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HipcastBalancing Risks: SGLT2s, GLP-1s, and the Hip Fracture PatientSend us a textIn this episode of Hipcast, we speak with three clinical experts about the complexities of surgical timing in hip fracture patients who are taking SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists.Professor Jacqueline Close (Consultant Geriatrician, Prince of Wales Hospital / Neuroscience Research Australia), A/Prof Katherine Tonks (Endocrinologist, Sydney Endocrinology / St Vincent’s Hospital) and Dr Louisa Lowes (Anaesthetist and Director of Perioperative Medicine, Prince of Wales Hospital) share insights from their respective disciplines on balancing surgical urgency with medication-related risks.The discussion explores:...
2025-11-1626 min
Australian AnaesthesiaEp106. Anaesthesia Unlocked: Fast-tracking IMGs in Australia with Prof David StoryEveryone, and I mean everyone - Government, the ASA, AMA, ANZCA and other Colleges - is talking about anaesthesia workforce in Australia. We have a shortage. We have a maldistribution, with not enough anesthetists in regional Australia.What is the solution? Nurse anaesthetists? Career medical officers? Importing anaesthetists from overseas - otherwise known as International Medical Graduates or IMGs? In this episode I chat with current ANZCA President (and conflict of interest - my boss at the University of Melbourne) about the process that has recently commenced by the Medical Board of Australia to expedite...
2025-08-2437 min
Piano, finallyEpisode 60 - Choosing Six🎙 Episode 60 – Choosing SixWelcome to Episode 60 of Piano, Finally, a podcast about learning the piano later in life and enjoying the journey along the way.This week, tickets went on sale for the Out West Piano Fest. It will be held in October at Blackdown Farm in Bathurst and features five concerts over three days with meals included. Wynona Wang, prize-winner at the 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition, will be performing, along with other pianists and a few surprise guests. More details are at Out West Piano Fest.Early morning pract...
2025-08-0318 min
TopMedTalkReview of the 2025 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting in CairnsIn this piece, we recap the last five days at the ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting. We visit highlights from the plenary speaker presentations by Chris Connor, Alana Flexman, Ramani Moonesinghe, Kevin Fong and Eugenie Kayak. We talk about the original research presented at the meeting including the breaking trials session. Then we review the great discussions we had with journal editors at the meeting. Finally we reflect on the great social events at the meeting, that foster fellowship and collegiality among anaesthetists. Go to our app or website to hear great podcasts recorded during the meeting. Presented...
2025-05-0616 minAustralian AnaesthesiaEp99. The Pulse of Lifebox: A Podcasthon Exclusive with Assoc Prof Rob McDougallYou may have heard of the Lifebox oximeter but did you know that Lifebox has also developed a capnograph? Every day in our region, anaesthetics are being given without an oximeter or capnograph. And as you can imagine, the outcomes are not always great. Lifebox seeks to address this and may be the only not for profit dedicated to improving surgical and anaesthesia safety throughout the world. Join me as I chat with Assoc Prof Rob McDougall, Member of the Lifebox Global Governance Council about the work of Lifebox. And of course we would love for you...
2025-03-1620 min
Deep BreathsS9 Ep. 7: Come Together (Live from the ANZCA ASM)So get ready for something a little different... this week's episode was recorded live from the ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting 2024, in our home city of Brisbane, Australia. We interviewed some fascinating guests, covering topics as diverse as the role of the college moving forward, how we can be more sustainable in anaesthesia, and the future of podcasting; and we had plenty of fun along the way. Enjoy this interactive and entertaining discussion with Dr Chris Cokis, Professor David Story, Professor Kate Leslie, Dr Andrew Cumpstey, Professor Eugenie Kayak, and Dr Lahiru Amaratunge. Feel fre...
2024-11-031h 15
ABCs of AnaesthesiaGender Equity in Anaesthesia - two consultants' perspectivesSend us a textThanks 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/about-us/our-culture/dei/gender-equityDoes Gender stil matter...
2024-05-211h 14
TopMedTalkTopMedTalk Down Under - that's a wrap! | #ASM24BRIS"TopMedTalk Down Under" presents more 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This piece looks back at some of the great guests and moments from this year's scientific meeting. If you'd like to learn more go here: https://www.anzca.edu.au/ Presented by Andy Cumpstey, Clinical lecturer, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton, England, and Kate Leslie, Professor, Specialist Anaesthetist and Head of Research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne.
2024-05-1014 min
TopMedTalkThe new President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and Dean of the Faculty of Pain Medicine | #ASM24BRIS"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This piece is essential listening for anyone who has an interest in the future of both the meeting and the organisation. It was recorded the day before our guests took their titles; Incoming ANZCA President David Story, Professor and Foundation Chair of Anaesthesia at the University of Melbourne, Head of the University Department of Critical Care; and the Incoming Dean of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Dilip Kapur, Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, Ade...
2024-05-0723 min
TopMedTalkTopMedTalk down under - day 3 begins | #ASM24BRIS "TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. Here we recap on what we've seen and look forward to day three. If you'd like to catch up with our coverage here's the output from the previous day: Oxygen and Altitude | #ASM24BRIS - https://traffic.libsyn.com/topmedtalk/Oxygen_and_Altitude.mp3 Are you ready for a leadership position in healthcare? | #ASM24BRIS - https://traffic.libsyn.com/topmedtalk/xLeadership.mp3 Continuing p...
2024-05-0705 min
TopMedTalkContinuing professional development | #ASM24BRIS"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. Here we discuss some of the various workshops at the meeting and its commitment to continuting professional development (CPD). Presented by Andy Cumpstey, Clinical lecturer, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton, England, and Kate Leslie, Professor, Specialist Anaesthetist and Head of Research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne with their guests James Marckwald, Anaesthetist, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane and De...
