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Support Pipelines Podcasts with David HermansonSupport Pipelines' Podcast with David Hermanson-Season 2, Episode 85, Lahiru Silva4Another great podcast with David Hermanson and Lahiru Silva, a Construction Project Management instructor at SAIT and an Executive at Pathfinder. Lahiru shares his journey from Sri Lanka to Canada, how he helped shape a construction management program that blends engineering with real-world project leadership, and why hands-on experience, strong risk management, and industry understanding matter more than ever. It’s an insightful look at the skills the next generation of construction managers need.
2025-12-1150 min
Voice Notes w/ShylohLahiru Samarasinghe: Do you see the treads on those tires?Lahiru and Shyloh speculate on who is thinking about the Roman Empire, why is this dude talking about his tires, and if Shyloh will get her car fixed before it becomes an expensive situation. Lahiru talks about the impacts of Magic the Gathering on his mental health, and scary driving stories, while Shyloh struggles with the heat and air quality of summer while Lahiru provides a guest appearance from his dog!
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2025-08-0532 min
Anaesthesia Coffee BreakAlternative medications and anaesthesia with Dr MandyThank you for joining us for our chat with Dr Mandy, all round great educator, humanitarian and anaesthetist in Melbourne and one of my role models.She talks about the impact of alternative meds on anaesthesia and perioperative care including:Ginseng, GinkoGingerGuaranaEchinaceaVallerianKavaSt John's WortPlease support us on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow to help train anaesthetists in developing countries whilst acknowledging the work it takes t...
2022-02-2135 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 min
ABCs of AnaesthesiaBasic Anaesthesia Drugs - Vasopressors and InotropesSend us a textIn 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.to/3u...
2022-01-2547 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakThe 6 Non-respiratory Functions of the LungPlease support us on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow to help train anaesthetists in developing countries whilst acknowledging the work it takes to keep creating this educational resource.The 6 functions are1) Blood reservoir2) Filtration3) Heat regulation4) Metabolic function and synthesis5) Protective function6) Drug elimination and deliveryIf you enjoyed this content please like and subscribePlease post any comments or questions below. Check out www.anaesthesiacollective.com and sign up t...
2022-01-0919 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakHow to approach toxicity of medications in anaesthesiaPlease support us on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow to help train anaesthetists in developing countries whilst acknowledging the work it takes to keep creating this educational resource.Drug Choice⁃Describe toxicities that are specific to:⁃1) Drug Class⁃2) Individual DrugDrug Exposure Across Time (Dt)⁃Factors that increase (Dt) will increase the risk of toxicity. These will include:⁃1) Increased or Additive Dosing from the same class of drugs⁃2) Dura...
2021-12-2639 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakFactors affecting mixed venous CO2 tensionPlease support us on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow to help train anaesthetists in developing countries whilst acknowledging the work it takes to keep creating this educational resource.This podcast is all aboutNORMAL VALUES: PvCO2 45mmHg CO2 content 52ml CO2/100ml bloodMEASUREMENT: sampled from a pulmonary artery catheter.1. Alveolar ventilation2. Increased CO2 production 3. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors i.e. acetazolamide4. Tissue...
2021-12-2035 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakOliguria, why it happens and how to remember all those pathways!Thanks for listening! In this episode Stan deep dives into the physiology of oliguria, with some great structures and mnemonics to really help learn this interesting but challenging topic!Here are some of the mentioned resourcesThe Covid 19 intubation video!https://youtu.be/uqKnuVfZoOgThe fantastic course by the Center for Medical Simulationhttps://harvardmedsim.orgPlease support us on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow to help train anaesthetists in developing countries whilst acknowledging the work...
