Australian Anaesthesia

Ep117. Anaesthesia, Advocacy, and Authentic Leadership with Dr Mark Priestley

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +1000

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 Initiative

Dr 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.

Ep116. Mastering Emergencies - Inside the New Anaesthetic Crisis Manual with Dr David Borshoff

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +1000

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 asa@asa.org.au for more details.

Not a member? Find out about more benefits of being a member here:

https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership

Key Takeaways

Cognitive 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 Borshoff

Ep78. AMAX4 - a cognitive aid for anaphylaxis with Dr Ben McKenzie

Find the Anaesthetic Crisis Manual and other Crisis Manuals here: https://leeuwinpress.com.au/

We welcome any feedback: podcast@asa.org.au

Ep115. How the ASA Cares for You - Wellbeing Resources with Dr Lan-Hoa Le

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +1000

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 suicide

Ep33. Substance use disorder: A personal perspective with Dr Colin Baird

Ep84. Ahpra with AMA Policy Manager Nick Elmitt

Donate to or seek assistance from the ASA Benevolent Fund.

Ep114. Laughing Gas, Serious Waste: Measuring Nitrous Wastage with Dr Ethan Fitzclarence

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +1000

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

Ep113. Airway, Breathing, Calm - ABCs of Yoga and Anaesthesia with Dr Andrea Binks

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +1000

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 Frankl

Ep83. The Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (WELI) with Prof Nina Deutsch & A/Prof Larry Schwartz

Ep106. Anaesthesia Unlocked: Fast-tracking IMGs in Australia with Prof David Story

Find out more about the Australian and New Zealand chapter of WELI - Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative

We welcome new members and any feedback.

https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

podcast@asa.org.au

Ep112: Success, Safety and Risk in Anaesthesia with Professor Tim Cook

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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#scrubs

Professor 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 Culwick

Ep79: webAIRS: jaw dislocation

Ep111: The GLP-1 Revolution: What it Means for Anaesthesia with Dr Doug Hacking

Want to access more resources? Become an ASA member!

We welcome any feedback.

podcast@asa.org.au

Ep111. The GLP-1 Revolution: What it Means for Anaesthesia with Dr Doug Hacking

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +1000

In this episode:

The last of my thought bubble talks on how to introduce yourself with confidence and clarity
Some tips on balancing an academic research career and clinical medicine
Changing 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=IaiGzkKIgbc

The 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: podcast@asa.org.au

Ep110. Tips for Aspiring Anaesthetists: A Conversation with Prof Ed Mariano

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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 ! podcast@asa.org.au

Ep109. The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Bob Hare

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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.mp3

Ep85 and Ep86. Conversations with ASA 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

Join the ASA in advancing anaesthesia excellence https://asa.org.au/

As always, I welcome feedback and ideas: podcast@asa.org.au

Ep108. Doctors Orders! Why you need a GP with A/Prof Magdalena Simonis AM

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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/bowelscreening

Let me know what you thought about my discussion of Chris Voss' "Late night FM DJ voice". Does it convey a sense of calm authority?

podcast@asa.org.au

Ep107. Seven Years Later: A Timorese Story with Dr Alison Jarman

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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-committee

Looking 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.mp3

Ep75 where I chat with Dr Moira Rush about her Pacific Fellowship in Fiji: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e08f0b57-d9d5-486d-9087-760bee48e618.mp3

In 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

Ep106. Anaesthesia Unlocked: Fast-tracking IMGs in Australia with Prof David Story

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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=en

Learn about the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) recommendations to meet the workforce challenge: https://asa.org.au/publications/anaesthetist-workforce-modelling

CPD Home is free to ASA members! Make it easy to stay compliant and fulfill your Continuing Professional Development requirements: https://www.cpdhome.org.au/

Ep105. The difficult intravenous (IV) FAAIRI service with Dr Pip Lane

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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-ama

The 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/

Ep104. Dinner at Parliament House and more highlights to look forward to at NSC25 with Dr Girish Palnitkar

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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!

Ep103. Advanced Recovery Room Care with Professor Guy Ludbrook

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:33:00 +1000

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 podcast@asa.org.au for more information or an introduction

Ep102. From cardiac anaesthetist to creative artist with Dr Shari Hall

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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 Thoreau

That'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

Ep101. ADVANCE your CPD with Dr Sarah Lee

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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.

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

Ep100. 100 Episodes Strong - Reflecting on Anaesthesia in Australian with Dr Suzi Nou

Mon, 05 May 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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 Cole

https://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 Salter

https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/57ca5cdd-68e7-4175-acf9-0c2f0efdb2a6/asa-44v2.mp3

Ep59. Are you burnt out? with Dr Amy Imms

https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/49902b7e-f0bc-429b-9999-cdf2c264ede3/EP59-20Are-20you-20burnt-20out-20AAP-converted.mp3

Ep64. I didn't pass my exam with Prof David Story

https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b3ec0d08-4d34-4f45-b417-ac217979226b/EP62-20I-20didn-27t-20pass-20my-20exam-20AAP-converted.mp3

Ep33. Substance use disorder: A personal perspective with Dr Colin Baird

https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a77b030a-5fbd-4b91-b5ef-4802588ac039/default-tc.mp3

The 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 WFSA

https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0a3e5307-8400-4925-a608-e649cfc13870/asa-41.mp3

Ep80. Theatre lights on... Antarctica! with Dr David Tian

https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6583bcfc-86b6-43d2-a169-1d0bb09042f3/EP80-Dr-David-Tian-AAP-2-converted.mp3

Ep25. The Anaesthetic Crisis Manual with Dr David Borshoff

https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9a23e649-031e-4a2f-a3ae-4c29a894a298/default-tc.mp3

Ep78. AMAX4 - a cognitive aid for anaphylaxis with Dr Ben McKenzie

https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/693c6f91-dba4-4aeb-aa2c-135dcd76add4/EP77-AMAX4-AAP-converted.mp3

Ep50. How to become a specialist anaesthetist with guest host Chau

https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/72f6f5b0-3923-423e-a0c1-4eb17cbe6fa6/asa-49-v2-with-nr.mp3

Ep70. From overseas to Austalian Specialist Anaesthetist with Dr Amritha

https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f4f513f9-39af-4d88-968f-0f40dd9cdb54/EP70-v2.mp3

You know where to find the rest!

