Vasopressin and its pals
We tumble into a flatspin at 35000 ft, the landing gear is of no use, so you reach for vasopressin instead of the ejector seat. But how can it remediate this situation, should you look for DDAVP inste...
12 Okt 33min
VivaCast Shyam Grapples with Labour Ward
Shyam is pushed out of his realm of familiarity, when dealing with a clinical station focusing on obstetric anaesthesia. Many folks go into this exam with little obstetric exposure beyond books, and w...
28 Sep 24min
Metaraminol Pharmacology
Ever wondered how metaraminol really, really works? Me too, turns out we aren't quite there on true intra-neuronal activity, but there is more to know that just 'indirect' Listen to find out more! > h...
13 Sep 30min
VivaCast - Shyam handles ageing, neuro-protective ventilation and endotracheal tubes
Shyam handles the effects of ageing of interest to the anaesthetist, neuroprotective ventilation strategies, endotracheal tubes and laser safety! Listen to find out more! =============================...
24 Aug 37min
Ephedrine Pharmacology for FRCA
Core Pharma fun returns with the first foray into the Adrenergics & Friends Chapter with Ephedrine! We naturally cover all the critical curriculum examinable information, and then explore the history ...
10 Aug 22min
VivaCast Round 2 - Physiology fun Ft. Shyam (who passed!)
Shyam handles the autonomic nervous system, GPCRS but does get caught out with regards to receptor down regulation on exposure(beta arrestin pathway) β−Arrestins: Structure, Function, Physiology, and ...
26 Jul 16min
VivaCast Round 2 - Shyam from t'north Vs Pharmacology
Shyam first of his name, possible King of the Andals puts his claymore aside and handles the first of four 15 min vivas for the FRCA primary exam! This episode handles core pharmacology to start with ...
10 Jul 20min
Vivacast Round 2 - Martin Vs Vapourisers (the Vapourisers win the first round)
The fourth and final Martin from Sweden vivacast episode, he has been prepping for the EDAIC oral exams. This session tackled vapourisers and their safety features, and it identified a gap in Martins ...
26 Jun 17min
