Australian Anaesthesia

Talking Money. Our series where we do more than talk money. on the 1st March 2024, new items were introduced into the MBS for anaesthetists. I discuss these with our MBS expert, Dr Michael Lumsden-Steel. This is a snippet of the full podcast. ASA Members can find the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/asa-publications-2/podcasts-for-asa-members/talking-money/ Not a member? Find out more about membership here: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/

Happy 90th birthday to the Australian Society of Anaesthetists! In this episode, I try my hand at being a historian. We revisit the discovery of modern anaesthetic agents and have a peak into the Ether Dome. Dr William Morton is widely credited as being the discoverer of modern anaesthesia, but did he work alone or with others? You may have heard of Dr Horace Wells and Dr Crawford Long. What was their role and what became of them? With the help of ASA President Dr Mark Sinclair and Past ASA Presidents Drs Don Maxwell, Bob Hare and Greg Deacon, I discuss the significance of the forming of the ASA and some of the milestone events. We gain a deeper insight into the practice of anaesthesia over the years and the crucial role that the ASA has played in developing a high standard of anesthesia and improving patient safety in Australia. We also delve into the personal side of the ASA, particularly one of the founders, Dr Geoffrey Kaye and the separating of ways that occurred between Dr Kaye and the ASA. Was it ever able to be mended? All of these stories and more are packed into this bumper episode. To feedback on the podcast, please contact me on podcast@asa.org.au While I take a short break, feel free to listen to these related episodes: My full conversation with Past President Dr Don Maxwell: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b94ca3a2-cbc9-407c-a29b-a579ac16c34d/EP85-Dr-Don-Maxwell-Part-1-AAP-converted.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5325f0ca-7402-4092-bc0b-0ae8c08c27a7/EP86-Dr-Don-Maxwell-Part-2-AAP-V1-converted.mp3 Episodes from webAIRS, the binational anaesthesia incident reporting system: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5940c2ae-2f7a-4174-ad3a-869ac46ccc64/ASA-2054.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f4cc8ce3-390c-42f2-8e3f-d44917dfdba1/EP57-20Lingual-20Nerve-20Injury-20AAP-20.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cf949d95-0e23-4fc7-bded-e54dabe7c75d/EP79v2-jaw-dislocation-AAP.mp3 A first hand account of being an anaesthetist with a substance use disorder: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a77b030a-5fbd-4b91-b5ef-4802588ac039/default-tc.mp3 I hope you are enjoying the birthday festivities!

This is the third and final installment of the chat I had with Immediate Past Chair of the Australian New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group (ANZAAG), Dr Richard Scolaro. We discuss pholcodine and some myths about the management of anaphylaxis. In part 1 and 2 we discuss anaesthetic anaphylaxis testing and penicillin and cephalosporin cross reactivity and more. Register for the ASA webinar (members only) on Thursday 21st March with Dr Ben McKenzie: https://asa.org.au/amax4-every-second-counts/ ANZAAG: https://anzaag.com/ Ep.78 with Dr Ben McKenzie https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b9e24099-e5a6-49ed-ab02-1ea196c40ebd log your CPD: https://www.cpdhome.org.au/ https://asa.org.au/events/ https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/ We welcome any feedback: podcast@asa.org.au

This is Part 2 of 3 in our series where I chat with Immediate Past Chair of the Australian New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group (ANZAAG), Dr Richard Scolaro. We discuss anaphylaxis to penicillin and cross reactivity to cephalosporins. In Part 1 we discuss anaphylaxis testing and in part 3 we discuss pholcodine, management of anaphylaxis and more. ANZAAG: https://anzaag.com/ Register for the ASA webinar (members only) on Thursday 21st March with Dr Ben McKenzie: https://asa.org.au/amax4-every-second-counts/ Ep.78 with Dr Ben McKenzie https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b9e24099-e5a6-49ed-ab02-1ea196c40ebd log your CPD: https://www.cpdhome.org.au/ https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/ We welcome any feedback: podcast@asa.org.au

