A medical education podcast about all things in Anaesthesia. We want to provide everyone from medical student to specialist with interesting interviews, exam tips and discuss the latest information, practice and techniques.
…
continue reading
The Amazing Dr Dinesh Palipana! Check out his book here https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760984786/ and more info here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinesh_Palipana --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaes…
…
continue reading
Good Luck Shady with your interview and training!!! --------- 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 Face…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A surgeon's perspective in anaesthesia with Mr Tim
32:16
32:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:16
Thanks for your insights Tim! --------- 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: ht…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Examinations in Anaesthesia with Dr Max Feinstein MD
1:18:14
1:18:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:14
Thanks Max for being on the program! Check out his channel at https://www.youtube.com/@MaxFeinsteinMD --------- 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 Pag…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Scoliosis, Consent and Hypotension | Anaesthesia Worst Case Scenarios
32:22
32:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:22
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Gender Equity in Anaesthesia - two consultants' perspectives
1:14:00
1:14:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:14:00
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Prof Daniel Martin - mountaineer, anaesthetist, physiologist, and the man with the lowest recorded oxygen sats
46:16
46:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:16
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Interview with the chair of the final exam - Dr Anthony Cooray
37:43
37:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:43
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Life as an anaesthetist - the ask me anything episode
1:16:56
1:16:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:16:56
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…
…
continue reading
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.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
CICO! Performing an emergency surgical airway
49:12
49:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:12
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/…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Essentials of Cardiac Bypass with Dr Grant
1:01:11
1:01:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:11
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:…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Risk Management and Disagreement in Practice with Dr James
46:58
46:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:58
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Elective AAA repair in a Jehovah's Witness
27:39
27:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:39
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Strategy after failing the ANZCA Final Exam
46:00
46:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:00
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: …
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Anaesthesia for Transgender Surgery Final Exam Viva
31:44
31:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:44
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Myasthenia Gravis Anaesthesia Final Exam Case
25:13
25:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:13
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy - Final Exam Viva
28:59
28:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:59
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Communication and Hypnosis in Anaesthesia
1:02:21
1:02:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:21
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Insights with an Ophthalmologist
56:55
56:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:55
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:…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Interview Training for Anaesthesia with Dr Alain
40:30
40:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:30
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Sustainability in Anaesthesia with Dr Forbes McGain
50:45
50:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:45
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Consent in Anaesthesia with Dr Max Feinstein
1:01:36
1:01:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:36
Thanks Dr Max for joining us for an interesting discussion about consent in anaesthesia! Check out his youtube channel here https://www.youtube.com/@MaxFeinsteinMD --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthes…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Career Pathways in Medicine and Anaesthesia with Dr James
34:30
34:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:30
Thanks Dr James for chatting with me on the podcast! Great insight into careers, and what a successful career means and the different trajectories it may take. --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia P…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Would you like to be an ABCs of Anaesthesia Mentor?
17:54
17:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:54
Thanks for listening! If you are in anaesthesia training, we would love to have your support as a mentor! For more details and to sign up, click on this link: https://forms.gle/jK5rgpdAgqaGiTvU8 --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Medical Student Anaesthesia Prize Exam with Dr Max - analgesia, high BMI & deteriorating patients
53:29
53:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:29
Thanks Dr Max for sharing your experiences with your prize exam! For everyone listening, here is what he recalled of the scenarios for you to follow along. Scenario 1: You are a resident on an anaesthesia rotation called to the ward to assess a 75-year-old female patient in pain. She presented with a fractured neck of femur and is waiting for theat…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Stoicism and the anaesthesia training with Dr Tim
30:20
30:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:20
Thanks for the great practical info Tim! Some of the things we talked about: Trichotomy of control Negative visualisation Setbacks & framing Mindfulness If you want to learn more about this check out https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/contact-us https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29093292-the-daily-stoic https://www.williambirvine.com --------- Fi…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Liver Resection for Colon Cancer Mets | Worst Case Scenarios
28:15
28:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:15
Thanks to Dr Sarah for a fantastic exam session! Check out more exam focussed practice in my Final Exam Online Course https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/FinalExam --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Ana…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Abdominal aortic aneurysm in a Jehovah's Witness Patient | Worst Case Exam Scenarios
38:54
38:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:54
Thanks Dr Siak for the fantastic exam session! Check out all my resources below and the final exam course for more examples of worst case scenarios https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/FinalExam Viva 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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Obstetric anaesthesia in the outback! The challenges of practice in remote hospitals
36:31
36:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:31
A huge thank you to Dr Casey Parker for his insights and life experience working as a GP Anaesthetist, emergency doctor and GP in all parts of Western Australia. In this episode we delve into obstetric anaesthesia and the referral process to tertiary hospitals. For those training anaesthetists, I find the framework of considering the Patient, Patho…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
How to prepare for anaesthesia training and the application process
32:00
32:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:00
Thanks Nick for taking your time to come on our podcast and youtube channel. Great questions as an interviewer and hope my ramblings were useful! Check out all of our online courses and zoom teaching sessions here! https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/collections https://www.anaesthesiacollective.com/courses/ Please support me at my patreon https://ww…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Basic Anaesthesia Drugs - Vasopressors and Inotropes
47:46
47:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:46
In this episode, we are talking about vasopressors and inotropes 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 perform at your best when starti…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The fractured femur/NOF patient with Dhir
29:56
29:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:56
Great 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, N. Freeman, D. Hurford, E. Kelleher, I. Moppett, D. Ray, O. …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The obese patient with Stephany
32:22
32:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:22
Great 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 subscribe! Check out https://anaesthesiacollective.com/ for more u…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Part 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The stroke patient with Rao
37:23
37:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:23
Great 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-score-major-bleeding-risk Stroke article https://www.bjaed…
…
continue reading
In 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 starting point to perform at your best when starting out. Reso…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Basic Anaesthetic Drugs - Local Anaesthetics
37:01
37:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:01
In 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 starting point to perform at your best when starting out. …
…
continue reading
This 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 good starting point to perform at your best when starti…
…
continue reading
This 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 perform at your best when starting out. All opinions e…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Basic Anaesthesia Drugs - Muscle Relaxants
26:47
26:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:47
In 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 for the Primary Exam, but this will give you a good star…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
How to impress in your first week in anaesthetics
35:04
35:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:04
Thanks 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 https://www.youtube.com/c/ABCsofAnaesthesia How to survive …
…
continue reading
Thanks 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 to model. All the best in your interview and career! Al…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 6
23:33
23:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:33
This 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 will be relevant to all specialty training college inter…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 5
40:25
40:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:25
For 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 a HMO, but I try and give an answer to this question i…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 4
35:22
35:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:22
In 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 investigate Escalate to senior nurse, consultant, director, CMO, mentor…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 3
21:45
21:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:45
In 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 SCARR approach. There will be a clear focus on anaestheti…
…
continue reading