TL:DR- patients having operations that started between 1300 and 1800 had statistically significant increases in postop complications, compared to pts with operative starts before 1300. Next question- I'd love to know the results for ops starting after 1800. 🤔 #MedSky

As #prehabilitation becomes standard practice, more research is required to address the barriers to #adherence. Optimising definitions of adherence and improving reporting quality can be the first step

Oasis Wembley last night- epic!

New paper just dropped today, a secondary analysis using data from my PhD! Hard work spearheaded by Eimear Lusby. Link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Well done to @rcoanews.bsky.social and @oaa-anaes.bsky.social for producing these new resources to help make conversations about epidurals and spinals clearer, easier, and more supportive. Please share widely if they're relevant to your work. #HealthInformation #HealthLiteracy

A well needed collaboration. Great to engage midwife’s, and get this information out early to help support patients should they need regional anaesthesia to help in safe delivery and pain management- share far and wide

ACOG reaffirms that acetaminophen is safe for managing pain and fever during pregnancy. No reputable studies support suggestions like those in HHS’s recent announcement linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism; in fact, high-quality studies show no such risk. https://bit.ly/47Wxc59

Nice one @hasyourregtried.bsky.social

Sheffield here we come! 💪🏾

Delighted to share our work alongside dedicated collaborators. This reflects the views of patients, carers and clinicians. Thank you to all who contributed.

Our lawyers have applied to appeal the Judge's decision - because they think her decision was incorrect anaesthetistsunited.com/we-have-appl...

Childhood obesity is now more common than undernutrition, but tackling the problem isn’t easy. Ultra-processed foods are blamed for the trend, but policies to curb their consumption rarely reduce obesity levels.

Looking for obstetric anaesthesia resources? This Bulletin article by @noolslucas.bsky.social & colleagues provides a comprehensive overview of the education, information and guidance you need. In collaboration with the @oaa-anaes.bsky.social. 🔗 ow.ly/RofF50WBUkC #AnSky #MedSky

Combined videolaryngoscopy and flexible bronchoscopy for difficult tracheal intubation in children: a retrospective observational cohort study #AnSky #PedsAnSky #AirwaySky #MedSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

In this important new #BJAEd article, Brown & Campbell explain the nature of Patient-centred outcomes and its benefits in shared decision-making: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Research reveals that managers often take advantage of their hardest-working members of staff. David Robson has some advice for a frustrated reader

Research reveals that managers often take advantage of their hardest-working members of staff. David Robson has some advice for a frustrated reader

My wonderful residents Tom and George @georgeclews.bsky.social

Improving consent and patient education in the obstetric population Here is a new patient infographic - it presents risk using simple, unambiguous language & numerical risk displayed in a way that patients understand, plus graphical representations. #AnSky #ObSky #MedSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

We're recruiting clinicians involved in stabilising critically ill children to become case reviewers. For further information, please click here: bit.ly/4mLbQfp @ics-updates.bsky.social @rcem.ac.uk @rcoanews.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @assocanaes.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social @apagbi.org.uk

Cultural structures that perpetuate silence: an East Asian reflection on bullying in the operating theatre #AnSky #MedSky #SurgSky #bullying doi.org/10.1111/anae...

I think this concept of institutional bullying is likely pretty prevalent elsewhere, for instance in the UK.

associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... What the @rcoanews.bsky.social does best- infographics- can’t wait for the official publication. Well done to my residents for writing a great correspondence @oaa-anaes.bsky.social

Editorial: Mental health and disordered eating in childhood and adolescence: increasing core business in anaesthesia #AnSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

🚨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

NHS managers make decisions that directly impact patient care and introducing statutory regulation will help to ensure greater equivalency with clinicians, in terms of responsibility for any failure of care. Read our response to Leading the NHS: proposals to regulate NHS managers buff.ly/PJA276t