If not, please reach out to me on podcast@asa.org.au

Ep99. The Pulse of Lifebox: A Podcasthon Exclusive with Assoc Prof Rob McDougall

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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.aspx

All donations are tax deductible (for Australian tax residents)

TM17. Claiming for Anaesthesia Time Units

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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

Ep98. Coaching for Doctors with Dr Anne Frankl

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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-inventions

Anne's workshops are coming to the ASA! Keep a lookout in your emails for dates. Register here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/events

Find 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

TM16. Anaesthesia Billing Using Anaemate with Dr Stan Tay

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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.au

ASA Members can access the Talking Money podcast series here: https://asa.org.au/asa-public-podcasts/talking-money

Learn more about the Innovations and Inventions made by ASA members and other like-minded people: https://asa.org.au/innovations-and-inventions

Have you got an innovation you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Let us know - podcast@asa.org.au

Ep97. Anaemate with Dr Stan Tay

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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.au

ASA Members can access the Talking Money podcast series here: https://asa.org.au/asa-public-podcasts/talking-money

Learn more about the Innovations and Inventions made by ASA members and other like-minded people: https://asa.org.au/innovations-and-inventions

Have you got an innovation you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Let us know - podcast@asa.org.au

Ep96. Introducing Prof Philip Peyton, new editor in chief at Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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.mp3

Learn more about AIC here: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/aic

Ep95. Long-acting injectable buprenorphine with Dr Vin Gamage

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +1000

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/

Ep94. Prof Colin Royse, recipient of the Pugh Award

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +1000

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-grants

Are you an innovator or inventor? Learn what some of your peers have been creating: https://asa.org.au/innovations-and-inventions

Share your ideas with us! podcast@asa.org.au

Ep93. Regional anaesthesia with Prof Ki-Jinn Chin

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +1000

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/@KiJinnChin

Queries or feedback? Contact us here: podcast@asa.org.au

Ep92. Peri-op Medicine & Leadership with Prof Moonesinghe

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +1000

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.mp3

If 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/

Ep91. Catching up with Dr Glauckomflecken at the Darwin NSC

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +1000

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 convenience

https://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/@AustraliaAnaes

3. 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

TM15 New changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule for anaesthetists

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:35:00 +1000

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-money

Not a member? Find out more about membership here:

https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership

Ep90. All things 90! With Drs Mark Sinclair, Don Maxwell, Bob Hare and Greg Deacon

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +1000

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!

Ep89. Anaphylaxis myths debunked with Dr Richard Scolaro (Part 3)

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +1000

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

Ep88. Anaphylaxis & antibiotics with Dr Richard Scolaro (Part 2)

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +1000

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

Ep87. Anaphylaxis testing with Dr Richard Scolaro (Part 1)

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +1000

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

Ep86. The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Donald Maxwell (Part 2)

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +1000

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

EP85. The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Donald Maxwell (Part 1)

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +1000

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/

Ep84. Ahpra with AMA Policy Manager Nick Elmitt

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +1000

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

Ep83. The Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (WELI) with Prof Nina Deutsch & A/Prof Larry Schwartz

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +1000

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/

EP82. Changes to CPD in 2024 with Dr Vida Viliunas

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 07:28:00 +1000

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/asaeducation

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/

TM14. Can I encourage patients to change their private health insurer?

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +1000

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-money

Not a member? Visit the ASA website to learn more and to join: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

TM13. Congratulations for getting a training position! Let's talk training fees with Dr Jason Kong

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +1000

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-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/committees/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/

Ep81. PeriopConcepts with Dr Jack Madden

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +1000

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/what-we-do/global-health

Contact me: podcast@asa.org.au

Ep80. Theatre lights on... Antarctica! with Dr David Tian

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +1000

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-anaesthetist

Keen to follow David's footsteps?

Antarctic Division: https://jobs.antarctica.gov.au/jobs-in-antarctica/

Ep79. webAIRS: Jaw Dislocation

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +1000

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

Ep78. AMAX4 - a cognitive aid for anaphylaxis with Dr Ben McKenzie

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +1000

*** 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-anaesthetist

Lollipop moments and everyday leadership: https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership?language=en

Ep77. Theatre Lights on... Orange with Dr Charlie Warren

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +1000

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

Where will we visit next? Contact me via podcast@asa.org.au to nominate your town or region.

TM12: How to claim for Telehealth Consultations

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +1000

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

Ep76. Podcasting! With ASA museum curator Kate Pentecost

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +1000

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/history-and-heritage/richard-bailey-library

I can't recommend this podcasting course enough: https://thepodcastingworkshop.com/

Let me know your thoughts on the podcast! podcast@asa.org.au

Ep75. The Pacific Fellowship with Dr Moira Rush

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +1000

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/publications

To apply or learn more the Australian Society of Anaesthetists' Global Health Projects: https://asa.org.au/what-we-do/global-health

ASA members can apply here: https://asa.org.au/committees/overseas-development-and-education-committee/odec-events-courses-workshops-and-ongoing-projects

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

Ep74. Sustainability in anaesthesia with Prof Eugenie Kayak

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +1000

I chat with ASA member, Professor Eugenie Kayak about leadership in environmental sustainability.

Inspired or challenged about sustainability in healthcare? Let me know how: podcast@asa.org.au

Read more in the September 2022 edition of Australian Anaesthetist: https://asa.org.au/publications/australian-anaesthetist

Listen to our podcast with TRA2SH co-founder Dr Jess Davies. Episode 69 of the Australian Anaesthesia podcast: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c60f360d-0f38-45dc-a9c3-93b5b40e0ff5/EP65-20Talking-20TRA2SH-20AAP-20-converted.mp3

Ep73. Outpatient dental sedation with Dr Mark Sinclair

Mon, 22 May 2023 05:00:00 +1000

This is an extract from the Australian Society of Anaesthetists' Anaesthesia Recipe Book.

