GasGasGas - Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthesia!

Dr Gas - Anaesthesia Education

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!

> There are naturally tangents, as hearing a word vomit of data with no joy is not the aim of Dr gas!

> This is relevant to anyone in the world interested in these pharmacological, physiological, clinical, physical and chemical concepts,

> Notes on https:/gasgasgas.uk

> Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics SBA Resource

All content is my personal opinion, not medical advice and is never a substitute for formal education / training.

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20 episodes
Updated July 26

Episodes20

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July 26 · 16 min
VivaCast Round 2 - Physiology fun Ft. Shyam (who passed!)
Shyam handles the autonomic nervous system, GPCRS but does get caught out with regards to receptor down regulation on exposure(beta arrestin pathway) β−Arrestins: Structure, Function, Physiology, and Pharmacological Perspectives Listen to find out more! ================================================ 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."
July 10 · 20 min
VivaCast Round 2 - Shyam from t'north Vs Pharmacology
Shyam first of his name, possible King of the Andals puts his claymore aside and handles the first of four 15 min vivas for the FRCA primary exam! This episode handles core pharmacology to start with dabbles in the milk of the poppy (compare and contrast those opioids) and then TCI models as a nice little closer! Listen to find out more! ================================================ 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."
June 26 · 17 min
Vivacast Round 2 - Martin Vs Vapourisers (the Vapourisers win the first round)
The fourth and final Martin from Sweden vivacast episode, he has been prepping for the EDAIC oral exams. This session tackled vapourisers and their safety features, and it identified a gap in Martins knowledge, whether or not the EDAIC would ask such things, is naturally another question, but nevertheless this is important knowhow for the apocalypse (when you are getting the boyles bottle out of the cupboard) Listen to find out more! ================================================ 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."
June 14 · 31 min
VivaCast Round 2 - Clinical station - Paeds Appendix + Bronchospasm!
The third of a new panel of vivacast episodes, Martin, all the way from Sweden, who is prepping for the EDAIC oral exams. This session handles some thinking behind liberating the appendix from a 12 year old boy, a structured approach to high airway pressures and managing bronchospasm Listen to find out more! ================================================ 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."
May 29 · 33 min
Vivacast Round Two - Physiology of pregnancy, Peri partum emergencies and cardiac risk
The second of a new panel of vivacast episodes, introducing Martin, all the way from Sweden, who is prepping for the EDAIC oral exams. This session explores the physiological changes of pregnancy, peri partum emergencies and introduces cardiac risk stratification. Listen to find out more! Show notes at: ================================================ 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."
May 15 · 39 min
VivaCast Round Two - Heparin and Propofol
The First of a new panel of vivacast episodes, introducing Martin, all the way from Sweden, who is prepping for the EDAIC oral exams. This session explores heparin and what happens with a single dose of propfol! Listen to find out more! Show notes at: ================================================ 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."
April 18 · 20 min
AntiCholinesterases for Adept Anaesthetists
Anti-Cholinesterases, they find widespread use in clinical medicine. Their role in reversal of neuromuscular blockade is certainly dwindling given sugammadexes rise to post patent [can actually afford to use it] supremacy. But if you are using atracurium, then go nuts! Listen to find out more! Show notes at : https://gasgasgas.uk/anticholinesterases/ ================================================ 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."
April 3 · 37 min
Sugammadex - the best drug in the world?
Sugammadex, if Carlsberg made Sugammadex, it might just be the best drug in the world. I.e. if you were to describe a perfect neuromuscular reversal drug, sugammadex is getting very close! Listen to find out more! Show notes at : https://gasgasgas.uk/sugammadex/ ================================================ 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."
March 20 · 29 min
Pancuronium and NMJ block terminology
Pancuronium pandemonium, with a dash of Type 1 and Type 2 Block for good measure. Listen to find out more! Show notes at : https://gasgasgas.uk/pancuronium/ ================================================ 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."
March 6 · 29 min
Vecuronium for Anaesthetists + NMB monitoring
Vecuronium for anaesthetists with a segue into NMJ/MNB monitoring! Listen to find out more! Show notes at : https://gasgasgas.uk/vecuronium/ ================================================ 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."
February 20 · 30 min
Cisatracurium + other drugs that impair neuromuscular function
