GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast
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Covering all the content of the FRCA primary exam – straight into your ears. We aren’t going to bore you to death as you'll miss your exam! – Posts associated with every episode to clarify and build your knowledge!
Covering all the content of the FRCA primary exam – straight into your ears. We aren’t going to bore you to death as you'll miss your exam! – Posts associated with every episode to clarify and build your knowledge!
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Upcoming feature: live preview of bolus/infusion rate change in manual mode.
Sometimes, we need to change our inf rate or give an extra bolus, SimTIVA now plots the curve for the predicted changes dynamically as you enter your values. Video demo of "live preview" of reducing inf rate from 50 to 30
Sometimes, we need to change our inf rate or give an extra bolus, SimTIVA now plots the curve for the predicted changes dynamically as you enter your values. Video demo of "live preview" of reducing inf rate from 50 to 30
December 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Upcoming feature: live preview of bolus/infusion rate change in manual mode.
Sometimes, we need to change our inf rate or give an extra bolus, SimTIVA now plots the curve for the predicted changes dynamically as you enter your values. Video demo of "live preview" of reducing inf rate from 50 to 30
Sometimes, we need to change our inf rate or give an extra bolus, SimTIVA now plots the curve for the predicted changes dynamically as you enter your values. Video demo of "live preview" of reducing inf rate from 50 to 30
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Thio, sux, cricoid etc. aren't magic. They were thought up by clever people, and new clever people get to think up the next version, and make it better. This is how things move on towards "optimal".
When we are so bound to the past we can't change, we perish, innit?
When we are so bound to the past we can't change, we perish, innit?
November 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Thio, sux, cricoid etc. aren't magic. They were thought up by clever people, and new clever people get to think up the next version, and make it better. This is how things move on towards "optimal".
When we are so bound to the past we can't change, we perish, innit?
When we are so bound to the past we can't change, we perish, innit?
New episode: Halothane for the 1963 FFA Exam!
The volatile that reduced operating theatre explosions but brought hepatotoxicity concerns. Essential exam knowledge on pharmacology, cardiovascular effects and the two types of halothane hepatitis.
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#FOAMed #FRCA #ansky
The volatile that reduced operating theatre explosions but brought hepatotoxicity concerns. Essential exam knowledge on pharmacology, cardiovascular effects and the two types of halothane hepatitis.
gasgasgas.uk/halothane/
#FOAMed #FRCA #ansky
Ep.47 – Halothane For The 1963 Diploma In Anaesthesia ± Fellowship Of The Faculty Of Anaesthetists (FFA) GB
With the advent of halothane, smoking, static and other sizzling was back in style! Gone were the explosive diethyl ether, acetylene, trichloroethylene and
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November 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
New episode: Halothane for the 1963 FFA Exam!
The volatile that reduced operating theatre explosions but brought hepatotoxicity concerns. Essential exam knowledge on pharmacology, cardiovascular effects and the two types of halothane hepatitis.
gasgasgas.uk/halothane/
#FOAMed #FRCA #ansky
The volatile that reduced operating theatre explosions but brought hepatotoxicity concerns. Essential exam knowledge on pharmacology, cardiovascular effects and the two types of halothane hepatitis.
gasgasgas.uk/halothane/
#FOAMed #FRCA #ansky
When does ketamine drop blood pressure?
Induction agents for exams and practice.
7 episodes: propofol, ketamine, thiopentone, etomidate, midazolam, and alpha-2 agonists.
The pharmacology and clinical pearls that matter in vivas and at 2am.
Clear explanations.
Induction agents for exams and practice.
7 episodes: propofol, ketamine, thiopentone, etomidate, midazolam, and alpha-2 agonists.
The pharmacology and clinical pearls that matter in vivas and at 2am.
Clear explanations.
A Chapter On Hypnotica For The FRCA Primary (Hypnotic Drugs)
Herein Lies a unifying page gathering up all the Gasgasgas episodes on hypnotic drugs for the FRCA exam, these are commonly used in the UK. Including
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November 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
When does ketamine drop blood pressure?
Induction agents for exams and practice.
7 episodes: propofol, ketamine, thiopentone, etomidate, midazolam, and alpha-2 agonists.
The pharmacology and clinical pearls that matter in vivas and at 2am.
Clear explanations.
Induction agents for exams and practice.
