GasGasGas - Introduction to Local Anaesthetics

This FRCA Primary Podcast 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

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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.

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