Just ask - "Could it be Caffeine?" #AnaesthesiaSky

From The Lancet @thelancet.com Hyperemesis Gravidarum www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

If anyone needs a few minutes of glorious, uplifting joyousness - watch and listen to this 😊 Wonderful stuff. www.facebook.com/share/v/1EXB...

Children are now using e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults. Tom Gatehouse and colleagues argue for an approach to regulation that prioritises children’s rights and protects them www.bmj.com/content/391/...

2025 DAS guidelines for the management of unanticipated difficult airway published today in the British Journal of Anaesthesia. #airway #difficultairway #intubation #anaesthesia #anesthesia https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00693-2/fulltext

Did you know your patient can make their mind up about whether they trust you in SIX seconds?! Here is Dr Barbara Breebaart on @bilih.bsky.social @jeffgadsden.bsky.social #BILIH Full episode www.blockitlikeitshot.com/s3-e18-block... Video www.blockitlikeitshot.com/videos/dr-ba...

Just caught this on the radio on my way home - such a beautiful, heartfelt account of a family's experience of having an unwell child, and their interactions with healthcare - so skilfully woven with humour. Highly recommend. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Currently writing a formal document - does anyone else find it much easier to spot errors in spelling and punctuation, and hone the writing style, from a printed paper copy rather than a screen? This current endeavour is definitely not paper-lite! I might need to plant a tree or three... 🌳🌳🌳

I'd be interested to know whether, if we're only doing one, Covid or flu would have a greater effect. We've certainly had more Covid on the unit so far this season

Join us for the rescheduled ASPiH Human Factors and Ergonomics Special Interest Group Meeting Monday 27th October, 11:30 - 13:00 Online, on MS Teams All welcome. To join the meeting email [email protected] #ASPiH #Simulation

Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) is on BlueSky. Follow them here 🙂👇🏼 bsky.app/profile/aspi...

Day four of #SASWeek25 🥳 "I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway" 📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below

normal mentation *doesn't* indicate adequate systemic perfusion especially in cardiogenic shock, people can mentate well despite terrible CO & systemic perfusion poor mentation is sometimes an early sign of *septic* shock, but often a very late indicator of other shock states #EMIMCC

Happy #SASweek25 to all who celebrate. Remember, a SAS doctor is for life, not just SAS week. #SASsix

Antibiotics are the most common cause of anaphylaxis under anaesthesia. Dr Tim Cook at #NSC25 #AnSky #anesthesiology #PatientSafety

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