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10… 9… 8… 7… 6…

That’s about as far as you get, counting backwards, as you wait for surgery to begin – and that’s all most people know about what I do.

But what happens between you conking out and waking up? And what does the anaesthetist have to do with it all? Do they just sit around playing sudoku while the rest of the team do all the hard work? And why are they so obsessed with what time you ate dinner?

Join Colin Black on his journey from accidental medical student to HSE and NHS trainee and, finally, Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist at the largest children’s hospital in Ireland, where any given day could end in laughter or tears – and that’s just the staff.

Razor-sharp and forthright, Gas Man is a disarming and frequently hilarious account of life in one of the most fascinating and thrilling professions at medicine’s frontline, where every day is a heady cocktail of severe pressure, poignancy, and profound social awkwardness.

©2021 Colin Black (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Children's Health Medical Professionals & Academics Witty Funny Inspiring Thought-Provoking Feel-Good Surgery Medicine Comedy
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A lovely human insight into the operating theatre. I laughed out loud many times.

a tonic

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warmth, wit and self knowledge. Made
me laugh out loud especially living in Ireland 50 years!

inspired title!

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A funny but honest depiction of life as a doctor. I hope there's gonna be a second book!

Brilliant!

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I loved this book not only was it funny, but it was eye opening to what the anesthesiologist as they are now known actually do lots of respect for them, this is so fascinating and gripping I'd listen again anyday

brilliant and eye opening

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The early chapters were more about the authors journey to becoming a Paediatric Consultant, as the booked progressed the observations and anecdotes were told in an entertaining yet respectful way. I enjoyed the book and the different perspective it gave.

Interesting insight

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