Deep Breaths – Details, episodes & analysis

In today's episode, we cover the recently released consensus clinical practice recommendation regarding the peri-procedural use of the GLP-1 and GIP receptor antagonists. 

Enjoy this topical episode - this is sure to be an evolving area.  

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This week we're under the pump with work and life, but we'll be with you soon and it's a cracker of an episode covering an extremely topical subject. 

Keep an eye out for our next episode dropping something in the next couple of weeks. As an apology, we'll have a bonus ep coming sometime towards the end of the season! 

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Today, we take a close look at the SNACC guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroanaesthetic emergencies, and take a little time to discuss each of these emergencies in turn.

Resources for the episode:

Cognitive aids for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroanaesthetic emergencies: Consensus guidelines on behalf of the Society for Neuroscience in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care (SNACC) education committee by Hoefnagel, A.L. et al. (full journal article)

SNACC cognitive aids for neurosurgical emergencies (cognitive aids only)

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Today, we discuss anaphylaxis. We look at the findings from the most recent NAP 6 regarding the incidences of anaphylaxis for specific triggers, presenting symptoms, and factors potentially predicting poorer patient outcomes. We also discuss anaphylaxis management and the anaphylaxis cards jointly developed by ANZCA and ANZAAG.

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Resources for today's episode:

The NAP6 - https://www.nationalauditprojects.org.uk/downloads/NAP6%20Report%202018.pdf

ANZCA perioperative anaphylaxis management guidelines - https://www.anzca.edu.au/resources/professional-documents/endorsed-guidelines/background-card.pdf

ANZAAG referral form - http://www.anzaag.com/Docs/PDF/Anaphylaxis%20Box/ANZAAG%20Referral%20Form%20Jul17.pdf 

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This week, we discuss everything you could possibly want to know about Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus with special guest, Dr Amy Lawrence.

We talk about how it's diagnosed, different insulin regimens for its management and important points to discuss with patients presenting to the pre-anaesthetic clinic when preparing for elective surgery. We also look at the anaesthetic considerations when anaesthetising patients with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and glycemic control intra-operatively.

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This week we discuss neuromuscular blockade, revise some relevant basic physiology and pharmacology, and talk about neuromuscular monitoring.

After all, it never hurts to revise a little part 1 exam knowledge, particularly when it's relevant to how you answer questions for the part 2 exam!

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Resources for this episode:

Sugammadex: a revolutionary drug in neuromuscular pharmacology - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4173552/

ANZCA PS18 Guideline on monitoring during anaesthesia - https://www.anzca.edu.au/safety-advocacy/standards-of-practice/policies,-statements,-and-guidelines 

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In today's episode, we talk Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, or OSA, with special guest, Dr Hamish Pollock.

We start with a definition of OSA, how it is diagnosed, complications and treatment options. From here we have a more in-depth discussion about important components of the pre-anaesthetic assessment, screening for OSA and finally how to plan a safe anaesthetic for these patients.

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Resources for this episode:
Perioperative considerations in the management of obstructive sleep apnoea by R. Holt, G. Downey and M. Naughton:
https://www.mja.com.au/system/files/issues/211_07/mja250326.pdf

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Today, we'll take the time to discuss medical cannabis, and the implications for patients on prescription cannabis therapy when they present for an anaesthetic. 

We start with a brief chat about the differences between medical cannabis and recreational cannabis, the mechanism of action of the two main cannabinoids - THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol), their pharmacokinetics and finally some suggestions for how to approach the anaesthetic care of these patients.

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In today's episode, we take a look at a recently published trial in JAMA Paediatrics which examines a possible association between labour epidurals and autism.

A huge thank you to Dr Catherine Stirzaker for providing us with much of the source material for this episode!

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Resources for this episode include:

Association Between Epidural Analgesia During Labor and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Offspring - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2771634

ANZCA and RANZCOG statement on epidurals for labour - https://www.anzca.edu.au/resources/professional-documents/statements/epidural-anaesthesia-joint-statement-anzca-and-ran.pdf 

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Today we are joined by special guest interviewee Dr Kar-Soon Lim, for a discussion regarding burns anaesthesia that spans two episodes.

In this, the second part of our discussion about burns anaesthesia, we talk about in-theatre management of burns in the context of a clinical case. We address the anaesthetic considerations for major burns cases, and the different surgical techniques and how they impact our anaesthetic care.

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References for today's episode:

Challenges in anaesthesia and pain management for burn injuries by F. Stapelberg:
https://doi.org/10.1177/0310057X20914908 

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