7 episodes: propofol, ketamine, thiopentone, etomidate, midazolam, and alpha-2 agonists.
The pharmacology and clinical pearls that matter in vivas and at 2am.
Clear explanations.
A Chapter On Hypnotica For The FRCA Primary (Hypnotic Drugs)
Herein Lies a unifying page gathering up all the Gasgasgas episodes on hypnotic drugs for the FRCA exam, these are commonly used in the UK. Including
gasgasgas.uk
November 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
When does ketamine drop blood pressure?
Induction agents for exams and practice.
7 episodes: propofol, ketamine, thiopentone, etomidate, midazolam, and alpha-2 agonists.
The pharmacology and clinical pearls that matter in vivas and at 2am.
Clear explanations.
Induction agents for exams and practice.
7 episodes: propofol, ketamine, thiopentone, etomidate, midazolam, and alpha-2 agonists.
The pharmacology and clinical pearls that matter in vivas and at 2am.
Clear explanations.
Sevoflurane for the FRCA! Essential knowledge inside!
We delve into compound A formation, Lewis acids, and why sevoflurane needs 300ppm water to avoid hydrofluoric acid formation (who knew! :o ).
Plus: Strong Ion Difference explained with fewer headaches!
#foamed #Anaesthetics #GasGasGas
We delve into compound A formation, Lewis acids, and why sevoflurane needs 300ppm water to avoid hydrofluoric acid formation (who knew! :o ).
Plus: Strong Ion Difference explained with fewer headaches!
#foamed #Anaesthetics #GasGasGas
Ep.46 – Sevoflurane For The FRCA Primary
We've gotten to grips with everything there is know about sevoflurane for the FRCA primary, but what on earth about Lewis Acids? this is more for general
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November 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Sevoflurane for the FRCA! Essential knowledge inside!
We delve into compound A formation, Lewis acids, and why sevoflurane needs 300ppm water to avoid hydrofluoric acid formation (who knew! :o ).
Plus: Strong Ion Difference explained with fewer headaches!
#foamed #Anaesthetics #GasGasGas
We delve into compound A formation, Lewis acids, and why sevoflurane needs 300ppm water to avoid hydrofluoric acid formation (who knew! :o ).
Plus: Strong Ion Difference explained with fewer headaches!
#foamed #Anaesthetics #GasGasGas
Your complete isoflurane revision in one episode. MAC 1.17, blood:gas coefficient: 1.4, only 0.2% metabolism, and more. FRCA Primary candidates - this one's for you.
gasgasgas.uk/isoflurane/ Give it a Repost!
gasgasgas.uk/isoflurane/ Give it a Repost!
Ep.45 – Isoflurane For The FRCA Primary
Everything you need to know about Isoflurane for Exams and Life!
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October 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Your complete isoflurane revision in one episode. MAC 1.17, blood:gas coefficient: 1.4, only 0.2% metabolism, and more. FRCA Primary candidates - this one's for you.
gasgasgas.uk/isoflurane/ Give it a Repost!
gasgasgas.uk/isoflurane/ Give it a Repost!
Episode 45 is on its way, Isoflurane and a dabble with Daltons Law, coming Friday Morning!
October 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Episode 45 is on its way, Isoflurane and a dabble with Daltons Law, coming Friday Morning!
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Happy World Anaesthesia Day 🎉 Tēnā koe i āu mahi – thank you for your work
To celebrate, the NZSA sent departments across the motu a little box of treats to celebrate. We hope you and your team enjoy them!
To celebrate, the NZSA sent departments across the motu a little box of treats to celebrate. We hope you and your team enjoy them!
October 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Happy World Anaesthesia Day 🎉 Tēnā koe i āu mahi – thank you for your work
To celebrate, the NZSA sent departments across the motu a little box of treats to celebrate. We hope you and your team enjoy them!
To celebrate, the NZSA sent departments across the motu a little box of treats to celebrate. We hope you and your team enjoy them!
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Anaesthesiologists from around the world show what it’s like when every second counts. 💙
This World Anaesthesia Day, we honour the unseen strength in every emergency.
🎥: youtube.com/shorts/o8apZ...
#WAD2025
This World Anaesthesia Day, we honour the unseen strength in every emergency.
🎥: youtube.com/shorts/o8apZ...