In this episode I chat with Immediate Past Chair of the Australian New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group (ANZAAG), Dr Richard Scolaro. We chat about anaesthetic anaphylaxis testing and some of the common questions that arise. For example, did you know that morphine is used as a postive control? Yes, you should see a reaction to morphine. This is Part 1 of 3 in our series. In the next two parts we discuss penicillin and cephalosporin cross reactivity, pholcodine and more. ANZAAG: https://anzaag.com/ Register for the ASA webinar (members only) on Thursday 21st March with Dr Ben McKenzie: https://asa.org.au/amax4-every-second-counts/ Ep.78 with Dr Ben McKenzie https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b9e24099-e5a6-49ed-ab02-1ea196c40ebd log your CPD: https://www.cpdhome.org.au/ https://asa.org.au/events/ https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/ We welcome any feedback: podcast@asa.org.au

Merry Christmas! Dr Donald Maxwell was President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists from 1982 - 1984. In this episode we learn about Don's path to Presidency as we well as some of the major achievements of the ASA in terms of how we as anaesthetists conduct our practice. In Part 1, Don shares many insights into the nature of clinical anaesthesia in Australia from the 1960s to today. https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/ We welcome any feedback. podcast@asa.org.au

Dr Donald Maxwell was President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists from 1982 - 1984. In this episode we talk about Don's early career and anaesthesia in the 1960s. We also learn about the birth of intensive care medicine in Australia. This is Part 1 of our conversation. Join us next week for Part 2! https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

In my time as President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists and since, I have met a few doctors who have had dealings with Ahpra, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. My general impression is that it is not a pleasant experience. I have also heard many doctors complain about the 14% increase in registration fees this year. In this episode, I chat with Nick Elmitt, Policy Manager at the Australian Medical Association (AMA). He shares his insights from the work that the AMA does with Ahpra in raising issues such as how long they take to handle complaints, vexatious notifications and more. If you do receive a notification from Ahpra, contact your MDO. Feel free to also contact the ASA and the AMA. For the best advice and support, you do need to be a member. Find out more about membership here: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/ https://www.ama.com.au/join-the-ama

I am delighted to be chatting with leaders in paediatric anaesthesia, Professor Nina Deutsch and Associate Professor Larry Schwartz. They are two of the founders of the Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (WELI). WELI was established to help women achieve their leadership goals through mentoring, coaching and sponsorship. An Australian & New Zealand chapter of WELI is commencing! If you would like to learn more about WELI here in Australia and New Zealand, please visit http://ausnzweli.org/ Interested to find out even more? Express interest here. There is no obligation to commit. http://ausnzweli.org/contact/

Did you know that Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements will change in 2024 for ALL doctors? Find out more in this chat with Vice President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists, Dr Vida Viliunas. Dr Viliunas is also the Chair of the ASA Education Committee and has supported many members with their CPD efforts. To find out more about the AMA Doctor Portal Learning (DPL) CPD program: https://www.cpdhome.org.au/program There are plenty of educational resources from the ASA to fulfill your CPD requirements: https://asa.org.au/events/ https://asa.org.au/asaed-learning-resources-2/ https://asansc.com.au/ To access many of these resources, you need to be an ASA member. To find out more about joining: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

We might want to encourage a patient to change their private health insurer, but is this a good idea? (Spoiler alert - no!) The bigger question is why do we even want to do this in the first place? Members of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists can listen to the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/asa-publications-2/podcasts-for-asa-members/talking-money/ Not a member? Visit the ASA website to learn more and to join: https://asa.org.au/

Congratulations for getting a training position job and taking a big step toward what I hope will be a long, rewarding and happy career! In this episode I chat with Chair of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists Trainee Member Group, Dr Jason Kong, about the ANZCA training fees: what they are and when you need to pay them. The full episode of this podcast is on the ASA website: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/asa-publications-2/podcasts-for-asa-members/talking-money/ Fact check the ANZCA website: https://www.anzca.edu.au/education-training/anaesthesia-training-program/training-as-an-anaesthetist More resources for ASA trainee members here: https://asa.org.au/trainee-members-group-tmg/ It's free to join the ASA for pre-vocational doctors and basic trainees: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

I chat with ASA Member Dr Jack Madden and founder of PeriopConcepts. PeriopConcepts is an online learning resource for anaesthesia assistants and those new to anaesthesia. Access PeriopConcepts here: https://www.periopconcepts.com Meet more of our innovators and inventors here: https://asa.org.au/innovations-and-inventions/ Learn more about how the ASA supports Global Health: https://asa.org.au/global-health/ Contact me: podcast@asa.org.au

