GasGasGas - Anaesthetic Science for the FRCA Exams
An Anaesthesia Podcast focusing on the science knowledge anaesthetists should know. We track the UK Primary FRCA Curriculum.
> GasGasGas will fit into a corner of your day, delivering a treatise on a drug, concept or practice critical to the knowledge required to pass the FRCA Primary Exam!
> There are naturally tangents, as hearing a word vomit of data with no joy is not the aim of Dr gas!
> This is relevant to anyone in the world interested in these pharmacological, physiological, clinical, physical and chemical concepts,
> Notes on https:/gasgasgas.uk
> Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics SBA Resource
© GasGasGas – The FRCA Primary Anaesthetic Sciences Podcast 2025
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Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
This FRCA Primary Exam Podcast analyses Morphine and the opiate receptors, the mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and puts its use into context.
Shownotes @ : https://gasgasgas.uk/morphine-for-the-frca-primary-exam/
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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
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Disclaimer / Sage Advice
> All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon.
> This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice.
> 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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Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive
Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive
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Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
This FRCA primary exam podcast explores the kinetics and dynamics of Ketamine, describes the NMDA receptor in detail and discusses the clinical uses of ketamine in UK anaesthetic practice.
Shownotes @ : https://gasgasgas.uk/ketamine-for-the-frca-primary/
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GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists!
Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics
Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate]
Contributions to keep the lamps lit here
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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
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Disclaimer / Sage Advice
> All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon.
> This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice.
> 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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Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive
Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive
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"This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder."
© GasGasGas-Podcast 2025
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
A Brief intro as to why I am doing this podcast, and introducing the viva-cast subseries coming soon!
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GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists!
Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics
Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate]
Contributions to keep the lamps lit here
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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
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Disclaimer / Sage Advice
> All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon.
> This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice.
> 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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Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive
Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive
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"This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder."
© GasGasGas-Podcast 2025
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
This episode focuses on drawing comparisons between the different volatile anaesthetic agents
Shownotes @ : https://gasgasgas.uk/gasgasgas-comparing-volatiles/
Specifically : Comparisons between the blood gas partition coefficient their oil gas partition coefficient the boiling points and saturated vapour pressure differences and we’re going to define those two points a little bit and then also thinking about their global warming potential as well as the differences that a patient may experience.
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GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists!
Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics
Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate]
Contributions to keep the lamps lit here
================================================
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
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Disclaimer / Sage Advice
> All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon.
> This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice.
> 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
================================================
"This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder."
© GasGasGas-Podcast 2025
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Today we're covering more volatiles, thinking a bit more about the defining characteristics of volatiles and exploring MAC, Minimum alveolar concentration.
Including Mac BAR and Mac Awake - and what you really need to aim for to make sure no one remembers having their insides rummaged about in by a surgeon!
Show notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/mac-and-anaesthetic-depth/
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GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists!
Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics
Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate]
Contributions to keep the lamps lit here
================================================
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
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Disclaimer / Sage Advice
> All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon.
> This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice.
> 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
================================================
"This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder."
© GasGasGas-Podcast 2025
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
The whirlwind that is enzyme kinetics in the human body for the FRCA primary exam, Enjoy!
Show Notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/michaelis-menten-enzyme-kinetics/
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GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists!
Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics
Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate]
Contributions to keep the lamps lit here
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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
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Disclaimer / Sage Advice
> All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon.
> This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice.
> 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
================================================
"This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder."
© GasGasGas-Podcast 2025
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
FRCA Primary Podcast looking at the properties of Atracurium, further introduction to the action of neuromuscular blocking agents and that all important exam structure!
Shownotes @ : https://gasgasgas.uk/gasgasgas-atracurium-frca/
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GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists!
Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics
Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate]
Contributions to keep the lamps lit here
================================================
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
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Disclaimer / Sage Advice
> All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon.
> This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice.
> 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
================================================
"This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder."
© GasGasGas-Podcast 2025
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Talking Thiopentone, the bits needed for the exam and the practical bits of when it might get used (rarely, unless the boss happens to be from the 1940's) or you're doing obstetrics.
Shownotes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/thiopentone/
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GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists!
Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics
Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate]
Contributions to keep the lamps lit here
================================================
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
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Disclaimer / Sage Advice
> All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon.
> This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice.
> 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
================================================
"This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder."
© GasGasGas-Podcast 2025
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
This episode explores how volatile anaesthetics behave and affect patients. Chiefly thinking about how the compartments in a breathing circuit and patient interplay to achieve depth / maintain anaesthetic depth and emerge from anesthesia.
Absolutely worth a listen to get your head around compartments and also starting thinking about blood gas and oil gas partition coefficients
Show notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/compartmentalised-volatiles/
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GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists!
Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics
Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate]
Contributions to keep the lamps lit here
================================================
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
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Disclaimer / Sage Advice
> All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon.
> This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice.
> 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
================================================
"This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder."
© GasGasGas-Podcast 2025
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
This primary FRCA podcast episode introduces clearance and then descends into bedlam trying to think about how the liver really clears drugs on a kinetics level.
Shownotes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/hepatic-clearance/
I am not making you run for the hills by talking phase 1 and 2 metabolism, CYP and all that jazz, that's for later.
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GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists!
Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics
Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate]
Contributions to keep the lamps lit here
================================================
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
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Disclaimer / Sage Advice
> All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon.
> This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice.
> 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
================================================
"This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder."
© GasGasGas-Podcast 2025