Pham is a staff intensivist in Paris and an assistan…
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Mechanical ventilation is indeed a lifesaving intervention. However, it is clear that positive pressure ventilation itself has the potential to cause harm. Novel approaches to ventilation aim to minimise this risk, and one such strategy is the incorporation of oesophageal pressure monitoring. Tai Pham is a staff intensivist in Paris and an assistan…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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