2024-05-0623 min
TopMedTalkAre you ready for a leadership position in healthcare? | #ASM24BRIS"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This piece tackles the subject of leadership, the importance of mentors, the benefits of networking and the challenges emerging practitioners. Presented by Andy Cumpstey, Clinical lecturer, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton, England, and Kate Leslie, Professor, Specialist Anaesthetist and Head of Research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne with their guests Claire Maxwell, Staff Specialist Anaestetist, Brisbane Mater Hospitals, Brisbane an...
2024-05-0621 min
TopMedTalkOxygen and Altitude | #ASM24BRIS"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This piece sees us ascend into the world of early human flight and the use of oxygen. Presented by Andy Cumpstey, Clinical lecturer, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton, England, and Kate Leslie, Professor, Specialist Anaesthetist and Head of Research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne with their guests Christine Ball, Honorary Curator at Geoffrey Kaye Museum; Anaesthetist, Alfred Hospital; Adjunct As...
2024-05-0626 min
TopMedTalkTopMedTalk Down Under Day 2 Begins | #ASM24BRIS"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. Here we recap on what we've seen so far and anticipate what is yet to come. If you're at the meeting and have been supporting us on social media, thank you. Keep spreading the word for us! If you'd like to catch up with our coverage here's what we've done so far: TopMedTalk Down Under - exclusive coverage of the ANZCA meeting | #ASM24BRIS - https://t...
2024-05-0507 min
TopMedTalk#Breaking Trials on TopMedTalk down under | #ASM24BRIS"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues our 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This conversation highlights the complexities and challenges of conducting clinical research, the need to navigate unexpected results and limitations in study design. Find out more about the ANZCA foundation here: https://www.anzca.edu.au/research/anzca-foundation Presented by Andy Cumpstey, Clinical lecturer, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton, England, and Kate Leslie, Professor, Specialist Anaesthetist and Head of Research at the R...
2024-05-0521 min
TopMedTalkTopMedTalk Down Under talks to... Chris Cokis and Kieran Davis | #ASM24BRIS"TopMedTalk Down Under" is proud to present our 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This piece gets to the heart of the meeting with a conversation about how the ANZCA do what they do and what it's like to help lead the organisation. Presented by Andy Cumpstey, Clinical lecturer, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton, England, and Kate Leslie, Professor, Specialist Anaesthetist and Head of Research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of M...
2024-05-0509 min
TopMedTalkTopMedTalk Down Under - exclusive coverage of the ANZCA meeting | #ASM24BRIS"TopMedTalk Down Under" is proud to present our 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This piece will put you in the picture and gives you an idea of what we have to look forward to at this exciting and important scientific gathering. Ensure you subscribe to TopMedTalk, to ensure you hear it all, and share this piece with your colleagues around the world. Presented by Andy Cumpstey, Clinical lecturer, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton, E...
2024-05-0411 minDeep BreathsS8 Ep. 7: Hungry like the wolf (Perioperative fasting and GLP-1 receptor agonists)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 Receptor Agonists by Collins, L. & Costello, R. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551568/ ANZCA PG07(A) Appendixhttps://www.anzca.edu.au/getattachment/897f5...
2024-04-2924 min
ANZCAConversations with Chris Cokis – Episode 6 (Dr Vanessa Beavis)The following is part of our series 'Conversations with Chris Cokis'. In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews Dr Vanessa Beavis.
Vanessa is the immediate past president of ANZCA and has held positions including chair of the Training Accreditation Committee, chair of the Perioperative Medicine Steering Committee, ANZCA Council representative on the FPM Board, founding chair of the Anaesthetists and Leadership Special Interest Group, and was an examiner for the final exams.
Vanessa talks to Chris about her journey from South Africa to Auckland, her time as president during the pandemic and her significant role in the new...
2024-03-2824 minANZCAConversations with Chris Cokis - Episode 5 (Dr Kieran Davis)The following is part of our series 'Conversations with Chris Cokis'. In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews Dr Kieran Davis.
Kieran is dean of the Faculty of Pain Medicine and works in New Zealand as an anaesthetist and pain medicine specialist. He talks with Chris about his journey to settling in Auckland from the UK, the differences between working in pain medicine and anaesthesia, managing challenges within the pain medicine sector, and his joy for sailing.
2024-02-0822 minABCs of AnaesthesiaStrategy after failing the ANZCA Final ExamSend us a textThanks 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 Page: https://www.facebook.com/ABCsofAnaesthesia...
2023-12-1946 min
TopMedTalkAdvancing Perioperative Medicine | EBPOM 2023This talk “Advancing POM in New Zealand and Australia” was originally the EBPOM Visiting Professor Plenary Lecture given at the Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) 2023 World Congress. Our visiting Professor is Vanessa Beavis, the Immediate Past President of The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), having just completed her 2 year term, she is a specialist anaesthetist at Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand and also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Department of Anaesthesiology, Auckland University. She is introduced by Monty Mythen, Senior Vice President Medical Affairs, Edwards Lifesciences, Critical Care and Emeritus Professor of A...
2023-11-2028 min
Australian AnaesthesiaTM13. Congratulations for getting a training position! Let's talk training fees with Dr Jason KongCongratulations for getting a training position job and taking a big step toward what I hope will be a long, rewarding and happy career! In this episode I chat with Chair of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists Trainee Member Group, Dr Jason Kong, about the ANZCA training fees: what they are and when you need to pay them.The full episode of this podcast is on the ASA website: https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-moneyFact check the ANZCA website: https://www.anzca.edu.au/education-training/anaesthesia-training-program/training-as-an-anaesthetistMore resources for...
2023-10-0803 min
ANZCAConversations with Chris Cokis - Episode 4 (Professor Leonie Watterson)Leonie chairs our committee at the top of our education tree, the Education Executive Management Committee (EEMC).
2023-10-0627 min
The Safe Practice PodcastS1E7 - Breastfeeding, Surgery, and the Peri-Operative Period.Under what circumstances should breastfeeding mums who are undergoing surgery temporarily cease breastfeeding for the safety of their babies? Turns out, almost never! Listen to this episode where I interview anasthetist Dr Jacqui McPhee on this often-misunderstood topic.