2021-11-0724 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakDoes BIS / ENTROPY really prevent awareness under anaesthesia?Join us for a deep dive into BIS monitoring to prevent awareness under anaesthesia.How does it work, how does it convert EEG and EMG into a signal that we can read?AND does it actually work?Check out these resourceshttps://litfl.com/bispectral-index-bis-monitoring/https://www.cochrane.org/CD003843/ANAESTH_bispectral-index-bis-improving-intraoperative-awareness-and-early-postoperative-recovery-adultshttps://www.medtronic.com/covidien/en-us/products/brain-monitoring.htmlResponse of bispectral index to neuromuscular block in awake volunteersP. J. Schuller*, S. Newell, P. A. Strickland, and J. J. BarryBritish Journal...
2021-10-3139 min
SportCastCricket Ep.57 | T20 World Cup: Lahiru Kumara Fined For Confrontation With Bangladesh BatterT20 World Cup: Lahiru Kumara Fined For Confrontation With Bangladesh BatterClick play to listen to this news report.Brought to you by MMBL Money Master in association with SportCast.newsMake sure you subscribe to our channel (for free) to be notified of new content.To learn how to use podcasts, visit AceWebmaster.com/podcasts#Cricket #CricketNews #Sports #SportsNews #SportsOnTheGo #SportsAudio #SportsPodcast
2021-10-2602 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakWhy is there a difference between you measured ETCO2 and PaCO2?In this episode we talk about this very common phenomenon in anaesthesia, the difference between ETCO2 and PaCO2.Essentially this all comes down to patient and equipment factors.BUT the essential element that makes the largest difference is DEAD SPACE.we discuss the factors effecting it, and the Bohr equation that measures dead space.Please support us on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow to help train anaesthetists in developing countries whilst acknowledging the work it takes to keep creating...
2021-10-2423 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakStatistics with Stan - the basics of sensitivity, specificity, NPV and PPV and the LMA in obesityThanks for covering the dreaded statistics objectives for the exam!The diagrams and info are from these articles.Aust Prescr 2003;26:111–3Moving beyond sensitivity and speci!city: using likelihood ratios to help interpret diagnostic testandCritical Care 2004 8:508-512Statistics review 13: Receiver operating characteristic curvesPlease support us on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow to help train anaesthetists in developing countries whilst acknowledging the work it takes to keep creating this educational resource.If yo...
2021-10-1757 minABCs of AnaesthesiaPart 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The fractured femur/NOF patient with DhirSend us a textGreat 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-publications/Guidelines/Archived-guidelines/DNAR-decisions-in-the-peri-operative-periodPlease rate, post a review and subscr...
2021-10-1629 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakGravitational effects on the lung, Wests Zones and a performance tip for the viva exam!In this episode we delve into gravitational effects on the lung including ventilation aspects, pO2, pCO2, VQ matching and its effects and Wests Zones.The diagrams are from Respiratory Physiology by John B West.Please support us on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow to help train anaesthetists in developing countries whilst acknowledging the work it takes to keep creating this educational resource.If you enjoyed this content please like and subscribePlease post any comments or questions below.
2021-10-1030 minABCs of AnaesthesiaPart 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The obese patient with StephanySend us a textGreat 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 of Anaesthesia YouTube channel for mo...
2021-10-0932 min
AnthropauseEP 8 Fragmented Connections w/ Supun Lahiru PrakashHello everyone - Namaste!
Welcome back to Anthropause. Today, we bring you our eighth episode, ‘Fragmented Connections’. Join us in our conversation with one of the 2020 United Nations Climate Change: Learn Champions, Mr. Supun Lahiru Prakash. In this episode, we talk about the importance of communicating climate information in local languages while prioritizing local examples, and experiences.
We will see you next month with another episode! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for weekly updates.
UN CC: Learn article: https://www.uncclearn.org/stories/communicating-on-climate-change-in-local-language-in-sri-lanka/
Special shoutout to Asha Worthy for shar...
2021-10-0530 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakUltrasound theory, technique and useful tips and tricks!Now Stan and Lahiru love ultrasound guided anaesthesia techniques, whether it's regional anaesthesia, venous or arterial access or transthoracic echo. Becoming competent at these techniques is such a valuable skill to add to your quiver and will save you and and your patient time and time again.This podcasts focusses on the theory of ultrasound and some practical tips for its use.For more information go tohttps://www.anaesthesiacollective.com/how-to-get-started-with-regional-anaesthesia/http://www.usra.caPlease support us on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll...