ASA Vice-President Dr Mark Sinclair shares his tips and tricks for providing anaesthesia to patients undergoing dental treatment in community or outpatient dental clinics.

The full recipe video is available only for ASA members here (login required): https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/anaesthesia-recipe-book

A sneak peak of the recipe can be watched on the ASA YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/y2hxsZ4U4Zk

ASA PS26 Position Statement of Deep Sedation and ASA PS14 Anaesthesia for Office-based Surgery can be found here: https://asa.org.au/policy-and-advocacy

Ep72. Training and Beyond with Dr Kara Allen

Mon, 08 May 2023 05:00:00 +1000

So many resources to share with you!

To register for Super Saturday and see upcoming events: https://asa.org.au/events/

Read more about education in the March 2023 edition of Australian Anaesthetist: https://asa.org.au/publications/australian-anaesthetist

See our new 'Discovering Anaesthesia" videos as well as have a small peak into the Anaesthesia Recipe Book: https://www.youtube.com/c/AustralianSocietyofAnaesthetists

Full versions of the Anaesthesia Recipe Book and more resources for trainees here (member login required) https://asa.org.au/asaeducation

Ep46: I'm on the training program, now what? https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dbc1697f-4624-42af-8dff-7a7b1da4fa85

Ep 70: From overseas to Australian Specialist Anaesthetist: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/53a13e2d-1c20-4476-a0ea-cabb100dd9a4

https://www.anzca.edu.au/about-us/our-people-and-structure/anzca-council/anzca-regulations

To join an ASA Peer Support Group: ASApeersupport@asa.org.au

Contact me via podcast@asa.org.au

Ep71. Theatre Lights on... Albury-Wodonga with Dr Kate Drummond

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +1000

It's time to vicariously travel through this vast and fantastic country.

In this episode we shine a light on (Theatre Lights... get it?) the lands of the Wiradgeri people with ASA member, Dr Kate Drummond. We delve into Kate's career as a paediatric anaesthetist and pain physician and learn more abut the challenges and rewards of working in this regional area.

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

Where will we visit next? Contact me via podcast@asa.org.au to nominate your town or region.

TM11: How to use the MBS consultation item numbers with Dr Andrew Mulcahy

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +1000

In this episode I chat with ASA Past President, Dr Andrew Mulcahy. We go through all of the consultation items - when to use them and when not to use them so that you remain compliant with Medicare

The full episode is only available for ASA members. Find it here:

https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-money

Ep70. From overseas to Australian Specialist Anaesthetist with Dr Amritha

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +1000

In this episode I chat with Dr Amritha, an anaesthetist who trained in India and recently qualified again in Australia. This episode is for people considering the specialist pathway into Australia or who have an interest in global health.

We discuss a lot of resources. To access them all, you need to be an ASA member:

https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

Global Health: https://asa.org.au/what-we-do/global-health

Anaesthesia Recipe Book: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/anaesthesia-recipe-book

CRASH course scholarship: https://asa.org.au/membership-benefits/membership-crash/

ASA Education: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/

Latest edition of Australian Anaesthetist: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/publications/australian-anaesthetist

TM10: How much do anaesthetists charge? (according to APRA) with Dr Andrew Mulcahy

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +1000

In this episode I chat with ASA Past President, Dr Andrew Mulcahy. We go through the latest (June 2022) APRA report. We talk about billing patterns of anaesthetists in private practice and what the average out-of-pocket fee might be for anaesthetists and other medical specialists.

The full episode is only available for ASA members. Find it here:

https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-money

Ep69. Talking TRA2SH - trainee led research into sustainability in healthcare with Dr Jess Davies

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +1000

In this episode I chat with ASA member Dr Jess Davies, co-founder of TRA2SH.

TRA2SH = Trainee-Led Research and Audit in Anaesthesia for Sustainable Healthcare

More info on TRA2SH: https://www.tra2sh.org/

Read more about sustainability and anaesthesia in Australian Anaesthetist: https://asa.org.au/publications/australian-anaesthetist

Apply for small grants https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/asa-awards-prizes-and-research-grants

Ep68. N95s vs. surgical masks. Is there anything to debate? with Dr Leo Lam

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +1000

In this episode, I chat with Dr Leo Lam, an electrical engineer with a PhD in mathematical modelling, who amongst many other talents, designs anaesthesia infusion pumps.

We discuss N95s from the perspective of a physical scientist and engineer.

We have come a long way from 2020 when we first learnt about respiratory protection!

We discuss PAPRs (powered air purifying respirators), fit-testing, PPE buddies, using a HAZMAT approach in hospitals and more in earlier episodes of the Australian Anaesthesia podcast. These can only be found on the ASA website and are exclusively for ASA members: https://asa.org.au/podcasts

Ep67. The Podcast Navigation Guide

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +1000

Welcome to 2023 and the fourth year of our podcast!

In this episode I talk through ways to get the most out of your listening experience and how to access ASA member-only podcasts. I've also created a few playlists of podcasts which a specially curated for your stage of career or special interest and I describe where these can be found.

Links:

ASA website: https://asa.org.au/

Publicly available podcasts: https://asa.org.au/podcasts (from EP 17 onwards)

ASA Member-only podcasts: https://asa.org.au/podcasts

ASA Ed: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation

Podcasts for PMET doctors: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/pmet-resources

Podcasts for trainees: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/trainee-resources

Podcasts for New Fellows: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/new-fellow-resources

Talking Money Podcast: https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-money

Publicly available Special Interest Group (SIG) playlists:

Wellbeing: https://www.acecc.org.au/page.aspx?A=2428

Leadership & Management: https://www.acecc.org.au/page.aspx?A=2468

If you are setting out on your podcasting journey and would like to access a podcast on some tips I share about creating a podcast, then please email me via podcast@asa.org.au so I can let you know when it is ready.

Ep66. The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Andrew Miller

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +1000

I chat with Dr Andrew Miller, President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists about his first year in the role and what he hopes to achieve in the next year.

