Library guides: Anaesthesia essentials: Apps, podcasts & online lectures

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Apps

Recommended apps are listed below, sorted by area. Additional information about ANZCA-subscribed/supported apps can be found on the Apps library guide.

AusDI (Australian Drug Information)
AusDI (Australian Drug Information) contains over 80,000 pages of Australian medicines information, a product identifier tool, and interactions and safety modules. Mobile-optimised site for use on devices. Free registration required.
See our dedicated AusDI guide for more information including full registration and access details
Free registration required to access via mobile devices

BrowZine
BrowZine is an app for tablets and smart devices that allows you to access and browse the entire ANZCA e-journal collection all in the one simple interface.
BrowZine (iOS/Apple)
BrowZine (Android/Google Play)

CPD Value: CPD participants may claim this under the Knowledge and skills ‘Journal readings’ activity.

ClinicalKey
ClinicalKey is a medical search engine and database tool offering access to the Elsevier medical library. The service includes online books, journals, videos, drug information and procedures.
ClinicalKey (iOS/Apple)
ClinicalKey (Android/Google Play)

CPD Value: CPD participants may claim this under the Knowledge and skills ‘Journal readings’ activity.

Read by QxMD
Read by QxMD aims to provide a single place to keep up with newly published medical & scientific research articles.
Read by QxMD (iOS/Apple)
Ready by QxMD (Android/Google Play)

CPD Value: CPD participants may claim this under the Knowledge and skills ‘Journal readings’ activity.

Podcasts

Recommended podcasts are listed below. Additional information about podcasts can be found on the Podcasts library guide.

Anaesthesia on Air Podcast
Podcast from the Royal College of Anaesthetists, featuring highlights from conferences and events as well as specially recorded conversations with subject experts.
Anaesthesia on Air (Apple)
Anaesthesia on Air (Google)
Anaesthesia on Air (Spotify)

Conversations with Chris Cokis

Conversations with Chris Cokis
The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists has started a new audio series with ANZCA President Dr Chris Cokis called “Conversations with Chris Cokis” where he'll be talking to various college leaders.
Conversations with Chris Cokis - Episode 1 (Dr Tanya Selak)
In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews ANZCA Councillor and 2023 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting Co-convenor Dr Tanya Selak.
Conversations with Chris Cokis - Episode 2 (Dr Deb Devonshire)
In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews ANZCA Councillor and chair of the ANZCA and FPM CPD Committee Dr Deb Devonshire.
Conversations with Chris Cokis - Episode 3 (Dr Scott Ma)
In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews Dr Scott Ma. Scott is chair of the Professional Affairs Executive Committee, and the Specialist International Medical Graduate Committee and former chair of the ANZCA Environmental Sustainability Network Executive.

Blue Book audio recordings
Audio recorded chapters of the Blue Book are available to listen to now on our SoundCloud.

Ten chapters from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (known as the Blue Book) have been recorded. You can stream these on the ANZCA SoundCloud page or listen via Spotify Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Blue Book (Spotify)
Blue Book (Apple)
Blue Book (Google)

The following chapters are available:

A beginner's guide to in-flight medical emergencies by Dr Gareth Jones, Dr Nicola Emslie and Dr Dean Bunbury
Atrial fibrillation, ablation, and the anaesthetist by Dr Cameron Maxwell, Dr Derek Potgieter and Professor Thomas Bruessel
Bubble trouble: Vascular gas embolism by Dr Bridget Devaney
Direct acting oral anticoagulants - pharmacology and perioperative considerations by Dr Kate Drummond
How can anaesthetists talk to patients with obesity? by Dr Natalie Smith, Dr Anthony Hodsdon and Professor David A Story
Medicolegal insights into anaesthesia by Dr Chris Bolton
Epidural labour anaesthesia by Dr Victor Chen and Dr Harriet Wood
Teaching medical students during clinical anaesthesia placements by Dr Jeremy Rogers, Dr Jeremy Carman, Dr Andrew Gardner, Dr Ross MacPherson
Preparing the elderly patient for elective non-cardiac surgery by Dr Naomi Osborne, Dr Leena Nagappan, and Dr Kevin Kwan
Enhancing powerful medication – applications of the placebo response for pain management by Dr Andrew Watson and Professor Thomas Bruessel

Additional chapters will be recorded and added over the coming weeks. Thank you to Dr Peter Cook for voicing the audio recordings.

