Australian Anaesthesia

In this episode, I explore trauma informed care with expert clinical psychologist Brigette Berry who specialises in acute and chronic pain. We examine five core principles of Fallot and Harris (2009): safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment.Trauma informed care benefits all patients, not just those who have disclosed trauma. For example, many women may have undisclosed trauma, children and neurodivergent people could all benefit from the application of these principles.Brigette recommends the Blue Knot Foundation for support and further training.Three other episodes of the Australian Anaesthesia podcast you might enjoy listening to are:Ep55. Hypnotising children! with Drs Annette Webb and James AuldEp60. Communicate like a Boss with Dr Andrea WojnickiEp83. The Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (WELI) with Prof Nina Deutsch & A/Prof Larry SchwartzLet me know if you're interested in the Blue Knot training or any other feedback: [email protected] AI generated notes:Episode Highlights00:02:15: Suzi introduces the concept of non-technical skills as essential core competencies for good doctoring, noting that anaesthetists can inadvertently contribute to patient trauma through insensitive communication.00:05:30: Bridgette defines trauma using DSM-5 criteria as experiencing a literal or perceived threat to life, and notes that general anaesthesia itself may constitute a perceived threat to self.00:08:45: Discussion of statistics showing one in three women have experienced interpersonal violence, emphasising the prevalence of trauma in patient populations without requiring explicit disclosure.00:12:20: Explanation of the five trauma-informed care principles from Fallot and Harris (2009): safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.00:15:00: Practical safety applications including physical environment modifications (lighting, noise reduction), narrating procedures, and obtaining consent for physical contact.00:22:30: Bridgette highlights unconscious behaviours in healthcare settings, such as lifting blankets without introduction or consent, demonstrating how small actions affect emotional safety.00:28:15: Discussion of preoperative communication using positive language and imagery to support post-operative recovery and self-efficacy, referencing hypnosis-based communication techniques.00:35:40: Bridgette introduces the COPE AHEAD skill from dialectical behaviour therapy as an evidence-based framework for imagined rehearsal and coping strategy preparation.00:42:00: Emphasis on maintaining professional boundaries and respectful containment as essential components of trustworthiness, alongside being curious about fostering safety.00:45:15: Bridgette recommends Blue Knot Foundation training and resources as practical tools for implementing trauma-informed care in healthcare settings.Key TakeawaysTrauma-informed care is universal best practice applicable to all patients, not only those with disclosed trauma histories, and benefits neurodivergent individuals and children equally.Simple acts of narration, consent-seeking, and signposting (e.g., "I'm about to put the drip in") significantly reduce threat perception and build emotional safety without requiring additional time.Anaesthetists have a powerful preoperative role in setting positive post-operative outcomes through clear expectations, anxiety reduction, and empowering communication that improves both physical recovery and patient trust in healthcare systems.Individualisation within a trauma-informed framework is essential; clinicians should remain flexible and responsive to patient cues, recognising that some patients may find excessive choice overwhelming while others require it.Professional development training through organisations like Blue Knot Foundation provides practical, evidence-based tools for implementation, and adopting these principles requires ongoing humility and willingness to unlearn and relearn practices.Quotable Moments"There is always something more to learn, something more I can improve upon.""One in three women have experienced some type of interpersonal violence, as an example. So if we think about one in three patients that we see for anaesthetic procedures, you know, there's a high proportion of those who experience traumatic events.""Re-traumatisation is a very real thing. And I guess when we go through the principles, I can dive in slightly further. But we know, especially for those who have been through the more kind of chronic, prolonged, inescapable traumas, that are cumulative, we're less likely to feel safe within our own bodies.""Even if we're asking the question of, is there anything else we can do in this space within reason that could make you more comfortable? That's really therapeutic than just not asking and making the person feel like they can't advocate for anything.""It's the spirit of cooperation. So that may have to involve negotiation for the specific person in front of me.""Being curious about how can I foster more safety. I think training, professional development training within your setting is really, really helpful.""It's very humbling though, I will say, working in a trauma-informed way. So there's always stuff to learn unlearn, relearn, you know, and it's about humbling ourselves enough to be okay with that process because it makes us better clinicians and then it gives our patients a better experience."