Some things he discusses are:

Volunteer to work in lower resourced settings by registering your interest in our Overseas Development and Education Committee (ODEC) database: https://asa.org.au/what-we-do/global-health/volunteering

Chat with other ASA members on the ASA Forum: https://asa.org.au/join-the-asa-forum/

The Talking Money podcast series where we talk about the the professional, economic and business aspects of being an anaesthetist in Australia. ASA members can find the full series here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-money

More podcasts with leaders in anaesthesia can be found here: https://www.acecc.org.au/page.aspx?A=2468

See you in Melbourne at the NSC in October 2023! https://asansc.com.au/

Ep65. Celebrating Heroes of Inclusion with Dr Dinesh Palipana

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +1000

In this episode I chat with Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM, and shine a light on his incredible journey from medical student to being the only quadriplegic to graduate medical school in Queensland and the second to graduate from medical school in Australia.

Dr Palipana OAM is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate and researcher who challenges to fight against reducing the breadth of specialities, like anaesthesia, into small boxes.

Dr Palipana kindly contributed an article to the June 2022 edition of Australian Anaesthetist. To read more from him and anaesthetists who are working after significant injuries please download the magazine for free from here:

https://asa.org.au/resources/publications

To read the St Emlyn's blog on Little White Lies in the Resus Room:

https://www.stemlynsblog.org/little-white-lies-in-the-resus-room/

To order Dr Palipana's OAM book from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Stronger-Dinesh-Palipana/dp/1760984787

Ep64: I didn't pass my exam wih Professor David Story

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +1000

In this episode I chat with Professor David Story about his experiences when he didn't pass his ANZCA Primary Exam.

I share some tips for others in this situation who are hoping to jump this bug hurdle. Wishing you good luck and success, no matter how you do!

More episodes of the Australian Anaesthesia podcast can be found wherever you find your podcasts or here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts

If this podcast has raised anything that you feel you cannot discuss with a friend or colleague or no one is available now, confidential help is always available in Australia at:

Doctor's Health Advisory Service:

NSW and ACT: 02 9437 6552

NT and South Australia: 08 8366 0250

Queensland: 07 3833 4352

Tasmania and Victoria: 03 9280 8711

WA: 08 9321 3098

Lifeline: 13 11 14

beyondblue: 1300 224 636

ANZCA Doctors Support Program (Australia): 1300 687 327

Ep63. Movember - airway challenge accepted! with Dr Paul Scott

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +1000

Happy Movember! I hope you are delighting all or being delighted by the outcrops of facial hair and raising awareness and funds to support men's health.

In this episode, I chat with ASA member Dr Paul Scott who is the inventor of the SAM Safety Shield. The SAM Safety Shield is an airway device designed to improve bag-mask ventilation in men with facial hair. Get the link with Movember now?

To learn more about the SAM Safety Shield: https://scottairwaymanagement.com/

To watch this podcast on YouTube and see the SAM Safety Shield: https://www.youtube.com/c/AustralianSocietyofAnaesthetists

To see other useful resources developed by ASA member anaesthetists: https://asa.org.au/innovations-and-inventions/

To buy ASA Medical Warning Cards: https://asa.org.au/merchandise

Viva 2: Thyroid surgery

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +1000

The full version of this episode is only available for ASA members and can be found on the ASA website:

https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/podcasts/practice-vivas1

More exam tips can be found here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/trainee-resources

If you're not a member and would like to access these resources, then find out more about membership here:

https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

Australian Society of Anaesthetists Medical Warning Cards can be purchased here: https://asa.org.au/merchandise

The ASA's Anaesthesia Recipe Book can be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AustralianSocietyofAnaesthetists

TM9: Bundled Care Models with Dr Peter Waterhouse

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +1000

In this episode I hand the microphone to Dr Peter Waterhouse, Chair, ASA Professional Issues Advisory Committee to discuss Bundled Care arrangements.

This podcast is from an article in the June 2022 edition of Australian Anaesthetist:

https://asa.org.au/publications/australian-anaesthetist

More information and resources are available for ASA members (login required):

Managed Care resources: https://asa.org.au/policy/managed-care-2/

Part 3 courses: https://asa.org.au/asaed-learning-resources-2/

New Fellows Resources: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/new-fellow-resources

Come and find our more at the Combined Scientific Congress, 21-24 October 2022 in Wellington: https://www.csc2022.co.nz/

Interested in becoming an ASA member? https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

Ep62: Prof PJ Devereaux is coming to Wellington!

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +1000

I chat with Professor PJ Devereux, cardiologist and perioperative medicine guru ahead of the Combined Scientific Congress in Wellington on 21-24 October 2022.

We chat life in Canada, insights into the POISE trials and I quiz him on the big questions in periop-medicine.

Come and continue the conversation at CSC Wellington: https://www.csc2022.co.nz/

Want to attend another Common Issues Group (CIG) scientific meeting at member rates? Or apply for the CIG scholarship worth $4000?

More details for ASA members here:

https://asa.org.au/committees/trainee-members-group-tmg

Or find out more about becoming an ASA member here:

https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

TM8: Using MBS item 17615

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +1000

In this episode of Talking Money, I discuss Medicare Benefits Schedule item number 17615 and when and how to use it properly and in a way that is compliant with Medicare.

The full episode is exclusively available for members of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists. It can be found here (log in required):

https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-money

Find out more about being an ASA member here: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

ASA members also have access to the ASA Relative Value Guide. Download the app here:

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/asa-relative-value-guide/id949342730

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.net.aaic.android.rvg&hl=en_AU&gl=US

Ep61. How to Discuss Goals of Care with Dr En'en Tong

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +1000

I chat with Dr En'en Tong, a geriatrician with an interest in palliative care about how we might talk with our patients about the their goals of care when it comes to having surgery.

She shares with us the REMAP framework and recommends the Vital Talk website:

https://www.vitaltalk.org/guides/transitionsgoals-of-care/

https://acpdecisions.org/goals-of-care-conversations-3-ways-to-improve-your-skills/

Keen to improve your communication with patients and colleagues?

