Bruno Borges, MD
Brazilian-Canadian. Based in Hamilton, ON. I work at McMaster Children's Hospital and spend the rest of my time building iOS apps, writing a book for Brazilian physicians moving to Canada, and making bilingual content on consciousness, anesthesia, and the inner work most people skip.
Apps I've built
SelfieTube
LiveRecord yourself on camera while a YouTube video or teleprompter plays in a draggable picture-in-picture. Exported video is camera-only — no copyrighted footage. For singers, speakers, language and dance learners.
INTRAOP FLUIDS
LiveClinical decision-support for anesthesiologists. Calculates intraoperative fluid requirements at the bedside.
Treinaí
Live PTMarketplace connecting Brazilian personal trainers with the diaspora in Canada. Encontre seu treinador, em português.
Singaway Apnea
WaitlistComing soon. Be the first to know when it launches.
Points Optimizer
WaitlistAn interactive map of the Canadian/US credit card points ecosystem. Web first, iOS later.
The book
Médico do Brasil, Sucesso no Canadá
Trajectory, mindset, how to actually enter the Canadian medical system, and the truth about life here — so nobody regrets a poorly-made decision. In progress; chapter one is final.
The OR Teaching Manual
The OR Teaching Manual
A 38-page pocket reference for anesthesiologists teaching pre-clerkship students in the OR. Applied physiology, pharmacology, procedural skills, decision-making, patient safety, and depth-of-anesthesia monitoring — each topic with a "what to teach" menu and a refresher you can read in five minutes before turning to the student.
Free. Drop your email and I'll send it your way.
Deep Anesthesia
Bilingual physician-educator channel — anesthesia, consciousness, breathwork, the inner work. PT/EN.
Clinical interests
- Obstetric anesthesia
- Pediatric anesthesia
- Ultrasound in anesthesia
- Physician wellness
- SGB & ketamine for PTSD and chronic painArea of clinical and research interest.
Workshops
Breathwork & Drum
WaitlistLive workshops combining breathwork with rhythmic drumming. Get notified when the next one is announced.
Pre-Puncture Ultrasound of the Lumbar Spine
ComingHands-on clinical workshop for anesthesia residents and physicians. Email me to be notified of the next edition.
Stuff I use
Things I actually use and think you should too. These contain referral links — if you sign up, I may earn a small reward at no extra cost to you.
Chexy
AffiliateEarn miles paying CRA, rent, and utilities. The easiest way to put everyday Canadian bills on a points-earning card.
Amex Cobalt
AffiliateMy everyday card. 5× points on groceries and dining in Canada — the highest-return card for most Canadians who eat and cook.
Amex Aeroplan Reserve
AffiliatePremium travel card — Maple Leaf Lounge access, Aeroplan Elite status, strong sign-up bonus. Heavy travel use case.
Wise
AffiliateInternational money transfers at the real exchange rate. What I use to move funds between Canada and Brazil.
Remitly
AffiliateAnother solid option for sending money to Brazil — sometimes better rates than Wise, depending on the corridor and timing.
Wealthsimple
AffiliateMy main investing and everyday banking. Low fees, clean app, makes self-directed investing painless for the busy clinician.
Advocacy
Peridural Para Todas · Epidurals For All Women
PTLower-income women in Brazil currently face a nearly impossible barrier to getting a labor epidural — despite epidural analgesia being the world standard of care for labor pain. This is Brazilian legislative advocacy to amend Lei 12.842 so one anesthesiologist can supervise multiple laboring patients receiving epidural analgesia in the SUS public system. In flight with Dep. Clodoaldo Magalhães' office. Email me for the executive summary.
Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention
Sudden cardiac death is alarmingly common among Master-level basketball players in Brazil — so I decided to do something about it. An educational series on prevention, recognition, and the underlying physiology, in partnership with the Federação Brasileira de Basquete Master. Follow on Instagram.
Research & QI
- Emergence Delirium & PTSS Pilot Study Pilot observational study at McMaster Children's Hospital. Target: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia.
- Sevo + Nitrous for Trauma Release Concept exploring anesthesia-assisted trauma release as an alternative to ECT. With psychiatry.
- Wim Hof Method — Physiology Article Long-form physiology piece; may evolve into a formal study.
- Deeper — Pediatric Anesthesia Booklet 19-chapter peer-level CE booklet synthesizing 28 ASA Refresher Course Lectures.
- QI Projects Active and planned — including a QI project around the INTRAOP FLUIDS app at McMaster Anesthesia.
AI in medicine & beyond
I'm deeply interested in AI, vibe coding, and how AI is reshaping medicine.
Working on a project where AI could help? Tell me what you're building — I'd love to hear about it and see if I can contribute. Get in touch →
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