The unstoppable Liz Crowe. Anaesthesia as a profession by definition means to compromise your wellbeing for another human’s Purpose, mastery, and belonging is key and the generations expect different things

The risks of surgery and anaesthesia. Dr Tim Cook at #NSC25 #AnSky #anesthesiology #PatientSafety

Relief of pain & suffering is central to the practice of anaesthesia. The word anaesthesia comes from two Greek words: "an" meaning "without" and "aesthesis" meaning "sensation". Dr Dilip Kapur is an anaesthetist, pain medicine specialist & @anzca-fpm.bsky.social dean. #insafehands bit.ly/42lfpB8

Behind every successful trainee are clinical educators who are dedicated to creating outstanding education experiences in anaesthesia and pain medicine. Nominate a clinical educator for the Steuart Henderson Award today! Nominations close 15 November. More: bit.ly/46PgulY

RIP Jane Goodall

My favourite #InventionByTypo today is a patient described as having “opiate nativity”. I’m now imagining a Christmas stable scene with fentanyl.

@sthjournalclub.bsky.social #RCoAUpdates TIVA vs volatile - patient centred outcomes definitely better. Less sick +sore. (Sorry can’t do alt text quick enough)

Quite remarkable this even needs saying. Don’t take medical advice from people who can’t even pronounce the drugs they’re talking about.

“Everything excites me about anaesthesia. I've been doing it for 20 years, and I just can't believe that this is my job". @gonggasgirl.bsky.social For National Anaesthesia Day #NAD25 to be a success, we need your support. Head here to find out how: bit.ly/487LkZc #InSafeHands #AnSky

Anaesthetists use their skills to provide an essential service, working as part of a team to coordinate patients' care before, during, and after surgery. It’s your last chance to nominate a National Anaesthesia Day #NAD25 champion and receive a champions pack. #insafehands Head here: bit.ly/487LkZc

It’s normal to feel nervous before an operation, especially if it’s your first time. Remember, you’re #insafehands. Your anaesthetist will be by your side throughout your operation, watching you closely and keeping you safe. More: bit.ly/4mZP9Va

Every patient is different, every anaesthetic is different, & anaesthetists will make modifications according to your specific needs, but one thing will be the same – your anaesthetist will keep you #insafehands during your operation. Join us on 16 October to celebrate #NAD25. bit.ly/487LkZc #AnSky

When you’re under the care of an anaesthetist, you can be sure you’re #insafehands. Anaesthetists are highly qualified specialist doctors with more than 12 years of medical training. Join us on Thursday 16 October to celebrate National Anaesthesia Day #NAD25. Become a champion: bit.ly/487LkZc #AnSky

Just published the latest version of the ongoing systematic review and meta-analysis of GLP-1 receptor agonists and their association with residual gastric content and aspirin risk. Link in next post. #AnSky #RASky #MedSky

At the AGES periop conference. Spellbound by Tracey Ezard talking about ferocious warmth. Leadership analogy with gin and tonic. Sometimes you need a little bit of gin and a lot of tonic. Sometimes you need all the gin but you still need some tonic. Traditional leadership is toxic ‘Gin shots’

Trying to rehearse a conference presentation. My co-worker not giving much detailed feedback but the purring is at least reassuring. #AcademicSky #EverydayIsCaturday

Looking to develop your knowledge of administering nerve blocks? Join us on Saturday 29 November at the University of Sydney for the 2025 NSW ACE Anatomy Workshop. Register here: bit.ly/4lx0avt #ACENSW25

It takes 17 years on average for a scientific breakthrough to make it into clinical practice. One reason is the publishing process. A recent example of mine: Manuscript received by journal 14th Oct 2020 Paper accepted 20th Apr 2022 Published online 10 Jun 2022 In print 10 Aug 2025 #AcademicSky

Excellent article on systems to grade laryngoscopy and intubation with videolaryngoscopes. I've been avoiding the CL grade in our install of Epic simply because it's so easy to miss the VL and assume that CL grade was direct. 1/2

Still using Cormack-Lehane grading for VL? Why?! Out today a new @bjaeducation.bsky.social article by @naomi-gostelow.bsky.social Bhavesh Patel and me looking at grading systems for VL. #AnSky #MedSky kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...

It’s changeover day when the doctors start/move jobs, so here’s a belated reminder of this gem from @drphiliplee1.bsky.social #MedSky

Rasmussen’s dynamic safety model is one of those things that has had a massive effect on how I think about the workplace. The system and how we respond is an active process. Actions at a macro level can affect our work and how we perceive it based on cost, workload and safety boundaries.

