Having a solid understanding of Sevoflurane is, as you might expect, quite important for the FRCA primary and your career. as it is likely the most commonly used volatile anaesthetic agent, at least in the UK. It might find itself adjacent to a Desflurane or Isoflurane vaporiser, and compared to these a few properties stand out, its the smoothest option for Gas Induction, it has the least offensive global warming potential, and has reasonable onset/offset (Desflurane is a winner here, however, polar bears are very allergic to Desflurane) GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/isoflurane/↗ A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Paypal Via the Website Or Buy Me a Coffee.com Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon. That is what medical training structures are for naturally under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.   Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

This Primary FRCA podcast episode introduces you to Isoflurane, a ubiquitous and fairly cheap volatile anaesthetic agent that always seems to be left alone while its sevoflurane friend lives the high life, This episode probably won't sway your use, but if you walk into an anaesthetic halfway thru and have no idea what your ET for MAC-1 is, then this is for you! GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/isoflurane/↗ A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Paypal Via the Website Or Buy Me a Coffee.com Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon. That is what medical training structures are for naturally under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.   Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

This Primary FRCA podcast episode introduces you to Volatile anaesthetic agents and the pharmaceutical particulars that make their behaviour through a human very interesting! We cover Blood gas and oil gas partition coefficients, Saturated vapour pressure, critical temperature and boiling points - and touch on pharmacodynamics and the Viva Question 'What is the ideal anaesthetic agent' approach. GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain! Show notes at: On its way A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.   Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

Yet again, the sound engineer has been sacked........ Apologies that this is a second attempt at an Opioids Quiz, the music cuts went rather wrong - so we've slung the music in the bin!This is a straight up quiz, with gaps so you can think up an answer and then, as you might expect... an Answer! The goal isn't to give you verbatim words to regurgitate but to build up these facts in your mind so then next time you cover it you've foundations to build upon!   GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/clonidine/ A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.   Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

Clonidine is a drug found in many a cupboard, acting as a useful adjunct for pain, sedation and having utility in smoothing out post op emergence, it has off license use as a adjunct in regional and neuraxial blockade (at least in the literature!) GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/clonidine/ A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.   Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

Dexemedetomidine is a drug that it seems we are really only just getting our hands on in the UK, it is an Alpha 2 AGOnist causing sedation, anxiolysis and some analgesia.  This episode of GasGasGas explores its use, mechanisms side effect profile and kinetics   GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain! Show notes at: coming Friday! A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.   Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

Midazolam represents the cornerstone benzodiazepine in perioperative medicine, offering rapid onset sedation, anxiolysis, and amnesia with predictable pharmacokinetics. Understanding its mechanism, dosing strategies, and clinical applications is fundamental for safe anaesthetic practice and optimal patient care. GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/midazolam/ A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.   Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

Having an Iota of a Scooby-Doo about Etomidate is perhaps what is required for the FRCA primary exams. We've gone into naturally more detail when we're talking Etomidate for gasgasgas, because we love a bit of detail. This episode covers the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of Entomidate, but also explores briefly steroidogenesis and what the implications of this is clinically  GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain! Show notes at:  A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.   Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

Understanding molecular stereochemistry is fundamental to modern anaesthetic practice. The three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within drug molecules directly impacts their pharmacological properties, with some arrangements being therapeutically beneficial while others may be inactive or even harmful. This episode explores the critical concept of isomerism in anaesthetic drugs, with particular focus on how molecular handedness affects drug choice. GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/classifying-isomers/  A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.   Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

Welcome to the final local anaesthetic episode - Peri-neural adjuncts- because we should not forget the medley of mixing options that you could stir into your NRfit cauldron.... although most folks don't. GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain! Show notes at: Link incoming  A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.   Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

Welcome to an experimental episode of GasGasGas - where you get the joys of a quiz after listening to all these episodes on local anaesthetics agents. Let me know if you think it's pants.   GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain! Show notes at: coming Friday day A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.   Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

