Library resource guides: Anaesthesia essentials: Podcasts & online lectures

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Podcasts

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

ABCs of Anaesthesia Podcast

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 (iOS/Apple)

Anaesthesia on Air Podcast

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 (Spotify)
Anaesthesia on Air (Apple)

Anaesthesia Coffee Break

Anaesthesia Coffee Break
Tips, tricks and lots of great information for the Part 1 ANZCA anaesthesia exam!
Anaesthesia Coffee Break (Spotify)
Anaesthesia Coffee Break (Apple)
Anaesthesia Coffee Break (YouTube)

Australian Anaesthesia Podcast

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 (Spotify)
Australian Anaesthetist (Apple)

Blue Book audio recordings

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)

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.

Conversations with Chris Cokis

Conversations with Chris Cokis
An audio series with former ANZCA President Dr Chris Cokis, where he talks to various college leaders.
Conversations with Chris Cokis – Episode 6 (Dr Vanessa Beavis) The following is part of our series 'Conversations with Chris Cokis'. In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews Dr Vanessa Beavis. Vanessa is the immediate past president of ANZCA and has held positions including chair of the Training Accreditation Committee, chair of the Perioperative Medicine Steering Committee, ANZCA Council representative on the FPM Board, founding chair of the Anaesthetists and Leadership Special Interest Group, and was an examiner for the final exams. Vanessa talks to Chris about her journey from South Africa to Auckland, her time as president during the pandemic and her significant role in the new ANZCA Course in Perioperative Medicine.
Conversations with Chris Cokis - Episode 5 (Kieran Davis) In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews Dr Kieran Davis. Kieran is dean of the Faculty of Pain Medicine and works in New Zealand as an anaesthetist and pain medicine specialist. He talks with Chris about his journey to settling in Auckland from the UK, the differences between working in pain medicine and anaesthesia, managing challenges within the pain medicine sector, and his joy for sailing.
Conversations with Chris Cokis - Episode 4 (Professor Leonie Watterson) In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews Professor Leonie Watterson chairs our committee at the top of our education tree, the Education Executive Management Committee (EEMC).
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 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.

Deep Breaths

Deep Breaths
Highly Recommended Welcome to Deep Breaths, a podcast covering topics related to the ANZCA part 2 (Final) anaesthetic exam. Now take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy easy to digest content which will supercharge your exam prep, or help you keep up to date.
Deep Breaths (Spotify)
Deep Breaths (iOS/Apple)

New Zealand Anaesthesia

New Zealand Anaesthesia
The New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists podcast hosted by Dr Morgan Edwards. Featuring interviews with professionals and topics relevant to NZ Anaesthesia.
New Zealand Anaesthesia (Spotify)
New Zealand Anaesthesia (iOS/Apple)

RAPM Focus

RAPM Focus
RAPM Focus is a podcast devoted to exploring the provocative and impactful aspects of the research published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine (RAPM). At RAPM, we believe well-done pain medicine improves health and well-being. Thanks for joining us.
RAPM Focus (Spotify)
RAPM Focus (iOS/Apple)

AudioDigest (Audio lectures)

AudioDigest Anesthesiology Collection [App]
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.

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Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Agonists and the Anesthesiologist: Considerations and Management (14 May 2025)
The goal of this program is to improve outcomes in patients on glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 agonists undergoing surgery.
Anesthesiology Development and Testing of Medical Devices Designed to Improve Clinical Outcomes (7 Feb 2025)
This program aims to improve clinical outcomes development and testing of novel medical devices, including modern insulin pumps, insulin infusion set and real-time cardiovascular monitoring devices.
Frailty and Cognitive Screening for the Elderly: Should it Be a Routine Practice? (21 Dec 2024)
This program aims to improve preoperative screening of elderly patients for cognitive dysfunction and frailty, including the identification of risk factors for frailty and preoperative and postoperative cognitive dysfunction; and recommendations for screening for cognitive dysfunction and frailty.
Anaesthesia After Concussions (21 Nov 2024)
The goal of this program is to improve use of anesthesia after concussions.
Non-Anesthetic Drug Interactions (21 June 2024)
The goal of this program is to improve anesthesia and surgery outcomes by minimizing non-anesthesia drug interactions.
General Anesthesia Update (28 April 2024)
The goal of this program is to improve the management of neuromuscular monitoring by implementing the American Society of Anesthesiologists 2023 practice guidelines for neuromuscular blockade antagonism and recovery monitoring.
Regional Anesthesia for Forearm Fracture Reduction in the Pediatric Emergency Department (7 Apr 2024)
The goal of this program is to improve the use of regional anesthesia in children by using regional anesthesia as a potential alternative to pediatric procedural sedation.
Using Data for Intraoperative Management (14 February 2024)
The goal of this program is to improve use of artificial intelligence in clinical decision making, including strategies to improve compliance with clinical decision support systems, and recognising different models of data analysis based on artificial intelligence.
Be The Best You Can Be and The Patient Wins (28 January 2024)
The goal of this program is to improve standards of behaviour in healthcare settings, including identifying risk factors for post-traumatic stress disorder in clinicians, diagnostic acuity in reduced in uncivil environments, cognitive biases and communication in the OR.
Active Cannabis Use in the Anesthesia Patient (14 January 2024)
The goal of this program is to consider active cannabinoid usage in the anesthesia patient, including reviewing the anaesthetic effects of cannabis use by patients and its implications in the perioperative period.
Challenges in 2023 for the Anesthesiology Workforce (14 Dec 2023)
The goal of this program is to improve the management of workforce challenges in anesthesiology. Topics include causes of current shortage if anesthesia professionals and strategies to rectify this.
Changes in Clinical Practice Over the Last Three Years (28 Nov 2023)
The goal of this program is to improve management of intraoperative and perioperative anesthesia. It examines reducing incidence of incidence of opioid-induced hyperalgesia; identifying the effects of analgesic agents during neuromonitoring; examines the impacts of post-op pain and its management; and examines the relationship between medicinal cannabis use and post-op opiate consumption.
The Choice of Anesthetic Technique and Effects on Cancer Outcomes (14 Nov 2023)
The goal of this program is to improve cancer outcomes by choosing optimal anesthetic agents to be used in surgeries.
Perioperative Nerve Injury During Regional and Neuraxial Anesthesia (14 November 2023)
The goal of this program is to improve patient outcomes by reducing nerve injury during regional and neuraxial anesthesia. Topics include neurological complications, optimal ultrasonography-guided needle approach, and needle-nerve contact.
Examining Dogmas in Anesthesiology (28 Oct 2023)
Examining Dogmas in Anesthesiology. Topics include neuromuscular blockers, bag-mask ventilation, aortocaval compressions, and coagulopathy of end-stage liver disease
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.