Look for Episode 55 of the Australian Anaesthesia podcast on "Hypnotising Children' https://asa.org.au/podcasts

More Communication and Leadership workshops can be found on the ASA Events page: https://asa.org.au/events/

Ep60. Communicate like a Boss with Dr Andrea Wojnicki

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +1000

I chat with Dr Andrea Wojnicki, communication coach and founder of Talk About Talk. We discuss Harvard, the Olympics, leadership and of course, communication.

ASA members can find out more about the workshops with Dr Wojnicki on the ASA Events page: https://asa.org.au/events/

These workshops are complimentary for ASA members. To find out about joining: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

We are looking forward to a 'face to face' workshop with Andrea dialling in at the forthcoming Combined Scientific Congress: https://www.csc2022.co.nz/

To hear Andrea's podcast and subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.talkabouttalk.com/

Ep59. Are you burnt out? with Dr Amy Imms

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +1000

I chat with Dr Amy Imms, founder of The Burnout Project and ask are we more burnt out and what can we do about it?

https://theburnoutproject.com.au/

Resources from the Wellbeing Special Interest Group can be found here:

https://www.acecc.org.au/page.aspx?A=2428

Remember, if something has happened at work and you are concerned about AHPRA, please get in contact with the ASA as we may be able to support you through the process.

asa@asa.org.au

Ep58. The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Caroline Corbett and the SmartBlade

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +1000

In this episode I chat with Dr Caroline Corbett, President of the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists (SASA) and inventor of the SmartBlade video laryngoscope.

To learn more about SASA: https://www.sasaweb.com/

To learn more about the SmartBlade: https://smartblade.co.za/

The Australian Society of Anaesthetists offers scholarships for trainees to attend a scientific meeting of the Common Issues Group (CIG). The CIG is the anaesthesia societies of the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia. To apply for the ASA Trainee International CIG Scholarship: https://asa.org.au/committees/trainee-members-group-tmg

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, you do need to be a member of the ASA for at least one year. Apply for membership here: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

TM6: Staying safe and lawful on collective negotiation

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +1000

You may have heard of the ACCC Exemption for small businesses to collectively bargain.

This exemption doesn't mean that you can act in breach of the Law. In this episode I discuss what this means, whether it is something you might consider and how the ASA can help you navigate this process.

The full episode is available for ASA members via the ASA website. You will need to log in:

https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-money

If you are not a member, then join the ASA to obtain access to this episode and more.

https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

Ep57. webAIRS: Lingual Nerve Injury

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +1000

An update from the Australian and New Zealand Tripartite Anaesthetic Data Committee (ANZTADC) published in the June 2022 edition of Australian Anaesthetist

To read the report and the June 2022 Australian Anaesthetist: https://asa.org.au/publications/australian-anaesthetist

webAIRS: https://www.anztadc.net/

Australian singer and actress, Delta Goodrem on her experience with lingual nerve injury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yosCEmJiUk

Additional references for this episode:

https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/features/lingual-nerve-injury-surgical-anatomy-management/

case report: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16845918/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6733934/

TM7: Caring for 'Public in Private' patients safely

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +1000

This episode is based on Position Statement 23 Anaesthetists and Public-in-Private surgery, which has been produced by the Australian Society of Anaesthetists to ensure the safety of patients in this model of care.

https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-money

https://asa.org.au/policy-and-advocacy

https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

Viva 1: Long QT

Mon, 30 May 2022 05:00:00 +1000

The full episode is available for ASA members only and can be found here:

https://asa.org.au/podcasts/practice-vivas

More exam tips can be found here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/trainee-resources

If you're not a member and would like to access these resources, then find out more about membership here:

https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

Australian Society of Anaesthetists Medical Warning Cards can be purchased here: https://asa.au.au/merchandise

Ep56. Celebrating our time with CEO Mark Carmichael

Mon, 16 May 2022 05:00:00 +1000

In this episode I chat with Mark Carmichael, outgoing CEO of the ASA about his time in the role over the last 10 years.

TM5. Talking Money 5: Contracts 101

Mon, 09 May 2022 05:00:00 +1000

As you go through your career it is likely you will come across more and more contracts, whether they be for a public hospital appointment, a public in private arrangement or a private health insurance scheme.

In this episode I discuss a general approach for considering contracts. Remember, I'm an anaesthetist and this is not legal advice.

The full episode is available for ASA members only on the Australian Society of Anaesthetists website. You will need to log in: https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-money

Ep55. Hypnotising children! with Drs Annette Webb and James Auld

Mon, 02 May 2022 05:00:00 +1000

Or tips for improving the experience of our paediatric and adult patients.

In this episode I chat with Dr Annette Webb a paediatric gastroenterologist and President of the Australian Society of Hypnosis (ASH) and Dr James Auld, a retired dentist who is an Executive member of ASH.

We talk about how we can improve the pre-anaesthetic experience for paediatric patients.

Is this only applicable to children? Of course not. There are some great tips for how we can improve the experience for all our patients.

They mention some great resources:

Harry the Hypnopotamus by Linda Thomson: https://www.booktopia.com.au/harry-the-hypno-potamus-linda-thomson/book/9781845907266.html

Annie's Stories by Doris Brett: https://www.dorisbrett.com/books/annie-stories/

Dabney Ewin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u34HoFVxSNc

We have some exclusive offers for ASA members interested in learning more about hypnotherapy. Please contact us on asa@asa.org.au or visit our events page for more information: https://asa.org.au/events/

Join the ASA so you don't miss out: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

If you want to join our Victorian Paediatric Anaesthesia Network, then please express interest here: https://asa.org.au/victorian-paediatric-network-form/

Ep54. webAIRS with Prof Martin Culwick

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:14:00 +1000

The Australian Society of Anaesthetists has been proudly supporting webAIRs since its inception.

webAIRs is a web-based anaesthetic incident reporting system. Hopefully you manage to avoid incidents during your career but if you do have one, reporting them via webAIRS contributes to improving the safety of anaesthesia in Australia and New Zealand.

Ep53. Storytime! Reflections on my path to the ASA Presidency

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:17:00 +1000

I recently was asked to give the keynote address for an anaesthesia department dinner.

