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Today's episode is the second of our two part series on ruptured AAA repairs. We discuss the case of a 72 year old man with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm that is contained, and who is scheduled for an urgent endovascular repair within the interventional radiology suite with special guest, Dr Lahiru Amaratunge. Apologies for the audio quality…

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Today - in part 1 of our 2 part series - we talk through the case of an 82 year old man with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm who is scheduled for urgent open repair with special guest, Dr Lahiru Amaratunge. Resources for today's episode: BJAED: Anaesthesia for endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms by K. Berry et al. LITFL:…

Thank you Dr Glaucomflecken for all your incredibly funny and inspiring presentations at the ASA conference! It was a pleasure to share a stage with you and chat one on one in this interview. Check our our favourite super-specialist on all the channels Tiktok @drglaucomflecken instagram @docglauc YouTube @dglaucomflecken https://glaucomflecken.com …

In today's episode, we cover the recently released consensus clinical practice recommendation regarding the peri-procedural use of the GLP-1 and GIP receptor antagonists. Enjoy this topical episode - this is sure to be an evolving area. Feel free to email us at deepbreathspod@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hea…

This week we're under the pump with work and life, but we'll be with you soon and it's a cracker of an episode covering an extremely topical subject. Keep an eye out for our next episode dropping something in the next couple of weeks. As an apology, we'll have a bonus ep coming sometime towards the end of the season! Feel free to email us at deepbr…

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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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…

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…

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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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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…

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Episode 4 of our respiratory physiology series --------- 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 …

Episode 3 of our Respiratory Physiology session --------- 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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 …

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…

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.…

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…

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/…

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…

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…

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'…

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 …

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:…

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…

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…

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: …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…