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Thank for the warm welcome!
@dr-amit-pawa.bsky.social got me on to this platform (I avoided bluebird/X like the plague before!).
Enjoyable keeping up with the chats!

Still do GA with clopidogrel onboard despite UK guidelines.
If severe lung disease and Pulm HTN, I might reconsider, but otherwise inhaled nitric oxide is super useful!

FIB is effective to help position for spinal.
Typically use a touch of alfentanil and propofol for the turn.
Dexmedetomidine infusion 0.3mcg/kg/hr works nice too if you are patient.

Bad side up, plain bupivacaine 0.5% + fent. 1.8-2.5mls depending on pt and exact surgery.

FIB + GA (SGA) with a-line. Classic- maintain preload, low-normal HR and vasoconstrictors running.

For the severe lung disease one- CSE (5mg isobaric bupivaine bad side up with some fent). Titrate up epidural with lidocaine/adr as required.

If severe Pulm HTN and they doing cement - now that’s 🔥

20+ per year is not going to be achievable, unless you do it as practice on those not needing it.

Just like crisis management, I think perhaps regular simulation to maintain the skill set is the way to go.

All anaesthetists should be able to do some form of AFOI/ATI-FB. Else phone a friend!

No need for Desflurane.
Certainly can make do with sevoflurane/propofol +/- remi.
Best place for propofol- into the patient. Otherwise, we use this product so it doesn’t go into wastewater:
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In this clip, Dr Nadia Hernandez tells us about one particular Perioperative use of Ultrasound!

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Thanks for sharing Amit. As always, expertly presented!
Nice balanced view.
Similarly we rarely do perineural catheters in elective surgery settings. Aggressive scheduled MMA!

Majority of the ones placed at our institution are for rib fractures, palliative NOF pts, amputations + chronic pain pts.

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Fabulous opportunity to let the hair down and have some fun with colleagues!
Massive thanks to the regional organising committee!

Tropical Soirée
Fun Run

(Not in that order 😅)

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Great to hear and support fantastic work coming out of my home hospital at ANZCA ASM 2025.

Viscoelastic Testing Guided Transfusion

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Keeping up to date with perioperative stroke.

Also, I always thought lasers and 100% Oxygen didn’t mix well (even in the supposed ‘absence of fuel’)
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Wow Folks!!

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I am slowly building content and promise to put more out there, but an incredible 9,000 subscribers so far!

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Yes it was definitely a blast! Filled with humorous banter - the best way to teach and learn 😂.

Shame it didn’t work out to catch up this time - until the next opportunity!

What a wonderful experience polishing up on regional anaesthesia. Top tips on real life practice from the one and only Prof Admir Hadzic.
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