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Welcome to Deep Breaths, a podcast covering topics related to the ANZCA part 2 anaesthetic exam. Now take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy easy to digest content which will supercharge your exam prep, or help you keep up to date.© 2023 Deep Breaths Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
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  • S10 Ep. 5: Heart of glass, part 1 (Uncommon cardiac conditions for non-cardiac surgery), re-release
    Jul 27 2025

    Today, we look back on one of our most-loved episodes by our listeners. We are joined by special guest Dr Shaun Roberts to discuss in-depth cases of patients with tricky cardiac conditions who require non-cardiac surgery.

    Resources for today's episode:

    ANZCA Blue Book 2021

    ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular assessment and management of patients undergoing non cardiac surgery

    2014 ACC/AHA guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Patients Undergoing Non-cardiac Surgery


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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • S10 Ep. 4: Let it Be (Anaesthesia for patients at the end-of-life), re-release
    Jun 29 2025

    Today, we go back to take a close look at one of ANZCA's latest professional documents - PG67: Guideline for the care of patients at the end-of-life who are considered for surgery or interventional procedures 2022.

    Resources for this episode:

    PG67: Guideline for the care of patients at the end-of-life who are considered for surgery or interventional procedures 2022

    PG67 BP: Guideline for the care of patients at the end-of-life who are considered for surgery or interventional procedures Background Paper 2022

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    And don't forget to claim CPD for listening if you are a consultant or fellow. Log us as a learning session which you can find within the knowledge and skills division, and as evidence upload a screenshot of the podcast episode.

    Thanks for listening, and happy studying!

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    26 mins
  • S10, Ep. 3: These arms of mine, part 1 (upper limb regional anaesthesia), re-release
    Jun 1 2025

    Today, we look back at a fantastic and insightful discussion about upper limb regional anaesthesia with special guest, Dr Michael Kerr. If you liked this episode, you can find the second part of this episode in season 5, episode 12.

    In this episode, part 1, we focus on the interscalene block.

    Feel free to email us at deepbreathspod@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you!

    And don't forget to claim CPD for listening if you are a consultant or fellow. Log us as a learning session which you can find within the knowledge and skills division, and as evidence upload a screenshot of the podcast episode.

    Thanks for listening, and happy studying!

    Resources for today's episode:

    Anatomy of the brachial plexus and its implications for daily clinical practice: regional anesthesia is applied anatomy by G.C. Feigl et. al.

    Video: The Infraclavicular Block - Essentials of Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia by Ki-Jinn Chin

    The Second ASRA Practice Advisory on Neurologic Complications Associated With Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine: Executive Summary 2015 by J.M. Neal et. al.

    Axillary block videos:

    The in-depth video: Ultrasound Guided Axillary Block NYSORA Regional Anesthesia by NYSORA - Education

    The short-and-sweet video: Ultrasound Guided Axillary Brachial Plexus Block NYSORA Regional Anesthesia by NYSORA - Education

    The simple and fantastic video: US-guided Axillary Brachial Plexus Block - the Simple Guide by Ki-Jinn Chin

    Feel free to email us at deepbreathspod@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you!

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    28 mins
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