S2 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...
4 Apr 202117min
S2 Ep. 8: Daysleeper (OSA)
In today's episode, we talk Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, or OSA, with special guest, Dr Hamish Pollock. We start with a definition of OSA, how it is diagnosed, complications and treatment options. From...
28 Mar 202126min
S2 Ep. 7: Sweet leaf (Cannabis and anaesthesia)
Today, we'll take the time to discuss medical cannabis, and the implications for patients on prescription cannabis therapy when they present for an anaesthetic. We start with a brief chat about the...
21 Mar 202122min
S2 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 Stirz...
14 Mar 202115min
S2 Ep. 5: We didn't start the fire, part 2 (Burns anaesthesia)
Today we are joined by special guest interviewee Dr Kar-Soon Lim, for a discussion regarding burns anaesthesia that spans two episodes. In this, the second part of our discussion about burns anaesth...
8 Mar 202123min
S2 Ep. 4: We didn't start the fire, part 1 (Burns anaesthesia)
Today we are joined by special guest interviewee Dr Kar-Soon Lim, for a discussion regarding burns anaesthesia that spans two episodes. Part one of our discussion addresses how burns are assessed, f...
7 Mar 202117min
S2 Ep. 3: Shake it out, part 2 (Anxiety and stress management)
We continue our discussion with special guest Dr Julia Slykerman about anxiety and stress management when juggling study, work and everything life throws at you. In this episode we further explore k...
1 Mar 202117min
S2 Ep. 2: Shake it out, part 1 (Anxiety and stress management)
This week, we are joined by special guest Dr Julia Slykerman to discuss stress and anxiety management when studying for the part 2 exam. Specifically, we discuss how to generate realistic expectatio...
28 Feb 202117min
