In this VivaCast episode, we simulate a comprehensive FRCA Primary physiology viva covering three key topics: Each topic is explored in a structured manner to reinforce model answers and develop effective exam techniques. Don’t forget to check out all the other vivacast episodes! What are the
In this VivaCast episode, we present a complex clinical scenario involving an intravenous drug user (IVDU) presenting with an infected pseudoaneurysm. This station explores the anaesthetic assessment and thoughts that are likely on your mind, intraoperative management and handling local anaesthetic
In this episode of GasGasGas, We dive into the essential principles of pharmacokinetics, focusing on how drugs are processed by the body. Exploring the mechanisms and clinical implications of hypoglycaemic medications and discuss the fundamentals of clinical trials, this episode is packed with keywo
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
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. This pharmacology viva covers three essential topics that could appear in the FRCA Primary exam: antiemetic mechanisms, pro
Tom and James wade through FRCA Liver Physiology, we debrief afterwards where we try and devise a way to talk about all its functions without listing out something written on our arms! The liver represents one of the most challenging organs to discuss comprehensively in an exam setting, with its ext
Tom gets quizzed on what defines hypoxia, how oxygen is delivered to tissues and how the oxyhemoglobin disassociation curve behaves. Oxygen must traverse multiple steps from atmosphere to mitochondria, and issues at any stage results in tissue hypoxia with those inherent consequences. Understanding
Tom talks Cardiac Cycle, Coronary Perfusion and breaks down Blood pressure and the Hagen-Poiseuille Law, 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. Check out VivaCast 006 for more oxygen fu
This vivacast takes Tom on an epic battle, Sundering his way through Oxygen Storage, crossing the Wheatstone Bridge, looking around corners with Fibre Optics and finally zapping everyone with Lasers. Go and have a look at the VIE on your hospital site, channel your inner nerd! Good luck! Keep studyi
This Vivacast wanders into the realms of Adrenoceptors, Local Anaesthetics + PKAs and gets all caught up in classifying anti-arrythmics. We open up this episode a bit more, to show the reality of practicing for the exam, no one is perfect, if you get something wrong, or fumble it and spaff out disor
FRCA Vivacast Assessing: The start doesn’t go well, with some Alveolar Gas equation wobbles – but Tom cuts through it moves on and speaks fluently throughout the rest, you can’t let one bit throw you off everything! What Is the Alveolar Gas Equation The Alveolar Gas Equation calcul
Station: FRCA Clinical Viva Laparotomy This episode listens to Tom answering a question on how he would approach a primary FRCA viva – clinical station for: An elderly patient on an oncology ward who unfortunately has an acute abdomen (bowel perforation with preceding obstruction), reduced uri
FRCA VivaCast Physics! Heat, Humidity, Gases, Tom Handles: How does temperature affect volatile anesthetic agents? Temperature influences the vapour pressure of volatile anaesthetics; higher temperatures increase vapour pressure, enhancing the concentration of anesthetic delivered to the patient. Sa
This is an FRCA Physiology Viva comprising three questions, we quizzed my voluntary victim Tom on: The debrief at the end explores approaches to answering questions, and Tom catches him self with some common pitfalls in this episode, and we reflect on how to avert these ever narrowing alleyways you
This is an FRCA Physiology Viva Comprising three questions, we quizzed my voluntary victim Tom on: How is CO₂ transported from tissues to the atmosphere? CO₂ produced in tissues is transported via blood to the lungs, primarily as bicarbonate ions, dissolved CO₂, and carbamino compounds, and is then
Cleaning and Sterilisation for the FRCA Primary Exam Being prepared for the FRCA Viva is all about preparation, organisation and having startup phrases to fill the space for 10 seconds while your brain gets going, this episode introduces one of the curve balls, Cleaning and Sterilisation techniques