2021-10-0344 minABCs of AnaesthesiaPart 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The stroke patient with RaoSend us a textGreat 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_anaesthesia_Update_2011.pdfAnd ventilation of bronchospasmh...
2021-09-2837 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakVenous Admixture - Can oxygen fix it?This episode is all about venous admixture for the part 1 exam.Check out more info at this great site.https://derangedphysiology.com/main/cicm-primary-exam/required-reading/respiratory-system/Chapter%20081/concepts-venous-admixture-and-shuntPlease support us on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow to help train anaesthetists in developing countries whilst acknowledging the work it takes to keep creating this educational resource.If you enjoyed this content please like and subscribePlease post any comments or questions below. Check out www.a...
2021-09-2627 minABCs of AnaesthesiaBasic Anaesthesia Drugs - VolatilesSend us a textIn 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/3u3xqS1h...
2021-09-2642 min
randInt podcast with Raffy and ChandraS01E16 - Interviewing Lahiru: Expert Educator & Side-hustle KingWell, do we have an episode for you!
This time, we're putting on our interviewing hats and having a chat to Dr Lahiru Amaratunge, an anaesthetist with a range of other interests that's long enough to fill a few pages! In typical randInt style, we cover a lot of ground and find a whole bunch of surprising insights from someone who's arguably at the top of his game.
We discuss things like:
How did his education side-gig start?
How to overcome imposter syndrome?
Finding the balance when so many projects demand your time
The m...
2021-09-251h 07Anaesthesia Coffee BreakViva Practice with Mason - Fasting, Local Anaesthetics, Shunt and MACThanks Mason for a fantastic viva session!Please support us on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow to help train anaesthetists in developing countries whilst acknowledging the work it takes to keep creating this educational resource.If you enjoyed this content please like and subscribePlease post any comments or questions below. Check out www.anaesthesiacollective.com and sign up to the ABCs of Anaesthesia facebook group for other content.Any questions please email abcsofanaesthesia@gmail.c...
2021-09-1937 minABCs of AnaesthesiaBasic Anaesthetic Drugs - Local AnaestheticsSend us a textIn 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/guideline_index/Local_anaesthetic_poisoning/
2021-09-1637 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakBONUS EPISODE: Professor David Story chats to us about Acid Base PhysiologyWe are so privileged to interview Professor David Story. Professor David Story is foundation chair of Anaesthesia and Deputy Director of the Centre for Integrated Critical Care at the University of Melbourne. He is a part-time staff anaesthetist at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne where his clinical work is predominantly perioperative care for sicker adults including for liver transplantation.His research includes perioperative outcomes and models of care; applied physiology including acid-base disorders; environmental aspects of anaesthesia; He studied medicine at Monash University and also graduated with a bachelor of medical sciences on exercise at high altitude. D...
2021-09-151h 34Anaesthesia Coffee BreakBONUS EPISODE: Interview with Dr Bob Smith, retired anaesthetist, athlete, artist and all round great guyThank you Bob for giving up your time for us! It was great to find out more about the history of anaesthesia and all your work with cardiopulmonary exercise testing.Please support us on our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow, to help train anaesthetists in developing countries.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 t...
2021-09-131h 01ABCs of AnaesthesiaBasic Anaesthesia Drugs - HypnoticsSend us a textThis 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 experiences, and...