In this episode I chat with Dr Mark Priestley, Chair of the Leadership and Management Special Interest Group (LAMSIG), Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation (ASMOF) NSW and ANZCA Councillor.We are chatting about one of my favourite topics – leadership!We go through my 4 part leadership curriculum, the importance of identifying core personal values, his work based on the book “Crucial Conversations” and navigating media when speaking out.Want to continue discussing leadership?Listen to Episode 83 where I chat with Professor Nina Deutsch and Assoc Prof Larry Schwarz about the Women’s Empowerment and Leadership InitiativeDr Priestley hosts a leadership and management discussion at the ASA’s 2025 National Scientific Congress (NSC). The videos from the 2025 NSC are due out in August. ASA members can access them here.The leadership collection of the Australian Anaesthesia podcast can be found on the LAMSIG webpage.Find out more about AUS-NZ WELI and apply to join here.

I chat with Dr David Borshoff about the latest edition of the Anaesthetic Crisis Manual. This edition includes a new 'Prevention' section, collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and comes out in 2 versions: International and North American.As an ASA member, you are eligible for a FREE(!) or discounted Manual. Contact [email protected] for more details.Not a member? Find out about more benefits of being a member here:https://asa.org.au/types-of-membershipKey TakeawaysCognitive aids like the Anesthetic Crisis Manual reduce cognitive load and anxiety during crises by providing systematic reassurance rather than replacing clinical judgment.Simplicity in crisis management protocols requires substantial effort— Dr Borshoff spent nine months updating the fourth edition with fellowship-level study commitment to distill information to essential directives.Team communication and psychological safety are critical; the anaesthetic technician's willingness to speak up during Dr Borshoff's front-of-neck access directly contributed to patient survival.Passion projects and creative outlets in medicine maintain professional engagement and curiosity, preventing burnout while advancing patient safety and departmental culture.Accessibility matters: offering manuals free to trainees and discounted to members embeds cognitive aid culture into the profession from early career stages.Quotable Moments"None of us are infallible 100% of the time.""When you're cognitively loaded, you want to be making as few decisions as possible so that you can stick to the big stuff.""The crisis manual is there to support the clinical acumen and the decision making of the doctor. It's not the other way around.""If you've got something that you're passionate about, then you're prepared to do the work and you don't realise how many hours are ticking away while you're doing it.""Why don't you just do it properly, doc?" — The anaesthetic technician's intervention that broke Borshoff's fixation error during emergency front-of-neck access.Some other episodes you might enjoy:Ep25. The Anaesthetic Crisis Manual with Dr David BorshoffEp78. AMAX4 - a cognitive aid for anaphylaxis with Dr Ben McKenzieFind the Anaesthetic Crisis Manual and other Crisis Manuals here: https://leeuwinpress.com.au/ We welcome any feedback: [email protected]

We have a new wellbeing webpage!In this episode I chat with Dr Lan-Hoa Le, Chair of the ASA's Wellbeing Advocates Committee. She has been busy curating a webpage with a tonne of useful resources from crisis helplines, peer support programs and mindfulness training. There is something there for everyone, whether you or a colleague would appreciate some confidential support, you are interested in supporting others or you already have a well established interest and role in developing wellbeing in the workplace.We welcome all anaesthetists and those that support us to visit the webpage, regardless of your ASA membership status. You can find it here.Everymind's guide to language and suicideEp33. Substance use disorder: A personal perspective with Dr Colin BairdEp84. Ahpra with AMA Policy Manager Nick ElmittDonate to or seek assistance from the ASA Benevolent Fund.