Thanks to the wonderful hosts for their warm hospitality and encouraging me to share my talk as a podcast. I hope you enjoy!

Happy International Women's Day

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:41:00 +1000

Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion

I talk about some of the recent initiatives the Australian Society of Anaesthetists is undertaking to support diversity and inclusion. This is based on a talk I recently gave.

Workplace Gender Equality Agency: https://www.wgea.gov.au/

To learn more about the involvement of women in the ASA, feel free to watch my Geoffrey Kaye Oration: https://youtu.be/YdDAf3-miAc

More information about the Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative can be found here: https://weli.pedsanesthesia.org/

More information about an Australian chapter of WELI is hopefully coming soon. Please contact asa@asa.org.au for further information.

Ep50. How to become a specialist anaesthetist with guest host Chau

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:48:00 +1000

The table is turned in this episode as I am interviewed by Chau, a high school student who asks what a Specialist Anaesthetist is, how to become one and what we do.

Ep49. Australia's only recipient of the Order of the Polar Star from Mongolia: Dr Mandy Baric

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +1000

I chat with Dr Mandy Baric about her pivotal work in Mongolia and being Australia's only recipient of the Order of the Polar Star from Mongolia.

The ASA supports a number of global health projects through our Overseas Development and Education Committee (ODEC).

For more information: https://asa.org.au/committees/overseas-development-and-education-committee/odec-events-courses-workshops-and-ongoing-projects

To apply for the Real World Anaesthesia Course: http://www.realworldanaesthesia.org/about.html

You need to be a member of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists to find out more. Apply to join here: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Prizes for 2020 with Dr Michael Cooper

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +1000

Come and have a sneak peak with Dr Michael Cooper into the workings of AIC, the scientific journal produced by the Australian Society of Anaesthetists.

ASA member access to the journal: https://asa.org.au/publications/anaesthesia-and-intensive-care

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/aic

Congratulations to the Anaesthesia and Intensive Care 2020 prize winners:

Kasia Kulinski & Natalie Smith: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0310057X20947731

Yasmin Endlich, Julie Lee & Martin Culwick: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0310057X20957657

Jessica Lim: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0310057X20902774

Adam Levin, Christine Ball & Peter Featherstone: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0310057X20969701

Ep 47. Missing out on a training position - all is not lost with Dr George Yi

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +1000

I speak to George Yi, a first year anaesthesia registrar who learnt the hard way how to get onto the anaesthesia training program.

A recording of the ASA webinar with interview expert Lynn Hemmings on how to "ACE the Interview" can be found here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/pmet-resources

You do need to be an ASA member to access the video. Membership is free for Pre-vocational doctors and Basic Trainees.

https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

Ep46. I'm on the training program, now what? with Drs Kaylee Jordan and Hamish Lanyon

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +1000

Congratulations on landing an anaesthetic job next year. Now what? I chat with Renton prize winner, Dr Kaylee Jordan and recent successful first part exam candidate, Dr Hamish Lanyon about how to approach this time and the Part 1 exam.

Come to the ASA practice viva nights: https://asa.org.au/events/

ASA viva nights are only for ASA members and its free to join: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

MAK95: https://www.mak95.com/

Transition time!

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +1000

Introducing new podcast music, Dr Andrew Miller as the President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists and presenting a summary of some of the incredible work of the ASA over the last year.

My reflections as the outgoing President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists are in this Geoffrey Kaye Oration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdDAf3-miAc

Ep45. US Managed care from a nurse and patient perspective with nurse Sarah

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +1000

I chat with Sarah, a nurse, midwife, mother and patient about her experience of health insurance and managed care in the US.

Private Health Insurance Factsheet: https://asa.org.au/managed-care/

TM4. Talking Money 4: What is an "uplift fee" with Dr Zain Upton

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +1000

Have you been offered an "uplift fee" in return for not charging an out-of-pocket fee? If so, here are some resources to help you answer this question.

You need to be an ASA member to access these resources

Spreadsheet link: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/asa-publications-2/podcasts-for-asa-members/talking-money/episode-notes/

Video link: https://asa.org.au/talking-money-resources/

Continue the conversation on this ASA Forum thread: https://asa.org.au/asa-forum/topic/hcf-proposed-no-gap-obstetric-services/

Ep42. Do you need supervision? with Drs Renee Franklin and Melanie Johns

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +1000

Are you wanting your work to be effective, enjoyable and sustainable?

I chat with Dr Renee Franklin, an anaesthetist from New Zealand and Dr Melanie Johns, a General Practitioner and Professional Supervisor about what is involved in Professional Supervision.

Melanie Johns' website: https://melaniejohns.co.nz/

Ep44. Inside a COVID ECMO ICU with Dr Ryan Salter

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +1000

I chat with NZ anaesthetist and intensivist Dr Ryan Salter about working in a cardiac/ECMO referral centre during the second wave in the UK.

ASA scrubs are coming! Please email Denyse Robertson on drobertson@asa.org.au to register your interest.

Ep43. Managed Care and Chronic Pain with Dr Samer Narouze

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +1000

I chat with Dr Samer Narouze, President of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine about the impact of Managed Care on patients with chronic pain or who might benefit from an interventional pain procedure.

For more information please visit:

sendtheeaglehome.com.au/

https://asa.org.au/managed-care/

TM2. Talking Money 2: What do I charge for Public in Private patients?

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +1000

Find the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/talking-money/

Non-members can apply to join here: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/Pages/v.aspx

Ep41. The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Jannicke Mellin-Olsen from the WFSA

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +1000

In this episode I am chatting with Dr Jannicke Mellin-Olsen, Past President of the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiology (WFSA).

She is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. We talk about her path to leadership and what inspired her to become such a strong advocate for patient safety and global health. Warning - you may need a box of tissues!

We also discuss what happened on the last day as WFSA President. You definitely won't be ablt to guess.

The Australian Society of Anaesthetists is a proud supporter of the WFSA. To find out more: https://wfsahq.org/

TM1. Talking Money 1: Do I say yes to charging no OOP fee?

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +1000

Welcome to our new series on your private anaesthesia practice.