A must-listen episode for anyone who looks after pregnant women in the perioperative period.
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
· Mothersafe - https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/royal-hospital-for-women/services-clinics/directory/mothersafe
· ANZCA factsheets:
o Effect of Anaesthesia on Breastfeeding: https://www.anzca.edu.au/getattachment/66d9238d-df7f-4658-a9d9-f681b9fee4bc/PG07(A)-Appendix-2
o https://www.anzca.edu.au/patient-inf...
2023-10-0322 min
ANZCAConversations with Chris Cokis - Episode 3 (Dr Scott Ma)The following is part of our new series 'Conversations with Chris Cokis'. In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews Dr Scott Ma. Scott is chair of the Professional Affairs Executive Committee, and the Specialist International Medical Graduate Committee and former chair of the ANZCA Environmental Sustainability Network Executive.
2023-08-0722 min
ANZCAConversations with Chris Cokis - Episode 3 (Dr Scott Ma)The following is part of our new series 'Conversations with Chris Cokis'. In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews Dr Scott Ma. Scott is chair of the Professional Affairs Executive Committee, the Specialist International Medical Graduate Committee and the ANZCA Environmental Sustainability Network Executive.
2023-08-0122 minANZCAConversations with Chris Cokis - Episode 2 (Dr Deb Devonshire)The following is part of our new series 'Conversations with Chris Cokis'. In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews ANZCA Councillor and chair of the ANZCA and FPM CPD Committee Dr Deb Devonshire.
2023-06-0221 min
TopMedTalkTalks to trainee representative Cameron Dunn | TopMedTalkThis piece focuses upon trainee led research as Monty Mythen and Desiree Chappell speak with this year's trainee representative Cameron Dunn, Consultant Anaesthetist at Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services, Sydney. This year TopMedTalk is proud to be providing exclusive coverage of the annual ANZCA conference, the professional body responsible for the specialties of anaesthesia and pain medicine in Australia and New Zealand. For more on ANZCA go here: https://www.anzca.edu.au/ And join in the conversation by checking out their socials here: instagram.com/the_anzca/
2023-05-0926 minTopMedTalkWelfare and Advocacy | TopMedTalkWelfare and advocacy, a wide topic which intersects a little with the subject of burnout. How do we put our patients first while still listening to our own needs? Monty Mythen speaks with Tracey Tay, Chief Medical Advisor, Calvary Health Care, NSW and Jo Sinclair, Interim Clinical Lead for Employee Wellbeing, Te Whatu Ora Health NZ. -- This year TopMedTalk is proud to be providing exclusive coverage of the annual ANZCA conference, the professional body responsible for the specialties of anaesthesia and pain medicine in Australia and New Zealand. For more...
2023-05-0821 minTopMedTalkDisability and patient centered outcomes | TopMedTalk This piece focuses upon disability and patient centered outcomes. Hear Monty Mythen and Desiree Chappell speaking with Duminda Wijeysundera, Professor in the Department of Anaesthesia and the Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto, and a Staff Anesthesiologist at St Michael’s Hospital and Paul Myles, Director, Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Alfred Hospital and Monash University. -- This year TopMedTalk is proud to be providing exclusive coverage of the annual ANZCA conference, the professional body responsible for the specialties of anaesthesia and pain medicine in Australia and New Zealand. Fo...
2023-05-0845 minTopMedTalkOpioids; clinician versus patient expectations | TopMedTalk Opiods and clinician versus patient expectations. This conversation covers all the key areas; how to reduce opioid use, where ketamine might fit into the picture, the importance of the haemodynamic response and how to lead an opioid reduced response. Here Monty Mythen speaks with Michael Vagg, Immediate past Dean of the Faculty of pain medicine for the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), Chair of the Procedures and Payments Committee, Director of Professional Affairs and a Pain Medicine Specialist in Geelong and Malcolm Hogg, staff specialist, anaesthesia and pain management at Melbourne Health. ...
2023-05-0828 minAustralian AnaesthesiaEp72. Training and Beyond with Dr Kara AllenSo many resources to share with you!To register for Super Saturday and see upcoming events: https://asa.org.au/events/Read more about education in the March 2023 edition of Australian Anaesthetist: https://asa.org.au/publications/australian-anaesthetistSee our new 'Discovering Anaesthesia" videos as well as have a small peak into the Anaesthesia Recipe Book: https://www.youtube.com/c/AustralianSocietyofAnaesthetistsFull versions of the Anaesthesia Recipe Book and more resources for trainees here (member login required) https://asa.org.au/asaeducationEp46: I'm on the training program...
2023-05-0740 minTopMedTalkEnvironmental sustainability; first, do no harm | TopMedTalkDr Jess Davies is a staff anaesthetist at Austin Health who has a proven track record of being passionate about implementing environmentally sustainable practices into healthcare while still delivering a high standard of patient care. While a trainee she started a sustainability research network called TRA2SH that has over 370 members in Australia, NZ and UK. Find out more about them here: https://www.tra2sh.org/ She is an honorary clinical fellow in the University of Melbourne’s Department of Critical Care, an active member of their sustainability and planetary health network and is em...
2023-05-0716 minTopMedTalkPerioperative Care in Australia and New Zealand | TopMedTalkThis piece is a conversation with two fascinating guests who are in attendance at the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Annual Scientific Meeting (ANZCA). Desiree Chappell and Monty Mythen speak with Jill Van Acker, Specialist Anaesthetist, Canberra Hospitals, Chair Perioperative Medicine SIG, ACE, ANZCA, ASA, NZSA and Louise Speedy, Anesthetist and Intensive Care Specialist at Te Matau a Maui Hawkes Bay Hospital, New Zealand and Medical Officer for the New Zealand Army, Reserve Force Major with the Deployable Health Organisation. -- This year TopMedTalk is proud to be providing exclusive coverage...
