For the season finale of the NovPod, we are honoured to have Dr Fiona Donald, President of the RCoA, as our special guest. We discuss what life is like after the novice period and throughout the career of an anaesthetic trainee, as well as some of the challenges facing anaesthetists at the moment. References/links: Training link - RCoA stage 1 training link Resources-publications/Guidebooks/Trainee-Handbook 2021 - AA trainee handbook ** Tell us how we can improve the NovPod! Complete our 5-minute survey.**
Wellbeing is an extremely important aspect of a career in anaesthesia, and we are lucky to have as our special guest Dr Ramai Santhirapala - RCoA Council Member and wellbeing lead - to talk through the challenging aspects of the novice period, anaesthetics as a career and ways to help maintain your wellbeing throughout this time. References/links: Novice-Guide/ Wellbeing-support - RCoA novice guide Membership/Resources/Wellbeing-hub - RCoA wellbeing hub Home/Wellbeing-support - AA Youtube Video -Dr Michael Farquhar YouTube video Dr Michael Farquhar - Fifteen-minute Consultation- Dr Michael Farquhar - Fifteen-minute consultation: managing the effects of shift work on your health Well-being paper by Dr Sinkey, Dr Margolis and Dr Vinson- The Wicked problem of physician well-being paper by Dr Sinskey, Dr Margolis and Dr Vinson Fatigue Paper- Fatigue paper ** Tell us how we can improve the NovPod! Complete our 5-minute survey.**
The initial assessment of competencies (IAC) is an important milestone for all anaesthetists, and in this episode, we are joined by special guest Dr Joe Lipton who explains what the IAC actually is and what the curriculum means for you as a novice trainee. References/links: Novice Guide/ Lifelong learning platform - RCoA novice guide Association of anaesthetists - History of the bougie ** Tell us how we can improve the NovPod! Complete our 5-minute survey.**
It's all to play for in the second part of our special anaesthetic drugs game show with Eoin and special guest Dr Rahul Bandopadhyay going head-to-head again. Who will take home the coveted (possibly fictitious?) Golden ETT? Is there actually an interesting fact about ondansetron? Let's find out. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your time in anaesthetics. The NovPod is presented by Anaesthesia on Air, in association with the Royal College of Anaesthesia. Please note that all opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views of the RCoA. References/links: E-learning for healthcare - e-LA module 1: Introduction to clinical anaesthesia > 02 Basic Science for Novice Trainees > 04 Pharmacology RCoA drug crib sheet Oxford handbook: Drugs in anaesthesia and intensive care ** Tell us how we can improve the NovPod! Complete our 5-minute survey.**
Eoin and Duncan talk through anaesthetic emergencies and how they differ from other medical emergencies. We discuss some excellent resources for anaesthetists to help prepare for and use during emergency situations. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your time in anaesthetics. The NovPod is presented by Anaesthesia on Air, in association with the Royal College of Anaesthesia. Please note that all opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views of the RCoA. References/links: Association of Anaesthetists' Quick Reference Handbook E-learning for healthcare - e-LA module 1: Introduction to clinical anaesthesia > 07 Critical Incidents and Management of Cardio/Respiratory Arrest > 18 Critical incidents RCoA novice guide Oxford handbook of anaesthesia ** Tell us how we can improve the NovPod! Complete our 5-minute survey.**
We are joined by special guest Dr Rosie Grimes to talk about the ups and downs of being the anaesthetist on-call. Reflections aplenty, as well as some great advice about what to expect when holding the anaesthetic bleep and how to look after yourself when you're on-call. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your time in anaesthetics. The NovPod is presented by Anaesthesia on Air, in association with the Royal College of Anaesthesia. Please note that all opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views of the RCoA. References/links: RCoA novice guide Anaestheasier ** Tell us how we can improve the NovPod! Complete our 5-minute survey.**
Episode 9 of the NovPod is all about recovering the patient from anaesthesia. We discuss what makes the recovery area so important, common problems you may come across and some top tips for managing a patient recovering from anaesthesia. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your time in anaesthetics. The NovPod is presented by Anaesthesia on Air, in association with the Royal College of Anaesthesia. Please note that all opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views of the RCoA. References/links: RCoA novice guide E-learning for healthcare - e-LA module 1: Introduction to clinical anaesthesia > 06 Postoperative Management > 17 Post-operative recovery E-learning for healthcare - e-LA module 02 - Consolidating Basic Clinical Practice > 07 Postoperative and Recovery Care > 37 Common problems in recovery ** Tell us how we can improve the NovPod! Complete our 5-minute survey.**
