The Surgical Checklist Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-surgical-checklist A podcast for new learners to perioperative practice © 2025 University of East Anglia a215b782-861f-5913-a464-494e0374e064 yes en Fri, 15 May 2026 06:14:44 -0700 Fri, 15 May 2026 06:15:27 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/RdlC9s5SY8lHXuwyiouhORSEpJeTVdPy2BAbixXQ3N4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ZjIx/NGJhZDk5N2QzMjM0/MWQ5MTk5YTk5ODUz/Y2ZmNy5wbmc.jpg The Surgical Checklist episodic Tony Jermy A podcast for new learners to perioperative practice A podcast for new learners to perioperative practice. Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery Tony Jermy No No The Anaesthetic Machine 16 16 The Anaesthetic Machine full 7dcbf5a5-7760-489d-bd71-03f840df0eaa https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/16 In this episode of The Surgical Checklist, Tony Jermy is joined by regular co-hosts David Huggins and Stan Swanepoel to explore the anaesthetic machine and breathing circuits from a practical perioperative perspective. Rather than focusing heavily on engineering theory, the discussion breaks down how ODPs interact with the machine in day-to-day theatre practice, the importance of machine checks, common breathing circuits encountered in anaesthetics, and the small details that can quickly become patient safety issues if missed.


The episode is aimed at learners who may find the anaesthetic machine intimidating at first and focuses on simplifying key concepts, building confidence, and developing practical understanding through real-world discussion and clinical anecdotes from experienced practitioners.

]]> In this episode of The Surgical Checklist, Tony Jermy is joined by regular co-hosts David Huggins and Stan Swanepoel to explore the anaesthetic machine and breathing circuits from a practical perioperative perspective. Rather than focusing heavily on engineering theory, the discussion breaks down how ODPs interact with the machine in day-to-day theatre practice, the importance of machine checks, common breathing circuits encountered in anaesthetics, and the small details that can quickly become patient safety issues if missed.


The episode is aimed at learners who may find the anaesthetic machine intimidating at first and focuses on simplifying key concepts, building confidence, and developing practical understanding through real-world discussion and clinical anecdotes from experienced practitioners.

]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 06:14:39 -0700 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 1926 In this episode of The Surgical Checklist, Tony Jermy is joined by regular co-hosts David Huggins and Stan Swanepoel to explore the anaesthetic machine and breathing circuits from a practical perioperative perspective. Rather than focusing heavily on engineering theory, the discussion breaks down how ODPs interact with the machine in day-to-day theatre practice, the importance of machine checks, common breathing circuits encountered in anaesthetics, and the small details that can quickly become patient safety issues if missed.


The episode is aimed at learners who may find the anaesthetic machine intimidating at first and focuses on simplifying key concepts, building confidence, and developing practical understanding through real-world discussion and clinical anecdotes from experienced practitioners.

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No Medical Devices 15 15 Medical Devices full 369d8d2c-ffa0-4b50-8039-ee14f55c1774 https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/15 In this episode, Tony Jermy is joined by colleagues to explore the practical realities of managing medical devices in preoperative practice. Moving beyond theory, the discussion focuses on what ODPs actually do in theatre, from routine equipment checks and troubleshooting common issues to anticipating patient-specific needs and adapting setups in real time. Drawing on lived experience, the team reflects on what can go wrong, how small oversights can escalate, and how confidence with equipment develops through repetition and exposure. This episode offers pragmatic insight for learners navigating the complexity of theatre environments, emphasising safety, situational awareness, and the critical role of preparation in perioperative care.

]]> In this episode, Tony Jermy is joined by colleagues to explore the practical realities of managing medical devices in preoperative practice. Moving beyond theory, the discussion focuses on what ODPs actually do in theatre, from routine equipment checks and troubleshooting common issues to anticipating patient-specific needs and adapting setups in real time. Drawing on lived experience, the team reflects on what can go wrong, how small oversights can escalate, and how confidence with equipment develops through repetition and exposure. This episode offers pragmatic insight for learners navigating the complexity of theatre environments, emphasising safety, situational awareness, and the critical role of preparation in perioperative care.

