
Anaesthesia Coffee Break
Tips, tricks and lots of great information for the Part 1 ANZCA anaesthesia exam!
Episodes
Renal anatomy
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2025.1 Primary Exam Review
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Exam life balance with Dr Uri
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Intracranial pressure
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Neuroanatomy
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Prize winning primary exam viva with Dr Mason
Thanks Dr Mason for so generously sharing your exam experience and all the effort you put in to recalling your viva!---------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/ABCsofAnaesthes
Wests Zones | Respiratory Physiology
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Venous admixture | Respiratory physiology
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Primary Exam 2024 Review
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Passing the 2024 Primary Exam
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Dead Space | Respiratory Physiology
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Work of Breathing | Respiratory Physiology
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Failed the primary exam? What do you now?
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Lung volumes | Respiratory physiology
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Airways resistance and gas flow | Respiratory Physiology
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Lung compliance, time constants, surfactants and the pleural pressure gradient
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Lung anatomy for anaesthetists
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Viva Practice with Dr Max - Anaphylaxis, CVP trace, normal saline
Great work on a tough viva Max!Check out the video on ABCs of Anaesthesia on YouTube!---------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
How to pass the exam (and excel) as a mother of 3 - Our chat with Dr Christine
Thanks Christine for your incredibly brave chat with us, and for being so open and honest about your experience as a mother of 3 sitting the primary exam. And congratulations on somehow managing to get awarded a merit with a broken ankle!Check out the video on ABCs of Anaesthesia on YouTube!---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcso
Morbid Obesity Pharmacology in Anaesthesia
Thanks for watching!Check out these great resourcesAnaesthesia and morbid obesity in BJA Educationhttps://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/8/5/151/268305The fantastic Deranged Physiology websitehttps://derangedphysiology.com/main/required-reading/pharmacology-and-toxicology/Chapter%201.2.2/influence-morbid-obesity-pharmacokineticshttps://derangedphysiology.com/main/required-reading/pharmacology-and-
Demystifying ROTEM and TEG
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The Dangers of CO2 Absorbers
Thanks for listening!And please sign up to be a mentor here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetL6-gOKM8do0JlFOSZwZtlBLpDio2rXI0szGBFy-pVwzZGw/viewform?usp=sf_link---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee Break
Practical Statistics with Dr Simone
Thanks for all your great teaching Simone! Check out this lecture as a video on ABCs of Anaesthesia youtube channel for all the graphics and tables as well!https://www.youtube.com/ABCsofAnaesthesia ---------Find us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofaWebsite: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.comPodcast: ABCs of AnaesthesiaPrimary Exam Podca
Interview with ANZCA Primary Examiner Dr Lachlan Rathie
Thanks 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 tips with one of our most experienced examiners - Dr Craig Noonan
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Speed of onset of local anaesthetics and another textbook correction!
Great detailed discussion of the speed of onset of local anaesthetics!And another textbook correction by Dr Stan!---------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/ABCsofAnaesthesiaF
The primary exam as a mum - the challenges and strategies for success
Thanks for everyone sharing their incredible stories, heartbreaks and successes!---------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://ww
Muscle Relaxants and their speed of onset
Thanks for listening to Episode 54 of Anaesthesia Coffee Break!Check out https://ketaminenightmares.com/ for Stuart Watson's fantastic model answersPlease support us on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anaesthesiaand if you want great weekly tutes for the primary (ANZCA) anaesthesia exam, check out Dr Stan's Adrenaline Memories program!https://www.patreon.com/AdrenalineMemories--------
The paradox of high performance - fears leading up to the exam
Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences!Don't forget to check out Adrenaline Memories Primary Exam Coachinghttps://www.patreon.com/AdrenalineMemories---------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
Humidity, measurement and why it's necessary for ventilated patients
Check out https://litfl.com/humidification/ for some great practical resources! 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
The Mt Everest Challenge: being a mum in specialist training passing a specialist exam!
