We are absolutely thrilled that the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has decided to support our #SASsix campaign. RCOG recognises the valuable contributions that SAS and LE doctors bring to the specialty. Bravo! www.rcog.org.uk/news/rcog-su...

We’ve emailed all members with an update on Council’s consideration of the Leng Review recommendations. The update is also available on our website 👇 https://rcoa.ac.uk/news/update-councils-consideration-leng-review-recommendations

Usually snoozing on the sofa at this time on a Sunday evening, but this week sitting in a packed theatre 😅 Looking forward to this 🙂 @amateuradam.bsky.social #Undoctored

That's right, learn more 👉 ow.ly/8uQw50X2hCF

After a day working from home putting together some teaching material, I am forced to ponder... What an increase in productivity and reduction in frustration there could be if only we had software that was not approaching 20 years old. #NHS

Our two-day Winter Scientific Meeting with #AnaesthesiaScot is coming to Perth ❄️ As well as an innovative programme, there’s an optional dinner & cèilidh at the Black Watch Museum to warm up on a winter’s evening 🪩 Book your space today! 👉 ow.ly/3L8A50WPAx1

This is really important.

It's great to see this published! 'The BMJ has spoken to several doctors who have faced difficulties in returning to practice after extended periods away. Many agreed that the toughest part was knowing where to start.' An excellent article by Adele Waters, to which I was proud to contribute.

📣 BMJ Medicine is now on Bluesky 📣 Follow them at @bmjmedicine.bsky.social

Returning to medicine is strange, because you're simultaneously a 'dinosaur' and a 'newbie'.

The clinical sessions at any conference are great, but the non-clinical ones provide so much human connection, personal insight, inspiration and perspective. I'm enjoying both at @assocanaes.bsky.social #AC2025 It's a brilliant programme 🙂

Returning to medicine is strange, because you're simultaneously a 'dinosaur' and a 'newbie'.

My bit for @bmj.com this week Worrying times David Oliver: What does the NHS have planned for doctors’ future careers? www.bmj.com/content/390/...

Some thoughts on choices and 'regrets', during and after my time away from medicine Some doctors will need to take time out Doctors who are thinking of leaving medicine need support Doctors who want to return to medicine need support Doctors are human too #ReturningDoctor

Soft rain and rainbows on today's walk Restorative

The Desiderata by Max Ehrmann

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"The primary outcome... a quantifiable gain in operating theatre efficiency when tracheal extubation occurs in the post-anaesthesia care unit, is notable. However, the associated finding of a 30-min increase in PACU stay offsets any efficiency gained intra-op..." #AnSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

A small cappuccino in the hospital Costa is now £4! ☕

This looks great - book if you can, folks!

I have an irrational irritation with the phrase 'in any way, shape or form'.

A big thank you to the anaesthetists and obstetricians at @nhslothian.bsky.social for a great day of #obstetric #anaesthesia updates, case presentations, learning and reflection. It was a brilliant event and fantastic to have the flexibility to join online 🙂 👏👏👏

I love this beautifully descriptive piece - so evocative of the discombobulation of working in a new place, new system, with new colleagues and new teams. "...carrying the cognitive load of adjusting to new surroundings and systems while trying to bring their best selves into healing interactions."

#NHS mandatory training should have the same renewal rule as a car MOT - renew it up to a month early to preserve the renewal date.

To all new doctors and those changing roles today- we are here to support you.💙 We run 3 support groups a week for any health workers struggling with their emotions or mental health. Register for free here www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/doctors-in-distress-31927663061

We have co-signed this letter. A well-resourced NHS workforce is essential to delivering the three shifts in the 10 Year Health Plan.

Cases of measles are on the rise. So it’s important to be aware of the symptoms. Find out about the signs and what to do if you think you or someone you live with has measles at nhsinform.scot/measles #DontLetMeasles

I never thought I would leave medicine But life happens to doctors too Life is not linear Careers are not linear either Acknowledging that is the first step in providing support - to those thinking of leaving, and for those wishing to return. #ReturningDoctor

#Scottish #Healthcare 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Here are 3 accounts I have just found - check out their 'followers' and 'following' for more accounts to follow! Scottish Centre for Simulation & Clinical HF @scschf.bsky.social Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social Scottish Parliament @parliament.scot

Are you looking for a confidence boost following a career break? If so, our ‘Returning to work in anaesthesia’ online course with Dr Jill Horn & Dr Karen Kidner will help you refresh your clinical skills & knowledge🩺 Receive 5 CPD credits👍 Book now 👉 ow.ly/iI5I50WI7uw #AnSky #MedSky

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Just back from an incredible holiday in #Iceland 🇮🇸 Our first visit but definitely not our last

Tip of the day (via Annual Queenstown update in anaesthesia) and @anzca-fpm.bsky.social use of celecoxib perioperatively. As in we probably don’t use it enough or appropriately #ansky

This is a really good course, can highly recommend 👍 #CareerReturn #CareerBreak #AnSky

Consent in labour: beyond the legal aspects and epidurals: a reply #AnSky #ObSky #epidural #consent #MedSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

The DINAMAP was DESIGNED in the 1970's to measure MEAN (Device for Indirect Non-invasive Mean Arterial Pressure) - in the upper arm - the peak oscillation is detected during the pause after the valve "bleeds"Later designs added systolic, diastolic and heart rate and yet, we chart and record SBP/DBP

Hot training run followed by an iced coffee #UKRunChat

Hyperemesis Gravidarum I sat on the living room floor and cried when I felt nauseous for the first time in pregnancy #2 I just didn't know if and how I was going to get through it again. It is a brutal illness. Lonely Scary Isolating Debilitating Traumatic I still struggle with the memories 1/2

🚨We have retired "no trace, wrong place" to align with PUMA guidelines. Instead, with @assocanaes.bsky.social and @dasairway.bsky.social, our message is that if sustained exhaled CO2 is not detected, then oesophageal intubation must be ruled out. See our dedicated webpage👉 ow.ly/vOZs50WA03r

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The @universalairway.org guidelines for preventing unrecognised oesophageal intubation are supported by @safeairwaysociety.org, @anzca.bsky.social & @dasairway.bsky.social VL should be used routinely whenever feasible. Clinical signs should not be used to exclude oesophageal intubation.

Another NHS quirk - I don't understand why so many emails with large circulation lists have ALL the recipients' in 'to' or 'cc' rather than 'bcc', so you need to scroll through hundreds of email addresses before getting to the actual email.

This photo memory popped up today A lucky shot that almost looks like a time-lapse stack, but is actually four different gulls at different stages of flight At a beach in the north-east of Scotland, 9 years ago

#Mentoring doesn’t ‘just happen’. It involves investments of time and effort by all parties, and best: generosity and humility on the part of the senior participant to lend an ear, learn, and listen so they can offer the most appropriate support & advocacy. It's not a one shot experience. #medsky

1/9 I think you've seen it before @maffygirl.medsky.social but if you like I'll reshare the spiel I give my trainees of why I use Marsh instead of Schneider for 95% of my TIVAs 🧵👇

I liked the colours and textures of this heather against the pine tree trunk. It's good to get outdoors after busy shifts at work. I realised I hadn't taken a really deep breath for quite a few days.