Who likes the idea of excessive waste in healthcare? Especially when it is something that can impact our colleagues and has negative climate effects?In this episode I chat with Dr Ethan Fitzclarence, from Perth, Western Australia about an audit he conducted as part of his anaesthetic training. He discovered an astounding amount of nitrous oxide was being leaked to the atmosphere. We discuss his methodology, the health impacts of nitrous oxide waste and the growing movement to toward decommissioning pipeline systems in favour of cylinder-based delivery.Read our Joint Statement on decommissioning nitrous oxide medical gas pipeline systems.For this work, Dr Fitzclarence won the Nerida Dilworth prize - congratulations! Find more information about this and other ASA research prizes here. The accompanying poster to the podcast can be found in the March 2026 edition of Australian Anaesthetist. The September 2022 edition is all about environmental sustainability and where you can read more about this and other initiatives undertaken by anaesthetists. Both are available on the ASA website.Learn more about other ways to get involved in an audit as a trainee:Ep69. Talking TRA2SH - trainee led research into sustainability in healthcare with Dr Jess Davies

Welcome to 2026!In this episode I chat with Dr Andrea Binks, an anaesthetist and accomplished yoga facilitator from Wollongong, NSW. Dr. Binks shares her unconventional journey into anaesthesia, transitioning from physician and cardiology training in the UK to intensive care and eventually anaesthesia. I learn how yoga has been a constant in her life since childhood, evolving from a personal practice to teaching qualification, and how it now informs her approach to patient care.We explore the intersection of trauma-informed yoga practices and anaesthetic practice, the use of invitational language, and the importance of patient autonomy, and creating safe spaces for vulnerable patients.Episodes you may want to enjoy after this one:Ep98. Coaching for Doctors with Dr Anne FranklEp83. The Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (WELI) with Prof Nina Deutsch & A/Prof Larry SchwartzEp106. Anaesthesia Unlocked: Fast-tracking IMGs in Australia with Prof David StoryFind out more about the Australian and New Zealand chapter of WELI - Women's Empowerment and Leadership InitiativeWe welcome new members and any feedback.https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/[email protected]

I catch up with Professor Tim Cook, of the UK National Audit Projects live at the Australian Society of Anaesthetists' National Scientific Congress (NSC). We discuss his incredible work, his ideas of success and what risk in anaesthesia mean to him.ASA branded scrubs are here! Only available to ASA members. Get your discounted scrubs with free embroidery here.https://asa.org.au/your-asa-advantage-program#scrubsProfessor Cook's talk from the NSC is available to be viewed on demand. If you haven't already registered, you can do so here: https://asansc.com.au/registration/3 other episodes to listen to:Ep54: webAIRS with Prof Martin CulwickEp79: webAIRS: jaw dislocationEp111: The GLP-1 Revolution: What it Means for Anaesthesia with Dr Doug HackingWant to access more resources? Become an ASA member!We welcome any feedback. [email protected]

In this episode:The last of my thought bubble talks on how to introduce yourself with confidence and claritySome tips on balancing an academic research career and clinical medicineChanging from one medical specialty (e.g. paediatrics) to another (e.g anaesthesia)I'm chatting with Dr Doug Hacking, paediatrician, anaesthetist, researcher. We are discussing GLP-1 receptor agonists and what they mean for anaesthesia. This is based on his editorial in the September 2025 edition of the scientific journal, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care.ASA Members! Are you interested in learning more about gastric POCUS? At the end of the podcast I share with you an exclusive offer that will save you hundreds of dollars.Link to Prof Dariush Mozaffarian podcast on the health harms of unprocessed foods and ralated policies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaiGzkKIgbcThe exclusive ASA gastric POCUS offer: https://www.asahq.org/education-and-career/educational-and-cme-offerings/gastric-pocus Become an ASA member to access these resources and more: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/We welcome any feedback: [email protected]

In this episode I hand the mic over to Dr Tom Neal-Williams, an anaesthetic trainee and hard working member of the ASA Communications Committee to be a guest host on the podcast. He is talking with Professor Ed Mariano, regional anaesthesia guru, researcher, leader and educator and gaining tips on how he navigates his career. I also share some thoughts on vocal fry. This episode was recorded live at the ASA's National Scientific Congress in Canberra. If you want to watch Professor Mariano's talks from the Congress (and I suggest you do), you can register for access here: https://asansc.com.au/registration/Join the ASA to have access to more great educational content: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/We welcome any feedback. Email us ! [email protected]

