Local Anaesthetic Fundamentals for the FRCA Primary
This episode breaks down:
Nerve classification
pKa and Onset
Amides vs esters (memory trick included!)
Intro to LAST
36 minutes for FRCA candidates and practicing clinicians alike.
#Anaesthesia #FRCA #LocalAnaesthetics #MedicalEducation
This episode breaks down:
Nerve classification
pKa and Onset
Amides vs esters (memory trick included!)
Intro to LAST
36 minutes for FRCA candidates and practicing clinicians alike.
#Anaesthesia #FRCA #LocalAnaesthetics #MedicalEducation
Local Anaesthetic Fundamentals for the FRCA Primary
Local Anaesthetic Fundamentals for the FRCA Primary - Exploring Mechanism, Classification and re-briefing on nerve physiology.
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July 4, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Local Anaesthetic Fundamentals for the FRCA Primary
This episode breaks down:
Nerve classification
pKa and Onset
Amides vs esters (memory trick included!)
Intro to LAST
36 minutes for FRCA candidates and practicing clinicians alike.
#Anaesthesia #FRCA #LocalAnaesthetics #MedicalEducation
This episode breaks down:
Nerve classification
pKa and Onset
Amides vs esters (memory trick included!)
Intro to LAST
36 minutes for FRCA candidates and practicing clinicians alike.
#Anaesthesia #FRCA #LocalAnaesthetics #MedicalEducation
US #FDA local anaesthetic-associated deaths statistics from long-acting #localanaesthetics decreased in the last decade but remain unchanged for #lidocaine
https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00493-3/fulltext
https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00493-3/fulltext
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
US #FDA local anaesthetic-associated deaths statistics from long-acting #localanaesthetics decreased in the last decade but remain unchanged for #lidocaine
https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00493-3/fulltext
https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00493-3/fulltext
Exceeding the maximum recommended dose can lead to a condition known as local anaesthetic systemic toxicity or LAST
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencydepartment
December 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Exceeding the maximum recommended dose can lead to a condition known as local anaesthetic systemic toxicity or LAST
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencydepartment
If pain relief is required, it is best to choose a long acting local to help minimise toxicity risks.
Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/a-guide-to-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/a-guide-to-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
May 31, 2026 at 8:10 PM
If pain relief is required, it is best to choose a long acting local to help minimise toxicity risks.
Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/a-guide-to-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/a-guide-to-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
If there is a suspicion of toxicity, prompt interventions include management of the airway, control of seizures and advanced cardiac life-support.
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencyde
May 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
If there is a suspicion of toxicity, prompt interventions include management of the airway, control of seizures and advanced cardiac life-support.
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencyde
It is important to note that accidental intravascular injection of a local anaesthetic can be very dangerous.
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/a-guide-to-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
pedmore-medical.com
March 2, 2026 at 10:26 PM
It is important to note that accidental intravascular injection of a local anaesthetic can be very dangerous.
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/a-guide-to-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
To prevent LAST, doses must be calculated carefully and patients must be carefully monitored.
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencydepartment
pedmore-medical.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM
To prevent LAST, doses must be calculated carefully and patients must be carefully monitored.
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencydepartment
Adrenaline can be combined with local anaesthetics
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/a-guide-to-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
December 18, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Adrenaline can be combined with local anaesthetics
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/a-guide-to-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
Essentially, local anaesthetics work by blocking nerve conduction, and they can be applied in a number of different ways
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/a-guide-to-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
December 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Essentially, local anaesthetics work by blocking nerve conduction, and they can be applied in a number of different ways
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/a-guide-to-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
A Guide To Local Anaesthetics in the Emergency Department: https://pedmore-medical.com/a-guide-to-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
December 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
A Guide To Local Anaesthetics in the Emergency Department: https://pedmore-medical.com/a-guide-to-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
It is no question that local anaesthetics can be invaluable in emergency medicine.
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/a-guide-to-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
December 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
It is no question that local anaesthetics can be invaluable in emergency medicine.
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/a-guide-to-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencymedicine
The efficacy of local anaesthetics is often more related to the volume given rather than the concentration
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencydepartment
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The efficacy of local anaesthetics is often more related to the volume given rather than the concentration
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencydepartment
Doctors who regularly use local anaesthetics should know the maximum dose that a patient can have for each different local anaesthetic.
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencydepartment
November 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Doctors who regularly use local anaesthetics should know the maximum dose that a patient can have for each different local anaesthetic.
Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencydepartment
Every local anaesthetic has a maximum recommended dose. This will vary, depending on a patient’s medical history, weight and age as well as other factors
Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emer
Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emer
November 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Every local anaesthetic has a maximum recommended dose. This will vary, depending on a patient’s medical history, weight and age as well as other factors
Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emer
Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emer
Complications of local anaesthetics in the Emergency Department: https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencydepartment
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencydepartment
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Complications of local anaesthetics in the Emergency Department: https://pedmore-medical.com/complications-of-local-anaesthetics-in-the-emergency-department/
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencydepartment
#localanaesthetics #medicolegal #emergencydepartment
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Diving deep into LOCAL ANAESTHETICS for #FRCAPrimary - mechanism, toxicity, clinical use, the works!
From lidocaine to ropivacaine, sodium channels to LAST guidelines. This is going to be comprehensive! 💉
#ansky #medsky #resussky #LocalAnaesthetics
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Diving deep into LOCAL ANAESTHETICS for #FRCAPrimary - mechanism, toxicity, clinical use, the works!
From lidocaine to ropivacaine, sodium channels to LAST guidelines. This is going to be comprehensive! 💉
#ansky #medsky #resussky #LocalAnaesthetics
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GasGasGas - The Primary FRCA Podcast
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June 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🚨 Next chapter alert!
Diving deep into LOCAL ANAESTHETICS for #FRCAPrimary - mechanism, toxicity, clinical use, the works!
From lidocaine to ropivacaine, sodium channels to LAST guidelines. This is going to be comprehensive! 💉
#ansky #medsky #resussky #LocalAnaesthetics
www.gasgasgas.uk
Diving deep into LOCAL ANAESTHETICS for #FRCAPrimary - mechanism, toxicity, clinical use, the works!
From lidocaine to ropivacaine, sodium channels to LAST guidelines. This is going to be comprehensive! 💉
#ansky #medsky #resussky #LocalAnaesthetics
www.gasgasgas.uk