Editorial: The paradox of informed consent @chrimesy.com @hypoxicchicken.medsky.social @maryannturner.bsky.social #AnSky #consent #MedSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

This is the weekend #MedSkyDebate. As usual the flamboyant Nick Chrimes @chrimesy.com describes it perfectly. Supported as usual by @hypoxicchicken.medsky.social and @maryannturner.bsky.social#MedSkyDebate Bravo team it is a wonderful editorial. #MedSky #AnSky

Support our #MedSkyDebate and join the fun!! You are most welcome here and we want to hear from you 🥰 Thanks to @chrimesy.com @hypoxicchicken.medsky.social @maryannturner.bsky.social#MedSkyDebate Social media royalty 👑

Came across this foreword in a book I contributed to today. Not seen it before and found it striking - mostly that we’ve forgotten so soon and allowed so many to rewrite the history of what happened just a few years ago.

In the latest episode of the Featured Author Podcast, Drs. Lee-Archer and Matava discuss the Pediatric Quality of Recovery scale. Listen today for their perspectives on original research and an editorial published in the August 2025 issue: ow.ly/W3pC50WtyIi

Listening to the ABC #Hottest100 and reminded of the similarity between Jimmy Barnes in the Working class man video and his Scottish compatriot Rab C Nesbitt.

There is a disconnect between the legal requirements for consent and the realities of clinical practice. Is it time for the law to evolve to better meet the needs of our patients? #AnSky #consent #MedSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

This original research report aimed to assess both the incidence of PONV and guideline adherence within a large diverse pediatric population when looking at the Fourth Consensus Guidelines for the management of PONV. journals.lww.com/anesthesia-a...

Proud of this new editorial out today in @bjajournals.bsky.social Mostly because it’s an innovative way of writing, including the patient as the primary author and hearing their story. Also because it touches on human centred design. #AnSky #MedSky #HFESky www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

I grew up reading everything I could about Project Apollo. But I lived through the Shuttle program. #16Sunsets by the original #13MinutestotheMoon team: @andrewl-b.bsky.social, @scirad.bsky.social + @davejgiles.bsky.social & @richardcourtice.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/1...

Theory: There comes a point in a long meeting when the rate of consumption of mints on the table escalate. After this “Mentos inflection point”, no useful decisions can be made.

Airway assistant (ala airway ally) litfl.com/airway-assis... the forgotten role in airway management in ED, ICU, and the wards… but an important one! #foamed #foamcc

Unrecognised esophageal intubation litfl.com/unrecognised... Largely derived from the superb PUMA guidelines by @chrimesy.com et al #foamed #foamcc

Come and join the Anaesthesia Reports editorial team! Applications are due 10 August 2025. #AnSky anaesthetists.org/Home/About-u...

🎆 New opportunity @anaesthesiareports.bsky.social is looking for a new Editor. The role is mostly email and web-based and involves reviewing submitted manuscripts and editing them in preparation for publication Find out more and apply by 10 August buff.ly/nDMZ7XR

📚 Counting down to Library and Information Week (28 July – 3 August)! Did you know ANZCA Library offers a literature search service? Our research librarian can help you find high-quality evidence for your next project: bit.ly/3ZZwBuG

Carefully planned sequencing of learning with deliberate practice in #mastery could be used more in anaesthesia & critical care to acquire proficiency in practical skills.

How do you reconcile fasting guidelines with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, ‘Sip-til-Send’ policies and gastric ultrasound? #AnSky #GLP-1 #POCUS #MedSky @drnavsidhu.bsky.social @rosiehogg.bsky.social doi.org/10.1002/anr3...

Editorial fellowship opportunity for trainee anaesthetists in Australia or Aotearoa/New Zealand ➡️ buff.ly/vu0UPDO From September 2025-2026, gain the skills, knowledge and experience to become an editor. Deadline has been extended to 8 July!

Ping @andyweatherall.bsky.social

Here’s the midweek #AnSkyMedSkyDebate AFOI should only be done by people who do 20+ a year. There should be a separate on call service for AFOI staffed by experienced practitioners. Thanks to @lotusgav.bsky.social for the suggestion. Not necessarily his opinion 😇 #AnSky #MedSky

Amazing opportunity for Australian and Aotearoa NZ provisional fellows. Work as an editor with one of the top Anaesthetic journals in the world. @anzca.bsky.social @anzcactn.bsky.social

Anaesthesia LMIC-based Editorial Fellowship Applications due NOW! #AnSky

Correspondence: Expanding the discussion on airway management with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use #AnSky #GLP #MedSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

Here is the weekend #AnSkyMedSkyDebate from Matt Wiles of @anaesjournal.bsky.social What is the value of CVC/CVP measurement in anaesthesia? https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16633 #AnSkyMedSkyDebateDo we need them because we can give NA peripherally in most. Is this just a high-risk cannula?