Alfentanil: Short-Acting Synthetic Opioid Pharmacology for the FRCA and your Anaesthetic Practice
In this episode of GasGasGas, we explore Alfentanil, a short-acting μ-opioid receptor agonist pivotal for anaesthetic practice. Discovered in 1976 by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Alfentanil remains a supe...
1 Touko 202522min
Target-Controlled Infusion (TCI): Pharmacokinetic Models for TIVA Anaesthesia
TIVA Models for Propofol particularly the: Marsh, Schnider, and Eleveld TCI models. Avoid the classic pitfalls of blindly trusting a pump. If you’re prepping for the FRCA or just want to master the ‘w...
24 Huhti 202536min
Vivacast 16 - Misplacing 1000ml of circulating volume on the floor, Nerve conduction physiology, pH and acid base derangement
In this VivaCast episode, we simulate a comprehensive FRCA Primary physiology viva covering three key topics: physiological response to acute blood loss, nerve conduction and classification, and acid-...
18 Huhti 202529min
Interview - The first three months of UK anaesthetics, insights and learning - Dr James Smith
Welcome to a special interview edition of GasGasGas – the podcast that explores anaesthetic life in all its glorious detail, venturing out into its terrifying, and human dimensions. I want those think...
10 Huhti 202555min
VivaCast 15 - Clinical Case PsuedoAneurysm
In this VivaCast episode, we present a complex clinical scenario involving an intravenous drug user (IVDU) presenting with an infected pseudoaneurysm. Tom grapples with the challenges of these high BB...
3 Huhti 202532min
VivaCast 14 - Kinetics, Hypoglycaemics and Drug Trial fun!
In this episode of GasGasGas, we dive into the essential principles of pharmacokinetics, focusing on how drugs are processed by the body. We also explore the mechanisms and clinical implications of hy...
27 Maalis 202519min
VivaCast 13 - Ultrasound - Cardiac Output Monitoring - Diathermy
This VivaCast episode covers essential FRCA Primary knowledge areas, focusing on ultrasound use and physics, cardiac output monitoring techniques, and the principles and safety considerations of diath...
19 Maalis 202529min
VivaCast 12 - Anti Emetics, Propofol (again!) and Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Surgery
Tom's exam inches ever closer to reality, here he gets caught out on Droperidol, nails the Journey a Propofol Bolus Takes and handles Anti-Microbial Surgical Prophylaxis. Show-notes on gasgasgas.uk ==...
14 Maalis 202522min
