Best Frca Podcasts (2025)

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GasGasGas - Diamorphine for the FRCA Primary 10:08

2d ago10:08

10:08

In this episode of Gas, Gas, Gas, we dive deep into the pharmacology of diamorphine — also known by its more notorious street name, heroin. Diamorphine is a synthetic diacetylated derivative of morphine, and this episode details its mechanism of action, clinical applications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and side effect profile. The episode …

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GasGasGas - Oxycodone for the FRCA Primary 13:55

9d ago13:55

13:55

Episode Description: In this episode of GasGasGas, we a plunge into the pharmacology of oxycodone, a potent semi-synthetic opioid analgesic widely used in perioperative and chronic pain settings. Aimed at FRCA Primary candidates and anaesthetic trainees, this episode explores oxycodone's mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics, …

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GasGasGas - Methadone for the FRCA Primary 10:45

17d ago10:45

10:45

In this episode of the GasGasGas Primary FRCA podcast, we explore methadone—its pharmacology (pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics), diverse receptor activity, and its clinical uses. While traditionally associated with managing opioid dependency, methadone’s unique pharmacodynamics and potential utility may have been overlooked given its other use…

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GasGasGas - Tramadol for the FRCA Primary Exam 12:28

23d ago12:28

12:28

This episode takes a dive into the detailed pharmacology of Tramadol focussing on the content to understand for the FRCA Primary exam. We explore its unique multi mechanism analgesic action, pharmacokinetics, clinical uses, and key points. #Tramadol #Pharmacology #FRCAprep #Opioids #MultimodalAnalgesia #GasGasGasPodcast ———————— Dr Gas Lurks on: Bl…

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GasGasGas - Alfentanil for the FRCA Primary Exam 21:00

1M ago21:00

21:00

In this episode of GasGasGas, we explore Alfentanil, a short-acting μ-opioid receptor agonist pivotal for anaesthetic practice. Discovered in 1976 by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Alfentanil remains a super handy agent, especially for (modified) rapid-sequence inductions and acute pain management. Show notes at https://gasgasgas.uk/alfentanil-for-the-fr…

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GasGasGas - TIVA Models for Propofol TCI 34:06

1M ago34:06

34:06

Welcome back to Gas, Gas, Gas—the podcast that breaks complex anaesthesia concepts into digestible, high-yield episodes. Today, we’re doing a deep dive into the TIVA Models for Propofol particularly the: Marsh, Schneider, and Eleveld TCI models. This isn’t just academic—understanding the underpinnings of these models means you can dose more precise…

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Vivacast 16 - Misplacing 1000ml of circulating volume on the floor, Nerve conduction physiology, pH and acid base derangement 26:31

1M ago26:31

26:31

In this VivaCast episode, we simulate a comprehensive FRCA Primary physiology viva covering three key topics: physiological response to acute blood loss, nerve conduction and classification, and acid-base balance including pH regulation and anion gap interpretation. ———————— Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) X / …

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Interview - The first three months of UK anaesthetics, insights and learning - Dr James Smith 52:38

2M ago52:38

52:38

Welcome to a special interview edition of GasGasGas – the podcast that explores anaesthetic life in all its glorious detail, venturing out into its terrifying, and deeply human dimensions. I want those thinking about anaesthetics to gain insight, and I want everyone else Post IAC to remember the IAC experience and focus on what we can do to make IA…

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VivaCast 15 - Clinical Case PsuedoAneurysm 29:42

2M ago29:42

29:42

In this VivaCast episode, we present a complex clinical scenario involving an intravenous drug user (IVDU) presenting with an infected pseudoaneurysm. Tom grapples with the challenges of these high BBV risk cases and managed local anaesthetic toxicity as it all goes terribly pear shaped! Show Notes Here! ———————— Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas G…

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VivaCast 14 - Kinetics, Hypoglycaemics and Drug Trial fun! 17:35

2M ago17:35

17:35

In this episode of GasGasGas, we dive into the essential principles of pharmacokinetics, focusing on how drugs are processed by the body. We also explore the mechanisms and clinical implications of hypoglycaemic medications and discuss the fundamentals of clinical trials. Whether you're a medical professional or an interested listener, this discuss…

