{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/670d2acb8d1ed8d921de48b9/68090a1662bc64ade3d31ed5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 12 - What is a General Anaesthetic? ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/670d2acb8d1ed8d921de48b9/1766571073348-7db27260-dee8-478c-9fc2-778eedd90771.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In the final episode of season 2, the team explains how a general anaesthetic works and answers some questions sent in by listeners to alleviate common fears.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For more information: Check out the Operation Preparation ‘Steps For A Stronger Start’ website: <a href=\"http://www.stjames.ie/operationpreparation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.stjames.ie/operationpreparation</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Email us questions/topics you would like us to cover here at; <a href=\"mailto:operationpreparation@stjames.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>operationpreparation@stjames.ie</strong></a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The transcript for this episode can be found <a href=\"https://www.stjames.ie/media/Season%202%20Episode%2012%20-%20What%20Is%20A%20General%20Anaesthetic.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><p>Visit our PAAC page: <a href=\"https://stjames.ie/services/sacc/preanaestheticassessmentclinic/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic | St James's Hospital</a></p><p>St James' Hospital Website: <a href=\"https://www.stjames.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.stjames.ie </a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Abbreviations:</p><p>PAAC: Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic</p><p>GA – General anaesthetic</p><p>IV – Intravenous</p><p>ET – endotracheal</p><p>LMA – laryngeal mask airway</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This podcast is for general guidance and information only. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding a medical condition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Music created and recorded by Niall Malone &amp; Mikey Murray.</p><p>Recording &amp; Sound Production by Kevin at Philtrum Pictures.</p>","author_name":"St James's Hospital"}