2021-09-0544 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakViva practice with Katherine! - Ketamine, neurophysiology and ICP, anaphylaxis, normal salineWell done Katherine on a great viva session with us.You present very well with great technique for answering questions, getting to the point, and thinking on your feet.All the best with your exam!Please support us on our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow, to help train anaesthetists in developing countries.Please rate, post a review and subscribe!Check out https://anaesthesiacollective.com/education/first-part-exam/ for general information and a collection of model answers
2021-09-0342 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakDiffusion and perfusion limited gases and diffusing capacityThanks for listening to this episode on Diffusion and perfusion limitation of gases.And if you feel inclined, please support us on our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow, to help train anaesthetists in developing countries.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/2082807131964430
2021-09-0233 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakPulse oximetry measurement and how it can fail.In this episode Dr Stan takes us through the ins and outs of oxygen saturation measurement with pulse oximetry and how it can fail.If you feel inclined., please support us on our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow, to help train anaesthetists in developing countries.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 A...
2021-09-0237 minABCs of AnaesthesiaBasic Anaesthesia Drugs - OpioidsSend us a textThis 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 ANZCA, hospital...
2021-08-2937 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakViva practice with Luke - Suxamethonium, oxygen delivery to tissues, sodium nitroprusside, functions of the liverThanks again Luke for coming on the show! Fantastic work getting out solid answers with great exam technique. All the best with your exam!Please support us on our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAll proceeds will go to Fund a Fellow, to help train anaesthetists in developing countries.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 fa...
2021-08-2933 minABCs of AnaesthesiaBasic Anaesthesia Drugs - Muscle RelaxantsSend us a textIn 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 of our employers or...
2021-08-2326 minABCs of AnaesthesiaHow to impress in your first week in anaestheticsSend us a textThanks 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...
2021-08-2235 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakExercise physiology and improving performance with the aggregation of marginal gainsIn this episode we thought we would go through a bit of exercise physiology in celebration of the Olympics 2020 in 2021!Thanks Stan for sharing some of your notes on this really practical topic!If you would like to support us please do via our Patreon account. https://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAnd best thing is that all proceeds will go to a reputable charity!Please rate, post a review and subscribe!Check out www.anaesthesiacollective.com and sign up to the ABCs of Anaesthesia facebook group https://ww...
2021-08-1531 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakRenal Physiology Categorisation Drills for the examHere are renal categorisation drills!If you would like to support us please do via our Patreon account. https://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAnd best thing is that all proceeds will go to a reputable charity!Functions of the kidneyHow does the kidney establish a concentration gradient?Handling of acidFactors that govern GFR Flow = Kf [(PGC – PBS) - s (PGC - PBS)]Please rate, post a review and subscribe!Check out www.anaesthesiacollective.com and sign up to the ABCs of Anaesthesia facebook group h...
2021-08-0823 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakCardiovascular Physiology Categorisation Drills for the exam PART 2Here is cardiovascular (CVS) physiology part 2 classifiedIf you would like to support us please do via our Patreon account. https://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAnd best thing is that all proceeds will go to a reputable charity!Effect of standing due to hydrostatic pressure Compensation is Global- Baroreceptoro A reduction in mean arterial pressure is sensed by the baroreceptors. They decrease their rate of firing which results in an increase in SNS discharge and decreased PNS discharge causing:o increased HRo ...
2021-08-0324 minABCs of AnaesthesiaInterview training with ElleSend us a textThanks 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 refer to ANZCA...
2021-07-2449 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakCardiovascular Physiology Categorisation Drills for the exam PART 1If you would like to support us please do via our Patreon account. https://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAnd best thing is that all proceeds will go to a reputable charity!In this episode we cover categorisation of core cardiovascular topicsHere is a brief summary:HypotensionPreloadRate RhythmContractilityAfterloadOr ShockHypovolaemiaCardiogenicDistributiveObstructiveO2 supply demand Supply= o2 flux or delivery to heartCBF x o2 content (Hb, sats...
2021-07-2333 minABCs of AnaesthesiaInterview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 6Send us a textThis 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, and are not reflective of our employers or our associated t...
2021-07-2123 minABCs of AnaesthesiaInterview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 5Send us a textFor 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-framework/The...
2021-07-2040 minABCs of AnaesthesiaInterview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 6Send us a textThis 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, and are not reflective of our employers or...
