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S10 BONUS episode: Blurred Lines (difficult discussions panel, live recording from PA Anaesthesia conference 2025)

October 4, 2026 · 53 min

We're back! Well, sort of. Listen in to hear what we've been up to while on hiatus, and what our future plans are for the podcast. In the meantime, enjoy this bonus episode. This is a panel discussion covering 'difficult discussions' from…
S10 Ep. 5: Heart of glass, part 1 (Uncommon cardiac conditions for non-cardiac surgery), re-release

July 27, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min

Today, we look back on one of our most-loved episodes by our listeners. We are joined by special guest Dr Shaun Roberts to discuss in-depth cases of patients with tricky cardiac conditions who require non-cardiac surgery. Resources for…
S10 Ep. 4: Let it Be (Anaesthesia for patients at the end-of-life), re-release

June 29, 2025 · 26 min

Today, we go back to take a close look at one of ANZCA's latest professional documents - PG67: Guideline for the care of patients at the end-of-life who are considered for surgery or interventional procedures 2022. Resources for this…
S10, Ep. 3: These arms of mine, part 1 (upper limb regional anaesthesia), re-release

June 1, 2025 · 28 min

Today, we look back at a fantastic and insightful discussion about upper limb regional anaesthesia with special guest, Dr Michael Kerr. If you liked this episode, you can find the second part of this episode in season 5, episode 12. In…
S10 Ep. 2: Keep bleeding (DOACs), re-release

May 18, 2025 · 30 min

Today, we revisit a topic that was recommended to us by Dr David Tragen of the Sunshine Coast University Hospital - the perioperative management of the direct oral anticoagulant medications or DOACs. We start with some basic revision of…

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S10 update: Headed for the future

May 5, 2025 · 2 min

Deep Breaths will return this year with a slightly different twist. We're taking a little break, but that doesn't mean we've forgotten about our wonderful listeners! We'll be recording the occasional new episode with guest interviewees…
S10 Ep. 1: Why (Oesophageal intubation), re-release

April 27, 2025 · 28 min

In today's episode, we revisit challenges in the diagnosis and management of oesophageal intubation and anaesthetic crises in general. Recognising an oesophageal intubation may seem simple, but by looking at coroner's cases both here in…
S9 Ep. 7: Come Together (Live from the ANZCA ASM)

November 3, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min

So get ready for something a little different... this week's episode was recorded live from the ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting 2024, in our home city of Brisbane, Australia. We interviewed some fascinating guests, covering topics as…
S9 Ep. 6: Bloodstream, part 2 (Anaesthesia for ruptured AAA repair)

October 20, 2024 · 34 min

Today's episode is the second of our two part series on ruptured AAA repairs. We discuss the case of a 72 year old man with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm that is contained, and who is scheduled for an urgent endovascular repair…
S9 Ep. 5: Bloodstream, part 1 (Anaesthesia for ruptured AAA repair)

October 6, 2024 · 31 min

Today - in part 1 of our 2 part series - we talk through the case of an 82 year old man with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm who is scheduled for urgent open repair with special guest, Dr Lahiru Amaratunge. Resources for today's…
S9 Ep. 4: Hungry Like the Wolf - update (GLP-1 receptor agonist guidelines)

September 22, 2024 · 23 min

In today's episode, we cover the recently released consensus clinical practice recommendation regarding the peri-procedural use of the GLP-1 and GIP receptor antagonists. Enjoy this topical episode - this is sure to be an evolving area…
S9 update - Better Late Than Never - delay to this week's ep

September 9, 2024 · 0 min

This week we're under the pump with work and life, but we'll be with you soon and it's a cracker of an episode covering an extremely topical subject. Keep an eye out for our next episode dropping something in the next couple of weeks. As…

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About the show

Welcome to Deep Breaths, a podcast covering topics related to the ANZCA part 2 anaesthetic exam. Now take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy easy to digest content which will supercharge your exam prep, or help you keep up to date.