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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Nitrous oxide might be yesterday's gas, but it's today's FRCA Primary exam question. Master B12 toxicity, diffusion hypoxia, air space expansion & the concentration effect. Complete pharmacology breakdown in our latest episode. #FOAMed gasgasgas.uk/nitrous-oxide/

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Nitrous Oxide For The FRCA Primary

Nitrous Oxide, once a corner stone of 'passing the gas' has been progressively displaced by better agents, think sevoflurane with less PONV, remifentanil for

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Ether Enflurane and Explosions, a xmas special Do avoid those explosions, as that's a pPEAK 30,000 cmH₂O :O This episode covers fire physics, why you never grease a Bodok seal, and the Bristol teapot ether anesthesia incident of the 1790s. 🎧 gasgasgas.uk/ether_enflur... #FOAMed #ansky

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Ether, Enflurane And Explosions For The FRCA

Ether (or perhaps Aether) was first distilled around 1540! by Valerius Cordus, with some jiggery pokery involving gourds, wine, sulphuric acid and some clever

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Terence Luk @simtiva.app · 04/12/2025

Upcoming feature: live preview of bolus/infusion rate change in manual mode. Sometimes, we need to change our inf rate or give an extra bolus, SimTIVA now plots the curve for the predicted changes dynamically as you enter your values. Video demo of "live preview" of reducing inf rate from 50 to 30

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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Thio, sux, cricoid etc. aren't magic. They were thought up by clever people, and new clever people get to think up the next version, and make it better. This is how things move on towards "optimal". When we are so bound to the past we can't change, we perish, innit?

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

New episode: Halothane for the 1963 FFA Exam! The volatile that reduced operating theatre explosions but brought hepatotoxicity concerns. Essential exam knowledge on pharmacology, cardiovascular effects and the two types of halothane hepatitis. gasgasgas.uk/halothane/ #FOAMed #FRCA #ansky

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Ep.47 – Halothane For The 1963 Diploma In Anaesthesia ± Fellowship Of The Faculty Of Anaesthetists (FFA) GB

With the advent of halothane, smoking, static and other sizzling was back in style! Gone were the explosive diethyl ether, acetylene, trichloroethylene and

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

When does ketamine drop blood pressure? Induction agents for exams and practice. 7 episodes: propofol, ketamine, thiopentone, etomidate, midazolam, and alpha-2 agonists. The pharmacology and clinical pearls that matter in vivas and at 2am. Clear explanations.

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A Chapter On Hypnotica For The FRCA Primary (Hypnotic Drugs)

Herein Lies a unifying page gathering up all the Gasgasgas episodes on hypnotic drugs for the FRCA exam, these are commonly used in the UK. Including

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Sevoflurane for the FRCA! Essential knowledge inside! We delve into compound A formation, Lewis acids, and why sevoflurane needs 300ppm water to avoid hydrofluoric acid formation (who knew! :o ). Plus: Strong Ion Difference explained with fewer headaches! #foamed #Anaesthetics #GasGasGas

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Ep.46 – Sevoflurane For The FRCA Primary

We've gotten to grips with everything there is know about sevoflurane for the FRCA primary, but what on earth about Lewis Acids? this is more for general

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Your complete isoflurane revision in one episode. MAC 1.17, blood:gas coefficient: 1.4, only 0.2% metabolism, and more. FRCA Primary candidates - this one's for you. gasgasgas.uk/isoflurane/ Give it a Repost!

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Ep.45 – Isoflurane For The FRCA Primary

Everything you need to know about Isoflurane for Exams and Life!

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Episode 45 is on its way, Isoflurane and a dabble with Daltons Law, coming Friday Morning!

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Happy World Anaesthesia Day 🎉 Tēnā koe i āu mahi – thank you for your work To celebrate, the NZSA sent departments across the motu a little box of treats to celebrate. We hope you and your team enjoy them!

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World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Anaesthesiologists from around the world show what it’s like when every second counts. 💙 This World Anaesthesia Day, we honour the unseen strength in every emergency. 🎥: youtube.com/shorts/o8apZ... #WAD2025

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Where Every Second Counts

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

October 16 is World Anesthesia Day, marking the 1846 ether demonstration by Dr. William T. G. Morton that revolutionized medicine. Today we honor the science, skill & teamwork of anesthesiology & its vital role in safe, compassionate patient care. Happy World Anesthesia Day! #anesthesiology #ansky

Dr. William T. G. Morton demonstrating the first use of ester anesthesia in 1846.

