Help shape best practice! We’re launching a survey on key principles for timely CT scans in acute abdomen pathways. If you work in ED, radiology, or surgery, share your feedback (5–10 mins): tinyurl.com/pbef365b @rcem-2.bsky.social @rcradiologists.bsky.social @asgbi.bsky.social

Happy New Year from #NAP8! We've had over 4500 responses to our baseline survey and over 100 departmental surveys! We're looking forward to the NAP8 case registry launch in early 2026, but in the mean time, don't forget to submit your surveys--your opinion and practice matters!

Another #NAP8 milestone! Over 2500 anaesthetists and physician assistants in anaesthesia have now taken part in the NAP8 Individual Baseline Survey - please take 10-20 minutes to fill out yours and help us make #NAP8 count!

Happy Tuesday! If you have not completed your #NAP8 individual baseline survey yet, check your inbox and join the more than 1000 anaesthetists in UK and Ireland that have already submitted theirs.

The 8th National Audit Project is officially underway, with the baseline surveys being released this week. Thank you to the more than 500 anaesthetists who have already filled out their individual survey. Encourage everyone else to fill out theirs and contribute to #NAP8!

We are pleased to announce that Professor Malcom West and Professor John Moore have been appointed as clinical co-leads for the first National Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care (NCAPC). Learn more about the project and the clinical co-leads 👉 ow.ly/2MSf50XrMQk #Ansky #Medsky

📢NAP8 Local Coordinators Needed Help improve safety in regional anaesthesia. Check if your hospital still needs a coordinator and volunteer today: tinyurl.com/mcjjnyr8

🔎Interested in getting involved? We're seeking two clinical co-leads to provide strategic and clinical leadership for NCAPC - a great opportunity to shape the audit's direction and drive improvements in patient care. Learn more and apply 👉 rcoa.ac.uk/news/rcoa-cp... 🧵(2/2) #AnSky #MedSky

🎉We've been appointed by @hqip.bsky.social to deliver the first National Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care. We're looking forward to working with @cpoc.bsky.social to develop a healthcare quality improvement plan for perioperative care, delivered through @rcoa-cri.bsky.social 🧵(1/2)

Latest PQIP headlines and future plans being outlined by Prof. Ramani Moonesighe @ebpomconf.bsky.social. 2025 PQIP Report coming soon. @rcoanews.bsky.social

Don't miss this month's @rcoanews.bsky.social Bulletin, with plenty of @rcoa-cri.bsky.social research content including #NAP8 and #SNAP3 - lots of exciting work going on in the research department right now! @iainmoppett.bsky.social @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social

Only a week left to tell us about your priorities in the emergency laparotomy pathway! Take part in our survey to rank the main problems faced in the pathway: tinyurl.com/45rwkxnm @rcoanews.bsky.social @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk @rcem-2.bsky.social @rcradiologists.bsky.social @asgbi.bsky.social

The #SNAP3 team are pleased to share our new publication on post-op outcomes in older patients with frailty & multimorbidity. Findings support universal frailty screening & more meaningful shared decision making. ow.ly/YWR350VZ4p7 @claireswarbrick.bsky.social @iainmoppett.bsky.social

The #SNAP3 audit gives insight into frailty & delirium in older surgical patients. At #Anaesthesia2025 @claireswarbrick.bsky.social highlights higher frailty = higher delirium risk. The solution? Routine frailty screening on patients over 60 before surgery. A small step with big impact!

Good presentation by @claireswarbrick.bsky.social on delirium and anaesthesia, in my opinion probably the least understood and appreciated post-op complication, and one that as anaesthetists I think we can influence. #Anaesthesia2025

The anaesthetic national audit projects are some of the most powerful in the UK. We have a sneak peek at #SNAP3, looking at our older surgical patients, their frailty and any delirium experienced. #Anaesthesia2025

The @rcoa-cri.bsky.social Chair @iainmoppett.bsky.social opening up the RCoA-CR&I session at #Anaethesia2025 Find out more about our work - www.rcoa.ac.uk/research/res... @rcoanews.bsky.social

What are your priorities for solutions in the emergency laparotomy pathway? We have launched a new survey for you to rank the main problems faced in the pathway: tinyurl.com/45rwkxnm @rcoanews.bsky.social @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk @rcem.ac.uk @rcradiologists.bsky.social @asgbi.bsky.social

Lots of excitement at #Anaesthesia2025 about #NAP8. @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social shares the progress so far. NAP8 will cover central neuraxial blocks, peripheral nerve blocks, local anaesthetic infiltration, periop nerve injury & spinal cord injury - a big topic! NAP8: ow.ly/f7Nj50VWo5b

Dr David Saunders tells us the impact of NELA >1000 saved per year due to its impact. #Anaesthesia2025 @rcoanews.bsky.social but more could be saved if pathway to theatre cut to recommended 6 hours 10% currently meet that standard.