2023-05-0730 minTopMedTalkANZCA Day 2 Live Coverage | TopMedTalk Desiree and Monty break down the schedule for TopMedTalk over the year. Where we’ll be and what we’ll be doing. How to get involved and where to find us. Don’t forget, for more on Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) go here: www.EBPOM.org This year TopMedTalk is proud to be providing exclusive coverage of the annual Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) conference, the professional body responsible for the specialties of anaesthesia and pain medicine in Australia and New Zealand. For more on ANZCA go here: https://www.an...
2023-05-0715 minTopMedTalkNeurocognition after surgery | TopMedTalkThe subject of this piece is; neurocognition, after surgery and major anesthesia. We reference previous episodes of TopMedTalk, linked to in the footnotes. Monty Mythen in conversation with Lis Evered, Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Anesthesiology Weill Cornell Medicine in New York and Robert Sanders, Nuffield Chair of Anaesthetics at the University of Sydney and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Executive Board member of the Institute of Academic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. -- Lis Evered’s previous piece: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/prato-2019-lis-evered -- This ye...
2023-05-0633 minTopMedTalkDiversity and gender balance in research | TopMedTalkDiversity and gender balance is an important part of the bigger picture in medicine. This piece looks at the facts. Monty Mythen and Desiree Chappell have an important conversation with Kate Leslie, Honorary Professor, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, Specialist Anaesthetist, The Royal Melbourne Hospital & North Western Mental Health and Non-Executive Director, Australian Medical Council and Claire Stewart, Anaesthetist, Westmead Hospital. This year TopMedTalk is proud to be providing exclusive coverage of the annual Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) conference, the professional body responsible for the specialties of anaesthesia and pain medicine in...
2023-05-0633 minTopMedTalkThe ANZCA Diploma in Perioperative Medicine | TopMedTalk“This week sees the launch of our diploma in perioperative medicine” Hear Desiree Chappell and Monty Mythen speaking with Vanessa Beavis, Immediate Past President, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) about how they are moving on and moving forward. Go now to their website and find out more: https://www.anzca.edu.au/ TopMedTalk is proud to be offering 'as live' coverage of ANZCA’s annual meeting. As mentioned, Vanessa, has impressed our listeners previously here: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/pocapalooza-sydney-education-education-education
2023-05-0618 minTopMedTalkAustralian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, conference begins | TopMedTalkThe Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) is the professional body responsible for the specialties of anaesthesia and pain medicine in Australia and New Zealand; their annual general conference is this year being covered by TopMedTalk. Monty Mythen is there live with Desiree Chappell joining him remotely. For more on ANZCA go here: https://www.anzca.edu.au/ And check out their socials: instagram.com/the_anzca/ https://facebook.com/ANZCA1992 https://youtube.com/AnzcaEduAu
2023-05-0603 minANZCAConversations with Chris Cokis - Episode 1 (Dr Tanya Selak)The following is part of our new series 'Conversations with Chris Cokis'. In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews ANZCA Councillor and 2023 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting Co-convenor Dr Tanya Selak.
2023-05-0323 min
Anaesthesia Coffee BreakInterview with ANZCA Primary Examiner Dr Lachlan RathieThanks Dr Rathie for the interview and insights into the primary examLMRathie@gmail.com check out his books on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Books-Dr-Lachlan-Rathie/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADr+Lachlan+Rathie---------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...
2022-12-2444 min
ANZCAAustralasian Anaesthesia 2021: Enhancing powerful medication – applications of the placebo...Enhancing powerful medication – applications of the placebo response for pain management.
By Dr Andrew Watson and Professor Thomas Bruessel. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital.
This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book).
To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: bit.ly/3T7muOL
2022-11-3030 minANZCAAustralasian Anaesthesia 2021: Preparing the elderly patient for elective non-cardiac surgeryPreparing the elderly patient for elective non-cardiac surgery.
By Dr Naomi Osborne, Dr Leena Nagappan, and Dr Kevin Kwan. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital.
This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book).
To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: bit.ly/3T7muOL
2022-11-2851 minANZCAAustralasian Anaesthesia 2021: Teaching medical students during clinical anaesthesia placementsTeaching medical students during clinical anaesthesia placements.
By Dr Jeremy Rogers, Dr Jeremy Carman, Dr Andrew Gardner, Dr Ross MacPherson. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital.
This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book).
To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: bit.ly/3T7muOL
2022-11-2828 min
New Zealand AnaesthesiaEpisode 5 - Dr Vanessa BeavisSpecial guest Dr Vanessa Beavis talks leadership, juggling a busy workload and holding the ANZCA Presidency during the pandemic with NZSA President and Podcast host Dr Morgan Edwards.
Dr Vanessa is the immediate past president of ANZCA and is a specialist Anaesthetist in Tāmaki Makaurau. Her clinical interests include perioperative medicine and liver transplant anaesthesia. Prior to her role as ANZCA President she was the Director of Perioperative Services at Auckland City Hospital.
2022-11-1439 minANZCAAustralasian Anaesthesia 2021: Epidural labour analgesia: Current trends, advances, and future...Epidural labour analgesia: Current trends, advances, and future techniques.
By Dr Victor Chen and Dr Harriet Wood. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital.
This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book).
To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: bit.ly/3T7muOL
2022-11-0735 minANZCAAustralasian Anaesthesia 2021: Direct acting oral anticoagulants – pharmacology and perioperative...Direct acting oral anticoagulants – pharmacology and perioperative considerations
By Dr Kate Drummond. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital.
This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book).
To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: bit.ly/3T7muOL
2022-10-2126 minANZCAAustralasian Anaesthesia 2021: Atrial fibrillation, ablation, and the anaesthetistAtrial fibrillation, ablation, and the anaesthetist
By Dr Cameron Maxwell, Dr Derek Potgieter and Professor Thomas Bruessel. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital.
This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book).