#WAD2025
Where Every Second Counts
YouTube video by WFSA
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October 16, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Anaesthesiologists from around the world show what it’s like when every second counts. 💙
This World Anaesthesia Day, we honour the unseen strength in every emergency.
🎥: youtube.com/shorts/o8apZ...
#WAD2025
This World Anaesthesia Day, we honour the unseen strength in every emergency.
🎥: youtube.com/shorts/o8apZ...
#WAD2025
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October 16 is World Anesthesia Day, marking the 1846 ether demonstration by Dr. William T. G. Morton that revolutionized medicine. Today we honor the science, skill & teamwork of anesthesiology & its vital role in safe, compassionate patient care. Happy World Anesthesia Day!
#anesthesiology #ansky
#anesthesiology #ansky
October 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
October 16 is World Anesthesia Day, marking the 1846 ether demonstration by Dr. William T. G. Morton that revolutionized medicine. Today we honor the science, skill & teamwork of anesthesiology & its vital role in safe, compassionate patient care. Happy World Anesthesia Day!
#anesthesiology #ansky
#anesthesiology #ansky
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🌍 Today we celebrate #WorldAnaesthesiaDay!
From easing pain to supporting life during surgery, anaesthetists play a vital role in safe & compassionate care every day.
Here’s to all anaesthetists/anesthesiologists & providers of anaesthesia, keeping patients comfortable, safe, and cared for. 💉💤
From easing pain to supporting life during surgery, anaesthetists play a vital role in safe & compassionate care every day.
Here’s to all anaesthetists/anesthesiologists & providers of anaesthesia, keeping patients comfortable, safe, and cared for. 💉💤
October 16, 2025 at 7:59 AM
🌍 Today we celebrate #WorldAnaesthesiaDay!
From easing pain to supporting life during surgery, anaesthetists play a vital role in safe & compassionate care every day.
Here’s to all anaesthetists/anesthesiologists & providers of anaesthesia, keeping patients comfortable, safe, and cared for. 💉💤
From easing pain to supporting life during surgery, anaesthetists play a vital role in safe & compassionate care every day.
Here’s to all anaesthetists/anesthesiologists & providers of anaesthesia, keeping patients comfortable, safe, and cared for. 💉💤
New episode 🎧 Does desflurane need electricity? Why does lower blood-gas solubility = faster onset? Episode 44 breaks down volatile anaesthetics with the concepts that matter for the FRCA Primary.
Listen: gasgasgas.uk/introduction-to-volatile-anaesthetic-agents/
#FOAMed #Anaesthesia #FRCA #ansky
Listen: gasgasgas.uk/introduction-to-volatile-anaesthetic-agents/
#FOAMed #Anaesthesia #FRCA #ansky
Ep.44 –Introduction To Volatile Anaesthetic Agents For The FRCA Primary
Volatile anaesthetic agents remain fundamental to modern anaesthetic practice, yet their behaviour is governed by complex physicochemical principles that can
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October 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
New episode 🎧 Does desflurane need electricity? Why does lower blood-gas solubility = faster onset? Episode 44 breaks down volatile anaesthetics with the concepts that matter for the FRCA Primary.
Listen: gasgasgas.uk/introduction-to-volatile-anaesthetic-agents/
#FOAMed #Anaesthesia #FRCA #ansky
Listen: gasgasgas.uk/introduction-to-volatile-anaesthetic-agents/
#FOAMed #Anaesthesia #FRCA #ansky
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Ep.42: Dexmedetomidine pharmacology for FRCA Primary—
Alpha-2 Agonist creating sedation with preserved respiratory drive. Covers mechanism, biphasic CV response, clinical uses and drawing up/ preparing the drug and practical dosing.