A lovely surgeon has asked you to work with them and requests you don't charge an out-of-pocket fee. How do you approach this?

ASA members can access the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-money

Not an ASA member? Click here to join: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

Ep40. PONV - an Australian perspective on the 4th Consensus Guidelines with Dr Claudia von Peltz

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +1000

I chat with anaesthetist Claudia von Peltz about the 4th Consensus Guidelines on the Management of PONV, published by the American Society for Enhanced Recovery (ASER).

4th Consensus Guidelines on PONV: https://journals.lww.com/anesthesia-analgesia/fulltext/2020/08000/management_of_postoperative_nausea_and_vomiting_.15.aspx

Addendum to the 4th Consensus Guidelines: https://journals.lww.com/anesthesia-analgesia/Citation/2020/11000/Fourth_Consensus_Guidelines_for_the_Management_of.69.aspx

Australian summary: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0310057X211030518

Talking Money 3: What is a coder and do I need one?

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +1000

I review this article on what it means to report quality measures in the US.

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2015.1258#:~:text=Each%20year%20US%20physician%20practices,the%20reporting%20of%20quality%20measures.

Vaccine update from the VIC AGM

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +1000

ASA VIC Committee member Jennifer Reilly and I discuss highlights from the Victorian AGM.

You could hear a pin drop during Prof Michelle Ananda-Rajah's talk.

ASA members can access the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts

Look for episode #37

What does US managed care look like? with Dr Carmen Brown

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:59:00 +1000

I chat with Dr Carmen Brown about why she left the US (hint, it's in the title) and what might be in store for the Australian health system

For more information, please visit: https://asa.org.au/managed-care/

https://www.sendtheeaglehome.com.au/

Please send any feedback to asa@asa.org.au

Honeysuckle Health proposal and Managed Care with Dr Peter Waterhouse

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +1000

Peter Waterhouse and I discuss the details and implications of the nib/Cigna Honeysuckle Health proposal.

Managed Care on the ASA website:

https://asa.org.au/managed-care/

Now is a good time to consider supporting the ASA by becoming a member: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

Members Only resources:

https://asa.org.au/members-advocacy/

Join the conversation on the ASA Forum: https://asa.org.au/asa-forum/topic/managed-care/

Ep35. ASA Behind the Scenes with Ms Rhian Foster

Mon, 24 May 2021 05:00:00 +1000

I chat with one of our newer staff members, Rhian Foster, Events and Membership Coordinator about some of the educational resources and events hosted by the ASA.

ASA Education Resources: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation

ASA Events List: https://asa.org.au/events

ASA National Scientific Congress: https://asansc.com.au/

If you're keen to access the full range of ASA Educational resources and events then please apply to become a member: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

Paediatric Anaesthesia Networks with Dr Poranee Buttery

Mon, 10 May 2021 05:00:00 +1000

I chat with paediatric anaesthetist Poranee Buttery about how the paediatric anaesthesia network was developed to support us in delivering safe care for children throughout Victoria. It's not just for Victorians and not too late to get involved!

If you would like to join the conversation on the ASA Forum (our secure chat site), then please apply here:

https://asa.org.au/join-the-asa-forum/ or contact events@asa.org.au

Keen to have full access to the ASA Forum? Then please consider joining the ASA:

https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

To join the Victorian Paediatric Anaesthesia Network, please apply here: https://asa.org.au/victorian-paediatric-network-form/

Ep33. Substance use disorder: A personal perspective with Dr Colin Baird

Sun, 02 May 2021 19:00:00 +1000

I chat with Dr Colin Baird about his first hand account of being an anaesthetist with substance use disorder. He authored an excellent review article and shares further details in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care:

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0310057X20969704

Further resources:

Australian & New Zealand Doctors in Recovery: https://www.idaa.org/sites/adr/

Sick Doctors Trust: http://sick-doctors-trust.co.uk/

British Doctors and Dentists Group: http://www.bddg.org/

Association of Anaesthetists Wellbeing & Support: https://anaesthetists.org/Home/Wellbeing-support

International Doctors in Recovery: https://www.idaa.org/

ASA members can confidentially access the Benevolent Fund via support@asa.org.au

For another first hand account of an anaesthetist with substance use disorder: https://www.drugstories.org/stories/dr-faye-jamali

Ep32. Shifting Careers with Dr Lisa Murphy

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +1000

I chat with Lisa Murphy, Executive Director of the Stroke Foundation about moving to Australia, leaving anaesthesia and transitioning to a leadership role.

Resources for members of the ASA:

Find events, including those for International Medical Graduates here: https://asa.org.au/events

Educational resources such as videos, talks & webinars can be found here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation

Want access or to be notified of upcoming events? Then join the ASA here: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

To chat with Lisa about doing an MBA, please email asa@asa.org.au

Ep31. The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Sheila Hart from the NZSA

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +1000

I chat with Sheila Hart, current President of the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists

To find out more about ASA events, such as the 4D event which fosters leadership in anaesthesia in Australia, please visit asa.org.au or email asa@asa.org.au.

NZSA: https://anaesthesia.nz/

https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/

LLHW: https://asa.org.au/what-we-do/welfare-of-anaesthetists

Ep30. 2021 Tasmanian Annual Scientific Meeting with Dr Jen Dixon

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +1000

I chat with Melbourne anaesthetist Jen Dixon who attended the 2021 Tasmanian Annual Scientific Meeting organised by:

Convenor – Shirin Jamshidi

Workshop Convenor – Chris Wilde

Chair TRC – Lia Freestone

Chair ASA TAS CoM – Mike Challis

Trainee co-convenors – Dylan Siejka and Nicola Fracalossi

ANZCA regional coordinator – Janette Papps

ASA President's address: https://vimeo.com/wallfly/review/515572200/96398560e8

Rib Fracture Scoring Systems:

STUMBL: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/7/e029187

RibScore: https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/Abstract/2016/01000/RibScore__A_novel_radiographic_score_based_on.14.aspx

EP29. The Trainee Returning to Work with Drs Georgie Cameron, Anna Pietszch, Emilia Reece

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +1000

I chat with three inspiring women who have took periods of leave from their anaesthetic training and written a resource document to help others through this process.