Cisatracurium is one of the ten isomers found in an ampoule of Atracurium! It has been selected out as a useful, potent, predictably degrading drug with a very stable side effect profile! Althought, it might be that, whilst Cisatracurium probably sounded like a great idea at the time... it was perhaps batting for a marketing USP that wasn't quite there.. If we were being particularly clever we could call it the R-cis-R'-cis isomer of Atracurium besilate, it is 3 times as potent as the Atracurium mix in your anaesthetic room fridge Listen to find out more! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/cisatracurium/ ================================================ 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."
February 6 · 25 min
Mivacurium + mischief with plasma cholinesterase
Mivacurium, a drug that is perhaps not found in your cupboard anymore! It does have a number of interesting properties, which does make it a worthy exam question and a useful example of geometric isomerism! Listen to find out more Show notes at:https://gasgasgas.uk/mivacurium ================================================ 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."
January 23 · 42 min
A not so brief jaunt with Oxygen, toxicity, exploding cylinders + heli-ox vs sulphur hexafluoride gas.
The ubiquity of oxygen in the curriculum is directly correlated with its importance! One of many episodes that focus on the facets o knowledge needed to understand how oxygen does its thing. Today, when too much oxygen is a bad thing, how it is obtained, transported in hospitals and the negative implications of its use + some history that I know you all deeply desire! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/oxygen-for-the-frca-primary/ ================================================ 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."
January 9 · 38 min
Nitrous Oxide: Anaesthetic Mechanisms, B12 Toxicity and Safe Storage
Nitrous Oxide, once a corner stone of 'passing the gas' has been progressively displaced by better agents, think sevoflurane with less PONV, remifentanil for rapid titratable pain relief and even desflurane for its speedier offset. This episode handles everything you need to know and more for the exams! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/ether_enflurane_explosions/ ================================================ 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."
Dec 29, 2025 · 58 min
Ether, Enflurane and Explosions for 'Victorian' Anaesthetists
The 2025 Bumper Christmas Special, delving into the delights of Ether, Enflurane and Explosions (+ fires, flames and/or power metal) We find out a little bit about the first Ether anaesthetic, and then get to grips with what an explosion is, and why understandably, it was problematic for anaesthetists. Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/ether_enflurane_explosions/ ================================================ 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."
Dec 12, 2025 · 35 min
Desflurane Anaesthesia: Tec6 Vaporiser & Clinical non-Applications
I've checked the house, there are no polar bears so we should be fine to talk about this drug. Desflurane is pricey, polar bear poison that you may get examined on! Check it out! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/desflurane-and-vapourisers/ ================================================ 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."
Nov 28, 2025 · 21 min
Halothane: Historic Volatile Anaesthetic & Hepatotoxicity for FRCA
With the advent of halothane, smoking, static and other sizzling was back in style! Gone were the explosive diethyl ether, acetylene, trichloroethylene and cyclopropane anaesthetics of the 1950's and with it a new era of fewer explosions, and possibly a greater prevalence of post operative liver distress. Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/halothane/↗ ================================================ 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
Nov 14, 2025 · 32 min
Sevoflurane: Volatile Anaesthetic for Inhalational Induction & Maintenance
Having a solid understanding of Sevoflurane is, as you might expect, quite important for the FRCA primary and your career. as it is likely the most commonly used volatile anaesthetic agent, at least in the UK. Show notes @ https://gasgasgas.uk/sevoflurane-for-the-frca-primary/ ================================================ 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
Oct 31, 2025 · 26 min
Isoflurane: Halogenated Volatile Anaesthetic Agent Pharmacology
This Primary FRCA podcast episode introduces you to Isoflurane, a ubiquitous and fairly cheap volatile anaesthetic agent that always seems to be left alone while its sevoflurane friend lives the high life, This episode probably won't sway your use, but if you walk into an anaesthetic halfway thru and have no idea what your ET for MAC-1 is, then this is for you! GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/isoflurane/↗ ================================================ 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
Oct 17, 2025 · 31 min
Introducing Volatile Anaesthetic Agents! MAC, Blood-Gas Solubility & the 'Ideal Agent question'
This Primary FRCA podcast episode introduces you to Volatile anaesthetic agents and the pharmaceutical particulars that make their behaviour through a human very interesting! We cover Blood gas and oil gas partition coefficients, Saturated vapour pressure, critical temperature and boiling points - and touch on pharmacodynamics and the Viva Question 'What is the ideal anaesthetic agent' approach. Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/introduction-to-volatile-anaesthetic-agents/ ================================================ 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