To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: bit.ly/3T7muOL
2022-10-1941 minANZCAAustralasian Anaesthesia 2021: A beginner’s guide to in-flight medical emergenciesA beginner’s guide to in-flight medical emergencies
By Dr Gareth Jones, Dr Nicola Emslie and Dr Dean Bunbury. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital.
This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book).
To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: https://bit.ly/3T7muOL
2022-10-1138 minANZCAAustralasian Anaesthesia 2021: How can anaesthetists talk to patients with obesity?How can anaesthetists talk to patients with obesity?
By Dr Natalie Smith, Dr Anthony Hodsdon, and Professor David A Story. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital.
This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book).
To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: https://bit.ly/3T7muOL
2022-10-1116 minANZCAAustralasian Anaesthesia 2021: Bubble trouble: Vascular gas embolismBubble trouble: Vascular gas embolism
By Dr Bridget Devane. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital.
This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book).
To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: https://bit.ly/3T7muOL
2022-10-1131 minANZCAAustralasian Anaesthesia 2021: Medicolegal insights into anaesthesiaMedicolegal insights into anaesthesia
By Dr Chris Bolton. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital.
This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book).
To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: bit.ly/3T7muOL
2022-10-1128 minDeep BreathsS5 Ep. 7: Protect ya neck (Neck haematoma after thyroid surgery)Today, we discuss the joint Difficult Airway Society, British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons, and the British Association of Otorhinolaryngology Guidelines on managing neck haematomas after thyroid surgery. We start by revising the pathophysiology of post-thyroidectomy airway compromise before launching into a discussion about the 8 recommendations within the guidelines. 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 or fellow. Log us as a learning session w...
2022-09-1124 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakInterview with the Ex-Chair of Examiners for the primary exam - Dr Emma Giles PART 2Welcome to part 2 of our interview with Dr Emma Giles!. Thanks for generously giving up your time to share amazing advice for this exam. AND from an insider of our exam system!Dr Emma is a consultant anaesthetist heavily with a passion for education and has devoted over a decade to being a primary examiner for ANZCA. She contributes to a website Primary LO of the day https://primarydailylo.wordpress.com/with lots of useful information for the exam.Here's a link to the 2012a paper with the difference between a 2/5 an...
2022-02-0626 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakInterview with the Ex-Chair of Examiners for the primary exam - Dr Emma Giles PART 1Thank you Dr Emma Giles for generously giving up your time to share amazing advice for this exam. AND from an insider of our exam system!Dr Emma is a consultant anaesthetist heavily with a passion for education and has devoted over a decade to being a primary examiner for ANZCA. She contributes to a website Primary LO of the day https://primarydailylo.wordpress.com/with lots of useful information for the exam.Here's a link to the 2012a paper with the difference between a 2/5 and 3/5 SAQ.https://networks.anzca.ed...
2022-01-3035 minABCs of AnaesthesiaAdvice on getting a Reference for your Anaesthetics Application!Send us a textToday 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 information and guidance on the application process.If you...
2021-06-2925 minABCs of AnaesthesiaApplying for Anaesthetics Training and Critical CareSend us a textn 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please rate, post a review and subscribe!Check o...
2021-06-2822 minABCs of AnaesthesiaAnaesthetics Training - The ANZCA Training PathwaySend us a textIn 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 most up to date information and guidance...
2021-06-2721 minABCs of AnaesthesiaPart 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - Airway surgery with RachelSend us a textThanks 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...
2021-05-0732 minABCs of AnaesthesiaPart 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The Thyroid and Anaesthesia with JamesSend us a textThanks 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. H...
2021-04-2740 minDeep BreathsS2 Ep. 11 : Bad medicine (Anaphylaxis)Today, we discuss anaphylaxis. We look at the findings from the most recent NAP 6 regarding the incidences of anaphylaxis for specific triggers, presenting symptoms, and factors potentially predicting poorer patient outcomes. We also discuss anaphylaxis management and the anaphylaxis cards jointly developed by ANZCA and ANZAAG. Feel free to email us at deepbreathspod@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you!Thanks for listening, and happy studying.Resources for today's episode:The NAP6 - https://www.nationalauditprojects.org.uk/downloads/NAP6%20...
2021-04-1819 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakReal practice exam demo with Susanna - Viva 1Thanks Susanna for volunteering to be examined for the ANZCA part 1 exam!Really generous of you to be in the spotlight and be able to help others to learn for this tricky exam!The 21st century learning skills are often called the 4 C's: critical thinking, creative thinking, communicating, and collaboratinghttps://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/csmce/5344/29195The viva stems are in the transcript. Please rate, post a review and subscribe!Check out https://anaesthesiacollective.com/education/first-part-exam/ for general information and a collection of...
2021-04-1631 minDeep BreathsS2 Ep. 9: Strong enough (Neuromuscular monitoring)This week we discuss neuromuscular blockade, revise some relevant basic physiology and pharmacology, and talk about neuromuscular monitoring. After all, it never hurts to revise a little part 1 exam knowledge, particularly when it's relevant to how you answer questions for the part 2 exam! Feel free to email us at deepbreathspod@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you!Thanks for listening, and happy studying. Resources for this episode:Sugammadex: a revolutionary drug in neuromuscular pharmacology - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/p...
2021-04-0417 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakLive viva exam demo for the ANZCA part 1 exam - Pat v2Time for round 2 with Pat are very generous trainee who's offered to be quizzed on our podcast.Here are the questions from this round:Stem 51. How does heparin work?2. How about low molecular weight heparin?3. Why do we monitor unfractionated heparin but not low molecular weight heparin? Due to lower binding to plasma proteins and to cell surfaces, the plasma anti Xa activity generated by a given dose of LMWH is more predictable than for UH. 4. How do we monitor unfractionated heparin’s effect?5. How...