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VivaCast 13 - Ultrasound - Cardiac Output Monitoring - Diathermy 27:27

2M ago27:27

27:27

This VivaCast episode covers essential FRCA Primary knowledge areas, focusing on ultrasound use and physics, cardiac output monitoring techniques, and the principles and safety considerations of diathermy in anaesthesia. Designed to simulate the viva experience, this episode prepares candidates with model answers and key concepts likely to appear i…

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VivaCast 12 - Anti Emetics, Propofol (again!) and Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Surgery 20:34

3M ago20:34

20:34

Tom's exam inches ever closer to reality, here he gets caught out on Droperidol, nails the Journey a Propofol Bolus Takes and handles Anti-Microbial Surgical Prophylaxis. Show-notes on gasgasgas.uk ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: ww…

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VivaCast 011 - Liver Physiology, 26:19

3M ago26:19

26:19

Tom and James wade through Liver physiology, debrief afterwards when we try and devise a way to talk about this functions without listing out something written on our arms! Check out the show-notes at gasgasgas.uk ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas…

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VivaCast 010 - Physiology - Classifying Hypoxia, Oxygen Delivery and Oxy-Haemoglobin Sat Curves 14:07

3M ago14:07

14:07

Classifying Hypoxia, Oxygen delivery and taking oxy-haemoglobin Sat Curves Tom gets quizzed on what defines hypoxia, how oxygen is delivered to tissues and how the oxyhemoglobin disassociation curve behaves. Shownotes on gasgasgas.uk ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) FaceBook…

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VivaCast 009 - Physiology - Pressure, Flow, Coronary perfusion, Cardiac Cycle 14:33

3M ago14:33

14:33

Tom talks cardiac physiology, exploring blood pressure, Hagen–Poiseuille law, and coronary blood flow, finishing up with a brief chat of the cardiac cycle. There is a debrief and extra detailing at the end in very quick fire ‘words that convey you know what you’re on about’ sot of standing. Show notes here! ------------------------------------- Dr …

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VivaCast - 008 - Oxygen Storage - Wheatstone Bridges - Resonance/Damping - Fibre optics and Lasers 31:40

3M ago31:40

31:40

This viva cast takes Tom on an epic battle, sundering his way through the VIE, crossing the Wheatstone Bridge, looking around corners with Fibre Optics and finally zapping everyone with Lasers. Show notes @ gasgasgas.uk ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) FaceBook: Facebook - G…

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VivaCast 007 - License to....? Adrenoceptors, Local anaesthetic, Classification Anti-Arrythmics 20:11

4M ago20:11

20:11

Tom experiences some catecholamine release of his own in this episode as he talks serpiginous GPCRs, Adenyl cyclase, PKA and comparing local anaesthetics, and getting tied up (like we all do) with the clinically pointless, but delightfully examinable Vaughan-Williams Anti-arrythmic classes! We Debrief and break into some of the questions as we go. …

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VivaCast 006 - Physiology Station - Oxygen - Sensing - Valsalva 23:00

4M ago23:00

23:00

Tom dives into the critical details of how oxygen makes it to the mitochondria, tells me of this concept called shunt and then gets thoroughly beaten to shreds by the Valsalva manoeuvre - a tactical doozy that gets rolled out because it is a baffling set of steps. Alveolar Gas Equation Shunt Hypoxic Pulmonary Vasoconstriction Oxygen concentration S…

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VivaCast 005 - Clinical Station Urgent Onco-Laparotomy 17:27

4M ago17:27

17:27

This VivaCast episode assesses Tom as we explore the structured approach to a clinical viva station requiring conversation around delivering an anaesthetic. The show notes go into further detail on breaking this down ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) FaceBook: Facebook - Gas …

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Gas Gas Gas - Poly-Compart-Mental Madness Part Two - Ft. Pharmacokinetic BathTubs. 28:42

4M ago28:42

28:42

This Podcast for the FRCA Primary Exam thoroughly explores what is going on within the multi compartmental model that we use to try and comprehend how drugs move through humans. If you like this, leave me a comment, if you don't, also leave a comment it's a rather mad one - perhaps reflected in the build up to this over the last few episodes. Shown…