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:53:03 -0700 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 2270 In this episode, Tony Jermy is joined by colleagues to explore the practical realities of managing medical devices in preoperative practice. Moving beyond theory, the discussion focuses on what ODPs actually do in theatre, from routine equipment checks and troubleshooting common issues to anticipating patient-specific needs and adapting setups in real time. Drawing on lived experience, the team reflects on what can go wrong, how small oversights can escalate, and how confidence with equipment develops through repetition and exposure. This episode offers pragmatic insight for learners navigating the complexity of theatre environments, emphasising safety, situational awareness, and the critical role of preparation in perioperative care.

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No Look, listen and Act - ABCDE assessment in perioperative practice 14 14 Look, listen and Act - ABCDE assessment in perioperative practice full da89a184-4b68-4ee8-8159-7685ba113a9a https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/14 In this episode, Look, Listen and Act, Tony Jermy and colleagues take a pragmatic look at the ABCDE approach to physiological assessment in perioperative practice. Rather than revisiting the theory in detail, the discussion focuses on how ABCDE is actually used in real clinical environments, drawing on lived experiences from theatre and recovery. The conversation explores how practitioners recognise early signs of deterioration, use ABCDE as a structured way of thinking under pressure, and avoid common pitfalls such as fixation or over-reliance on monitoring. While the full step-by-step breakdown is not covered, the episode offers valuable insight into how ABCDE becomes a practical, intuitive tool that supports safe and timely decision-making in everyday practice.

]]> In this episode, Look, Listen and Act, Tony Jermy and colleagues take a pragmatic look at the ABCDE approach to physiological assessment in perioperative practice. Rather than revisiting the theory in detail, the discussion focuses on how ABCDE is actually used in real clinical environments, drawing on lived experiences from theatre and recovery. The conversation explores how practitioners recognise early signs of deterioration, use ABCDE as a structured way of thinking under pressure, and avoid common pitfalls such as fixation or over-reliance on monitoring. While the full step-by-step breakdown is not covered, the episode offers valuable insight into how ABCDE becomes a practical, intuitive tool that supports safe and timely decision-making in everyday practice.

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:51:47 -0700 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 2211 In this episode, Look, Listen and Act, Tony Jermy and colleagues take a pragmatic look at the ABCDE approach to physiological assessment in perioperative practice. Rather than revisiting the theory in detail, the discussion focuses on how ABCDE is actually used in real clinical environments, drawing on lived experiences from theatre and recovery. The conversation explores how practitioners recognise early signs of deterioration, use ABCDE as a structured way of thinking under pressure, and avoid common pitfalls such as fixation or over-reliance on monitoring. While the full step-by-step breakdown is not covered, the episode offers valuable insight into how ABCDE becomes a practical, intuitive tool that supports safe and timely decision-making in everyday practice.

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No Oxygen Therapy 13 13 Oxygen Therapy full fbab4400-450a-4881-b956-8d55eb33657e https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/13 A practical exploration of oxygen therapy in perioperative practice, focusing on how ODPs assess, deliver, and adapt oxygen in real clinical situations. This episode centres on everyday decision-making, device selection, monitoring, and escalation, using real-world experiences to make sense of a commonly used but often misunderstood intervention. While not exhaustive, it offers a grounded discussion to help learners build confidence in using oxygen safely and appropriately in theatre and recovery.

]]> A practical exploration of oxygen therapy in perioperative practice, focusing on how ODPs assess, deliver, and adapt oxygen in real clinical situations. This episode centres on everyday decision-making, device selection, monitoring, and escalation, using real-world experiences to make sense of a commonly used but often misunderstood intervention. While not exhaustive, it offers a grounded discussion to help learners build confidence in using oxygen safely and appropriately in theatre and recovery.

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:46:11 -0700 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 1813 A practical exploration of oxygen therapy in perioperative practice, focusing on how ODPs assess, deliver, and adapt oxygen in real clinical situations. This episode centres on everyday decision-making, device selection, monitoring, and escalation, using real-world experiences to make sense of a commonly used but often misunderstood intervention. While not exhaustive, it offers a grounded discussion to help learners build confidence in using oxygen safely and appropriately in theatre and recovery.