In episode 8, Eoin and Duncan discuss maintenance of anaesthesia and emergence from anaesthesia. We talk about the challenges and potential pitfalls of both, reflecting on lessons learned from our own novice periods along the way. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your time in anaesthetics. The NovPod is presented by Anaesthesia on Air, in association with the Royal College of Anaesthesia. Please note that all opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views of the RCoA. References/links: DAS extubation guidelines Association of Anaesthetists' monitoring standards E-learning for healthcare - e-LA module 1: Introduction to clinical anaesthesia > 05 Induction of Anaesthesia and Intraoperative Management > 14 General anaesthesia: basic techniques for novice trainees + 15 Maintenance of Anaesthesia + 16 Emergence from anaesthesia ** Tell us how we can improve the NovPod! Complete our 5-minute survey.**
NovPod returns with A&E trainee and stand-up comedian Dr Kwame Asante discussing airways and induction of anaesthesia. We also reflect with Kwame about his anaesthetic novice period from his perspective as a non-anaesthetic trainee. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your time in anaesthetics. The NovPod is presented by Anaesthesia on Air, in association with the Royal College of Anaesthesia. Please note that all opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views of the RCoA. References/links: DAS intubation guidelines DAS/RCoA novice teaching material for the novice anaesthetist DAS ICU intubation checklist Cormack & Lehane grading E-learning for healthcare - e-LA module 1: Introduction to clinical anaesthesia -> 05 Induction of Anaesthesia and Intraoperative Management > 12 Management of the airway and failed intubation drills > Airway maintenance - Tracheal tube 1 - very good run through of technique and steps + 13 Induction of anaesthesia ** Tell us how we can improve the NovPod! Complete our 5-minute survey.**
It's all to play for as Eoin challenges our guest Dr Rahul Bandopadhyay to a "just a minute"-style quiz on anaesthetic drugs that we use every day. Tune in to episode 12 to find out who will be crowned NovPod "champion" and winner of the much-coveted golden ETT. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your time in anaesthetics. The NovPod is presented by Anaesthesia on Air, in association with the Royal College of Anaesthesia. Please note that all opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views of the RCoA. References/links: E-learning for healthcare: e-LA module 1: Introduction to clinical anaesthesia > 02 Basic Science for Novice Trainees > 04 Pharmacology RCoA drug crib sheet Oxford handbook: Drugs in anaesthesia and intensive care
Episode 5 is all about how to formulate your anaesthetic plan for patients requiring different forms of surgery. Eoin and Duncan discuss their experiences with planning anaesthesia as a novice and run through some case studies as examples of how and why we have different approaches to different cases. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your time in anaesthetics. The NovPod is presented by Anaesthesia on Air, in association with the Royal College of Anaesthesia. Please note that all opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views of the RCoA. References/links: RCoA novice guide E-learning for healthcare: e-LA module 1: Introduction to clinical anaesthesia > 05 Induction of Anaesthesia and Intraoperative Management > 11 General principles of anaesthesia E-learning for healthcare: e-LA module 1: Introduction to clinical anaesthesia > 05 Induction of Anaesthesia and Intraoperative Management > 14 General anaesthesia: basic techniques for novice trainees DAS/RCoA novice teaching material for the novice anaesthetist History of the evolution of airway devices Dr Chandy Verghese obituary ** Tell us how we can improve the NovPod! Complete our 5-minute survey.**
This episode is all about how to prepare for your patient arriving in the anaesthetic room, with our special guest ODP colleagues Pam, and Munya Makuwaza. The first part of the episode is “NovPod on the road” with Eoin and Pam talking through things in an anaesthetic room, with the second part of the episode back in the studio with Eoin, Duncan and Munya. We discuss why we need to prepare the anaesthetic room, equipment, and drugs, as well as getting some excellent advice about how to work effectively as part of the anaesthetic team. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your time in anaesthetics. The NovPod is presented by Anaesthesia on Air, in association with the Royal College of Anaesthesia. Please note that all opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views of the RCoA. References/links: AA machine check guideline and summary YouTube video from University of Staffordshire (NB this is on a machine that performs automated checks) Youtube video - non-automated machine check (video is lower quality but good content!) E-learning for healthcare: e-LA module 1: Introduction to clinical anaesthesia > 03 Anaesthetic Equipment for Novice Trainees > 08 Preoperative equipment check + 06 The anaesthetic machine ** Tell us how we can improve the NovPod! Complete our 5-minute survey.**