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RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

🌍 Today we celebrate #WorldAnaesthesiaDay! From easing pain to supporting life during surgery, anaesthetists play a vital role in safe & compassionate care every day. Here’s to all anaesthetists/anesthesiologists & providers of anaesthesia, keeping patients comfortable, safe, and cared for. 💉💤

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

New episode 🎧 Does desflurane need electricity? Why does lower blood-gas solubility = faster onset? Episode 44 breaks down volatile anaesthetics with the concepts that matter for the FRCA Primary. Listen: gasgasgas.uk/introduction-to-volatile-anaesthetic-agents/ #FOAMed #Anaesthesia #FRCA #ansky

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Ep.44 –Introduction To Volatile Anaesthetic Agents For The FRCA Primary

Volatile anaesthetic agents remain fundamental to modern anaesthetic practice, yet their behaviour is governed by complex physicochemical principles that can

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@IM_Crit_ @imcrit.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Friendly reminder: The decision to administer iv fluids is more complex than whether the patient is fluid-responsive or not. Fluid-intolerance and tissue perfusion entered the chat... #foamed #foamcc #meded #Medsky #emimcc #cccsky #hemodynamics

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Ep.42: Dexmedetomidine pharmacology for FRCA Primary— Alpha-2 Agonist creating sedation with preserved respiratory drive. Covers mechanism, biphasic CV response, clinical uses and drawing up/ preparing the drug and practical dosing. gasgasgas.uk/dexmedetomidine #FOAMed #Anaesthetics #FRCA #medsky

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Ep.42– Dexmedetomidine For The FRCA Primary

Dexmedetomidine unlike traditional sedatives produces a distinctive sleep-like state that preserves patient arousability and respiratory drive. Unlike GABA

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

The Latest Episode of GasGasGas has made it to the airwaves! we look at adding drugs in to regional blockade for extra activity! It's a pity everything is off license! Buprenorphine is an unexpectedly effective outlier! What do you use on a day to day basis in your centre? #foamed #medsky

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Ep.38–Peri-Neural Adjuncts To Local Anaesthetics - For The FRCA Primary

Regional anaesthesia becomes ever more ingrained in clinical practice, blocks wear off. Does adding a peri-neural adjunct like Dexamethasone help?

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Raj LB @rajlb.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

At the start of covid, I was doing an ABG for a pt under resp. Knew the recently-appointed consultant and she was like "you use local?". She was a bit surprised by "yes because of *your* specialty's guidelines".

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Latest episode is out - local anaesthetic systemic toxicity! It covers the: recognition, treatment, pathophysiology, risk mitigation, and risk factors for this life-threatening complication of nerve blockade + several nods to Dr Weinbergs' work on the subject! #foamed #medsky tinyurl.com/h5haw5wf

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Ep.36: Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) For The FRCA Primary

Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) represents one of the most clinically significant complications in regional anaesthesia practice. This episode

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Ropivacaine!! A complete guide to the S-enantiomer LA that's less cardiotoxic than bupivacaine! Facts: Differential block (sens> motor) 3mg/kg max dose Plus: The Woolley & Roe case of post spinal paraplegia Perfect for revision on-the-go! Listen: gasgasgas.uk/ropivacaine #FRCA

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Ep.35 – Ropivacaine For The FRCA Primary

Welcome to another essential episode of Gas Gas Gas, where we dive deep into the pharmacology that could make or break your FRCA primary exam. Today we're

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Why choose alfentanil for RSI, what makes Remi so spiffy? 🤔 Comprehensive opioid series breaks down pharmacology, context-sensitive half-times, and clinical decision-making for all 8 major agents. From morphine basics to remifentanil TCI models. gasgasgas.uk/opioids-for-... #ansky #medsky

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Almost Everything You Need To Know About Opioids For The FRCA Primary Exam

Welcome to the almost definitive collection of knowledge regarding opioids for the FRCA Primary Exam. This comprehensive series covers every major opioid

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Pediatric Imaging @pedsimaging.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

We are publishing a pediatric imaging textbook, one case every day, and currently have 2,000 cases covering 1,000 diseases and 125 differential diagnoses, 50 procedure descriptions and 4 review courses #FOAMed #FOAMRad #MedEd #radiology #radiología #radiologist #pediatrics #paediatrics #pediatría

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

@drlaurencegardner.bsky.social cheers ! Hope you’re enjoying the show :) anything I could do better?

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Clinical gold: wondering about IV lidocaine for postop pain? or how to sneak and NG tube into schnoze (nose) 'delightful' the co-phenylcaine trick for NGT 💊 Learn AAGBI IV dosing protocols and whether spinal cords like it! gasgasgas.uk/lidocaine/ #Ansky #FRCA #MedEd #foamed

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Episode 34 - Lidocaine

Welcome to lidocaine - the ubiquitous local anaesthetic that's everywhere in clinical practice but comes with some important caveats. Whether you're preparing

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

The next episode comes out tomorrow morning, it’s going to be a wild ride reminding ourselves about Lidocaine! Woohooooooooo

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REBEL EM @rebel-em.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

🚫 Routine casting for all snuffbox tenderness? 🩹 The SUSPECT Trial says… maybe not. Bandaging was noninferior for occult scaphoid fx w/ better ROM + satisfaction. 🧠 Re-think your reflexes. 📖 wp.me/pdrP8b-5nC #FOAMed #EMIMCC #MEdSky

