ABCs of Anaesthesia

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 channelsTiktok @drglaucomfleckeninstagram @docglauc YouTube @dglaucomfleckenhttps://glaucomflecken.com---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollect...

The Amazing Dr Dinesh Palipana!Check out his book herehttps://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760984786/and more info herehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinesh_Palipana---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesiaFacebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com...

Good Luck Shady with your interview and training!!!---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesiaFacebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2082807131964430---------Check out all of our online courses and zoom teaching sessions here!https://ana...

Thanks for your insights Tim! ---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesiaFacebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2082807131964430---------Check out all of our online courses and zoom teaching sessions here!https://anaesthesia.thinkif...

Thanks Max for being on the program!Check out his channel at https://www.youtube.com/@MaxFeinsteinMD---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesiaFacebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2082807131964430---------Check out all of our online co...

For the full video, check out the Final Exam Coursehttps://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/finalexamExam StemYou 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 diclofenac - Esomeprazole- Multivitamin - Vitamin D - Symbicort - Fluoxetine Past Medical History - Childho...

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 anaesthetisthttps://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48309025https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/wellbeingStill a Boys' club articlehttps://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/anae.16281#:~:text=Respondents%20identified%20in%2Dgroup%20bias,and%20driving%20feelings%20of%20alienation.ANZCA statementhttps://www.anzca.edu.au...

I was honoured to interview Professor Daniel Martin OBEConsultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Derriford hospital PhD in applied physiology, University College London 2013Prof of perioperative and intensive care, University of PlymouthMember of Caudwell Xtreme Everest expedition 2007Former Director of the UCL Centre for Altitude, Space and Extreme Environment MedicineIn 2015 he was awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), for services to the prevention of infectious dise...

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 atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesiaFacebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/...

Thanks Luka, great idea for this podcast episode especially from the perspective of a medical student! ---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesiaFacebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2082807131964430---------Check out all of our o...

Thanks Ruth and Paolo for a fantastic session!Check out these playlists for more useful information!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1UXMPF5ekMymno4N7Y_G1sZhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1Xr5_ZZ2oRCmMqKsy2ANp0j---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://w...

Amazing to have you on the podcast Dr Anne! for more resources check out our airway playlistshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1WTHr8FsZ8L5Y-vM2EYoVbFhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1XVIBJQwGbv5smUFYKeToBVArticleshttps://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(17)33209-9/fulltexthttps://www.rcoa.ac.uk/research/research-projects/national-audit-projects-napshttps://das.uk.com/content/guidelines_download_mobilehttps://emupdates.com/perm/Heard%202009%20Formul...

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 atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesiaFacebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2082807131964430-...

Thanks Dr James for sharing your insights and all your extremely considered thoughts and professional approach to anaesthetic practice!---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesiaFacebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2082807131964430----...

Thanks Dr Megan for a great exam performance!For the full video, check out the Final Exam Coursehttps://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/finalexamExam StemYou 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 background of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and a transient ischaemic attack (TIA). He has a body mass index of 32 kg/m2 and has a 24 pack-y...

Thanks Dr Michelle for a candid and honest discussion on how to pass this exam after a major set backCheck out our online course for trainees needing extra helphttps://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/I-EXCELhttps://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/FinalExam---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook...

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 Chloroformisthttps://www.mup.com.au/authors/christine-ballDr Christine is an anaesthesiologist at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne and co-convenor of the Master of Perioperative Medicine at Monash University, where she is an Adjunct Associate Professor. Chris has been involved in the study of the history of the specialty for over 30 years and has many ...

Really interesting chat about rapid sequence inductions and the history, method, myths, facts and how we use the RSI in the modern dayCheck 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/10.1186/s13049-021-00883-5· https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acem.13274· https://journal.chestnet.org/articl...

Thanks Dr Rebecca! great performance and congratulations on passing the ANZCA Final Exam! welcome to the other side ;)Here are some useful resourcesVIVA STEMYou are asked to review your next patient. A 25yo 130kg transgender female (She/her/hers) for augmentation mammoplasty (implants and lipofilling).Past historyAsthma AnxietyDepressionObesity 130kg. 170cm tall. BMI 45MedicationsSymbicortSalbutamolVenlafaxineSpironolactoneOral oestrogenAllergiesKiwi fruit - diarrheaAvocado -diarrheaPeni...

