GasGasGas - Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthesia!

GasGasGas - Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthesia!

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  • VivaCast 007 - License to....? Adrenoceptors, Local anaesthetic, Classification Anti-Arrythmics

    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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    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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    22 min
  • VivaCast 006 - Physiology Station - Oxygen - Sensing - Valsalva

    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.

      Show notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/alveolar-gas-equation/

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      Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate]

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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

      26 min
    • VivaCast 005 - Clinical Station Urgent Onco-Laparotomy

      This VivaCast episode assesses Tom as we explore the structured approach to a clinical viva station requiring conversation around delivering an anaesthetic.

      Show notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/frca-clinical-viva-laparotomy/

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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.

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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

      20 min
    • Gas Gas Gas - Poly-Compart-Mental Madness Pt.2 - Ft. Pharmacokinetic BathTubs.

      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.

      Show notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/multi-compartmental-model-pharmacokinetics-part-two/

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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

      31 min
    • VivaCast 004 - Vapours - Heat - Gas

      Willing Victim Tom wields his knowledge Vs Dr Gas

      1. SVP - Humidity - Critical Temperature
      2. Heat and Temperature (James defines the 4 laws of thermodynamics)
      3. Vapourisers and their function + Sevo vs Des
      4. Entonox Vs Nitrous Oxide 
      5. Gas Laws
      6. Finishing with a novel... way to recall gay-lussac law.

        Show notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/physics-heat-humidity-gases/

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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

        21 min
      7. Gas Gas Gas - Poly-Compartmental Madness Pt.1 - Half time, Tc, Natural Log and more

        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.

        Show notes @: Poly-Compartmental madness part one

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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

        23 min
      8. VivaCast 003 - Paralysing the NMJ - Roc vs Sux - Reversal

        Willing Victim Tom wields his knowledge Vs Dr Gas

        Show Notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/paralysis-suxamethonium-rocuronium-reversal/

        1. How Carbon dioxide is transferred from tissue to atmosphere
        2. The influences Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, Mechanical and Drug factors have on intra-cranial pressure
        3. Closing out with how the neonatal gasp and umbilical cord clamp triggers a number of cardio-vascular events in the ex-utero world.
        4. Finishing with a debrief on avoiding self laid traps - categorisation, and definitions

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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

          22 min
        5. VivaCast 002- Co2 Journey, IntraCranial Pressure and Neonatal Physiology

          Willing Victim Tom wields his knowledge Vs Dr Gas

          Shown notes @ : https://gasgasgas.uk/frca-physiology-viva-podcast-co2-icp-neonatal-physiology/

          1. How Carbon dioxide is transferred from tissue to atmosphere
          2. The influences Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, Mechanical and Drug factors have on intra-cranial pressure
          3. 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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            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

            20 min
          5. VivaCast 001 - Cleaning and Sterilisation

            Welcome to the first episode that emulates the primary FRCA 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/frca-viva-cleaning-and-sterilisation/

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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

            ================================================

            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

            13 min
          6. Suxamethonium: Depolarising Neuromuscular Blocker for Anaesthetists

            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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            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

            22 min

          About GasGasGas - Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthesia!

          From the publisher's feed

          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!