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REBEL EM @rebel-em.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

🫁 Tachypnea: What’s Behind the Breath? Shallow breaths? Think neuromuscular, bronchospasm, or poor compliance. Big breaths? It’s probably compensation. 👁 Observe ✋ Palpate 👂 Listen 🧠 Synthesize 🔗 wp.me/pdrP8b-5ng 🎙️ Frank Lodeserto MD #REBELEM #FOAMed #MedEd #MedSky #EMIMCC

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

⚡ Day surgery game-changer: Prilocaine offers 40 minutes faster motor recovery than bupivacaine (158 vs 220 mins). New episode covers dosing strategies and the sneaky methaemoglobinaemia side effect! tinyurl.com/wr4bcrdt #FRCA #Anaesthesia #MedEd #foamed

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Ep.33 - Prilocaine For The FRCA Primary

You need to know about Prilocaine For The FRCA Primary exam, start here with a breakdown of its pharmacology, side effects and clinical use!

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Gas Gas Gas - Ep.32: Cocaine The drug that launched spinal anaesthesia! Learn why ENT surgeons still use it, emergency management (benzos first-line!), and the fascinating history of Bier's experiments. 23 mins of essential FRCA knowledge. 🔗 gasgasgas.uk/episode-32-c... #Anaesthesia #FRCA #foamed

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Primary FRCA Podcast – Episode 32 – Cocaine – Local Anaesthetics Series - Gas Gas Gas - Primary FRCA Podcast

A story of extensive testicular traction & bashed shins, exploring cocaine mechanism, side effects, onset, implications, and the history of spinal anaest...

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Ep.31 - Bupivacaine and Friends - Essential FRCA Primary knowledge! Lidocaine + bupivacaine don't mix (dilution + pH incompatibility) 🫀 Cardiac vs neuronal action potentials explained 💊 Which additives actually work (spoiler: steroids win!) 24-min Jolly for exam prep 📚 #FRCA #Anesthesia #foamed

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Primary FRCA Podcast - Episode 31 - Bupivacaine and Friends

In this episode, we dive into bupivacaine, exploring its friends (additives) + levobupivacaine, mechanisms of action, and clinical applications.

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Local Anaesthetic Fundamentals for the FRCA Primary This episode breaks down: Nerve classification pKa and Onset Amides vs esters (memory trick included!) Intro to LAST 36 minutes for FRCA candidates and practicing clinicians alike. #Anaesthesia #FRCA #LocalAnaesthetics #MedicalEducation

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Local Anaesthetic Fundamentals for the FRCA Primary

Local Anaesthetic Fundamentals for the FRCA Primary - Exploring Mechanism, Classification and re-briefing on nerve physiology.

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🚨 Next chapter alert! Diving deep into LOCAL ANAESTHETICS for #FRCAPrimary - mechanism, toxicity, clinical use, the works! From lidocaine to ropivacaine, sodium channels to LAST guidelines. This is going to be comprehensive! 💉 #ansky #medsky #resussky #LocalAnaesthetics www.gasgasgas.uk

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GasGasGas - The Primary FRCA Podcast

GasGasGas is a podcast for the FRCA Primary Exam, Covering all the content in detail - straight into your ears. You will smash the exams!

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Discover GasGasGas - a brilliant podcast for Primary FRCA exam prep! They cover everything from pharmacology to VIVA practice episodes. We care about helping you pass! Perfect for busy anaesthesia trainees who want efficient, engaging learning. #MedicalEducation #Anaesthesia #FRCA #Podcast

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

🎙️ New episode of GasGasGas just dropped!  We dive deep into neuraxial opiate kinetics — a must-listen for life and #FRCA prep. 💬 Listen, learn, and pass it on. 🚀 Repost if you love high-yield, FOAMed-style breakdowns. #FOAMed #medsky #ansky #anaesthesia 🔗 gasgasgas.uk/neuraxial-op...

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Neuraxial Opiate Kinetics for the FRCA Primary

Neuraxial Opiate Kinetics for the FRCA Primary - Fentanyl, Diamorphine and Morphine all behave differently, find out why!

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GasGasGas - The FRCA Primary Exam Podcast @gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

This week on *GasGasGas*: We get to grips with Neuraxial opiate Kinetics. From Batson's plexus to OWBCs, join GASGAS for an energetic explainer on morphines(and friends) molecular journey through the epidural and intrathecal realm. buff.ly/4RMDF4M #FOAMed #ansky #FRCA #anaesthesia #anesthesiology

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Neuraxial Opiate Kinetics for the FRCA Primary

Neuraxial Opiate Kinetics for the FRCA Primary - Fentanyl, Diamorphine and Morphine all behave differently, find out why!

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

When using a hyperangulated videolaryngoscope have you tried "reverse loading" a tracheal tube on to a preformed stylet? The stylet & tracheal tube are shaped forcibly in the opposite direction to the normal curvature and to match the shape of the blade. #AnSky #AirwaySky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

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