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An Anaesthesia Podcast focusing on the science knowledge anaesthetists should know. We track the UK Primary FRCA Curriculum. > GasGasGas will fit into a corner of your day, delivering a treatise on a drug, concept or practice critical to the knowledge required to pass the FRCA Primary Exam! > There are naturally tangents, as hearing a word vomit of data with no joy is not the aim of Dr gas! > This is relevant to anyone in the world interested in these pharmacological, physiological, clinical, physical and chemical concepts, > Notes on https:/gasgasgas.uk > Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics SBA Resource All content is my personal opinion, not medical advice and is never a substitute for formal education / training. © GasGasGas – The FRCA Primary Anaesthetic Sciences Podcast 2025

  1. Mivacurium + mischief with plasma cholinesterase

    FEB 6

    Mivacurium + mischief with plasma cholinesterase

    Mivacurium, a drug that is perhaps not found in your cupboard anymore! It does have a number of interesting properties, which does make it a worthy exam question and a useful example of geometric isomerism! Listen to find out more Show notes at:https://gasgasgas.uk/mivacurium ================================================ GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists! Sponsored by Teach me Anaesthetics Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate] Contributions to keep the lamps lit here ================================================ Dr Gas Lurks On: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk ================================================ Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon. This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. ================================================ Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive ================================================ "This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder."

    25 min
  2. A not so brief jaunt with Oxygen, toxicity, exploding cylinders + heli-ox vs sulphur hexafluoride gas.

    JAN 23

    A not so brief jaunt with Oxygen, toxicity, exploding cylinders + heli-ox vs sulphur hexafluoride gas.

    The ubiquity of oxygen in the curriculum is directly correlated with its importance! One of many episodes that focus on the facets o knowledge needed to understand how oxygen does its thing.  Today, when too much oxygen is a bad thing, how it is obtained, transported in hospitals and the negative implications of its use + some history that I know you all deeply desire! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/oxygen-for-the-frca-primary/ ================================================ GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists! Sponsored by Teach me Anaesthetics Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate] Contributions to keep the lamps lit here ================================================ Dr Gas Lurks On: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk ================================================ Disclaimer / Sage Advice All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon. This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed. Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. ================================================ Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive ================================================ "This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder."

    43 min
  3. Nitrous Oxide: Anaesthetic Mechanisms, B12 Toxicity and Safe Storage

    JAN 9

    Nitrous Oxide: Anaesthetic Mechanisms, B12 Toxicity and Safe Storage

    Nitrous Oxide, once a corner stone of 'passing the gas' has been progressively displaced by better agents, think sevoflurane with less PONV, remifentanil for rapid titratable pain relief and even desflurane for its speedier offset. This episode handles everything you need to know and more for the exams! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/ether_enflurane_explosions/ ================================================ GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists! Sponsored by Teach me Anaesthetics Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate] Contributions to keep the lamps lit here ================================================ Dr Gas Lurks On:  > BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) > X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X > FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas > Website: www.gasgasgas.uk ================================================ Disclaimer / Sage Advice > All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon. > This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice. > Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed.  > Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. ================================================ Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive ================================================ "This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder."

    38 min
  4. Ether, Enflurane and Explosions for 'Victorian' Anaesthetists

    12/29/2025

    Ether, Enflurane and Explosions for 'Victorian' Anaesthetists

    The 2025 Bumper Christmas Special, delving into the delights of Ether, Enflurane and Explosions (+ fires, flames and/or power metal) We find out a little bit about the first Ether anaesthetic, and then get to grips with what an explosion is, and why understandably, it was problematic for anaesthetists. Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/ether_enflurane_explosions/ ================================================ GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists! Sponsored by Teach me Anaesthetics Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate] Contributions to keep the lamps lit here ================================================ Dr Gas Lurks On:  > BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) > X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X > FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas > Website: www.gasgasgas.uk ================================================ Disclaimer / Sage Advice > All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon. > This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice. > Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed.  > Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. ================================================ Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive ================================================ "This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder."