The Trainee Returning to Work document can be found here: https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48309022

Apply for the ASA CRASH Scholarship here: https://asa.org.au/membership-benefits/membership-crash/

You'll need to be a member to apply for the CRASH scholarship. Apply here: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

Ep28. Pregnancy and the Anaesthetist with Drs Rosmarin Zacher and Isabelle Cooper

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 20:50:00 +1000

Happy International Women's Day!

I chat with Rosmarin Zacher and Isabelle Cooper about navigating pregnancy and working as an anaesthetist.

The Trainee Returning to Work document can be found here: https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48309025

Zacher R. Maternal wellbeing and pregnancy outcomes in anaesthetic trainees. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. 2019;47(4):326-333. doi:10.1177/0310057X19861116

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0310057X19861116

Apply for the ASA CRASH Scholarship here: https://asa.org.au/membership-crash-2021/

You'll need to be a member to apply for the CRASH scholarship. Apply here: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

Ep27. Hotel quarantine: a health worker's perspective from the inside with Cherylynn McGurgan

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:51:00 +1000

I chat with Emergency nurse Cherylynn McGurgan about her experiences providing care for those in hotel quarantine as well being the recipient of care.

For more information about the Australian Medical Assistance Team (AusMAT), please visit https://www.nationaltraumacentre.nt.gov.au/

Ep26. The CRASH course with Drs Kara Allen and Janette Wright

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 05:24:00 +1000

CRASH: Critical care, Resuscitation and Airway Skills in High Fidelity Simulation, helping you return to work. I chat with Drs Kara Allen and Janette Wright who developed the course.

ASA CRASH Course Scholarship (members only): https://asa.org.au/membership-benefits/membership-crash/

More deets: https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/continuing-education/anaesthesia-and-pain-management-courses/crash-course

To access the scholarship and become a member: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

Ep25. The Anaesthetic Crisis Manual with Dr David Borshoff

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 01:55:00 +1000

The story behind the Anaesthetic Crisis Manual and more with author, publisher and Chair of the ASA's Communication Committee, Dr David Borshoff

Leeuwin Press: https://leeuwinpress.com.au/

Discount code for ASA members can be found here: https://asa.org.au/resources/publications

Ep24. Professor Alan Merry, Honorary ASA Member

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +1000

Congratulations to Prof Alan Merry who has just been awarded Honorary Membership of the ASA! In this episode we chat about his life and times and explore why he is such a worthy recipient.

Interested in joining the ASA? Here's the link: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

Ep23. Peer Groups with Dr Kushlani Stevenson

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 13:08:00 +1000

Everything you need to know about forming a Peer Group and earning those hard to earn CPD points!

I chat with Dr Kushlani Stevenson, Executive Committee Member of the ANZCA/ASA/NZSA Wellbeing Special Interest Group and author of the Peer Group document.

Peer Group document: https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48703566

For more information about any of the ANZCA/ASA/NZSA Special Interest Groups, please visit:

https://www.acecc.org.au/SIGs

The CPD program for Provisional Fellows with Dr Emily Munday

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:43:00 +1000

I chat with Emily Munday, outgoing Chair of the Trainee Member Group about what she learnt in navigating the College Continuing Professional Development program as a Provisional Fellow. There's some subtle differences to know about!

ANZCA CPD: https://cpd.anzca.edu.au/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2f

Anaphylaxis (online course): https://networks.anzca.edu.au/d2l/home/7561

Ep21. Pre-vocational trainees with Dr Ahmad Al Hewani

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:28:00 +1000

I chat with Dr Ahmad Al Hewani who has joined the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) and found some useful resources which will hopefully help him get a position on the ANZCA training program. He also picks my brain about the ASA!

https://asa.org.au/become-a-member/trainee-membership

Interested in joining the ASA? Here's the link: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

Implementing the CleanSpace Halo with Drs Rob Wengritzky and Chris O'Loughlin

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:05:00 +1000

I chat with Rob Wengritzky and Chris O'Loughlin about how they rolled out the CleanSpace Halo PAPR in their operating theatres. In only 3 weeks!

Peninsula Health Clinical Practice Guideline: The Use of Cleanspace Halo Powered Air Purifying Respirators in the COVID-19 Operating Theatre on the ASA Forum here:

https://asa.org.au/asa-forum/topic/handy-resources-for-your-workplace/ (ASA members only)

https://cleanspacetechnology.com/health/

A fit-testing success story with Drs Sancha Robinson, Ange Baker and Paul Pham

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:40:00 +1000

Highlights from a chat I had back in April with 3 passionate anaesthetists who managed to organise fit-testing of respirators for their department.

ASA members can access the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts

Look for episode #9

Ep10. Fit-testing and counterfeit respirators with Occupational Hygienist Kate Cole

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:20:00 +1000

Kate Cole, occupational hygienist and I chat about fit-testing, the Australian Standards and counterfeit respirators (masks).

Resources to help spot fake face masks:

The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists to help find a consultant: https://www.aioh.org.au/

SafeWork NSW Safety Alert on Fake Face Masks: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/safety-alerts/safety-alerts/supply-of-fake-face-masks

NIOSH Approved N95 respirators: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html

NIOSH list of counterfeit respirators: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/usernotices/counterfeitResp.html

British Occupational Hygiene Society spotting fake FFP2: http://www.bohs.org/covid-hub-technical-information/

British Safety Industry Federation - Spotting Fake PPE Certificates: https://www.bsif.co.uk/warning-fake-ppe-certificates/

Airborne transmission of Coronavirus wit Dr Nick Wilson and Professor Euan Tovey

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 21:06:00 +1000

I chat with ICU Fellow Dr Nick Wilson and medical aerobiologist Professor Euan Tovey about particles, airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and ask about aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) and whether the community should wear masks.

Review article by Dr Nick Wilson: https://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/anae.15093

Welcome to the Australian Anaesthesia Podcast

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 02:23:00 +1000

Full content is available for members here:

https://asa.org.au/podcasts