We talk to Dr Layla Guscoth, an anaesthetist who has recently completed her novice period (as well as being an England netball star!), about pre-assessing patients and the pre-op visit. We discuss some of the challenges involved as well as key things not to miss and why we do pre-op visits in the first place. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your time in anaesthetics. The NovPod is presented by Anaesthesia on Air, in association with the Royal College of Anaesthesia. Please note that all opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views of the RCoA. References/links: Novice guide, pre-assessment Association of anaesthetists BJA education Youtube video - an example of how to assess an airway RCoA risk resource E-learning for healthcare: e-LA module 1: Introduction to clinical anaesthesia > 04 Preoperative Assessment and Management > 09 Preoperative assessment ** Tell us how we can improve the NovPod! Complete our 5-minute survey.**
In this episode of the NovPod, Eoin and Duncan talk you through what a typical day as a novice anaesthetist will be like, throwing in some reflections from our own first days as novices and sharing some survival tips to help you hit the ground running. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your time in anaesthetics. The NovPod is presented by Anaesthesia on Air, in association with the Royal College of Anaesthesia. Please note that all opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views of the RCoA. References/links: RCoA novice guide RCoA novice guide - typical day as a novice E-learning for healthcare: e-LA module 1: Introduction to clinical anaesthesia > 01 The Operating Theatre Environment > 01 Principles of safe practice and the role of the anaesthetist > General theatre conduct ** Tell us how we can improve the NovPod! Complete our 5-minute survey.**
Welcome to the NovPod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics! In this episode we introduce what we are setting out to do in the coming series and some of the topics we are going to cover. This episode features some interesting reflections and top tips from a few of our excellent consultant colleagues. References and links are listed below. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. The NovPod is presented by Anaesthesia on Air, in association with the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Please note that all opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views of the RCoA. References/links: RCoA novice guide: https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/training-careers/training-hub/novice-guide ** Tell us how we can improve the NovPod! Complete our 5-minute survey.**
In the second part of this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, David Bogod and Eleanor Shaw continue their conversation about the journals. This part will look at the evolution of peer review, fraud and the continuing influence of the journals - amongst other things. This episode forms part of a series of podcasts devised by the RCoA Heritage Committee to look at the history of the College and the the history of anaesthesia. The series is chaired by Dr Anna Maria Rollin, current Chair of the Heritage Committee
Join David Bogod and Eleanor Shaw in conversation about the early years of the academic journals. The episode is in two parts and Part 1 will look at the history of journals from the inception of the BJA in 1923 to the end of the second world war. RCoA International Affiliates The RCoA warmly welcomes members from across the Globe. If you are based outside the UK we invite you to look at the benefits of membership as an RCoA International Affiliate For more information please click here or enter RCoA International Affiliate into your preferred search engine.
In this first of three heritage-themed episodes of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Anna-Maria Rollin chairs a conversation between Dr Karan Verma and Caroline Hamson, of the Association of Anaesthetists' Heritage Centre. In this episode Caroline and Karan discuss the Association's Heritage Centre and the theme of their latest exhibition Going viral - contagion, pestilence and pandemics. The Association of Anaesthesia's Heritage Centre, in London, is free to visit. Find out more about the Heritage Centre here.
In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Doctor Ramai Santhirapala talks to RCoA President, Fiona Donald and council member & SAS doctor, Ashwini Keshkamat about their careers and experiencing as female doctors.
In this second part of our two-part episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Sarah Thornton talks to Ian Roberts about his role within the Federation Internationale d'Automobile, (the FIA); as the Vice President of the Medical Commission and as Medical Rescue Coordinator for Formula 1 Motor Racing. In Part 2, Ian expands on his career in F1, and describes his role in Romain Grosjean's crash and fireball at the Bahrain GP in 2021. This episode is sponsored by Concentric, the market-leading digital consent application, used at more than 20 NHS Trusts.