2021-07-1923 minABCs of AnaesthesiaInterview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 5Send us a textFor 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-framework/The...
2021-07-1940 minABCs of AnaesthesiaInterview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 4Send us a textIn 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...
2021-07-1835 minABCs of AnaesthesiaInterview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 3Send us a textIn 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...
2021-07-1821 minABCs of AnaesthesiaInterview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 2Send us a textIn 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, and even to trainees applying for resident a...
2021-07-1822 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakNeuroanaesthesia categorisation drills for the examIf you would like to support us please do via our Patreon account. https://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaAnd best thing is that all proceeds will go to a reputable charity!Here's a brief summary of the Neuro categories.Factors that determine ICPMunroe kellie doctrine: BrainCSFBlood· Metabolic - pH, BSL· Co2· O2· nervous· Venous outflow· Sneezing cough In Practice I convert the above into these catergories...
2021-07-1730 min
Lahiru Nisanka podcastතමන්ගෙ වටේ සීමාවක් තියාගන්න ඕනෙ ඇයි ?අපි අද කතා කරන්නෙ තමන්ගෙ වටේ සීමාවක් තියාගන්න එක . ඒ කියන්නෙ තමන්ගෙ දේවල් වලට මිනිස්සු අනවශ්ය විදිහට අත දාන එක නවත්තන්න කරන්න පුලුවන් දෙයක් ගැන . ඒක තමා වැටක් ගහන එක . ඔයාට පුලුවන් තමන්ගෙ වටේ පෞරුෂත්වය කියන වැට ගහන එක . ඒකෙන් වෙන්නේ අනිත් මිනිස්සුන්ගේ විකාර ප්රශ්න තමන්ගේ ජීවිතේට බලපාන එක අවම වෙන එක . වැට ඇතුලෙ තියාගන්න ඕනෙ කව්ද වගේම වැටෙන් එලියෙ තියාගන්න ඕනෙ කවුද කියන එක ගැන මම මේ podcast එකෙන් අද කතා කරනවා . ඔයාලගෙ අදහස් අනිවාර්යෙන් මට කියන්න . ඔයාලගේ ප්රශ්න වලට මම ඉස්සරහටත් උත්තර අරගෙන එන්නම් .
2021-07-0911 minABCs of AnaesthesiaInterview Preparation for Anaesthetics and Critical Care - Part 1Send us a textIn 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. All opinions expressed here are own, and based on our experiences, and are not reflective o...
2021-07-0635 minABCs of AnaesthesiaPreparing your Cover Letters and CV for the Anaesthetic Training ProgramSend us a textIn 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 programs. Please refer to ANZCA, hospital and training network-specific documents and information f...
2021-07-0621 minLahiru Nisanka podcastආසාව තිබුනට මහන්සි උනාට ඉංග්රීසි ඉගෙන ගන්න අමාරු ඇයි ?අපි හැමෝම දන්නව ලෝකේ ඉස්සරහට අපි ගමනක් යන්න නම් ඉංග්රීසි අත්යවශ්යයයි කියලා ඉතින් අපි ඉංග්රීසි වලට මෙච්චර වටිනාකමක් තියෙනව කියල දැනගෙන අපි කොච්චර මහන්සි උනත් අපිට කතා කරන්න ඉංග්රීසි පාවිච්චි කරන්න අමාරු ඇයි කියන ප්රශ්නෙට උත්තරයක් තමා මම අද කියන්න යන්නෙ . ඔයාලට අනිවාර්යෙන් උදව්වක් වේවි මේක ඇහුවොත් . මාත් එක්කම ඉන්න මම අලුත් උදව් වෙන දේවල් හැමදාම ඔයාලට ගේනවා.
2021-07-0608 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 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakSo the exam is over... now what?Welcome back to Anaesthesia Coffee Break!We are now back with more first part content! In this episode we thought we would have a chat about What to do after the examWhat if you passedWhat its you failedand how you can contribute to educationPlease 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 th...