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VivaCast 004 - Vapours - Heat - Gas 20:17

5M ago20:17

20:17

Willing Victim Tom wields his knowledge Vs Dr Gas ⁠ShowNotes on GasGasGas.uk ⁠ SVP - Humidity - Critical Temperature Heat and Temperature (James defines the 4 laws of thermodynamics) Vapourisers and their function + Sevo vs Des Entonox Vs Nitrous Oxide Gas Laws Finishing with a novel... way to recall gay-lussac law. --------------------------------…

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Gas Gas Gas - Poly-Compartmental Madness - Half time, Tc, Natural Log and more 28:52

5M ago28:52

28:52

This Podcast for the FRCA Primary Exam is the first part in a series covering the multi compartmental mode. It Introduces Half-lives and Time Constants, how they bear out influencing clearance and offset times and bi-exponential decay. Shownote @ Poly-Compartmental madness part one ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas…

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VivaCast 003 - Paralysing the NMJ - Roc vs Sux - Reversal 19:06

5M ago19:06

19:06

Willing Victim Tom wields his knowledge Vs Dr Gas ⁠ShowNotes on GasGasGas.uk ⁠ How Carbon dioxide is transferred from tissue to atmosphere The influences Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, Mechanical and Drug factors have on intra-cranial pressure Closing out with how the neonatal gasp and umbilical cord clamp triggers a number of cardio-vascular events in th…

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VivaCast 002- Co2 Journey, IntraCranial Pressure and Neonatal Physiology 17:50

6M ago17:50

17:50

Willing Victim Tom wields his knowledge Vs Dr Gas ShowNotes on GasGasGas.uk How Carbon dioxide is transferred from tissue to atmosphere The influences Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, Mechanical and Drug factors have on intra-cranial pressure Closing out with how the neonatal gasp and umbilical cord clamp triggers a number of cardio-vascular events in the e…

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VivaCast 001 - Cleaning and Sterilisation 10:27

6M ago10:27

10:27

Welcome to the first episode the straight up emulates the viva (bar the drawing). This crack at interview style podcast covers sterilisation and cleaning of medical equipment, one of the many viva curveballs! Show Notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/cleaning-and-sterilisation-for-the-frca-primary-exam/⁠ ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks …

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Gas Gas Gas - Suxamethonium 23:49

6M ago23:49

23:49

This FRCA Primary Exam Podcast discusses Suxamethonium, its action, uses and pharmacology as well as an intro to neuromuscular blockade monitoring and cholinesterase deficiency. Shownotes @ : https://gasgasgas.uk/suxamethonium-for-the-frca-primary-exam/ ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.b…

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Gas Gas Gas - Morphine 17:41

6M ago17:41

17:41

This FRCA Primary Exam Podcast analyses Morphine and the opiate receptors, the mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and puts its use into context. Shownotes @ : https://gasgasgas.uk/Morphine for the FRCA Primary Exam/ ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) FaceBook: Face…

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Gas Gas Gas - Ketamine 11:56

7M ago11:56

11:56

This FRCA primary exam podcast explores the kinetics and dynamics of Ketamine, describes the NMDA receptor in detail and discusses the clinical uses of ketamine in UK anaesthetic practice. Shownotes @ : https://gasgasgas.uk/ketamine-for-the-frca-primary/ FRCA Primary, Anaesthetics, GasGasgas, frca, Viva, OSCE, SBA Ketamine, NMDA Receptor, NMDA Rece…

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Gas Gas Gas - Why (lucky number 13) 4:02

7M ago4:02

4:02

A Brief intro as to why I am doing this podcast, and introducing the viva-cast subseries coming soon! https://gasgasgas.uk/gasgasgas-why/ ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk ------------------------------------- We have…

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Gas Gas Gas - Comparing Volatiles 15:09

7M ago15:09

15:09

This episode focuses on drawing comparisons between the different volatile anaesthetic agents Shownotes @ : https://gasgasgas.uk/gasgasgas-comparing-volatiles/ Specifically : Comparisons between the blood gas partition coefficient their oil gas partition coefficient the boiling points and saturated vapour pressure differences and we’re going to def…

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Gas Gas Gas - MAC and the Partition Coefficients 20:39

