Podcast
Operation Preparation
Hosted by St James's Hospital ยท EN
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Operation Preparation, a podcast hosted by St Jamesโs Hospital staff, provides surgical patients with key information ahead of their upcoming procedure with the objective of empowering patients and seeing them have better outcomes. Now in its fourth season, the podcast seeks to answer the common questions people have about anaesthesia in the lead up to surgery, by providing a compilation of relevant patient experiences and insights from which new patients can benefit from, allowing them to clarify their own concerns.
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.ย
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Episode 15 - Physiotherapy: Prehab and Rehab!
Nov 2600:09:02Tap to summarizeThe PAAC team explore how physiotherapists support patients before and after surgery to help achieve the best possible recovery. Guest physiotherapist, Niamh Mc Carthy, explains the importance of prehabilitation - exercises and education that prepare your body for surgery - and how rehabilitation after surgery helps to improve recovery, regain movement, strength, and confidence. For more information: Check out the Operation Preparation โSteps For A Stronger Startโ website here, where transcripts of this episode can be found. You can visit the PAAC webpage here and the St James's Hospital website here. View the Prehab Video Demo. View the Active Breathing Cycle Technique Video.View the exercise leaflet.Abbreviations:PAAC: Pre Anaesthetic Assessment ClinicGP: General PractitionerACBT: Active Cycle of Breathing Technique 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. Music created and recorded by Niall Malone & Mikey Murray. Recording & Sound Production by Kevin at Philtrum Pictures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 14 - What is Regional Anaesthetic?
Nov 2600:23:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, the PAAC team explore regional anaesthesia โ what it is, how it works, and when itโs used. Guest anaesthesiologist, Dr Ben Atterton, explains how this type of anaesthetic can numb specific areas of the body while keeping you awake and comfortable during surgery and recovery. He discusses the different types of regional blocks, what to expect before and after the procedure, and how this approach can help with pain control and recovery. You will also hear from patient โGraceโ who shares her experience of having a regional anaesthetic in The South Dublin Surgical Hub. For more information: Check out the Operation Preparation โSteps For A Stronger Startโ website here, where transcripts of this episode can be found. You can visit the PAAC webpage here and the St James's Hospital website here.View the video of a regional anaesthetic procedure here. Email the team with questions/topics you would like us to cover here at operationpreparation@stjames.ie.Abbreviations:PAAC: Pre Anaesthetic Assessment ClinicGP: General Practitioner 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. Music created and recorded by Niall Malone & Mikey Murray. Recording & Sound Production by Kevin at Philtrum Pictures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 13 - Stopping Smoking Before Surgery
Nov 2600:21:02Tap to summarizeWelcome to the first episode of Season 3! In this episode, the team explore how quitting smoking before surgery can have benefits to your health, even in as little as 24 hours. This episodeโs guest, Clinical Nurse Specialist Carmel Doherty, explains how smoking affects anaesthesia, wound healing, infection risk, and shares her top tips for quitting smoking before your operation. For more information:Check out the Operation Preparation โSteps For A Stronger Startโ website here, where transcripts of this episode can be found. You can visit the PAAC webpage here and the St James's Hospital website here.Visit the Quit Smoking Website.St James Hospital Stop Smoking InformationNational Stop Smoking Quitline: 1800 201 203Email the team with questions/topics you would like covered at operationpreparation@stjames.ie.Abbreviations:PAAC: Pre Anaesthetic Assessment ClinicGP: General PractitionerNRT: Nicotine Replacement Therapy 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. Music created and recorded by Niall Malone & Mikey Murray. Recording & Sound Production by Kevin at Philtrum Pictures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 12 - What is a General Anaesthetic?
Nov 2600:13:57Tap to summarizeIn 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. For more information: Check out the Operation Preparation โSteps For A Stronger Startโ website: www.stjames.ie/operationpreparation. Email us questions/topics you would like us to cover here at; operationpreparation@stjames.ie. The transcript for this episode can be found here.Visit our PAAC page: Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic | St James's HospitalSt James' Hospital Website: https://www.stjames.ie Abbreviations:PAAC: Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment ClinicGA โ General anaestheticIV โ IntravenousET โ endotrachealLMA โ laryngeal mask airway 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. Music created and recorded by Niall Malone & Mikey Murray.Recording & Sound Production by Kevin at Philtrum Pictures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 11 - Pain and Your Recovery
Nov 2600:10:18Tap to summarizePain and Your Recovery, explained in episode 11 of โOperation Preparationโ aims to show patients how immediate post operative pain is managed by the anaesthetic team. Good pain management is key to a good recovery! For more information: Check out the Operation Preparation โSteps For A Stronger Startโ website: www.stjames.ie/operationpreparation Email us questions/topics you would like us to cover here at; operationpreparation@stjames.ie. The transcript for this episode can be found here.Visit our PAAC page: Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic | St James's HospitalSt James' Hospital Website: https://www.stjames.ie Abbreviations:PAAC: Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment ClinicNSAID: Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatoryPCA: Patient Controlled AnalgesiaPRN: as needed (pro re nata) 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. Music created and recorded by Niall Malone & Mikey Murray.Recording & Sound Production by Kevin at Philtrum Pictures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 9 - The Recovery Room
Nov 2600:10:04Tap to summarizeIn episode 9, the PAAC team talk about the Recovery Room and what to expect when you are waking up from surgery. Listen to this episode to learn more about what a typical recovery room looks and sounds like, how common side effects are managed and how you can be the best advocate in your own immediate post operative care. Find a video of a typical recovery room here: https://vimeo.com/1017477482 For more information: Check out the Operation Preparation โSteps For A Stronger Startโ website: www.stjames.ie/operationpreparation Email us questions/topics you would like us to cover here at; operationpreparation@stjames.ie. The transcript for this episode can be found here.Visit our PAAC page: Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic | St James's HospitalSt James' Hospital Website: https://www.stjames.ie Abbreviations:PAAC: Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic 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. Music created and recorded by Niall Malone & Mikey Murray.Recording & Sound Production by Kevin at Philtrum Pictures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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