Anaesthetist Day In The Life

[@achybreakycrybaby]

This was really lovely and interesting to watch! I'm also a Kcl med student, 2nd year and so far keen on Anaesthetics :) any tips on what I can be doing now to make a 'strong' application?

[@Shiyab786]

Brilliant video sir 👍 Great job 👏

[@bahsm3nt]

hello, not sure if you still use this account, i just saw your video and im interested in anaesthetics training. I studied in bulgaria and im trying to get jobs here in the UK, ive had anaesthetics experience even at medical school, it was very limited due to covid period. how would you recommend i start before looking into applying for training? how should i curate my portfolio?

[@davidanderson7093]

I’m about to go under GA for a rhinoplasty and I’m not going to lie, it worries me! I’m a 39 year old male in good health, I have had a GA before with no problems, however, I hate the thought of relinquishing control. I take diazepam as prescribed by my doctor from time to time for anxiety and really want to take a dose the morning of the GA which I am told would be fine, however, I do worry that it could compromise my safety; my blood pressure averages around 115/65 (with a heart rate of around 50bpm), although I have seen the bottom number in the high 50’s. Im worried that the diazepam could affect my blood pressure and so could the anaesthetic and cause complications. Am I overthinking this? I know you can’t provide medical advice or instructions, I’m just looking for an off-the-record opinion before discussing this with my anaesthetist…

[@thegasdoc]

Hey David, hope you're well. I hope this video hasn't made you more worried than you would have been, as that's definitely not what I intended! You have a very valid concern, and one that most patients have. Obviously I can't give out any medical advice online, but if I had a friend in the same situation as you I would tell them not to worry as those numbers don't sound bad at all. Benzodiazepines (Diazepam/Midazolam/Temazepam etc) are used very commonly prior to surgery and are generally safe. As for safety throughout anaesthesia, blood pressure, heart rate and several other measurements are monitored very closely throughout the surgery, and any trouble can be quickly corrected!

[@davidanderson7093]

@@thegasdoc you’ve not made me more worried at all, Doc, quite the opposite 😉 thanks so much for the reply, I really do appreciate it! Your videos have put my mind at ease, thank you!

[@Depresseddocp]

I am an mbbs doctor from India planning to move to Australia Is it impossible for an img to get into anesthesia training in Australia

[@malikaalibdat7079]

How long is anaesthesiology training in the U.K. and how competitive is it for IMGs? Thanks.

[@thegasdoc]

It’s a total of 7 years of specialty training after you finish your foundation training (intern years). The 7 years are composed of core training which is 3 years, and then advanced training (for which you have to apply again) for a further 4 years. Overall it’s pretty competitive, but I couldn’t say how much more it would be for an IMG

[@malikaalibdat7079]

@@thegasdoc Thanks for your reply. One more question. Why do you think it takes so long compared to the US? In which they finish in 4 years? I'm choosing between optha and anaesthesia they both take twice as long to complete in the UK.

[@EstevesxD]

2:42 just chose my specialty.

[@michaelgibson1380]

Hello. I am considering working in Anethseia as a career. Near the end of High School.What do I take for Six Form A Levels? Also for Anethseia you go to Uni then Med School correct? If you go to Uni then what do you study at Uni?

[@rt-viz954]

right so an anesthetist is a doctor so you have to go to study medicine at university. For alevles you will want to have a look at requirements from universities but most will ask for biology, chemistry and then most people either do physics or maths.