Bob Smith

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Bob Smith, a retired anaesthetist with expertise in cardiopulmonary exercise testing, shares his remarkable journey from the 1960s UK fellowship exams to his clinical work in Australia. He discusses the evolution of anaesthesia practices, including the critical importance of understanding VO2 and anaerobic thresholds for patient outcomes. Bob also dives into exercise prehabilitation and how advances in anaesthesia have reduced postoperative mortality, all while blending his athletic background with medical insights.