Endless summer, cute penguins and stunning vistas? Yes please! Freezing cold, howling winds perpetual darkness in one of the most isolated places on our planet? Hmmm... That's why I am so excited to bring you this chat with Dr David Tian, an anaesthesia registrar from Westmead Hospital about his time in Antarctica. We chat how he got there, what life was like and the challenges of returning to civilization. To see the pictures and read more, check out the September 2023 edition of Australian Anaesthetist: https://asa.org.au/asa-publications/ Keen to follow David's footsteps? Antarctic Division: https://jobs.antarctica.gov.au/jobs-in-antarctica/

An update from the Australian and New Zealand Tripartite Anaesthetic Data Committee (ANZTADC). To read the report and find out more about webAIRS, please visit: webAIRS: https://www.anztadc.net/ Ep54. webAIRS with Prof Martin Culwick. https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5940c2ae-2f7a-4174-ad3a-869ac46ccc64/ASA-2054.mp3 Ep57. webAIRS: lingual nerve injury

*** trigger warning *** Death of a child. Swear words. *** Around this time two years ago, Dr Ben McKenzie's life changed forever. Dr McKenzie is an Emergency Physician who sadly lost his son to anaphylaxis. In this challenging conversation we discuss the events of that day, how he came to be the Team Leader of the resuscitation and some of the amazing work that he is doing now. Working in critical care, it's hard not to be affected by this episode. Register for the ASA webinar (members only) on Thursday 21st March with Dr Ben McKenzie: https://asa.org.au/amax4-every-second-counts/ Learn more at https://www.amax4.com/ Ben's very personal written account can be found in the September 2023 edition of Australian Anaesthetist: https://asa.org.au/asa-publications/ Lollipop moments and everyday leadership: https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership?language=en

Time to do some more travel through our vast and fantastic country. We are on the lands of the Wiradgeri people and discussing the city of Orange with Dr Charlie Warren. We learn about the challenges of caring for patients in this large Local Health District (LHD). We also learn about the bustling food and wine scene. If you'd like to hear about Albury Wodonga, which is also on the lands of the Wirudgeri people, then please listen to Ep71: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dcb96814-dbb8-4fea-9d13-76c418ceb57c If you're interested in a tree or sea change, perhaps there's a position for you on the Australian Society of Anaesthetist's positions vacant page: https://asa.org.au/locum-positions-vacant-2/ Where will we visit next? Contact me via podcast@asa.org.au to nominate your town or region.

Pre-anaesthesia consultations have an important role in ensuring patient safety, establishing rapport and developing shared goals for the anaesthetic and surgery. I outline the various ways you can claim for telehealth pre-anaesthesia consultations. The full episode is only available for ASA members. Find it here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/asa-publications-2/podcasts-for-asa-members/talking-money/

In this episode I take a deeper dive into what goes into making a podcast with the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) Kate Pentecost. Kate is the curator of the Dr Harry Daly museum, and librarian for the Dr Richard Bailey library at the ASA. Kate's podcast: https://silentworldfoundation.org.au/podcast/ Learn more about the Dr Harry Daly museum: https://asa.org.au/history-and-heritage/harry-daly-museum/ And the Dr Richard Bailey library: https://asa.org.au/richard-bailey-library-2/ I can't recommend this podcasting course enough: https://thepodcastingworkshop.com/ Let me know your thoughts on the podcast! podcast@asa.org.au

Let's visit Fiji with ASA member Dr Moira Rush! Dr Rush was one of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists' Pacific Fellows, based at the Fiji National University in Suva in 2022. We talk about picking up and moving to Fiji, and some of the challenges and highlights of her time there. Read more about Dr Rush's time in Fiji in the June 2023 edition of Australian Anaesthetist: https://asa.org.au/asa-publications/ To apply or learn more the Australian Society of Anaesthetists' Global Health Projects: https://asa.org.au/global-health/ ASA members can apply here: https://asa.org.au/overseas-development-and-education-committee-odec/odec-events-courses-workshops-and-ongoing-projects-2/ Ep49 of the Australian Anaesthesia podcast: Australia's only recipient of the Order of the Polar Star from Mongolia: Dr Mandy Baric. https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8e0cd8e0-8011-4f0f-b0b1-3f675217a256