An oldie but a goodie - literally!I'm chatting with Dr Bob Hare, President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) from 1980-82. and the earliest surviving President of the ASA. We also recorded this conversation a few years ago, prior to the ASA turning 90. We compare various anaesthetic techniques and innovations, from ether masks to glass cannulas that have occurred across the generations. Dr. Hare shares invaluable insights about the fight to elevate the status of anaesthetists in Australia, the importance of the preoperative consultation, and advances in postoperative pain management., We also dive into the changes in our role as anaesthetists as well as some of the important work he and the ASA has done to raise the status of anaesthetists here in Australia. I also share some thoughts on how to introduce yourself, or more particularly, how to say your name (you'd be surprised how often I hear people don't do it well). Some other episodes of interest: Ep90. Our special 90th birthday episode. https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7eec4b11-e5d5-484b-b396-ab2e701e8318/EP90-Happy-90th-birthday-AAP-V2-converted.mp3Ep85 and Ep86. Conversations with ASA Past President Dr Don Maxwellhttps://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b94ca3a2-cbc9-407c-a29b-a579ac16c34d/EP85-Dr-Don-Maxwell-Part-1-AAP-converted.mp3https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5325f0ca-7402-4092-bc0b-0ae8c08c27a7/EP86-Dr-Don-Maxwell-Part-2-AAP-V1-converted.mp3Join the ASA in advancing anaesthesia excellence https://asa.org.au/As always, I welcome feedback and ideas: [email protected]

I had a conversation with A/Prof Magdalena Simonis about her approach, as a General Practitioner, to preventative healthcare and it blew my mind. It's changed my attitude, and I hope, by sharing this conversation that you too are motivated to see your GP and engage in preventative health. Dr Magdalena Simonis is a leading women’s health expert and advisor and a Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne Department of General Practice, where she develops education resources for GPs. She is a long-standing member of the Expert Committee for Quality Care for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Breast Cancer Network Australia Strategy and Policy Expert Advisory Group. She sits on the Women’s Health Victoria Board and is a Board Director at The Melbourne Teaching Health Clinics (MTHC) at the University of Melbourne . She is on several National Expert Advisory Groups, a Board member, GP, medical educator and examiner.As promised, here is the link to order a poo test: https://www.cancer.org.au/bowelscreeningLet me know what you thought about my discussion of Chris Voss' "Late night FM DJ voice". Does it convey a sense of calm [email protected]

In this episode I chat with Dr Alison Jarman, a Melbourne based anaesthetist who has temporarily located to Dili, Timor-Leste on an ASA Pacific Fellowship. We chat about life and anaesthesia in Timor-Leste and patiently navigating challenges and opportunities. Dr Jarman has been able to undertake this Fellowship with thanks to Sabbatical Leave from Austin Health (with acknowledgement to the Australian Medical Association for these and other leave entitlements) and the Australian Society of Anaesthetists Overseas Development and Education Committee (ODEC).To find out more about ODEC, please visit: https://asa.org.au/overseas-development-and-education-committeeLooking for similar episodes? Then I suggest:Ep105 on another project, led by Dr Pip Lane, that was accomplished with Sabbatical Leave: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2b616ec8-ac3c-4368-9c9b-77b2112500fd/EP105-Dr-Pip-Lane-AAP.mp3Ep75 where I chat with Dr Moira Rush about her Pacific Fellowship in Fiji: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e08f0b57-d9d5-486d-9087-760bee48e618.mp3In Ep99 I chat with A/Prof Rob McDougall about how Lifebox ANZ is improving operating theatre safety in the region. https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1a56c07f-98e1-4d8c-9f16-4f401b66f500.mp3