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No Care planning and the nursing process 12 12 Care planning and the nursing process full 9c20b216-0f90-457e-8dfb-f94a97efe536 https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/12 In this episode of The Surgical Checklist, Tony Jermy is joined by regular co-host David Huggins and Stan Swanepoel to explore care planning and the nursing process in real perioperative practice. Moving beyond textbook definitions, the discussion focuses on how ODPs anticipate patient needs, adapt in dynamic theatre environments, and apply the nursing process in a way that is often intuitive rather than explicit. Through practical examples and reflections, the episode helps learners make sense of how structured frameworks translate into everyday clinical decision-making.

]]> In this episode of The Surgical Checklist, Tony Jermy is joined by regular co-host David Huggins and Stan Swanepoel to explore care planning and the nursing process in real perioperative practice. Moving beyond textbook definitions, the discussion focuses on how ODPs anticipate patient needs, adapt in dynamic theatre environments, and apply the nursing process in a way that is often intuitive rather than explicit. Through practical examples and reflections, the episode helps learners make sense of how structured frameworks translate into everyday clinical decision-making.

]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:32:34 -0700 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 2015 In this episode of The Surgical Checklist, Tony Jermy is joined by regular co-host David Huggins and Stan Swanepoel to explore care planning and the nursing process in real perioperative practice. Moving beyond textbook definitions, the discussion focuses on how ODPs anticipate patient needs, adapt in dynamic theatre environments, and apply the nursing process in a way that is often intuitive rather than explicit. Through practical examples and reflections, the episode helps learners make sense of how structured frameworks translate into everyday clinical decision-making.

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No 12 Lead ECGs 11 11 12 Lead ECGs full ccaa7dfb-cb56-421a-bf93-fd53fd38f8dc https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/11 In this episode Tony Jermy is Joined by Stan Swanepoel as the pair discuss all things perioperative about 12 Lead ECGs.  Expect some practical tips, a little bit of background theory and some suggestions about what to look out for when interpreting 12 Lead ECG results.

]]> In this episode Tony Jermy is Joined by Stan Swanepoel as the pair discuss all things perioperative about 12 Lead ECGs.  Expect some practical tips, a little bit of background theory and some suggestions about what to look out for when interpreting 12 Lead ECG results.

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:53:33 -0700 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 1741 In this episode Tony Jermy is Joined by Stan Swanepoel as the pair discuss all things perioperative about 12 Lead ECGs.  Expect some practical tips, a little bit of background theory and some suggestions about what to look out for when interpreting 12 Lead ECG results.

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No Blood tests and ABGs without the headace 10 10 Blood tests and ABGs without the headace full d3d14aba-accd-45fe-8e68-7d60c4c817c1 https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/10 In this episode of The Surgical Checklist, we take a practical look at routine blood results and blood gases, moving beyond the theory to explore what actually happens in theatre and recovery. Through real-world discussion, we unpack when and why tests like ABGs, FBCs, U&Es, and crossmatches are used, what the ODP role looks like in preparing and responding to them, and how to make sense of the numbers without becoming overwhelmed. Expect honest reflections, common pitfalls, and simple ways to prioritise what matters when results start coming through

]]> In this episode of The Surgical Checklist, we take a practical look at routine blood results and blood gases, moving beyond the theory to explore what actually happens in theatre and recovery. Through real-world discussion, we unpack when and why tests like ABGs, FBCs, U&Es, and crossmatches are used, what the ODP role looks like in preparing and responding to them, and how to make sense of the numbers without becoming overwhelmed. Expect honest reflections, common pitfalls, and simple ways to prioritise what matters when results start coming through

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:47:42 -0700 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 1913 In this episode of The Surgical Checklist, we take a practical look at routine blood results and blood gases, moving beyond the theory to explore what actually happens in theatre and recovery. Through real-world discussion, we unpack when and why tests like ABGs, FBCs, U&Es, and crossmatches are used, what the ODP role looks like in preparing and responding to them, and how to make sense of the numbers without becoming overwhelmed. Expect honest reflections, common pitfalls, and simple ways to prioritise what matters when results start coming through