Thanks Dr Megan for a great exam performance!For the full video, check out the Final Exam Coursehttps://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/finalexamExam StemYou 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 with hiflow nasal oxygen, looking unwell, with laboured irregular breathing. Sats 92%. Unable to speak due to respiratory distress. What do you ...

Thanks Dr Ralph for a great exam performance!For the FULL video check out https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/FinalExamThe Stem13yo male presents to emergency department in a small rural hospital (2 theatres, 1 ward, no HDU/ICU) with right iliac fossa abdominal pain. Past historyDuchenne’s muscular dystrophyWheelchair boundSevere scoliosis50kg recent weightVitalsHR 110 SRBP 100/70Sats 95% or 2L NP oxygenResp rate 40Temp 37.4 BloodsFBE 120WCC 13 x 109/LPlt 400 x 109/LThe surgeo...

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/0199577285https://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1365-2044.2009.05887.x---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exa...

Thanks Dr Rahul for the insights into ophthalmic anaesthesia!check out this linkhttps://www.bjaed.org/article/S2058-5349(23)00008-2/fulltextand check out this episode on our podcast ABCs of Anaesthesia on all podcast players---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCs...

Fantastic work Dr AlainDon't forget to utilise these mnemonics to sharpen your answer- STARR approach- CAMP- PIESFor more info check out this very detailed video on ABCs of Anaesthesia on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Tru57g20Zwk---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCso...

There's so many easy ways that each of us can do a little better for the environmentReduceReuseRecycleCheck out https://dea.org.au/ for more ways you can help!---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesiaFacebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/gro...

Thanks Dr Max for joining us for an interesting discussion about consent in anaesthesia!Check out his youtube channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/@MaxFeinsteinMD---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesiaFacebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/g...

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 atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesiaFacebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/grou...

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 atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesiaFacebook Private Gro...

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 theatre.Scenario 2: You are a resident on an anaesthesia rotation and have started to anaesthetise a 50-year-old female for an elective laparosc...

Thanks for the great practical info Tim!Some of the things we talked about:Trichotomy of controlNegative visualisationSetbacks & framingMindfulness If you want to learn more about this check outhttps://store.dailystoic.com/pages/contact-ushttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29093292-the-daily-stoichttps://www.williambirvine.com---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodc...

Thanks to Dr Sarah for a fantastic exam session!Check out more exam focussed practice in my Final Exam Online Coursehttps://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/FinalExam---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee BreakFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesiaFacebook Private Group: https://www.facebook...

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 scenarioshttps://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/FinalExamViva StemYou 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 background of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and a transient ischaemic attack (TIA). He h...

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 thePatient, Pathology, Place, Procedure and Personnel helps me to make this often tough decision!Check out all of our online courses and zoom teaching sessions here!ht...

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/collectionshttps://www.anaesthesiacollective.com/courses/Please support me at my patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/ABCsofAIf you enjoyed this content please like and subscribePlease post any comments or questions below. Check out www.anaesthesiacol...

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 starting out.A lot of useful information can be gathered from this textbook:Pharmacology for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care 5th Editionhttps://amzn....

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. Sahota, M. Shields and S. White Do not resuscitate orders/ NFR/ acute resuscitation planshttps://anaesthetists.org/Home/Resources...

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 useful informationand sign up to the ABCs of Anaesthesia facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2082807131964430and check out the ABCs...

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:CHADS2VAS2Chttps://www.mdcalc.com/cha2ds2-vasc-score-atrial-fibrillation-stroke-riskHASBLEDhttps://www.mdcalc.com/has-bled-score-major-bleeding-riskStroke articlehttps://www.bjaed.org/article/S2058-5349(20)30123-2/fulltextA decent article on bronchospasmhttps://e-safe-anaesthesia.org/e_library/05/Bronchospasm_during_anaesthesi...

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.Resources and affiliate links that we refer to in this episode:Pharmacology for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care 5th Editionhttps://amzn.to/3u3xqS1ht...

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.Resources that we refer to in this episode:1) Management of Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity- RCH: https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/gu...

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 starting out.Check out the induction framework in this video:https://youtu.be/iWfBtxz1BGQAll opinions expressed here are our own, and based on our experi...

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 based on our experiences, and are not reflective of our employers or our associated training programs.Please refer to...

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 best when starting out.All opinions expressed here are our own, and based on our experiences, and are not reflective ...