2021-06-2733 minABCs of AnaesthesiaPart 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The Diabetic Patient for Anaesthesia with FaithSend us a textGreat 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://anaesthesiacollective.com/ for more useful informationand sign up to the AB...
2021-05-2445 minABCs of AnaesthesiaPart 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - The Anterior Mediastinal Mass with JamesSend us a textThanks 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 subscribe! Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is for medical practitioner education only...
2021-05-1739 min
SportCastCricket Ep.7 | "Captaining My Country Is My Greatest Achievement In Life" - Lahiru Thirimanne"Captaining My Country Is My Greatest Achievement In Life" - Lahiru ThirimanneThis episode is sponsored by: Grand Park Arena, Coconut Miracle, The ExterminatorsIn association with SportCast.newsMake sure you subscribe to our channel (for free) to be notified of new content.#Cricket #InternationalCricket #CricketSriLanka #Sports #SportsOnTheGo #SportsAudio #SportsPodcast
2021-05-1704 minABCs of AnaesthesiaPart 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - Parkinson's Disease and Fractured NOF with FaithSend us a textGreat 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_management_proximal_femoral_fractures_2011_final.pdf?ver=2018-07-11-163755-037&ver=2018-07-11-163755-037Do Not...
2021-05-1144 minABCs of AnaesthesiaPart 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - Thoracic anaesthesia with ShehanSend us a textThanks 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...
2021-05-0947 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 - Paediatric anaesthesia with JoSend us a textThanks 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 tonsillectomy · Anxious patient pre op
2021-05-0550 minABCs of AnaesthesiaPart 2 Final Exam Viva Demonstration - Obstetric Anaesthesia with NickSend us a textThanks 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 ABCs of Ana...
2021-05-0340 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 minABCs of AnaesthesiaWelcome to the ABCs of Anaesthesia podcast!Send us a textHi 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.youtube.com/c/ABCsofAnaesthesiaIf yo...
2021-04-2608 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakReal practice exam demo with Susanna - Viva 2Welcome again to Susanna for round 2 of Anaesthesia Coffee Break's practice exam session! Really generous of you to be in the spotlight and be able to help others to learn for this tricky exam!The 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 model answersand sign up to the ABCs of Anaesthesia facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2082807131964430and check out the ABCs of Anae...
2021-04-2127 min
Open Premise with Ethan Yeshaya11. Comedy March Madness (with Lahiru Samarasinghe)Lahiru Samarasinghe is a Twin Cities-based comedian, writer, and engineer. We went to high school together but truly weren't friends until we started doing comedy together years later. Today Lahiru brings me a sort of mind game based on March Madness, but all about standup comedy. First, he had to explain to me what March Madness was.
You can find Lahiru on Instagram @itslahiru and on Venmo @Lahiru (How did he get that?)
You can find me on Instagram @openpremise and @ethanyeshaya
2021-04-191h 04Anaesthesia 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 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 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakThe immunology, anaesthesia and how Covid19 takes advantage of your immune system!In this episode we dive into the basics of the immune system and how it is affected by anaesthesia. Additionally we discuss Covid19 as a way pf explaining some of the crucial elements of immunity to make it relevant to the most life changing event of our generation.*Correction: Angiotensin 2 receptor is not the ACE-1 receptor. ACE-1 receptor converts angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2. ACE-2 receptor converts angiotensin 2 back to angiotensin 1.Please rate, post a review and subscribe!Check out https://anaesthesiacollective.com/education/first-part-exam/ for general information and a collection of model a...
2021-03-2634 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakCategorisation exercises to drill for the viva exam!Thanks for listening to Anaesthesia Coffee Break!In this episode we categorise the key respiratory physiology topicscontrol of breathing cause of A-a gradienthypoxaemiahypercapnoeaCO2 carriage in blood2,3 DPGvenous admixture airways resistancecompliancework of breathingFRCdead spaceandpulmonary vascular resistancePlease 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 ABC...
