Tim Beacon talks about Medaid
Getting the right equipment, keeping it in good shape, and getting trained technical help are vital parts of infrastructure. Tim and Mike discuss the work of Medaid in support.
21 Aug 202028min
From the village to medical school (Part two) and beyond...
Ernest Nshom concludes the account of his training and brings us up to date.
14 Aug 202046min
From the village to medical school (Part One)
In an interview with Mike Dobson, Ernest Nshom tells us how a boy born in a village in Cameroon started on the path to becoming a specialist anaesthetist
7 Aug 202046min
Working with MSF - Part 2
Continuing the interview with Ben Gupta about his MSF experiences, this time focusing on anaesthetic techniques and drugs.
31 Juli 202020min
What it’s like on mission with MSF
Ben Gupta, consultant anaesthetist in Bristol, reflects on life as a member of a medical team in two very different places - rural Papua New Guinea, and treating victims of the Syrian war in a border ...
20 Juli 202018min
Oxygen 2
How to operate, troubleshoot and look after an oxygen concentrator, and use your precious oxygen in the most effective and economical way
10 Juli 202020min
Oxygen 1
Why is there a shortage of oxygen in so many countries? What are the possible technical solutions
29 Juni 202020min
Anaesthesia Compass - finding your way in the developing world
In our first episode, we analyse the things that make anaesthesia different in countries with limited resources- the world bank lists 143 of them. The PAKD compass will help you find your way.
19 Juni 202020min