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No WHO Checklist and 5 Steps to Safer Surgery 9 9 WHO Checklist and 5 Steps to Safer Surgery full 2359b81a-671d-4e78-81d4-e843f0c6823f https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/9 In this episode of The Surgical Checklist, we explore the World Health Organization surgical safety checklist and the Five Steps to Safer Surgery from a practical, real-world perspective. Moving beyond theory, we discuss how the checklist is actually used in theatre, where it works well, and where it can break down under pressure. With a focus on the ODP role, this episode highlights how communication, teamwork, and human factors influence patient safety, and why meaningful engagement with the checklist matters far more than simply completing it.  

]]> In this episode of The Surgical Checklist, we explore the World Health Organization surgical safety checklist and the Five Steps to Safer Surgery from a practical, real-world perspective. Moving beyond theory, we discuss how the checklist is actually used in theatre, where it works well, and where it can break down under pressure. With a focus on the ODP role, this episode highlights how communication, teamwork, and human factors influence patient safety, and why meaningful engagement with the checklist matters far more than simply completing it.  

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:29:35 -0700 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 2248 In this episode of The Surgical Checklist, we explore the World Health Organization surgical safety checklist and the Five Steps to Safer Surgery from a practical, real-world perspective. Moving beyond theory, we discuss how the checklist is actually used in theatre, where it works well, and where it can break down under pressure. With a focus on the ODP role, this episode highlights how communication, teamwork, and human factors influence patient safety, and why meaningful engagement with the checklist matters far more than simply completing it.  

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No Academic Study Skills 8 8 Academic Study Skills full 0613d5c4-1510-4deb-9dc6-36dc77f53f4d https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/8 In this episode, Tony, Dave and Stan discuss a number of topics on academic study skills, including finding evidence to support your discussion, critical analysis and academic referencing.  The trio also discuss their pet hates and tips to avoid common pitfalls.

]]> In this episode, Tony, Dave and Stan discuss a number of topics on academic study skills, including finding evidence to support your discussion, critical analysis and academic referencing.  The trio also discuss their pet hates and tips to avoid common pitfalls.

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:24:11 -0700 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 3041 In this episode, Tony, Dave and Stan discuss a number of topics on academic study skills, including finding evidence to support your discussion, critical analysis and academic referencing.  The trio also discuss their pet hates and tips to avoid common pitfalls.

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No Communication 5 5 Communication full 4be454d8-9e2f-41fb-b5d3-63f91a74271f https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/5 In this episode, Tony Jermy is joined by guest Matthew Moreland the Course Director for Speech and Language Therapy at UEA Norwich.  In the episode the pair talk about why communication is important in perioperative practice and healthcare in general, how people get it wrong and what you can do to be a better communicator.

Links:

DemTalk - http://www.demtalk.org.uk/
Mental Health Matters - https://www.mhm.org.uk/

]]> In this episode, Tony Jermy is joined by guest Matthew Moreland the Course Director for Speech and Language Therapy at UEA Norwich.  In the episode the pair talk about why communication is important in perioperative practice and healthcare in general, how people get it wrong and what you can do to be a better communicator.

Links:

DemTalk - http://www.demtalk.org.uk/
Mental Health Matters - https://www.mhm.org.uk/

]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:11:12 -0800 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 4005 In this episode, Tony Jermy is joined by guest Matthew Moreland the Course Director for Speech and Language Therapy at UEA Norwich.  In the episode the pair talk about why communication is important in perioperative practice and healthcare in general, how people get it wrong and what you can do to be a better communicator.

Links:

DemTalk - http://www.demtalk.org.uk/
Mental Health Matters - https://www.mhm.org.uk/

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No Adult Learning 4 4 Adult Learning full 20288e3c-62bc-45e1-a0ce-06486c9082ff https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/4 In this episode, Tony and Dave look at the different characteristics of adult learning.  They share tips for success and some expectations of adult learners studying on healthcare programmes.

]]> In this episode, Tony and Dave look at the different characteristics of adult learning.  They share tips for success and some expectations of adult learners studying on healthcare programmes.