2021-03-1635 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakThe cardiovascular changes in morbid obesity and how would YOU manage this patient perioperatively?Hi everyone! In this episode we go through a trainee's practice SAQ about the cardiovascular changes in morbid obesity. We also have a detailed chat about the important aspects of obese patients perioperatively, intubation, extubation and some of the dilemmas we all face.Stan's model answer is ~ 27minsStan's rule of 5s for SAQ answers is 5 teaching points and 5 reasons for each point to gain maximum marks for your answer!Please rate, post a review and subscribe!Check out https://anaesthesiacollective.com/education/first-part-exam/ for general information and a...
2021-03-0946 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakThe placental transfer of oxygen explained in 4 easy steps!In this episode we talk about the main steps that facilitate gas exchange at the placenta. This is great applied respiratory physiology and a common question in the viva and SAQs!Double Bohr effectCheck out power and Kam chapter 3 - resp physiology or this great summaryhttp://www.anaesthesia.uct.ac.za/sites/default/files/image_tool/images/93/10-The%20Bohr%20and%20Haldane%20Effects%20%28K%20Bergh%29.pdfcheck out some model answers athttps://anaesthesiacollective.com/education/first-part-exam/Power and Kamhttps://www.amazon.com.a...
2021-03-0423 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakMiller's Anesthesia proven WRONG by Dr Stan! What REALLY happens to volatile washout with changes in cardiac outputHere is our deep dive into what exactly occurs to volatile washout in an anaesthetised person if cardiac output changes. Out of the textbooks we reviewed, only MILLER'S ANESTHESIA (thought by many to be the bible of anaesthesia) comments on exactly what occurs!In this episode we reveal what Dr Stan discovered by running his very own transparent simulations using Gasman.https://www.gasmanweb.comThe cardiac output/washout analysis begins at approx 9mins 30seconds.Our parameters for wash-in and washout analysisTime30mins vs 6 hrs
2021-02-1937 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakHow does morbid obesity affect washout of volatile anaesthetic?This is one of the more complex questions in anaesthesia! Here's the actual WHO definition that doesn't use the term morbid obesity but rather obesity class 1, 2 and 3.Obesity is frequently subdivided into categories:Class 1: BMI of 30 to < >NB LISTEN TO NEXT EPISODE FOR DEEP DIVE INTO THE EFFECT OF CARDIAC OUTPUT ON WASHOUT!!!Millers Chapter 20 Inhaled Anesthetic Uptake, Distribution, Metabolism, and Toxicity Section: Recovery from Anesthesia and figures 20.4 and 20.5 show FASTER washout with LOW cardiacs output.This is also referenced by the ex chair of first part exam at...
2021-02-0146 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 BreakLung compliance and the simple steps to optimise it for your patientIn this episode we delve into lung compliance!We chat about the 2020 aug/sep SAQ Q3: Discuss respiratory system compliance and outline factors that affect it. We also go into how to use this theoretical knowledge to improve ventilation of patients with poor static or dynamic compliance and high ventilating pressures in pneumoperitoneum.Some basic resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hysteresishttps://www.physio-pedia.com/Lung_CompliancePlease rate, post a review and subscribe!Check out www.anaesthesiacollective.com and sign u...
2021-01-1024 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 BreakLahiru's part 1 viva exam relived!This is Lahiru's actual viva that we talk through and analyse!Again, try to gain as much from our technique and style of answering, and our mistakes rather than the facts themselves.Links to some of the subject matter is below:http://www.partone.lifeinthefastlane.com/pressure-volume_relationships.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com.au/Cardiovascular-Physiology-Robert-M-Berne/dp/0323011276https://www.amazon.com.au/Vanders-Renal-Physiology-Douglas-Eaton/dp/1260019373/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FXF014MR7ZDO&dchild=1&keywords=vanders+renal+physiology&qid=1607140473&s=books&sprefix=vander+renal+%2Cstripbooks%2C439&sr=1-1Counter...