Do anaesthetists need to know about disordered eating in children and adolescents? Early recognition of eating disorders in the pre-operative pathway is essential to assess and mitigate increased risk, ideally in advance of surgery. Here are some red flags. #AnSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

Fellows from our @rcoa-cri.bsky.social are working with the NIHR to deliver a programme of work to better understand issues around socioeconomic deprivation, health inequality, and perioperative care. Read more about this work and how you can get involved 👉 ow.ly/yEmH50WxkMJ #HealthInequality

Editorial: Regional anaesthesia for awake surgery in children: we can, but should we? #AnSky #PedsAnesSky #PainSky #MedSky #FreeForAWeek doi.org/10.1111/anae...

Have you checked out our new online patient information search tool? The interactive tool helps you find the right anaesthetic info for you or a loved one quickly and easily. If you’re having an operation (big or small) then take a look 👉 ow.ly/w9qs50WmhHK #ansky #medsky

Britain’s medical exodus is a warning sign for the NHS on.ft.com/4m5I6ty | opinion

Great work karen and Ben!

There was a great presentation by Maricarmen Climent on risk communication at the 2024 RCoA conference. open.spotify.com/episode/3IBq... @rcoanews.bsky.social @senseaboutsci.bsky.social

The 6th PQIP report from the 24-25 cohort has been published by @rcoa-cri.bsky.social. ➡️Patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgery ➡️5,794 episodes studied ➡️Measures complications & outcomes ➡️Sustained improvement across 4 key areas Read: shorturl.at/ljIwK

Here is the midweek #MedSkyDebate, a topic provided by @drnavsidhu “You don’t need a paediatric anaesthetist to anaesthetise children” What do you think and do you have a cut off age where you will not anaesthetise them? Is it just particular cases?? Tell us what you think.

Consensus recommendations for paediatric airway topicalisation using lidocaine #AnSky #MedSky #SurgSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

Lifestyle changes like exercising and eating well really do seem to improve cognitive decline - particularly if they are applied in a steadfast, structured way.

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Registration is now open for the 2025 Link Network Meeting! 📍 This year we’re in Sheffield — just a stone’s throw from the stunning Peak District National Park. Don’t miss out! 👉 www.apagbievents.co.uk/link-network... #PaedsAnaes #LinkNetwork2025 #Sheffield #PaediatricAnaesthesia

Our Centre for Perioperative Care @cpoc.bsky.social has curated a set of resources to support good working culture in the perioperative team. The resources will help individuals & organisations improve behaviours & support staff retention & patient safety. Take a look👉 ow.ly/p87r50Wtg75 #medsky

Today we have launched a suite of resources on Improving Behaviours in Perioperative Care. These key tools aim to improve team culture, wellbeing, and patient outcomes across perioperative care. ➡️Online resources hub ➡️Infographic ➡️Poster Find out: shorturl.at/fPhjp

What does the 10 Year Health Plan for England mean for children and young people? Our member briefing explores the plan's commitments and what's needed to ensure they work for the paediatric workforce and deliver for child health. www.rcpch.ac.uk/key-topics/n...

Macbeth at the beautiful Chiddingstone castle with my boy last night- hoping he will always want to do things like this with his Mumma forever! 🤞🏾❤️

This is really good and highly recommended to anyone facing an operation. I wish I had known this stuff :)

Really important work here for patients, families, and carers...and v usable Big testament to how RCoA, and the anaesthetic workforce is putting patients' needs, experiences, and anxieties at centre of treatment #AnSky #MedSky #PPI #PPIE #QISky

Hoping to help make searching for what you need as a patient much easier- well done to Maya our wonderful PPI fellow and the hidden warriors of the college- El and Mandie 👏💪🏾

Observe Listen Learn Adjust Your patient will probably have a hospital passport - please make sure you have a look at it and adjust your standard approach to accommodate their needs. #Anaesthesia2025

Wonderful article from our patient and public involvement fellow about running a survey 👏🙌