Deep Breaths

Today we discuss the recommendations from a couple of review articles published by the British Medical Journal regarding infection control and its implications in managing the Covid-19 patient's airway. Feel free to email us at deepbreathspod@gmail.com with any questions, comments or suggestions. Resources for today's episode: Anaesthesia and Covid-19: infection control https://bjanaesth...

In today's episode, we discuss the diagnosis, implications and management of preoperative anaemia, as well as the newly published PREVENTT trial.  Resources for today's episode are: The PREVENTT Trial, published in The Lancet - https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31539-7/fulltext  Australian National Blood Authority Patient Blood Guidelines, Perioperative M...

In today's episode, we discuss anaesthetic inductions for five different types of critically unwell patients with special guest Dr Lahiru Amaratunge. Specifically, we talk about the cardiovascular goals for each of these patients, and the drugs that we would choose to ensure that these haemodynamic targets are maintained.  If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, please be sure to...

Today we have a very special guest interviewer, Dr Yasmin Whately. She will be joining us from time to time on Deep Breaths to have in-depth chats with consultant anaesthetists about how they approach various procedures in different settings. Today, she discusses all things clot retrieval for acute ischaemic stroke with her guest Dr Wendy Morris.  If you have any questions, comments or suggestions...

This week on Deep Breaths, we're taking a break for the long weekend (only in Queensland, sadly!).  Please join us next Monday for a brand new episode, and every Monday until the end of the year.  Stay focused, stay motivated, and we'll see you next week on Deep Breaths.  Feel free to email us at deepbreathspod@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing...

In today’s episode, we discuss the very important topic of 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/S0140673604163009?via%3Dihub B-Unaware trial - https://www.nejm.org/doi/fu...

In the second installment of our chat with Dr Anthony Hade, we continue discussing the ins & outs of regional anaesthesia for rib fractures. We talk about erector spine blocks, the pitfalls of providing chest trauma patients with regional anaesthesia, and Anthony shares with us some of the more memorable cases that he has seen. Feel free to email us at deepbreathspod@gmail.com with any questio...

This week we’re joined by Dr Anthony Hade to discuss regional anaesthesia for blunt chest trauma. We talk about the approach to the blunt chest trauma patient, the goals of regional anaesthesia for rib fractures, indications and contraindications for various types of regional anaesthesia, as well as tips and tricks for paravertebral blocks. Feel free to email us at deepbreathspod@gmail.com with an...

Welcome to the Deep Breaths podcast!  This week, we continue our discussion with Dr Mark Lai in this our second instalment of 'Interview with an examiner'. Join us to hear about some mistakes to avoid, qualities of successful candidates, and clues about some of the key topics to tackle in your exam preparation.  Feel free to email us at deepbreathspod@gmail.com with any questions, commen...

Welcome to the Deep Breaths podcast!  In the third and last instalment of our interview with Dr Mark Lai, he provides us with an insight into how to prepare for subspecialty terms, as well as some other pearls of wisdom and even a humorous anecdote about his own exam-sitting experience.  Feel free to email us at deepbreathspod@gmail.com with any questions, comments or suggestions.  Thanks for list...

Welcome to the Deep Breaths podcast! Today we discuss all things relating to SGLT2 receptor antagonists. Specifically, we'll touch on their mechanism of action, the pathophysiology of how they predispose to DKA in the peri-operative setting, how to diagnose euglycaemic or hyperglycaemic DKA, and finally, how these drugs should be managed in patients undergoing elective surgery. Feel free to e...

Welcome to the Deep Breaths Podcast! Dr Mark Lai joins us this week on Deep Breaths to share his knowledge, expertise and insight as a recently retired fellowship examiner. Join us to hear what the key differences are between preparing for the primary and the final exam, and how to approach your study. Feel free to email us at deepbreathspod@gmail.com with any questions, comments or suggestions. ...

Welcome to the Deep Breaths podcast! We are a couple of anaesthetists from Brisbane, Australia, who want to help you study for and pass the anaesthetic part 2 exam. Each episode will focus on one of either exam content, exam technique or advice on how to look after yourself while studying. We aim to discuss content that is high yield and highly topical, and are keen for feedback and advice regardi...

Welcome to the Deep Breaths podcast! Today we discuss some important points to help you decide when to sit the ANZCA part 2 exam, and things to consider when organising yourself before opening that first textbook. We want you to think about what worked well for you when you studied for and passed the part 1 exam. We also want you to contemplate the time and financial commitments that go hand-in-ha...