Interview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 5

ABCs of Anaesthesia

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 in a systematic way.
Here are a few resources we mention:
For the differential tables.
https://anaesthesiacollective.com/courses/common-problems-framework/
The problem solving/anaesthsia crisis management approach video
https://youtu.be/sb-_V_gIaxo
ABCs of Anaesthesia Boot Camp playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1VdkzxHFjWBymSjwBJrtqS7
There will be a clear focus on anaesthetics and critical care, but the principles covered will be relevant to all specialty training college interviews, and even to trainees applying for resident and internship positions.
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