GasGasGas - Primary FRCA ’fun’
The Primary FRCA Podcast This will fit into a corner of your day, delivering a well explained concept critical to the knowledge required to pass the FRCA Primary Exam! This is relevant to anyone in the world interested in these pharmacological, physiological, clinical, physical and chemical concepts, naturally it is flavoured towards UK practice. Episodes will be (mostly) succinct, conceptually specific, and exam material focussed. Notes on gasgasgas.uk All content is my personal opinion, not medical advice and is never a substitute for formal education / training
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Episodes
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Tom experiences some catecholamine release of his own in this episode as he talks serpiginous GPCRs, Adenyl cyclase, PKA and comparing local anaesthetics, and getting tied up (like we all do) with the clinically pointless, but delightfully examinable Vaughan-Williams Anti-arrythmic classes!
We Debrief and break into some of the questions as we go.
As always the show notes are on the website!
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Dr Gas Lurks on:
BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social)
FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas
Website: www.gasgasgas.uk
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We have a catalogs of Podcast and Vivacast episodes here!
Primary FRCA Podcast Catalog
Primary FRCA VivaCast Catalog
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#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #pharmacology #physiology
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Want to have a chat? james@gasgasgas.uk
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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 substitue 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 gauranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tom dives into the critical details of how oxygen makes it to the mitochondria, tells me of this concept called shunt and then gets thoroughly beaten to shreds by the Valsalva manoeuvre - a tactical doozy that gets rolled out because it is a baffling set of steps.
Alveolar Gas Equation
Shunt
Hypoxic Pulmonary Vasoconstriction
Oxygen concentration Sensing of Plasma
And the Valsalva Manoeuvre.
We Debrief and break into some of the questions as we go.
As always the show notes are on the website!
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Dr Gas Lurks on:
BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social)
FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas
Website: www.gasgasgas.uk
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We have a catalogs of Podcast and Vivacast episodes here!
Primary FRCA Podcast Catalog
Primary FRCA VivaCast Catalog
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#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #pharmacology #physiology
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Want to have a chat? james@gasgasgas.uk
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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 substitue 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 gauranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
This VivaCast episode assesses Tom as we explore the structured approach to a clinical viva station requiring conversation around delivering an anaesthetic.
The show notes go into further detail on breaking this down
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Dr Gas Lurks on:
BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social)
FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas
Website: www.gasgasgas.uk
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We have a catalogs of Podcast and Vivacast episodes here!
Primary FRCA Podcast Catalog
Primary FRCA VivaCast Catalog
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#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #pharmacology #physiology
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Want to have a chat? james@gasgasgas.uk
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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 substitue 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 gauranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
This Podcast for the FRCA Primary Exam thoroughly explores what is going on within the multi compartmental model that we use to try and comprehend how drugs move through humans.
If you like this, leave me a comment, if you don't, also leave a comment it's a rather mad one - perhaps reflected in the build up to this over the last few episodes.
Shownotes @ : gasgasgas.uk
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Dr Gas Lurks on:
BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social)
FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas
Website: www.gasgasgas.uk
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We have a catalogs of Podcast and Vivacast episodes here!
Primary FRCA Podcast Catalog
Primary FRCA VivaCast Catalog
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#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #pharmacology #physiology
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Want to have a chat? james@gasgasgas.uk
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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 substitue 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 gauranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Willing Victim Tom wields his knowledge Vs Dr Gas
ShowNotes on GasGasGas.uk
SVP - Humidity - Critical Temperature
Heat and Temperature (James defines the 4 laws of thermodynamics)
Vapourisers and their function + Sevo vs Des
Entonox Vs Nitrous Oxide
Gas Laws
Finishing with a novel... way to recall gay-lussac law.
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Dr Gas Lurks on:
BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social)
FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas
Website: www.gasgasgas.uk
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We have a catalogs of Podcast and Vivacast episodes here!
Primary FRCA Podcast Catalog
Primary FRCA VivaCast Catalog
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#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #pharmacology #physiology
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Want to have a chat? james@gasgasgas.uk
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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 substitue 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 gauranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
This Podcast for the FRCA Primary Exam is the first part in a series covering the multi compartmental mode. It Introduces Half-lives and Time Constants, how they bear out influencing clearance and offset times and bi-exponential decay.
Shownote @ Poly-Compartmental madness part one
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Dr Gas Lurks on:
BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social)
FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas
Website: www.gasgasgas.uk
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We have a catalogs of Podcast and Vivacast episodes here!
Primary FRCA Podcast Catalog
Primary FRCA VivaCast Catalog
-------------------------------------
#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #pharmacology #physiology
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Want to have a chat? james@gasgasgas.uk
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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 substitue 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 gauranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Willing Victim Tom wields his knowledge Vs Dr Gas
ShowNotes on GasGasGas.uk
How Carbon dioxide is transferred from tissue to atmosphere
The influences Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, Mechanical and Drug factors have on intra-cranial pressure
Closing out with how the neonatal gasp and umbilical cord clamp triggers a number of cardio-vascular events in the ex-utero world.
Finsihing with a debrief on avoiding self laid traps - categorisation, and definitions
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Dr Gas Lurks on:
BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social)
FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas
Website: www.gasgasgas.uk
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We have a catalogs of Podcast and Vivacast episodes here!
Primary FRCA Podcast Catalog
Primary FRCA VivaCast Catalog
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#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #pharmacology #physiology
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Want to have a chat? james@gasgasgas.uk
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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 substitue 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 gauranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Willing Victim Tom wields his knowledge Vs Dr Gas
ShowNotes on GasGasGas.uk
How Carbon dioxide is transferred from tissue to atmosphere
The influences Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, Mechanical and Drug factors have on intra-cranial pressure
Closing out with how the neonatal gasp and umbilical cord clamp triggers a number of cardio-vascular events in the ex-utero world.
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Dr Gas Lurks on:
BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social)
FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas
Website: www.gasgasgas.uk
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We have a catalogs of Podcast and Vivacast episodes here!
Primary FRCA Podcast Catalog
Primary FRCA VivaCast Catalog
-------------------------------------
#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #pharmacology #physiology
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Want to have a chat? james@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 substitue 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 gauranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Welcome to the first episode the straight up emulates the viva (bar the drawing). This crack at interview style podcast covers sterilisation and cleaning of medical equipment, one of the many viva curveballs!
Show Notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/cleaning-and-sterilisation-for-the-frca-primary-exam/
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Dr Gas Lurks on:
BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social)
FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas
Website: www.gasgasgas.uk
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We have a catalogs of Podcast and Vivacast episodes here!
Primary FRCA Podcast Catalog
Primary FRCA VivaCast Catalog
-------------------------------------
#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #pharmacology #physiology
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Want to have a chat? james@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 substitue 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 gauranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
This FRCA Primary Exam Podcast discusses Suxamethonium, its action, uses and pharmacology as well as an intro to neuromuscular blockade monitoring and cholinesterase deficiency.
Shownotes @ : https://gasgasgas.uk/suxamethonium-for-the-frca-primary-exam/
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Dr Gas Lurks on:
BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social)
FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas
Website: www.gasgasgas.uk
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We have a catalogs of Podcast and Vivacast episodes here!
Primary FRCA Podcast Catalog
Primary FRCA VivaCast Catalog
-------------------------------------
#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #pharmacology #physiology
-------------------------------------
Want to have a chat? james@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 substitue 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 gauranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present.