Welcome to another essential episode of Gas Gas Gas, where we summarise all the local anaesthetic content we have covered - In order to get you fired up for the most exciting quiz on local anaesthetics you've ever had the pleasure of listening to.   GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/comparing-local-anaesthetics/ A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

Welcome to Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity!! (LAST) represents one of the most clinically significant complications in regional anaesthesia practice. This episode explores the pathophysiology, recognition, and management of LAST with particular emphasis on emergency management protocols and risk mitigation strategies. Understanding LAST is crucial for safe regional anaesthesia practice, as it can occur with any local anaesthetic administration and requires immediate, systematic intervention. Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/local-anaesthetic-systemic-toxicity/ A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

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 exploring ropivacaine - the local anaesthetic you might not see every day, but absolutely need to understand when bupivacaine is in short supply or when examiners want to test your knowledge of enantiomeric purity and differential motor blockade. Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/ropivacaine/ A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

Welcome to lidocaine - the ubiquitous local anaesthetic that's everywhere in clinical practice but comes with some important caveats. Whether you're preparing for your primary FRCA exams or just starting your anaesthesia rotations, understanding lidocaine's extensive clinical applications, antiarrhythmic properties, and the growing role of IV infusions for pain management is essential. Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/lidocaine/ A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

Welcome to the Prilocaine episode - the local anaesthetic that's often overshadowed by Bupivacaine but deserves a place in your clinical toolkit. Whether you're preparing for your primary FRCA exams or just starting your anaesthesia rotations, understanding Prilocaine's unique properties will help you tailor anaesthesia to patient and surgery bupivacaine isn't always the answer Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/prilocaine-for-the-frca-primary/  A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

If you like a story about extensive testicular traction and hammering shins then this is the episode for you.  This FRCA Primary Podcast episode explores cocaine and the exposure patients have to it in the clinical environment, chiefly courtesy of the ENT surgeons. The episode explores mechanism, side effects, onset, implications, but also the history of spinal anaesthesia and treatment of cocaine toxicity in the A&E department.  Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/episode-32-cocaine-local-anaesthetics-series/ A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

This FRCA Primary Podcast episode dives deep into bupivacaine, exploring its friends (additives), mechanism of action, and clinical applications. We'll also cover the key differences between neuronal and cardiac action potentials, and discuss why levobupivacaine has become the preferred choice in many clinical scenarios. Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/primary-frca-podcast-episode-30-bupivacaine-and-friends/ A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

This FRCA Primary Podcast covers:  This episode establishes the scientific foundation you need to understand how Local Anaesthetic drugs work, why they behave differently, and how to use them safely. By the end, you'll understand nerve physiology, sodium channel blockade, drug classification, and the basics of local anaesthetic toxicity. Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/local-anaesthetic-fundamentals-for-the-frca/ A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams ———————— Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted! Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk   Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training.  This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas

Opioids are a significant cornerstone of anaesthetic practice, forming part of the triad of anaesthesia with their analgesic properties. We utilize these analgesic properties not just because "surgery hurts," but also because our interventions cause discomfort - laryngoscopy being a prime example.   Each opiate has distinct pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties that make it a better (or worse) choice for individual scenarios. This episode focuses on making sensible comparisons between morphine, fentanyl, alfentanil, and remifentanil - when and where to choose each one. Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/comparing-opioids-for-the-frca-primary/  ———————— ----more---- Dr Gas Lurks on:  BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk ----more----———————— We have a catalogs of Podcast and Vivacast episodes here!  Primary FRCA Podcast Catalog Primary FRCA VivaCast Catalog ----more----———————— #FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia  #Pharmacology #Physiology A Primary FRCA podcast ----more----———————— Want to have a chat? james@gasgasgas.uk  ----more----———————— Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature, but is never intended to be acted upon independent of organised educational and training structures, and under appropriate supervision for your stage of training. ----more---- This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice and requests for medical advice will not be acted upon.----more---- Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.