Everyone, and I mean everyone - Government, the ASA, AMA, ANZCA and other Colleges - is talking about anaesthesia workforce in Australia. We have a shortage. We have a maldistribution, with not enough anesthetists in regional Australia.What is the solution? Nurse anaesthetists? Career medical officers? Importing anaesthetists from overseas - otherwise known as International Medical Graduates or IMGs? In this episode I chat with current ANZCA President (and conflict of interest - my boss at the University of Melbourne) about the process that has recently commenced by the Medical Board of Australia to expedite the recognition of overseas anaesthetists here in Australia. Find out more about the process here: https://www.anzca.edu.au/getContentAsset/0d0a59e7-0a91-4dfc-bb02-561fae80d398/80feb437-d24d-46b8-a858-4a2a28b9b970/Expedited-SIMG-pathway-ANZCA-information-update-Mar-2025-Final.pdf?language=enLearn about the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) recommendations to meet the workforce challenge: https://asa.org.au/publications/anaesthetist-workforce-modellingCPD Home is free to ASA members! Make it easy to stay compliant and fulfill your Continuing Professional Development requirements: https://www.cpdhome.org.au/

Come and listen to Dr Pip Lane, amazing leader, as she describes how she built this amazing service which enables timely intravenous access and reduces needle related trauma in women and children.I'm not alone in finding this service impressive. It has won many awards in South Australia and nationally.Two of the big contributors to Dr Lane's success was having Clinical Support/Non-Clinical Time (CST/NCT). Paid Non-Clinical time is a direct result of advocacy undertaken by the Australian Medical Association (AMA)/Australian Salaried Medical Officer's Federation (ASMOF). Show your gratitude for receiving this and other workplace protections by joining the AMA: https://www.ama.com.au/join-the-amaThe Persuasion and Influence Masterclass is on offer at the 2025 ASA National Scientific Congress. Secure your place (and meet me there!) by registering here:https://asansc.com.au/Share and develop your leadership skills by joining WELI. Men and women are welcome. Find out more in Ep83 https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1c43eb90-20ac-4cac-b915-ee46a326f798/ and by visiting https://ausnzweli.org/

Come Together for the Australian Society of Anaesthetists' National Scientific Congress (NSC) in Canberra.To be held from Thursday 2nd October - Sunday 5th October. It is during the school holidays for some states, so get those leave requests in, if you haven't already.Join NSC Convenor Dr Girish Palnitkar as we dive into what makes Canberra so special and what we can look forward to during the NSC.See you at the Gala Dinner at Parliament House - I can't wait!Register here: https://asansc.com.au/

Advanced Recovery Room Care (ARRC) is a concept that has changed the way I think about our model of care when it comes to or surgical patients. Come and meet the man behind the concept, Professor Guy Ludbrook. We discuss his ideas on innovation and dive into ARRC.Email [email protected] for more information or an introduction

Have you ever wondered whether you have made the right career choice?What if your passion was for a totally different career?And after graduating from 2 Ivy League universities and achieving success in a highly competitive sub specialty field, could you give it up to follow your passion?I explore all this and more with Dr Shari Hall who left anaesthesia to fulfill her dreams."Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?" Henry David ThoreauThat's the opening quote from this video made by the Cleveland Clinic. I encourage you to watch it. https://youtu.be/cDDWvj_q-o8?si=OIns_-f4LtyVqWXD

Dr Sarah Lee, an anaesthetist in Melbourne and tour de force in bringing accessible, interesting and practical CPD meetings to you. And they qualify for those hard to get Practice Audit CPD points!(To be eligible for those points, you'll need to do the pre-meeting survey and participate in the meeting).The next ADVANCE meeting is on Monday 26th May 2025 and is on thoracic anaesthesia.Contact us on [email protected] for the registration link.Missed out on the meeting and still want a refresher on thoracic anaesthesia? Refresh the basics and learn some tips in our Anaesthesia Recipe Book - its only for our members and can be found on the ASA website: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/anaesthesia-recipe-book