Dr Dave Saunders NELA National Anaesthetic Lead speaking at #Anaesthesia2025. Providing update on over 10 years of the audit, the successes the challenges and future initiatives. @rcoanews.bsky.social

NAP8 at #Anaesthesia2025 We are recruiting Local Coordinators at each hospital in the UK and Ireland. Visit www.rcoa.ac.uk/nap8-local-c... for information on the role and to register your interest! @rcoanews.bsky.social

Come and visit the RCoA-CR&I stand at #Anaesthesia25 and scan the QR codes for info on: NAP8 NIAA Anaesthesia Research Fellowship opportunities Thiscovery @rcoanews.bsky.social @niaaresearch.bsky.social

Bookings are now OPEN for Anaesthesia Research 2025. "A must attend for anyone involved in anaesthesia research" 📆 27 - 28 November 2025 🗺️ Birmingham @rcoa-cri.bsky.social @niaaresearch.bsky.social arch.bsky.social @bjajournals.bsky.social @assocanaes.bsky.social ow.ly/QFzA50VPbfe

#NAP8 are recruiting Local Coordinators at each hospital in the UK and Ireland. Visit rcoa.ac.uk/research/res... for information on the role and to register your interest! @rcoanews.bsky.social @ra-uk.org @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social

#NAP8 are recruiting Local Coordinators at each hospital in the UK and Ireland. Visit rcoa.ac.uk/research/res... for information on the role and to register your interest! @rcoanews.bsky.social @ra-uk.org @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social

The Centre for Perioperative Care is recruiting for our next CPOC Director. An exciting opportunity to work with the CPOC Board and RCoA Council to lead the strategic direction of the centre. Closes: 22 May 2025 Interview: 25 June 2025 Find out more: ow.ly/7hNG50VjgrP

The NELA Team have created a NoLap Poster which is now available! Designed to support local engagement with the audit, it's ready to download, print and share across your teams. Download here: data.nela.org.uk/pages/home

I'm at @ageanaesthesia.bsky.social annual conference today in sunny Brighton! Talking about @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk @rcoa-cri.bsky.social project to improve timeliness in emergency laparotomy...

@rcoanews.bsky.social Airway Leads Advisor Dr Sandeep Sudan kicks off the RCoA and @dasairway.bsky.social Airway Leads Day. We're looking forward to a great day of interesting discussions on all things airway!

DAS resident reps are at the Airway Leads day! Excited for a full programme and amazing speakers @dasairway.bsky.social @rcoanews.bsky.social @rcoa-cri.bsky.social

✨Speaker Spotlight✨ Dr Ee-Neng Loh will be joining us at #AAA2025 Talk entitled : "Updates on NELA and NoLap" @rcoa-cri.bsky.social Register now to secure your place! emdevents.eventsair.com/aaa-2025/regpg #AAACONF

Lead the NELA Board! We are recruiting a Board Chair to provide oversight and governance to NELA. If you’ve got leadership skills and an understanding of how NELA fits with national priorities this is the perfect role for you. Applications close on Friday! www.rcoa.ac.uk/about-us/cur...

Are you a resident doctor working on the emergency laparotomy pathway? Please complete this survey to share your views on how the guidelines work in practice: ths.im/emlap @rcoanews.bsky.social @thisinstitute.bsky.social @rcem.ac.uk @rcn.org.uk @rcradiologists.bsky.social @asgbi.bsky.social

We are recruiting for our 2025/26 CPOC Fellow! Are you looking for an engaging fellowship working across specialties in the perioperative field? And are you interested in improving healthcare on a national level? Click for details below 👇 cpoc.org.uk/get-involved... Closes 6 April 2025

The College is seeking applications for the position of Director of our Centre for Research and Improvement, which oversees delivery of all College research projects. An exciting opportunity to play a vital role in our research and improvement work. ow.ly/A47350UQfxx @rcoa-cri.bsky.social

How do pathways to emergency laparotomy work in practice? We have launched a new survey for you to share your insights: www.thiscovery.org/emlap/improv... Have your say! @RCoANews @THIS_Institute @rcem.bsky.social @thercnwales.bsky.social @rcradiologists.bsky.social @asgbi.bsky.social

A brilliant first meeting for the #NAP8 steering panel today. Lots discussed and some exciting things to work on! @iainmoppett.bsky.social @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social @rcoanews.bsky.social

SNAP3: We are delighted to share the first major publication from SNAP3: Characteristics of older patients undergoing surgery in UK @claireswarbrick.bsky.social @rcoanews.bsky.social @cri.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social What does it tell us? 🧵 1/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39765405/ #AnSky

The Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoanews.bsky.social is looking for a new Director and Deputy Director. NAPs, SNAPs, NELA, eFONA, CTN... We've got plenty of brilliant projects (and acronyms) to get your teeth into. Could this be you? #AnSky www.rcoa.ac.uk/about-us/cur...