Are motor-sparing approaches universally advantageous or are their benefits more limited and contingent on careful patient selection? Here is a tiered, patient-centred decision model about prioritising function or analgesia. #AnSky #RASky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

Does videolaryngoscopy improve tracheal intubation-related outcomes when compared with direct laryngoscopy in patients living with class 2 or 3 obesity (BMI ≥ 35 kg.m-2)? (SPOILER ALERT: YES!) #AnSky #MedSKy #AirwaySky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

#POCUS is a valuable tool in #anaesthesia Here is a mini collection of our case reports highlighting its use. buff.ly/8TbXL4L buff.ly/ffAWKNx buff.ly/4sWYUTX buff.ly/K8LGMbY #AnSky #MedSky #regional #OBSky #RASky #AirwaySky #SurgSky #PainSky

Flexible-tip bougie vs stylet for tracheal intubation with a hyperangulated videolaryngoscope in critical care - which would you choose? #AnSky #ICUSky #AirwaySky #MedSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

Check out the entire faculty for #RAUK25 We hope you are as excited as we are to see this amazing lineup - and that there are more women than men! 👩‍⚕️ Join us for our ASM this May! 🗓️ 8-9th May 2025, Leeds UK ➡️ ra-ukmeetings.com #RASky

Which videolaryngoscope is best? Subgroup analysis focusing on anaesthetists confirmed reductions in failed first tracheal intubation attempts with channelled videolaryngoscopes, Macintosh blades and hyperangulated blades. #AnSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

A 15 year old patient with #Type1Diabetes needs emergency #surgery. How would you manage their hybrid closed loop system? The authors present a useful guide to safe peri-operative practice buff.ly/3zD6SAv #AnSky #MedSky #SurgSky #FOAMEd #diabetes

Which videolaryngoscope is the best? #AnSky @decarvalhocc.bsky.social @elboghdadly.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/anae...

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For those of you who missed the, ahem, discussion around ultrasound-guided neuraxial puncture last week, it's not too late to check out the editorial and join the debate! @decarvalhocc.bsky.social @elboghdadly.bsky.social #AnSky #MedSky #OBSky #PainSky #POCUS #RASky https://buff.ly/42LsEfd

How do we measure the efficacy of pre-oxygenation? Purpose: to delay the onset of oxygen desaturation & complete airway management without hypoxaemia Important measures: • time-to-desaturation • incidence of oxygen desaturation #AnSky #MedSky #RespSky https://buff.ly/3Xi39in

High-flow nasal oxygen in obstetric practice – where do we stand? "... it would be premature to conclude that HFNO represents a superior method of pre-oxygenation to facemask oxygen in obstetric practice." #AnSky #MedSky #OBSky #RespSky https://buff.ly/3Xi39in

"In the face of clear evidence of benefit, clinicians appear reluctant to fully embrace ultrasound in neuraxial puncture. This [is similar] to the implementation of videolaryngoscopy into routine clinical care." @decarvalhocc.bsky.social @elboghdadly.bsky.social #AnSky #RASky buff.ly/4k11yqX

Should anaesthetists be using peri-operative ultrasound for neuraxial procedures? Ultrasound is commonly used for venous access and peripheral nerve blocks. Why not spinals and epidurals? @decarvalhocc.bsky.social @elboghdadly.bsky.social #AnSky #MedSky #RASky

USG isn’t just for PNBs—isn’t it time to rethink its role in neuraxial anaesthesia? Evidence shows it improves 1st-attempt success, reduces complications, and enhances patient satisfaction. Are we ready to make it routine? #Anesthesia #POCUS #USG @anaesjournal.bsky.social ➡️ doi.org/10.1111/anae...

Want to know more about GLP-1 RAs and SGLT2 inhibitors? We have a treat for you! Check out this excellent podcast with Kariem El-Boghdadly and Ketan Dhatariya! @elboghdadly.bsky.social #AnSky #MedSky #GLP1 buff.ly/4hkSCLg

What happens when a firmly applied facemask connected to a circle anaesthetic circuit with flow rates 10 l.min-1 of room air (FIO2 0.21) is applied over the Optiflow Switch nasal prongs and the HFNO flow rate is increased? #AnSky #MedSky #AirwaySky https://buff.ly/4hynDuy

One week to go until our first webinar of 2025. There's still time to secure a place. Register for free or become a DAS member today! @elboghdadly.bsky.social @admckdoc.bsky.social @ketandhatariya.bsky.social @dasairway.bsky.social bookcpd.com/course/aspir...

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The Association of Anaesthetists have published new guidelines on blood components & their alternatives! Tranexamic acid has been proven to ⬇️ bleeding in most surgical settings. But what dose of TXA should you use in different clinical contexts? #AnSky #MedSky #HaemSky https://buff.ly/4hbI4O6

Check out the Top 10 research priority questions in regional anaesthesia! #AnSky #MedSky #RASky https://buff.ly/3Zpr9kL