ABC's of Anaesthesia
An Australian medical education podcast about all things in Anaesthesia. We want to provide everyone from medical student to specialist with interesting interviews, exam tips and discuss the latest information, practice and techniques. Hosted by Lahiru Amaratunge and Kas Wickramarachchi.
ABCs of Anaesthesia (Apple)
ABCs of Anaesthesia (Google)

Australian Anaesthetist Podcast
Join the Australian Society of Anaesthetists as they chat with experts and friends about issues that impact Australian anaesthesia. Hosted by Dr Suzi Nou.
Australian Anaesthetist (Apple)
Australian Anaesthetist (Google)
Australian Anaesthetist (Spotify)

AudioDigest Spotlight

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Fully updated 2023 collection now available.

AudioDigest Anesthesiology Collection
AudioDigest provides instant online and mobile access to 250+ accredited anaesthesiology, pain medicine and critical care audio lectures presented by experts from leading institutions, bringing clinicians a convenient continuing medical education (CME/CE) experience. Each lecture includes: objectives, pre-test Q&A, summary & readings, post-test Q&A, evaluation. Free registration required.
See our dedicated AudioDigest guide for more information including full registration and access details

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The Role of the Anesthesia Provider in the Opioid Crisis (21 Aug 2023)
The goal of this program is to improve the management of opioid addiction, including how to implement strategies to reduce harm from prescription opioids.
Pulse Oximetry: Principles, Application, and Limitations (28 August 2023)
The goal of this program is to improve application of pulse oximetry and to recognise the limitations of pulse oximetry.
Massive Transfusion Protocol in Trauma (28 Jul 2023)
The goal of this program is to improve management of patients requiring massive transfusion.
Current Concepts and Controversies at the American Board of Anesthesiology (14 Jul 2023)
The goal of this program is to provide an update about current certification requirements of the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA).
Halogenated Agents vs Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA) (14 Jul 2023)
The goal of this program is to improve management of patients administered total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA). This includes recognising clinical scenarios in which the use of TIVA would be appropriate, and integrating environmental and economic factors of anesthetic agents into the clinical decision-making process.
How to Combat Shortages and Lack of Supplies (28 Jun 2023)
The goal of this program is to improve management of shortages of anesthesiology providers, including how to anticipate issues with staffing which have been shown to increase the risk for medical errors.
Environmental Effects of Anesthesia (21 Jun 2023)
The goal of this program is to improve efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of anesthesia. It compares and contrasts the environmental impact of various anesthetic agents, and argues for the introduction of reusable medical instruments in their facilities.
Leadership Value of the Anesthesia Provider (28 May 2023)
The goal of this program is to improve leadership abilities of anesthesia providers. This includes patient care, operating room efficacy, pre-habilitation and recovery programs, time management, and patient care benchmarks.
Anesthetic Techniques and Postoperative Delirium: Searching for a Link (21 May 2023)
The goal of this program is to improve patient outcomes through reduction of postoperative delirium. After hearing and assimilating this program, the clinician will be better able to compare postoperative delirium associated with use of sevoflurane vs propofol.
Long-Acting Local Anesthetics (7 Jun 2023)
This program aims to improve pain control with the use of long-acting local anesthetics. This includes strategies to analyse the efficacy and safety of newer long-acting local anesthetics.
The Emerging Role of the Anesthesiologist in the Opioid Crisis (7 Apr 2023)
This program aims to improve the management of the opioid crisis, and includes identifying factors that contribute to the misuse, optimising opioid dosing, and counselling patients.
Regional Anesthesia Improves Long-Term Outcomes (28 Mar 2023)
This program aims to improve outcomes for surgical patients with regional anesthesia, and includes choosing an appropriate anaesthetic techniques for use during formation of arteriovenous fistulae, and preventing delirium in patients undergoing hip surgery.
Approaches to Improving the Well-Being of Clinicians (21 Nov 2022)
This program aims to improve the well-being of anesthesiologists by addressing the causes of burnout among healthcare providers in anesthesiology.
The Value of Women on Anesthesia Teams (21 Nov 2022)
This program aims to promote equity between women and men in anesthesiology by recognising the benefits of women in healthcare. This program also looks at implementing strategies that support the progression of women in anesthesiology.
Challenges in Risk Management for Anesthesiology (28 Oct 2020)
This program aims to improve perioperative risk management, including policies to optimize quality-related metric and appropriate preoperative patient workups.