Pop the champagne and come and celebrate 100 episodes of the Australian Anaesthesia podcast with me!Thank you to all the wonderful guests over the years, the Australian Society of Anaesthetists and most of all, YOU, for listening and supporting me and this podcast. Here are the links to some of the episodes I mention:Ep10: Fit Testing with Occupational Hygienist Kate Colehttps://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c450e8f2-bc5c-46bf-9e2a-bd1ff60cc0aa/2020-0508-cole-respiratory-protection-final-tc.mp3 Ep44. Inside a COVID ECMO with Dr Ryan Salterhttps://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/57ca5cdd-68e7-4175-acf9-0c2f0efdb2a6/asa-44v2.mp3Ep59. Are you burnt out? with Dr Amy Immshttps://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/49902b7e-f0bc-429b-9999-cdf2c264ede3/EP59-20Are-20you-20burnt-20out-20AAP-converted.mp3Ep64. I didn't pass my exam with Prof David Storyhttps://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b3ec0d08-4d34-4f45-b417-ac217979226b/EP62-20I-20didn-27t-20pass-20my-20exam-20AAP-converted.mp3Ep33. Substance use disorder: A personal perspective with Dr Colin Bairdhttps://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a77b030a-5fbd-4b91-b5ef-4802588ac039/default-tc.mp3The Wellbeing Playlist: https://acecc.org.au/special-interest-groups/wellbeing/The Leadership & Management Playlist: https://acecc.org.au/special-interest-groups/leadership-management/Ep41. The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Jannicke Mellin-Olsen from the WFSAhttps://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0a3e5307-8400-4925-a608-e649cfc13870/asa-41.mp3Ep80. Theatre lights on... Antarctica! with Dr David Tianhttps://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6583bcfc-86b6-43d2-a169-1d0bb09042f3/EP80-Dr-David-Tian-AAP-2-converted.mp3Ep25. The Anaesthetic Crisis Manual with Dr David Borshoffhttps://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9a23e649-031e-4a2f-a3ae-4c29a894a298/default-tc.mp3Ep78. AMAX4 - a cognitive aid for anaphylaxis with Dr Ben McKenziehttps://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/693c6f91-dba4-4aeb-aa2c-135dcd76add4/EP77-AMAX4-AAP-converted.mp3Ep50. How to become a specialist anaesthetist with guest host Chauhttps://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/72f6f5b0-3923-423e-a0c1-4eb17cbe6fa6/asa-49-v2-with-nr.mp3Ep70. From overseas to Austalian Specialist Anaesthetist with Dr Amrithahttps://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f4f513f9-39af-4d88-968f-0f40dd9cdb54/EP70-v2.mp3You know where to find the rest!If not, please reach out to me on [email protected]

You may have heard of the Lifebox oximeter but did you know that Lifebox has also developed a capnograph? Every day in our region, anaesthetics are being given without an oximeter or capnograph. And as you can imagine, the outcomes are not always great. Lifebox seeks to address this and may be the only not for profit dedicated to improving surgical and anaesthesia safety throughout the world. Join me as I chat with Assoc Prof Rob McDougall, Member of the Lifebox Global Governance Council about the work of Lifebox. And of course we would love for you to be involved!Thank you to Podcasthon for encouraging and supporting podcasters to raise awareness about their favourite charity.To support our work and donate to Lifebox Australia New Zealand: https://members.anzca.edu.au/anzca/ANZCA/Donation/ANZCA/Donations_Standard/Donations/Donation_Options.aspxAll donations are tax deductible (for Australian tax residents)

Are you claiming for anaesthesia time units in a way that is compliant with Medicare and health fund rules?In this episode I revisit two earlier podcasts. From Ep52 of the Australian Anaesthesia podcast with Dr Mark Sinclair, I refresh our memories of the 2022 changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule around anaesthesia time units. From Ep11 of our Talking Money series with Dr Andrew Mulcahy I include our discussion of pre-anaesthesia consultations.I go through various clinical scenarios and how they are regarded by our Economics Advisory Committee. The full version of this podcast is available exclusively for ASA members on the ASA website: https://asa.org.au/asa-public-podcasts/talking-money

In this episode I chat with Dr Anne Frankl, Melbourne paediatric anaesthetist and coach for doctors.We discuss what is coaching, how and why to become a coach as well as how it refreshed her career after burnout. To find out more about Anne: https://www.drannefrankl.com/Meet other Innovators here: https://asa.org.au/innovations-and-inventionsAnne's workshops are coming to the ASA! Keep a lookout in your emails for dates. Register here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/eventsFind out more about WELI, the Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative, here: https://ausnzweli.org/or by listening to Ep83: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ee9632df-8266-49ed-ac54-d1474a1382b7/EP83-Women-s-Empowerment-AAP-converted.mp3