2021-03-3132 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakLive viva exam demo for the ANZCA part 1 exam - Pat v1Thank you Pat for being part of this project to help part 1 exam learning!This would be a daunting experience for anyone and Pat did a great job under pressure to give us a well structured and knowledgeable answers to our questions. The topics and questions we lined up today wereStem 11. What is nitrous oxide?2. What are the advantages of using nitrous oxide?3. What are the disadvantages of using nitrous oxide?4. How is nitrous oxide stored in hospitals?5. What is Entonox? Ste...
2021-03-2832 minDeep BreathsS2 Ep. 6: Sweet child o' mine (Labour epidurals and autism)In today's episode, we take a look at a recently published trial in JAMA Paediatrics which examines a possible association between labour epidurals and autism. A huge thank you to Dr Catherine Stirzaker for providing us with much of the source material for this episode! Feel free to email us at deepbreathspod@gmail.com with any questions, comments or suggestions. Thanks for listening, and happy studying! Resources for this episode include: Association Between Epidural Analgesia During Labor and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Offspring - h...
2021-03-1415 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakHow do you PREVENT HYPOXAEMIA when performing a rapid sequence induction (RSI)?You've probably performed a few RSIs in your anaesthesia practice. But have you though about all the techniques you do to make this inherently risky technique safer?In this episode we chat about the approach to the question from the April 2014 and September 2013 SAQ paperDescribe the physiological basis of methods used to prevent hypoxaemia prior to intubation in a rapid sequence induction. Include any adverse effects of these methods. The exam paperhttps://networks.anzca.edu.au/d2l/le/content/7669/Home?itemIdentifier=D2L.LE.Content.ContentObject.M...
2021-01-2438 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakWhat is the lowest oxygen saturation YOU would tolerate?This is one of the most common dilemmas that will arise during your anaesthesia practice! In this episode we will step through the ANZCA part 1 SAQ, Q9 from 2014 Septemberhttps://networks.anzca.edu.au/d2l/le/content/7669/Home?itemIdentifier=D2L.LE.Content.ContentObject.ModuleCO-86745What lower limit of SpO2 would you accept in an ASA1 young male under general anaesthesia? Explain your reasons for choosing this value. We step through a framework for the answer involving a) the O2Hb dissociation curvehttps://litfl.com/o...
2021-01-1828 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakThe 5 critical effects of pregnancy on respiratory physiologyIn this Episode we discuss the effects of pregnancy on a patient's respiratory physiology.We step through the SAQ #3 from the 2019 feb/march ANZCA exam paper:Discuss the effects of pregnancy on the respiratory system that are relevant to the practice of anaesthesia. Include in your answer how these effects influence the conduct of anaesthesia.Respiratory changes during pregnancy affects:1. Airway management2. Pre-oxygenation3. Ventilation4. Lung mechanics5. Uptake of inhalational agentsSome resources include:My technique for rapid preoxygneationhttps://youtu.be/dr9VzkMCK1...
2021-01-0721 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakFunctional Residual Capacity (FRC) and how anaesthesia makes a mess of it!In this episode we tackle the SAQ, explain the changes on FRC that take place with the administration of anaesthesia.July SAQ paper 2005 question 16.https://networks.anzca.edu.au/d2l/le/content/7669/viewContent/86778/ViewThis is an important core topic that requires a broad understanding of the 1) A definition and normal values2) How to measure FRC3) and how it changes with anaesthesia4) functions of FRCI use a categorised answer of anaesthetic, surgical and patient factors to get a broad bite into this answer.a...
2020-12-2015 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakControl of breathing made a bit more practicalControl of breathing is one of the most practically useful subjects you will learn in respiratory physiology!In this video we go through the most interesting aspects, exam tips, structures and how it relates to our own practice.The particular SAQ we address is from the ANZCA 2006 February exam paper, question 10:List the physiological factors which increase respiratory rate and include a brief explanation of the mechanism by which each achieves this increase. https://networks.anzca.edu.au/d2l/le/content/6787/viewContent/86128/ViewYou'll need to be an...
2020-12-1519 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakStan's gold medal viva examBy popular demand, here is the actual physiology and pharmacology viva that Stan was examined on for the part 1 ANZCA exam!Please rate, post a review and subscribe!Check out www.anaesthesiacollective.com and sign up to the ABCs of Anaesthesia facebook group and check you the ABCs of Anaesthesia YouTube channel for more contentAny questions please email Lahiruandstan@gmail.com Some links and formulas!How does it measure cardiac output?Using thermodilution and utilisation of Stewart Hamilton’s equation of:
2020-12-0547 minTopMedTalkPrato | The 5th Collaborative Clinical Trials in Anaesthesia biennial conferenceThis piece focuses upon the unique 'Collaborative Clinical Trials in Anaesthesia biennial conference', of which this was the fifth, organised in Prato, Italy, by Monash University. TopMedTalk was given the chance to listen in on this cutting edge gathering of trialists, academics and practitioners as it happened. We take a deeper dive on the history behind this very special meeting, how it works and special moments from the meeting. Learn how some of the big trials gather pace and how major studies get established. The ANZCA Clinical Trials Network is here: http://www...
2020-11-2415 minTopMedTalkPeriop SIG 2019 | Updates in cardiac devices Part 2"Updates in cardiac devices, Part 2" was a talk originally given at the 8th Australian and New Zealand Symposium of Perioperative Medicine Special Interest Group: “Updates in Perioperative Medicine 360” which took place between November 7th-9th 2019. This piece is focused upon transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) devices. "A balloon valvular plasti in comparison to a TAVI is 90% of the risk, 10% of the gain" you're trading one problem with another, argues our speaker. Find out more about ANZCA here: http://www.anzca.edu.au/ Presented by Dr Karl Poon, TAVI specialist at St Andrews War Memo...
2020-11-2234 minTopMedTalkPeriop SIG | Updates in cardiac devices Part 2 "Updates in cardiac devices, Part 2" was a talk originally given at the 8th Australian and New Zealand Symposium of Perioperative Medicine Special Interest Group: “Updates in Perioperative Medicine 360” which took place between November 7th-9th 2019. This piece is focused upon transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) devices. "A balloon valvular plasti in comparison to a TAVI is 90% of the risk, 10% of the gain" you're trading one problem with another, argues our speaker. Find out more about ANZCA here: http://www.anzca.edu.au/ Presented by Dr Karl Poon, TAVI specialist at St Andre...