Thanks for listening!Here are some of the resources mentioned and affiliate linksABCs of Anaesthesia Boot Camphttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/166584162715and follow me for future eventsthe Boot Camp Playlist is here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1VdkzxHFjWBymSjwBJrtqS7https://www.youtube.com/c/ABCsofAnaesthesiaHow to survive anaesthesiahttps://amzn.to/3sCzsrrhttps://amzn.to/3gnOYmeClinical Anesthesiology by Morgan and Mikhailhttps://amzn.to/385I7cuhttps://amzn.to/3Bg2osHhttps:/...

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, and based on our experiences, and are not reflective of our employers or our associated training programs. Please ...

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 applying for resident and internship positions. All opinions expressed here are own, and based on our experiences, ...

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-framewo...

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 trainees applying for resident and internship positions. All opinions expressed here are own, and based on our experiences, ...

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-framewo...

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 colleaguePIESPatient safetyinvestigateEscalate to senior nurse, consultant, director, CMO, mentorSafety of colleague and staffPACE approach for graded assertiveness ProbeAlert or assessChallengeEscalate or EmergencyThe national standards can be found...

In this 3rd part of interview techniques, we will introduce situational questionseg, Tell us about a time you did something well?- were a leader- worked in a team- were criticised - did poorly at your jobIn 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 principles covered will be relevant to all specialty training college interviews, and even to trainees applying for reside...

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 anaesthetics and critical care, but the principles covered will be relevant to all specialty training college interviews...

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 specialty training college interviews, and even to trainees applying for resident and internship positions. ...

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 are own, and based on our experiences, and are not reflective of our employers or our associated training pr...

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. Please refer to ANZCA, hospital and training network-specific documents and information for the most up to date informatio...

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 application process.If you have any questions, please email anaesthesiapodcast@gmail.com ----------------------------...

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 on our experiences. Please refer to ANZCA, hospital and training network-specific documents and information for the ...

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:SGLT2ihttps://diabetessociety.com.au/documents/ADS_DKA_SGLT2i_Alert_update_2020.pdfPerioperative Diabetes infohttps://anaesthetists.org/Home/Resources-publications/Guidelines/Peri-operative-management-of-the-surgical-patient-with-diabetesPlease rate, post a review and subscribe!Check out https://anaesthesiacollecti...

Thanks again James! You did a great job tackling this rare and high risk case - the anterior mediastinal mass.Please check out these great articlesManagement 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 mass: Continuing Professional Development Can J Anesth/J Can Anesth (2011) 58:853–867Please rate, post a review and...

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 2018https://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/458988/Guidelines-on-perioperative-management-of-anticoagulant-and-antiplatelet-agents.pdfManagement of Proximal Femoral Fractures 2011https://anaesthetists.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Guidelines%20PDFs/Guideline_ma...

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.pdfRUL - 2cm in men, 1.5cm in women.LUL - 5cm in men, 4.5cm in women.The CPAP device for the operative lunghttps://imedsales.com/mallinckrodt_broncho_cath_cpap_systemBritish thoracic society guidelines for post op dyspnoeahttps://thorax.bmj.com/content/65/Suppl_3/iii1Please rate, post a r...

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 includesDiagnosisMass effect Critical structure effects - effects on the airway, symptoms, positional and rapidity of progressionMetsMetabolic effects of mass meds and treatmentsCauseand complications How do you prepare/mitigate the risk of laser ? &nbs...

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 – medical emergency· Heart murmur sees you for elective procedure· URTI for tons...

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 belowPlease rate, post a review and subscribe!Check out https://anaesthesiacollective.com/ for more useful informationand sign up to the ABCs of Anaesthesia facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2082807131964430and check out the ...

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 CaseYou are called down to review a patient for the evening emergency list in your tertiary hospital. 60yo female with SBO for laparotomy, looks unwellA: speakingB RR 30 sats 92% on RA 98% 6L HM O2.C 2 16G iv. HR 130, BP 100, 2L CSL given.D GCS 15. In 7/10 pain. Total 10 of morp...

Hi everyone!Welcome to the ABCs of Anaesthesia podcast.We look forward to presenting lots of interesting interviews, interesting articles, educational resources and tips for improving anaesthesia and medical practice.Please rate, post a review and subscribe!Check out https://anaesthesiacollective.com?and sign up to the ABCs of Anaesthesia facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2082807131964430and check out the ABCs of Anaesthesia YouTube channel for more contenthttps://www....