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:22:30 -0800 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 1520 In this episode, Tony and Dave look at the different characteristics of adult learning.  They share tips for success and some expectations of adult learners studying on healthcare programmes.

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No Assessments 3 3 Assessments full 36ac622a-cec2-479f-a286-9a639764f86b https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/3 In this episode Tony and Dave talk about assessments and what role they play in learning on a healthcare programme.

]]> In this episode Tony and Dave talk about assessments and what role they play in learning on a healthcare programme.

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:13:32 -0800 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 1638 In this episode Tony and Dave talk about assessments and what role they play in learning on a healthcare programme.

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No Learning Enhancement Team 2 2 Learning Enhancement Team full c14421e8-ddd3-408e-9f71-be7d6be3a11e https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/2 In this episode, Tony and Dave are joined by Zoe Jones who is part of the UEA's Learning Enhancement Team (LET).  Zoe tells us a little more about what support LET can provide for learners and gives us some top tips for those studying on a healthcare course.

Links

- Find out more about the Learning Enhancement Team - https://tinyurl.com/yd6zhced
- Pomodoro technique - https://tinyurl.com/yypdhhu8
- Cornell note-making - https://tinyurl.com/5c2f23zm
- Mindmapping - https://tinyurl.com/39tedrkx

]]> In this episode, Tony and Dave are joined by Zoe Jones who is part of the UEA's Learning Enhancement Team (LET).  Zoe tells us a little more about what support LET can provide for learners and gives us some top tips for those studying on a healthcare course.

Links

- Find out more about the Learning Enhancement Team - https://tinyurl.com/yd6zhced
- Pomodoro technique - https://tinyurl.com/yypdhhu8
- Cornell note-making - https://tinyurl.com/5c2f23zm
- Mindmapping - https://tinyurl.com/39tedrkx

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:40:26 -0800 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 1308 In this episode, Tony and Dave are joined by Zoe Jones who is part of the UEA's Learning Enhancement Team (LET).  Zoe tells us a little more about what support LET can provide for learners and gives us some top tips for those studying on a healthcare course.

Links

- Find out more about the Learning Enhancement Team - https://tinyurl.com/yd6zhced
- Pomodoro technique - https://tinyurl.com/yypdhhu8
- Cornell note-making - https://tinyurl.com/5c2f23zm
- Mindmapping - https://tinyurl.com/39tedrkx

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No Theatre Etiquette 7 7 Theatre Etiquette full da99f57e-d288-42ef-9ab1-4bad32db16fc https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/7 In this episode, Tony is joined by Paul Bridges as the two of them discuss various aspects of theatre etiquette.

]]> In this episode, Tony is joined by Paul Bridges as the two of them discuss various aspects of theatre etiquette.

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:14:25 -0800 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 1960 In this episode, Tony is joined by Paul Bridges as the two of them discuss various aspects of theatre etiquette.

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No Effective Teamworking 6 6 Effective Teamworking full 8b94499b-6f92-4d93-a8c8-2a59112a4a62 https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/6 In this episode Tony and David are joined by Paul Bridges the Practice Development Facilitator for Theatres at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kings Lynn.  In the episode the panel discuss what constitutes good effective teamworking and what this looks like both in operating theatres as well as other environoments.

]]> In this episode Tony and David are joined by Paul Bridges the Practice Development Facilitator for Theatres at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kings Lynn.  In the episode the panel discuss what constitutes good effective teamworking and what this looks like both in operating theatres as well as other environoments.

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:02:14 -0800 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 1312 In this episode Tony and David are joined by Paul Bridges the Practice Development Facilitator for Theatres at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kings Lynn.  In the episode the panel discuss what constitutes good effective teamworking and what this looks like both in operating theatres as well as other environoments.

]]> Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No Meet the team 1 1 Meet the team full 52fcf53d-07fa-4d63-92a2-653f011184a2 https://SurgicalChecklist.transistor.fm/1 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 04:27:54 -0800 Tony Jermy Tony Jermy 1316 Operating Department Practice, ODP, Perioperative Practice, Anaesthesia, Surgery No