Thank you so much to Dr Sarah for sharing her story, her passion and her advice about being a mother and getting through this exam!Please reach out to us if you need support or advice and we will do whatever we can to helpPlease 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
LIVE MCQ session with Dr Stan #1
Great work Stan and all our live viewers!These MCQs were from the BMJ https://www.onexamination.com/products/frca-primaryPlease 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
Interview with Frank Sun - Creator of MAK95
A pleasure to have you on our podcast Frank!Please check out his resources at https://www.mak95.com/The video of this interview is available on the ABCs of Anaesthesia youtube channel here:https://youtu.be/-XRAzaIUe9UHe has truly changed the way we approach this exam when we are faced with such a mountain of work, limited time and all the challenges of modern life.Please support us on our Patreonh
Deep dive into blood pressure with Dr Stuart Watson - Prize winner and creator of Ketamine Nightmares
Thanks Stuart for your fantastic analysis of blood pressure.Check out the youtube video for the whole discussion with slide presentation:https://youtu.be/-XRAzaIUe9UCheck his resources athttps://ketaminenightmares.com/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
Alternative medications and anaesthesia with Dr Mandy
Thank 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 t
Interview with the Ex-Chair of Examiners for the primary exam - Dr Emma Giles PART 2
Welcome 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.wordpre
Interview with the Ex-Chair of Examiners for the primary exam - Dr Emma Giles PART 1
Thank 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
The 6 Non-respiratory Functions of the Lung
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.The 6 functions are1) Blood reservoir2) Filtration3) Heat regulation4) Metabolic function and synthesis5) Protective function6) Drug elimination and deliveryIf y
How to approach toxicity of medications in anaesthesia
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.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
Factors affecting mixed venous CO2 tension
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.This podcast is all aboutNORMAL VALUES: PvCO2 45mmHg CO2 content 52ml CO2/100ml bloodMEASUREMENT: sampled from a pulmonary artery catheter.1. Alveolar ve
Oliguria, 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 Patreon
Does 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-adul
Why 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/anaesthe
Statistics with Stan - the basics of sensitivity, specificity, NPV and PPV and the LMA in obesity
Thanks 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
Gravitational 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
Ultrasound 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 inf
Venous 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 wh
Viva Practice with Mason - Fasting, Local Anaesthetics, Shunt and MAC
Thanks 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.anaesth
BONUS EPISODE: Professor David Story chats to us about Acid Base Physiology
We 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
BONUS EPISODE: Interview with Dr Bob Smith, retired anaesthetist, athlete, artist and all round great guy
Thank 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://anaesthesiacollect
Viva practice with Katherine! - Ketamine, neurophysiology and ICP, anaphylaxis, normal saline
Well 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
Pulse 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/edu
Diffusion and perfusion limited gases and diffusing capacity
Thanks 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 informat
Viva practice with Luke - Suxamethonium, oxygen delivery to tissues, sodium nitroprusside, functions of the liver
Thanks 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-par
Exercise physiology and improving performance with the aggregation of marginal gains
In 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 subscr
Renal Physiology Categorisation Drills for the exam
Here 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
Cardiovascular Physiology Categorisation Drills for the exam PART 2
Here 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 decrea
Cardiovascular Physiology Categorisation Drills for the exam PART 1
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!In this episode we cover categorisation of core cardiovascular topicsHere is a brief summary:HypotensionPreloadRate RhythmContractilityAfterloadOr ShockHypovolaemiaCardiogenicDistributiveObstructiveO2 supply demand Supply= o2 flux
Neuroanaesthesia categorisation drills for the exam
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!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
So 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 mo
Real practice exam demo with Susanna - Viva 2
Welcome 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 a
Real practice exam demo with Susanna - Viva 1
Thanks 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.
Live viva exam demo for the ANZCA part 1 exam - Pat v2
Time 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 gene
Live viva exam demo for the ANZCA part 1 exam - Pat v1
Thank 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 disadvantag
The 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
Categorisation 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/
The 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 poin
The 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%2
Miller's Anesthesia proven WRONG by Dr Stan! What REALLY happens to volatile washout with changes in cardiac output
Here 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.c
How 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 < 35Class 2: BMI of 35 to < 40Class 3: BMI of 40 or higher. Class 3 obesity is sometimes categorized as “extreme” or “severe” obesity.NB LISTEN T
How 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. I
What 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
Lung compliance and the simple steps to optimise it for your patient
In 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/Hysteresish
The 5 critical effects of pregnancy on respiratory physiology
In 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.
Functional 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
Control of breathing made a bit more practical
Control 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 exp
Lahiru'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.a
Stan's gold medal viva exam
By 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 formul
Dr Stan's Study Plan
Hi 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 s
MCQ 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://