    58 min
  5. Desflurane Anaesthesia: Tec6 Vaporiser & Clinical non-Applications

    12/12/2025

    Desflurane Anaesthesia: Tec6 Vaporiser & Clinical non-Applications

    I've checked the house, there are no polar bears so we should be fine to talk about this drug. Desflurane is pricey, polar bear poison that you may get examined on! Check it out! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/desflurane-and-vapourisers/ ================================================ GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists! Sponsored by Teach me Anaesthetics Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate] Contributions to keep the lamps lit here ================================================ Dr Gas Lurks On:  > BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) > X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X > FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas > Website: www.gasgasgas.uk ================================================ Disclaimer / Sage Advice > All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon. > This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice. > Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed.  > Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. ================================================ Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive ================================================ "This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder."

    36 min
  6. Halothane: Historic Volatile Anaesthetic & Hepatotoxicity for FRCA

    11/28/2025

    Halothane: Historic Volatile Anaesthetic & Hepatotoxicity for FRCA

    With the advent of halothane, smoking, static and other sizzling was back in style! Gone were the explosive diethyl ether, acetylene, trichloroethylene and cyclopropane anaesthetics of the 1950's and with it a new era of fewer explosions, and possibly a greater prevalence of post operative liver distress. Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/halothane/↗ ================================================ GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists! Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate] Contributions to keep the lamps lit here ================================================ Dr Gas Lurks On:  > BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) > X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X > FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas > Website: www.gasgasgas.uk ================================================ Disclaimer / Sage Advice > All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon. > This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice. > Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed.  > Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. ================================================ Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive ================================================ "This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder." © GasGasGas-Podcast 2025

    22 min
  7. Sevoflurane: Volatile Anaesthetic for Inhalational Induction & Maintenance

    11/14/2025

    Sevoflurane: Volatile Anaesthetic for Inhalational Induction & Maintenance

    Having a solid understanding of Sevoflurane is, as you might expect, quite important for the FRCA primary and your career. as it is likely the most commonly used volatile anaesthetic agent, at least in the UK. Show notes @ https://gasgasgas.uk/sevoflurane-for-the-frca-primary/ ================================================ GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists! Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate] Contributions to keep the lamps lit here ================================================ Dr Gas Lurks On:  > BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) > X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X > FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas > Website: www.gasgasgas.uk ================================================ Disclaimer / Sage Advice > All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon. > This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice. > Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed.  > Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. ================================================ Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive ================================================ "This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder." © GasGasGas-Podcast 2025

    32 min
  8. Isoflurane: Halogenated Volatile Anaesthetic Agent Pharmacology

    10/31/2025

    Isoflurane: Halogenated Volatile Anaesthetic Agent Pharmacology

    This Primary FRCA podcast episode introduces you to Isoflurane, a ubiquitous and fairly cheap volatile anaesthetic agent that always seems to be left alone while its sevoflurane friend lives the high life, This episode probably won't sway your use, but if you walk into an anaesthetic halfway thru and have no idea what your ET for MAC-1 is, then this is for you! GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain! Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/isoflurane/↗ ================================================ GasGasGas - Covering Anaesthetic Science for Anaesthetists! Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics Check out the Teach Me Anaesthetics 1100+ SBA Resource [affiliate] Contributions to keep the lamps lit here ================================================ Dr Gas Lurks On:  > BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) > X / Twitter: GasGasGasFRCA (@GasGasGasFRCA) / X > FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas > Website: www.gasgasgas.uk ================================================ Disclaimer / Sage Advice > All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon. > This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice. > Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed.  > Where deemed sensible by the author, numerical ranges for technical data and references where reasonable will be present. ================================================ Music Credit: Streets of Sant Ivo - Mid-Air Machine - Free music archive  Sassy Jazzy - La Faena - Free music archive ================================================ "This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder." © GasGasGas-Podcast 2025

    27 min
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An Anaesthesia Podcast focusing on the science knowledge anaesthetists should know. We track the UK Primary FRCA Curriculum. > GasGasGas will fit into a corner of your day, delivering a treatise on a drug, concept or practice critical to the knowledge required to pass the FRCA Primary Exam! > There are naturally tangents, as hearing a word vomit of data with no joy is not the aim of Dr gas! > This is relevant to anyone in the world interested in these pharmacological, physiological, clinical, physical and chemical concepts, > Notes on https:/gasgasgas.uk > Sponsored by Teach Me Anaesthetics SBA Resource All content is my personal opinion, not medical advice and is never a substitute for formal education / training. © GasGasGas – The FRCA Primary Anaesthetic Sciences Podcast 2025

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