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#FOAMed #Anaesthetics #FRCA #medsky
Alpha-2 Agonist creating sedation with preserved respiratory drive. Covers mechanism, biphasic CV response, clinical uses and drawing up/ preparing the drug and practical dosing.
gasgasgas.uk/dexmedetomidine
#FOAMed #Anaesthetics #FRCA #medsky
Ep.42– Dexmedetomidine For The FRCA Primary
Dexmedetomidine unlike traditional sedatives produces a distinctive sleep-like state that preserves patient arousability and respiratory drive. Unlike GABA
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September 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Ep.42: Dexmedetomidine pharmacology for FRCA Primary—
Alpha-2 Agonist creating sedation with preserved respiratory drive. Covers mechanism, biphasic CV response, clinical uses and drawing up/ preparing the drug and practical dosing.
gasgasgas.uk/dexmedetomidine
#FOAMed #Anaesthetics #FRCA #medsky
Alpha-2 Agonist creating sedation with preserved respiratory drive. Covers mechanism, biphasic CV response, clinical uses and drawing up/ preparing the drug and practical dosing.
gasgasgas.uk/dexmedetomidine
#FOAMed #Anaesthetics #FRCA #medsky
Making sure we never miss something examiners love, don’t miss the episode disentangling isomers! gasgasgas.uk/classifying-... #medsky #foamed
Ep.39 - Classifying Isomers For The FRCA Primary
Understanding the concepts of stereochemistry and classifying isomers is fundamental to modern anaesthetic practice. The three-dimensional arrangement of
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September 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Making sure we never miss something examiners love, don’t miss the episode disentangling isomers! gasgasgas.uk/classifying-... #medsky #foamed
The Latest Episode of GasGasGas has made it to the airwaves!
we look at adding drugs in to regional blockade for extra activity! It's a pity everything is off license!
Buprenorphine is an unexpectedly effective outlier!
What do you use on a day to day basis in your centre?
#foamed #medsky
we look at adding drugs in to regional blockade for extra activity! It's a pity everything is off license!
Buprenorphine is an unexpectedly effective outlier!
What do you use on a day to day basis in your centre?
#foamed #medsky
Ep.38–Peri-Neural Adjuncts To Local Anaesthetics - For The FRCA Primary
Regional anaesthesia becomes ever more ingrained in clinical practice, blocks wear off. Does adding a peri-neural adjunct like Dexamethasone help?
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August 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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At the start of covid, I was doing an ABG for a pt under resp. Knew the recently-appointed consultant and she was like "you use local?".
She was a bit surprised by "yes because of *your* specialty's guidelines".
She was a bit surprised by "yes because of *your* specialty's guidelines".
August 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
At the start of covid, I was doing an ABG for a pt under resp. Knew the recently-appointed consultant and she was like "you use local?".
She was a bit surprised by "yes because of *your* specialty's guidelines".
She was a bit surprised by "yes because of *your* specialty's guidelines".
Latest episode is out - local anaesthetic systemic toxicity! It covers the: recognition, treatment, pathophysiology, risk mitigation, and risk factors for this life-threatening complication of nerve blockade + several nods to Dr Weinbergs' work on the subject! #foamed #medsky
tinyurl.com/h5haw5wf
tinyurl.com/h5haw5wf
Ep.36: Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) For The FRCA Primary
Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) represents one of the most clinically significant complications in regional anaesthesia practice. This episode
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August 16, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Latest episode is out - local anaesthetic systemic toxicity! It covers the: recognition, treatment, pathophysiology, risk mitigation, and risk factors for this life-threatening complication of nerve blockade + several nods to Dr Weinbergs' work on the subject! #foamed #medsky
tinyurl.com/h5haw5wf
tinyurl.com/h5haw5wf
Ropivacaine!!
A complete guide to the S-enantiomer LA that's less cardiotoxic than bupivacaine!
Facts:
Differential block (sens> motor)
3mg/kg max dose
Plus: The Woolley & Roe case of post spinal paraplegia
Perfect for revision on-the-go!
Listen: gasgasgas.uk/ropivacaine
#FRCA
A complete guide to the S-enantiomer LA that's less cardiotoxic than bupivacaine!
Facts:
Differential block (sens> motor)
3mg/kg max dose
Plus: The Woolley & Roe case of post spinal paraplegia
Perfect for revision on-the-go!
Listen: gasgasgas.uk/ropivacaine
#FRCA
Ep.35 – Ropivacaine For The FRCA Primary
Welcome to another essential episode of Gas Gas Gas, where we dive deep into the pharmacology that could make or break your FRCA primary exam. Today we're
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August 8, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Ropivacaine!!
A complete guide to the S-enantiomer LA that's less cardiotoxic than bupivacaine!
Facts:
Differential block (sens> motor)
3mg/kg max dose
Plus: The Woolley & Roe case of post spinal paraplegia
Perfect for revision on-the-go!
