155 Use of opioids at induction for GA caesarean
You have attempted to top up an epidural for a category one caesar for fetal distress. The block seems adequate but once the surgeons enter the abdomen your patient complains […]
154 Obstetrics in the ANZCA final exam — Part 2
Join Sarah & Declan as we continue our series covering the ANZCA final exam curriculum for obstetrics across four episodes. This second episode covers complications in labour and delivery including […]
153 Dexmedetomidine in O&G
Hi everyone Dexmedetomidine, is both a difficult word to pronounce correctly in casual conversation but also a useful pharmacological tool in many different situations. This week I am joined by […]
152 Continuous non invasive blood pressure monitoring.
Hypothetical Case: You finish injecting the spinal anaesthetic for your patient who has come for an urgent caesarean section. She has pre-eclampsia and her blood pressure just before you started […]
151 Obstetrics in the ANZCA final exam part 1
Join Sarah & Declan as we introduce a new series, covering the ANZCA final exam curriculum for obstetrics across four episodes. This first episode covers analgesia, neuraxials, and GA in […]
150 Tilting the tables: a discussion of the evidence for routine table tilt during elective caesarean
Join us as Declan and Roger discuss the evidence for routine table tilt during elective caesarean section. Has this changed your practice? What is your opinion on this topic? We’d love to read your […]
149 Rheumatic heart disease in pregnancy part 2
Hypothetical Case: You are called to MFAU to see a woman who has just arrived via RFDS (royal flying doctor service) She is a 23 y.o indigenous woman from the […]
148 Rheumatic heart disease in pregnancy part 1
Hypothetical Case: You are called to MFAU to see a woman who has just arrived via RFDS (royal flying doctor service) She is a 23 y.o indigenous woman from the […]
147 Pain during caesarean a discussion with Matt
Hi everyone, Pain during caesarean is a very challenging and distressing event – for the patient, their partner, the anaesthetist and all the staff present in theatre. This week we […]
146 Current challenges and research directions in sepsis
Hi everyone, Sepsis is an important cause of mortality and morbidity in our patients. It is common but can be difficult to diagnose, challenging to manage and sometimes downright scary. […]