7M ago20:39

20:39

Today we're covering more volatiles, thinking a bit more about the defining characteristics of volatiles and exploring MAC, Minimum alveolar concentration. Including Mac BAR and Mac Awake - and what you really need to aim for to make sure no one remembers having their insides rummaged about in by a surgeon! ------------------------------------- Dr …

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Gas Gas Gas - Michaelis Menten Enzymes! 13:47

7M ago13:47

13:47

The whirlwind that is enzyme kinetics in the human body for the FRCA primary exam, Enjoy! Show Notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/gasgasgas-michaelis-menten-mass-action-enzyme-kineticsgasgasgas/ ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgas…

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Gas Gas Gas - Atracurium 16:40

8M ago16:40

16:40

FRCA Primary Podcast looking at the properties of Atracurium, further introduction to the action of neuromuscular blocking agents and that all important exam structure! Shownotes @ : https://gasgasgas.uk/gasgasgas-atracurium-frca/ ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) FaceBook: F…

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Gas Gas Gas - Thiopentone 19:19

8M ago19:19

19:19

Talking Thiopentone, the bits needed for the exam and the practical bits of when it might get used (rarely, unless the boss happens to be from the 1940's) or you're doing obstetrics. Shownotes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/gasgasgas-thiopentone/ ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) Fa…

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Gas Gas Gas - Compartmentalised Volatiles and a brief jaunt with Sevoflurane 28:14

8M ago28:14

28:14

This episode explores how volatile anaesthetics behave and affect patients. Shownotes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/gasgasgas-compartmentalised-volatiles-and-a-brief-jaunt-with-sevoflurane/ Chiefly thinking about how the compartments in a breathing circuit and patient interplay to achieve depth / maintain anaesthetic depth and emerge from anesthesia. Abs…

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Gas Gas Gas - Hepatic Clearance 16:14

9M ago16:14

16:14

This primary FRCA podcast episode introduces clearance and then descends into bedlam trying to think about how the liver really clears drugs on a kinetics level. Shownotes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/gasgasgas-hepatic-clearance/ I am not making you run for the hills by talking phase 1 and 2 metabolism, CYP and all that jazz, that's for later. ---------…

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Gas Gas Gas - pKa 11:28

9M ago11:28

11:28

We're talking pKa and all the delightful brain strain associated (or disassociated!) from it pKa is a concept which is critical to how drugs cross membranes to their respective active sites. Shownotes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/gasgasgas-pka/ pKa, Association and disassociation coefficient, pharmacokinetics, ------------------------------------- Dr Ga…

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Gas Gas Gas - Volume of Distribution 14:50

9M ago14:50

14:50

This Primary FRCA Podcast episode talks up Volume of distribution, A pharmacological concept used as an introduction to compartmentalising humans into a variety of volumes in order to think about how drugs (or chemicals, or really anything even water....) distributes around a human. Show Notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/gasgasgas-volume-of-distributio…

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Gas Gas Gas - Fentanyl 18:07

9M ago18:07

18:07

FRCA Primary Podcast Were talking the core fentanyl waffle, a jump into the opiate GPCRs Receptors And closing up with some talk on using fentanyl in day to day practice and a brief introduction to pKa Show Notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/fentanyl-frca-primary-exam/ FRCA Primary Anaesthetics, Fentanyl, PKA, VOD, CYP2EI, norfentanyl ------------------…

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GasGasGas - Propofol 15:47

10M ago15:47

15:47

FRCA Primary Podcast - Were talking the core propofol waffle, what PKa is and how to think of it, and a bit about how to apply propofol to day to day work. Show Notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/gasgasgas-propofol/ Propofol FRCA Primary Anaesthetics PKa 2,6 di-isopropylphenol ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (…

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GasGasGas - Rocuronium 11:00

10M ago11:00

11:00

FRCA Primary podcast covering the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of rocuronium An introduction and full breakdown of rocuronium. https://gasgasgas.uk/gasgasgas-rocuronium/ ------------------------------------- Dr Gas Lurks on: BlueSky: Gas Gas Gas (@gasgasgaspodcast.bsky.social) FaceBook: Facebook - Gas Gas Gas Website: www.gasgasgas.uk ----…