2020-12-0525 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 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 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakMCQ tips!In this short episode we go through all the things we wish our trainees knew about studying for the MCQ section of the exam.And remember to always keep it exam focussed!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 more contenthttps://www.youtube.c...
2020-11-0404 minAnaesthesia Coffee BreakShort Answer Question Tips!In this episode we go through all the tips and tricks we wish we had known before starting this exam.The SAQ section is seriously daunting, but the right frameworks, approach and mindset is crucial!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 more contenth...
2020-11-0411 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 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...
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Jayawaves PodcastBecoming a PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN | Rav David | Jayawaves Podcast EP. 09Ravin is a professional musician that's living his dream. He shares his origin story and how he loves what he does!Ravin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RavDavidableRavin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravdavid.music/Sony A7iiiSigma 85 mm f1.4Sony a6500Sigma 16mm f1.4Canon 70dCanon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6Canon 50mm f1.8 (Nifty Fifty)GoPro Hero 5 (Black)Rode VideoMicraTiffen Variable...
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2020-07-1745 minJayawaves PodcastLeadership 101 | Fahad Farook | Jayawaves Podcast EP. 07Fahad Farook is a Certified Transformative Coach and I sat down with him about how to be a leader in a corporate environment.Check Fahad out on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM8F...Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/fahad_farook/
2020-06-2748 minJayawaves PodcastHow to BUILD your EMPIRE | SNEAKERTUB | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Kamaj Silva | Jayawaves Podcast EP. 06Kamaj is an inspiration to all Sri Lankans to pursue their dreams and I'm grateful that he got on my podcast.You can follow Kamaj on:Subscribe to Kamaj's channel on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/kamajSubscribe to Kamaj's podcast channel on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/kamajtvYou can also check him out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yscZ95...KAMAJ on Instagram: http://instagram.com/kamajsilvaKAMAJ on Facebook: https://facebook...
2020-06-111h 12Jayawaves PodcastHow to Deal with BAD MANAGERS | Company Culture | Bhanuka Harischandra | Jayawaves Podcast EP. 05I was lucky to get a sitdown with Bhanuka Harischandra and discuss how he carved his path with Entrepreneurship and it's hardships, how to deal with bad bosses and how to build a healthy company culture.Follow Bhanuka onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/bhanoob/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Bhanoob
2020-06-1142 minJayawaves PodcastBREAKAWAY from CONVENTIONAL JOBS | Aaron Wickramasekera | Jayawaves Podcast EP. 04Aaron is a Yoga Teacher trainer that has a very inspiring message associated with Health and well being. He has managed to find what he loves and has found out how to monetize it by bringing value to others. I was fortunate enough to get into a conversation with him on his insight and what he had to do to swim against the stream and not cling to conventional jobs.You can find Aaron on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/aaron_wik/
2020-06-111h 00Jayawaves PodcastQUITTING your day job and CHASING your PASSIONS | Shehaan Thahir | Jayawaves Podcast EP. 03Shehaan is an individual that changed his career around along with his girl-friend. I managed to steal a bit of his time and pick his brain on how he manages his social media and how he works with brands to make Travel Vlogging a possibility.Shehaan's Channel : https://www.youtube.com/user/shehaan23Shehaan's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/shehaan23
2020-06-1158 minJayawaves PodcastKarvin Fernando | From Engineer to Photographer | Jayawaves Podcast EP. 02Karvin is Camera Wiz and an Entrepreneur that has interesting stories to share about finding your passion and monetizing it. He speaks about the challenges of creating a startup and much more!
2020-06-1154 minJayawaves PodcastKodi | Commonwealth Gold Medalist | Jayawaves Podcast EP. 01I had the honor of having Dhanushka Kodikara on my first Podcast. We talk about powerlifting, health, and tattoos.
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The Daily Catchup 🚀Facebook Ad Targetting featuring Mazin & Lahiru from ReadMeI met Mazin and Lahiru from ReadMe at their office to catch up. We had an interesting conversation about the recent Facebook fiasco and how ad targeting is used right now.
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