2020-11-2234 min
Australian AnaesthesiaEp23. Peer Groups with Dr Kushlani StevensonEverything you need to know about forming a Peer Group and earning those hard to earn CPD points! I chat with Dr Kushlani Stevenson, Executive Committee Member of the ANZCA/ASA/NZSA Wellbeing Special Interest Group and author of the Peer Group document. Peer Group document: https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48703566For more information about any of the ANZCA/ASA/NZSA Special Interest Groups, please visit:https://www.acecc.org.au/SIGs
2020-11-2232 minTopMedTalkPeriop SIG | Updates in cardiac devices, Part 1"Updates in cardiac devices, Part 1" was a talk originally given at the 8th Australian and New Zealand Symposium of Perioperative Medicine Special Interest Group: “Updates in Perioperative Medicine 360” which took place between November 7th-9th 2019. This piece is a look at some of the new technology which looks set to become more widely used. A leadless pacemaker is a small implantable "bullet like" device that sends electrical pulses to the heart whenever it senses that the heartbeat is too slow. Also new implantable cardioverter defibrillators are discussed as are implantable cardiac monitors. There is also discussion regarding card...
2020-11-2122 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakDr Stan's Study PlanHi everyone! We go through all the essential basics of a study plan for the part 1 exam.Check out this link for a sample study plan to cover all the topicshttps://anaesthesiacollective.com/the-anzca-first-part-exam-study-plan/Please rate, post a review and subscribe!Check out https://anaesthesiacollective.com/education/first-part-exam/ for general information and a collection of model answersand sign up to the ABCs of Anaesthesia facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2082807131964430and check out the ABCs of Anaesthesia YouTube channel for mo...
2020-11-1712 min
Australian AnaesthesiaThe CPD program for Provisional Fellows with Dr Emily MundayI chat with Emily Munday, outgoing Chair of the Trainee Member Group about what she learnt in navigating the College Continuing Professional Development program as a Provisional Fellow. There's some subtle differences to know about!ANZCA CPD: https://cpd.anzca.edu.au/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fAnaphylaxis (online course): https://networks.anzca.edu.au/d2l/home/7561
2020-11-1221 minDeep BreathsS1 Ep. 13: Catch my disease, part 2 (Covid-19 airway management)Today we continue our discussion about 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. We specifically talk about non-invasive ventilation, some subspecialty anaesthesia and considerations for working in critical care.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 controlhttps://bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(20)30200-2/fulltext Aerosol boxes a...
2020-11-0812 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakHow to get started with the First Part ExamIn this episode we go through the basics of how to approach this exam broadly. The why, how, when and what of this rather big quiz.Useful website links:ANZCA training program curriculum https://www.anzca.edu.au/resources/all-handbooks-and-curriculums/anzca-anaesthesia-training-program-curriculumMAK95 by Dr Frank Sun www.mak95.comA Primer for the Primary FANZCA examination by Dr Mark Reeeves https://primarydailylo.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/a-primer-for-the-primary-fanzca-examination-1.pdfPrimary LO of the Day by Dr Emma Giles https://primarydailylo.wordpress.com...
2020-11-0416 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakWelcome to Anaesthesia Coffee Break!Hi everyone!Welcome to Anaesthesia Coffee Break, a podcast with tips, tricks and advice for the ANZCA (Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists) First Part Exam.We hope to cover lots of useful information and present knowledge about pharmacology and physiology in a easy to understand structured way to help you through this potentially gruelling exam!Please rate, post a review and subscribe!Check out https://anaesthesiacollective.com/education/first-part-exam/ for general information and a collection of model answersand sign up to the ABCs of Anaesthesia f...
2020-11-0405 minDeep BreathsS1 Ep. 12: Catch my disease, part 1 (Covid-19 airway management)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 controlhttps://bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(20)30200-2/fulltext Aerosol boxes and barrier enclosures for airway management in COVID-19 patients: a scoping review and narrative synthesish...
2020-11-0115 minTopMedTalkPOCAPALOOZA | Sydney: Education, education, education."It also must start and end in primary care" This piece is a fascinating in-depth conversation moving through various medical perspectives on perioperative medicine from Australia and New Zealand. A real highlight of the festival. How has perioperative medicine evolved over the years around the world? What's the status of Perioperative Care as a specialty? How does one specialise in this area, in terms of education? Discussing the development of the International Board:- "We decided perioperative education should not only be available for developed countries". We hear that TopMedTalk engaging with the African Perioperative...
2020-10-1838 minDeep BreathsS1 Ep. 7: Achy breaky... ribs? part 2 (Regional anaesthesia for rib fracture)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 questions, comments or suggestions. Thanks for listening, and happy studying. Some resources to help with studying this topic: https://www.nysora.com/regional-anesthesia-for-specific-surgical-procedures/abdomen/thoracic-lumbar-paravertebral-block/
2020-09-2117 minDeep BreathsS1 Ep. 6: Achy breaky... ribs? part 1 (Regional anaesthesia for rib fracture)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 any questions, comments or suggestions. Thanks for listening, and happy studying. Some resources to help with studying this topic: https://www.nysora.com/regional-anesthesia-for-specific-surgical-procedures/abdomen/thoracic-lumbar-paravertebral-block/
2020-09-2021 minDeep BreathsS1 Ep. 1: So you're thinking about sitting the ANZCA Part 2 exam?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-hand with this exam so that you’re well prepared for every aspect of the exam. Lastly, we want you to think about how you’ll f...