Listen: gasgasgas.uk/ropivacaine
#FRCA
A complete guide to the S-enantiomer LA that's less cardiotoxic than bupivacaine!
Facts:
Differential block (sens> motor)
3mg/kg max dose
Plus: The Woolley & Roe case of post spinal paraplegia
Perfect for revision on-the-go!
Listen: gasgasgas.uk/ropivacaine
#FRCA
Why choose alfentanil for RSI, what makes Remi so spiffy? 🤔
Comprehensive opioid series breaks down pharmacology, context-sensitive half-times, and clinical decision-making for all 8 major agents.
From morphine basics to remifentanil TCI models.
gasgasgas.uk/opioids-for-...
#ansky #medsky
Comprehensive opioid series breaks down pharmacology, context-sensitive half-times, and clinical decision-making for all 8 major agents.
From morphine basics to remifentanil TCI models.
gasgasgas.uk/opioids-for-...
#ansky #medsky
Almost Everything You Need To Know About Opioids For The FRCA Primary Exam
Welcome to the almost definitive collection of knowledge regarding opioids for the FRCA Primary Exam. This comprehensive series covers every major opioid
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August 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Why choose alfentanil for RSI, what makes Remi so spiffy? 🤔
Comprehensive opioid series breaks down pharmacology, context-sensitive half-times, and clinical decision-making for all 8 major agents.
From morphine basics to remifentanil TCI models.
gasgasgas.uk/opioids-for-...
#ansky #medsky
Comprehensive opioid series breaks down pharmacology, context-sensitive half-times, and clinical decision-making for all 8 major agents.
From morphine basics to remifentanil TCI models.
gasgasgas.uk/opioids-for-...
#ansky #medsky
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We are publishing a pediatric imaging textbook, one case every day, and currently have 2,000 cases covering 1,000 diseases and 125 differential diagnoses, 50 procedure descriptions and 4 review courses
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August 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We are publishing a pediatric imaging textbook, one case every day, and currently have 2,000 cases covering 1,000 diseases and 125 differential diagnoses, 50 procedure descriptions and 4 review courses
#FOAMed #FOAMRad #MedEd #radiology #radiología #radiologist #pediatrics #paediatrics #pediatría
#FOAMed #FOAMRad #MedEd #radiology #radiología #radiologist #pediatrics #paediatrics #pediatría
@drlaurencegardner.bsky.social cheers ! Hope you’re enjoying the show :) anything I could do better?
August 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
@drlaurencegardner.bsky.social cheers ! Hope you’re enjoying the show :) anything I could do better?
Clinical gold: wondering about IV lidocaine for postop pain?
or how to sneak and NG tube into schnoze (nose) 'delightful' the co-phenylcaine trick for NGT 💊
Learn AAGBI IV dosing protocols and whether spinal cords like it!
gasgasgas.uk/lidocaine/
#Ansky #FRCA #MedEd #foamed
or how to sneak and NG tube into schnoze (nose) 'delightful' the co-phenylcaine trick for NGT 💊
Learn AAGBI IV dosing protocols and whether spinal cords like it!
gasgasgas.uk/lidocaine/
#Ansky #FRCA #MedEd #foamed
Episode 34 - Lidocaine
Welcome to lidocaine - the ubiquitous local anaesthetic that's everywhere in clinical practice but comes with some important caveats. Whether you're preparing
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July 31, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Clinical gold: wondering about IV lidocaine for postop pain?
or how to sneak and NG tube into schnoze (nose) 'delightful' the co-phenylcaine trick for NGT 💊
Learn AAGBI IV dosing protocols and whether spinal cords like it!
gasgasgas.uk/lidocaine/
#Ansky #FRCA #MedEd #foamed
or how to sneak and NG tube into schnoze (nose) 'delightful' the co-phenylcaine trick for NGT 💊
Learn AAGBI IV dosing protocols and whether spinal cords like it!
gasgasgas.uk/lidocaine/
#Ansky #FRCA #MedEd #foamed
The next episode comes out tomorrow morning, it’s going to be a wild ride reminding ourselves about Lidocaine!
Woohooooooooo
Woohooooooooo
July 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The next episode comes out tomorrow morning, it’s going to be a wild ride reminding ourselves about Lidocaine!
Woohooooooooo
Woohooooooooo