In this episode I am chatting with ASA member Dr Stan Tay, who may sound familiar to some of you. He is a podcaster and content producer at the Anaesthesia Coffee Break podcast and Adrenaline Memories.He is also a co-developer of an automated billing service called Anaemate. We chat about how anaesthesia billing and the flow of money, how Anaemate works and what it was like as an anaesthetist going from idea to app developer.This podcast is not an endorsement of Anaemate. Please do your research and use a billing service, app, company (or not) according to your needs. To learn more about Anaemate: www.anaemate.com.auASA Members can access the Talking Money podcast series here: https://asa.org.au/asa-public-podcasts/talking-moneyLearn more about the Innovations and Inventions made by ASA members and other like-minded people: https://asa.org.au/innovations-and-inventionsHave you got an innovation you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Let us know - [email protected]

In this episode I am chatting with ASA member Dr Stan Tay, who may sound familiar to some of you. He is a podcaster and content producer at the Anaesthesia Coffee Break podcast and Adrenaline Memories.He is also a co-developer of an automated billing service called Anaemate. We chat about how anaesthesia billing and the flow of money, how Anaemate works and what it was like as an anaesthetist going from idea to app developer.This podcast is not an endorsement of Anaemate. Please do your research and use a billing service, app, company (or not) according to your needs. To learn more about Anaemate: www.anaemate.com.auASA Members can access the Talking Money podcast series here: https://asa.org.au/asa-public-podcasts/talking-moneyLearn more about the Innovations and Inventions made by ASA members and other like-minded people: https://asa.org.au/innovations-and-inventionsHave you got an innovation you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Let us know - [email protected]

Some big news! We have a new editor in chief at Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (AIC), the journal produced by the Australian Society of Anaesthetists.Join me as we get to know Professor Philip Peyton and learn about some of the behind-the-scenes working of a journal. Feel inspired? In Ep.48, I chat with Dr Michael Cooper, AIC Editorial Board member about prizes that are awarded by the journal. https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b698c693-e0c0-42cd-93c4-7a37fc57e89b/asa-48-edit.mp3Learn more about AIC here: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/aic

In this episode, I chat with Dr Vin Gamage, a General Practitioner (GP) training to be a GP Anaesthetist. He is also an authorised prescriber of methadone.We discuss long-acting injectable buprenorphine: its history, development and the formulations currently available in Australia. Crucially, we discuss how to manage acute pain in someone who might be on one of these medications. There is a bit of pharmacology in this episode. So we have made a video which summarises some of the specifics. It can be found in the 'Anaesthesia Recipe Book' on the ASA website: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/anaesthesia-recipe-book.You'll need to be an ASA member to access the video.The Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users League can be found here: https://aivl.org.au/

William Russ Pugh gave the first anaesthetic in Australia. In his honour, The Australian Society of Anaesthetists' Pugh Award is given to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of anaesthesia, intensive care or related discipline.Who better to receive this award than Prof Colin Royse, clinician, researcher, educator extraordinaire! Prof Royse shares with me the challenges and insights from his distinguished research career including his interesting thoughts on what it takes to be a pioneer. Can the ASA support you in your research career? Learn more about our many awards, grants and prizes here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/asa-awards-prizes-and-research-grantsAre you an innovator or inventor? Learn what some of your peers have been creating: https://asa.org.au/innovations-and-inventionsShare your ideas with us! [email protected]

I am delighted to bring you this conversation with Prof Ki-Jinn Chin, a guru of regional anaesthesia in Toronto, Canada.This is the last of our podcasts from the Darwin National Scientific Congress. Until 6th January 2025 you can listen to Prof Chin's talks and many more On-Demand. They are available for registrants here: https://asansc.com.au/ondemand/Check out more videos on regional anaesthesia made by Prof Chin on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KiJinnChinQueries or feedback? Contact us here: [email protected]