2020-08-2815 minTopMedTalkPeriop SIG | Care of older people in surgery (COPS)Care of older people in surgery (COPS). Are you properly assesing your patients for cognition? Surgery can be appropriate for some to reduce pain in palliative care, how do we make decisions regarding a possible intervention? How important is frailty in this process? The slides from this talk are here: http://www.anzca.edu.au/documents/03-jacqueline-close_care-of-older-people-in-surger.pdf Presented by Professor Jacqueline Close, Geriatrician, Prince Of Wales Hospital, Clinical Director, Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre -- Brought to you by the Perioperative Medicine Special Interest Group (SIG) in...
2020-08-2200 min
TopMedTalkPeriop SIG | Part 2, Delirium: The brain and the older surgical patient"Delirium: The brain and the older surgical patient Part 2" was a talk originally given at the 8th Australian and New Zealand Symposium of Perioperative Medicine Special Interest Group: “Updates in Perioperative Medicine 360” which took place between November 7th-9th 2019. This piece is a look at some of the new technology which is becoming more widely used. A leadless pacemaker is a small implantable "bullet like" device that sends electrical pulses to the heart whenever it senses that the heartbeat is too slow. Also new implantable cardioversion defibrillators are discussed as are implantable cardiac monitors. There is also disc...
2020-08-0100 minTopMedTalkPeriop SIG 2019 | Part 1, Delirium: The brain and the older surgical patient"Delirium: The brain and the older surgical patient Part 1" was a presentation originally given at the 8th Australian and New Zealand Symposium of Perioperative Medicine Special Interest Group: “Updates in Perioperative Medicine 360” which took place between November 7th-9th 2019. "Acute brain failure is really the concept we're talking about", this piece covers delirium and dives into why this common and long discussed condition is not yet something we can always predict and prevent. Find out more about ANZCA here: http://www.anzca.edu.au/ Presented by Professor Alison Mudge, Conjoint Professor of Medicine, Roya...
2020-07-2500 min
Knee Deeppain relief in labour & delivery part 2 (with dr simon the anaesthetics registrar)Following on from last week’s episode we talk more about pain relief options available in labour and delivery. On today’s episode, Hannah is joined by Simon, who is a doctor and trainee with the Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA).They cover:🎙 the difference between epidurals and spinals🎙 how epidurals and spinals work🎙 who can have them🎙 who can’t have them🎙 what are the risks associated with these procedures🎙 at what time during labour can you have an epiduralHere’s the link to the ANZCA College patient info page:💻 Pain Relief & Having a Baby https://ww...
2020-07-1929 minTopMedTalkPRATO | The 5th Collaborative Clinical Trials in Anaesthesia biennial conferenceThis piece focuses upon the unique 'Collaborative Clinical Trials in Anaesthesia biennial conference', of which this was the fifth, organised in Prato, Italy, by Monash University. TopMedTalk was given the chance to listen in on this cutting edge gathering of trialists, academics and practitioners as it happened. We take a deeper dive on the history behind this very special meeting, how it works and special moments from the meeting. Learn how some of the big trials gather pace and how major studies get established. The ANZCA Clinical Trials Network is here: http://www...
2020-07-1700 minTopMedTalkPOCAPALOOZA | SydneyThis piece is a fascinating in-depth conversation moving through various medical perspectives on perioperative medicine from Australia and New Zealand. A real highlight of the festival. How has perioperative medicine evolved over the years around the world? What's the status of Perioperative Care as a specialty? How does one specialise in this area, in terms of education? Discussing the development of the International Board:- "We decided perioperative education should not only be available for developed countries". We hear that TopMedTalk engaging with the African Perioperative Research Group (APORG) has helped move the cause of perioperative care for...
2020-07-0300 minTopMedTalkPeriop SIG 2019 | Updates in cardiac devices Part 2"Updates in cardiac devices, Part 2" was a talk originally given at the 8th Australian and New Zealand Symposium of Perioperative Medicine Special Interest Group: “Updates in Perioperative Medicine 360” which took place between November 7th-9th 2019. This piece is focused upon transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) devices. "A balloon valvular plasti in comparison to a TAVI is 90% of the risk, 10% of the gain" you're trading one problem with another, argues our speaker. Find out more about ANZCA here: http://www.anzca.edu.au/ Presented by Dr Karl Poon, TAVI specialist at St Andrews War Memo...
2020-06-0500 minTopMedTalkPeriop SIG 2019 | Updates in cardiac devices, Part 1"Updates in cardiac devices, Part 1" was a talk originally given at the 8th Australian and New Zealand Symposium of Perioperative Medicine Special Interest Group: “Updates in Perioperative Medicine 360” which took place between November 7th-9th 2019. This piece is a look at some of the new technology which looks set to become more widely used. A leadless pacemaker is a small implantable "bullet like" device that sends electrical pulses to the heart whenever it senses that the heartbeat is too slow. Also new implantable cardioverter defibrillators are discussed as are implantable cardiac monitors. There is also discussion regarding card...
2020-06-0400 min
Obsgynaecritcare051 Bullying in healthcare and anaesthesia – Dr Peter GarnettHi Everyone,
This week I am joined by one of our provisional fellows and we discuss the serious topic of bullying in healthcare and anaesthesia. Unfortunately this sort of behaviour is more common than we appreciate……
Take home messages from Peter’s talk • This does happen to us • It is not something that should be ignored • I think good change is happening
Want to listen to Peter’s department talk as well? Follow the link to our presentation page: https://www.obsgynaecritcare.org/education-presentations/
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2019-06-0420 minObsgynaecritcare043 – Anaphylaxis discussion part 1 with ChongHi everyone!
Better late than never. This week Chong and I have finally got around to our discussion on anaphylaxis.
What are the common causes of anaphylaxis?
How is the severity of anaphylaxis graded?
How / when should we administer adrenaline and what are the pitfalls of this drug which has a narrow therapeutic window?
We focus mainly on discussing the common causes in hospital and particularly the peri-operative setting. Peri-operative anaphylaxis is now the leading cause of direct anaesthetic related death in Australia / NZ.
We do offer a few q...
2018-12-0330 min