Welcome to lidocaine - the ubiquitous local anaesthetic that's everywhere in clinical practice but comes with some important caveats. Whether you're preparing for your primary FRCA exams or just starting your anaesthesia rotations, understanding lidocaine's extensive clinical applications, antiarrhythmic properties, and the growing role of IV infusions for pain management is essential.
Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/lidocaine/
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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.
#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas
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GasGasGas - Prilocaine (+Ampres) for the FRCA Primary
Welcome to the Prilocaine episode - the local anaesthetic that's often overshadowed by Bupivacaine but deserves a place in your clinical toolkit. Whether you're preparing for your primary FRCA exams or just starting your anaesthesia rotations, understanding Prilocaine's unique properties will help you tailor anaesthesia to patient and surgery bupivacaine isn't always the answer
Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/prilocaine-for-the-frca-primary/
A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams
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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
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.
#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas
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GasGasGas - Cocaine Local Anaesthesia for the FRCA
If you like a story about extensive testicular traction and hammering shins then this is the episode for you.
This FRCA Primary Podcast episode explores cocaine and the exposure patients have to it in the clinical environment, chiefly courtesy of the ENT surgeons. The episode explores mechanism, side effects, onset, implications, but also the history of spinal anaesthesia and treatment of cocaine toxicity in the A&E department.
Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/episode-32-cocaine-local-anaesthetics-series/
A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams
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Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted!
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
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.
#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas
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GasGasGas - Bupivacaine and Friends
This FRCA Primary Podcast episode dives deep into bupivacaine, exploring its friends (additives), mechanism of action, and clinical applications. We'll also cover the key differences between neuronal and cardiac action potentials, and discuss why levobupivacaine has become the preferred choice in many clinical scenarios.
Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/primary-frca-podcast-episode-31-bupivacaine-and-friends/
A podcast for the Primary FRCA Exams
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Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted!
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
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.
#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas
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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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Donations to keep the lights on willingly accepted!
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
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.
#FOAMed #frcaprimary #frca #Anaesthetics #Anaesthesia #Pharmacology #primaryFRCA #GasGasGas
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