Coming to you live from the Darwin National Scientific Congress! You can hear the excitement in our voices as well as the chatter of many happy Congress delegates in the background. I hope that's ok!I was excited to be sitting down with Prof Moonesinghe from University College London. A guru in Peri-op Med! I couldn't resist chatting with her about leadership. Her presentation at the Congress is definitely worth a listen. It is available On-Demand for registrants here: https://asansc.com.au/ondemand/I also encourage you to find out more about the Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative. Here's Ep83 where you can meet the founders of WELI in the USA:https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ee9632df-8266-49ed-ac54-d1474a1382b7/EP83-Women-s-Empowerment-AAP-converted.mp3If you're interested in signing up to our Australian and New Zealand chapter, we are currently enrolling! You can express interest here: https://ausnzweli.org/contact/

I'm back!I couldn't think of a better reason to dust off the podcast gear than to welcome my incredible guest this week!Many of you will know Dr Will Flannery as "Dr Glauckomfleckem", ophthalmologist, comedian, cancer survivor (x2!) and survivor of out of hospital cardiac arrest. As I mention, his keynote at the Australian Society of Anaesthetists National Scientific Congress was moving. Beyond words. Here are three ways you can engage further:1. Register to listen to the full talk available on demand - Don’t miss out on any insights! Sign up now and enjoy the entire conversation at your conveniencehttps://asansc.com.au/ondemand/2. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube - Prefer video? Catch all the action and visuals by watching the episode on our YouTube channel!https://www.youtube.com/@AustraliaAnaes3. Check out the December edition of our Australian Anaesthesia magazine - It features a comprehensive wrap-up of all the action from the congress, including highlights from our discussion!https://asa.org.au/publications/australian-anaesthetist

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/podcasts/talking-moneyNot 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 [email protected] 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.mp3https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5325f0ca-7402-4092-bc0b-0ae8c08c27a7/EP86-Dr-Don-Maxwell-Part-2-AAP-V1-converted.mp3Episodes from webAIRS, the binational anaesthesia incident reporting system:https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5940c2ae-2f7a-4174-ad3a-869ac46ccc64/ASA-2054.mp3https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f4cc8ce3-390c-42f2-8e3f-d44917dfdba1/EP57-20Lingual-20Nerve-20Injury-20AAP-20.mp3https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cf949d95-0e23-4fc7-bded-e54dabe7c75d/EP79v2-jaw-dislocation-AAP.mp3A first hand account of being an anaesthetist with a substance use disorder:https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a77b030a-5fbd-4b91-b5ef-4802588ac039/default-tc.mp3I 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-ab02-1ea196c40ebdlog 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: [email protected]

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-ab02-1ea196c40ebdlog your CPD: https://www.cpdhome.org.au/https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/We welcome any feedback: [email protected]

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-ab02-1ea196c40ebdlog 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: [email protected]

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. [email protected]

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/programThere are plenty of educational resources from the ASA to fulfill your CPD requirements:https://asa.org.au/events/https://asa.org.au/asaeducationhttps://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/podcasts/talking-moneyNot a member? Visit the ASA website to learn more and to join: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

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/podcasts/talking-moneyFact check the ANZCA website: https://www.anzca.edu.au/education-training/anaesthesia-training-program/training-as-an-anaesthetistMore resources for ASA trainee members here: https://asa.org.au/committees/trainee-members-group-tmgIt'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.comMeet 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/what-we-do/global-healthContact me: [email protected]

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/publications/australian-anaesthetistKeen 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.mp3Ep57. 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/publications/australian-anaesthetistLollipop 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-9d13-76c418ceb57cIf 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-vacantWhere will we visit next? Contact me via [email protected] 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/podcasts/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-museumAnd the Dr Richard Bailey library: https://asa.org.au/history-and-heritage/richard-bailey-libraryI can't recommend this podcasting course enough: https://thepodcastingworkshop.com/Let me know your thoughts on the podcast! [email protected]

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/publicationsTo apply or learn more the Australian Society of Anaesthetists' Global Health Projects: https://asa.org.au/what-we-do/global-healthASA members can apply here: https://asa.org.au/committees/overseas-development-and-education-committee/odec-events-courses-workshops-and-ongoing-projectsEp49 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