ABCs of Anaesthesia

Send us Fan Mail 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 expressed here are our own, and ba...

Send us Fan Mail 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 starting point to perform at your be...

Send us Fan Mail 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 anaesthesia https://amzn.to/3sCzs...

Send us Fan Mail 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! All opinions expressed here are own...

Send us Fan Mail 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 interviews, and even to trainees...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fe...

Send us Fan Mail This is part 6/6 episodes of interview tips and techniques for anaesthesia training jobs. We discuss my Lahiru's experience being on the panel and 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 interviews, and even to tra...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fe...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Safety of colleague and staff PA...

Send us Fan Mail 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 anaesthetics and critical care, but the pri...

Send us Fan Mail In the next few episodes, we will begin a series looking at interviews for postgraduate medical specialty training programs.  For this 2nd episode of interview tips and techniques for anaesthesia training jobs, we go though your motivation and your unique brand. Also we discuss personal attributes and how to structure answers to name a few. There will be a clear focus on anaesthet...

Send us Fan Mail In the next few episodes, we will begin a series looking at interviews for postgraduate medical specialty training programs.  In this first episode, we will introduce what is an interview, why they are so highly valued, and what the potential formats and logistics are. There will be a clear focus on anaesthetics and critical care, but the principles covered will be relevant to all...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we will cover the basics of what is required in a cover letter and how to start thinking about preparing your CV.  There will be a clear focus on anaesthetics and critical care, but the principles covered will be relevant to all specialty training college applications, and even to trainees applying for resident and internship positions. All opinions expressed here...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're going to cover everything about references! How to get them, who to ask, and common problems encountered by trainees in trying to get references. In future episodes, we will cover the application process in more detail and go through advice on how to prepare your cover letter, CV and interviews. All opinions expressed here are own, and based on our experiences. Pl...

Send us Fan Mail n this episode, we discuss the process of applying for critical care jobs and the anaesthetics program, and things to do in the lead up to the application process! All opinions expressed here are own, and based on our experiences. Please refer to ANZCA, hospital and training network-specific documents and information for the most up to date information and guidance on the applicat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we provide an overview of how to apply for Anaesthesia Training, what to do in the years leading up to your application, and a broad view of what training looks like. In future episodes, we will cover the application process in more detail and go through advice on how to prepare your cover letter, CV and interviews. All opinions expressed here are own, and based o...

Send us Fan Mail Great viva Faith!  Well done on answering the questions with good structures and content and all the best for this exam this week! Check out these resources for more information: SGLT2i https://diabetessociety.com.au/documents/ADS_DKA_SGLT2i_Alert_update_2020.pdf Perioperative Diabetes info https://anaesthetists.org/Home/Resources-publications/Guidelines/Peri-operative-management-...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks again James!  You did a great job tackling this rare and high risk case - the anterior mediastinal mass. Please check out these great articles Management of the patient with a large anterior mediastinal mass: recurring myths. Peter Slinger and Cengiz Karsli, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology 2007, 20:1–3 and Anesthetic management of patients with an anterior mediastinal mas...

Send us Fan Mail Great work with this viva and especially after doing a hectic night shift! seriously well done! Here are some of the resources mentioned: GUIDELINES ON PERIOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF ANTICOAGULANT AND ANTIPLATELET AGENTS December 2018 https://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/458988/Guidelines-on-perioperative-management-of-anticoagulant-and-antiplatelet-agents.pd...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks Shehan for a really interesting discussion on thoracic anaesthesia! Here are some resources for further reading. Right and left upper lobe turnoff. https://www.medigraphic.com/pdfs/rma/cma-2011/cmas111bl.pdf RUL - 2cm in men, 1.5cm in women. LUL - 5cm in men, 4.5cm in women. The CPAP device for the operative lung https://imedsales.com/mallinckrodt_broncho_cath_cpap_system B...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks Rachel for your great work at this exam! 50yo Male (80kg) presents for your ENT list for a biopsy +/- removal of vocal cord tumour. What specifics would you like to know on assessment?         Hx of lesion includes Diagnosis Mass effect Critical structure effects - effects on the airway, symptoms, positional and rapidity of progression Mets Metabolic effects of mass meds an...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks and well done Jo on a really great practice viva! not bad for taking a decent break from study! This exam is a marathon and a lot of us will study for up to 12 months to be able to absorb the knowledge and structures we need to pass this 'quiz'. In this episode I go through a Paediatric anaesthesia worst case scenario. ·      Neonate with pyloric stenosis – medica...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks so much Nick for volunteering to be examined for the podcast!  We hope that this provides useful and thought provoking information for anaesthesia trainees.  A lot of our practice is very situation dependent so please check the disclaimer below Please rate, post a review and subscribe! Check out https://anaesthesiacollective.com/ for more useful information and  sign up to...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks so much James for being on our first episode AND being quizzed on thyroid anaesthesia. We hope this will be useful for anyone studying anaesthesia but especially those about to sit the ANZCA part 2 exam! The Case You are called down to review a patient for the evening emergency list in your tertiary hospital.  60yo female with SBO for laparotomy, looks unwell A: speaking B...

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