Lung cancer doesn’t discriminate. It’s hitting more women every year and now kills more than breast cancer—yet funding still lags far behind. Help push research forward.

More than 13,000 incidents have been reported to webAIRS! Making it the largest anaesthetic incident reporting and learning database in the world. Built by anaesthetists and supported by the NZSA, ASA and ANZCA, webAIRS reflects our shared dedication to patient safety and continuous improvement!

Next week, we'll be talking all things EEG with a brand new bootcamp. Understand the application of pEEG in anaesthetic practice, its role in delirium prevention, and hear about common pEEG artefacts by leading industry experts. 📆 Wednesday 19 November 📍 21 Portland Place, London 🎫 buff.ly/qZr2LI1

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

Postoperative sore throat has an incidence of up to 62%. The current literature lacks high-quality randomised controlled trials on treatments that prevent a complication that is of importance to patients and their recovery. #AnSky #MedSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

I’m sorry but why aren’t there 100 million people in the streets in the US right now protesting the fact that one of their national assets has been completely defaced? Imagine if this was Buckingham palace, the Beehive or dare I say it… the Reichstag?

This is a must watch. A kind of safety 2 approach to economics and governance. Refreshing to hear about what works rather than a constant whinging about how we fail to reach our potential.

🔍 Routine VL use has uncoupled glottic view from ease of intubation. If documentation lags behind, are we risking patient safety? #BJAEd www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

In my day Wagon wheels and Mars bars were way bigger and Thiopentone came in a larger, normal size dose vial. #shrinkflation #AnSky

Happy #WorldAnesthesiaDay 🥳

Tomorrow is National Anaesthesia Day and we’re looking forward to celebrating anaesthetists around Aus and NZ. Don’t forget to tag us @anzca.bsky.social in your #NAD25 photos or send them through to [email protected]. You might be featured in the next ANZCA Bulletin! bit.ly/3J2CDW4

“𝗜𝗳 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.” The Spring 2025 edition of the ANZCA Bulletin is out now, and FPM Dean Dr Dilip Kapur is front and centre on the cover. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: bit.ly/46KTYMk

Eerily familiar in many environments I’ve seen and worked in. We need better training for those clinicians who are expected to step up to lead.

Always happy to drone on about my favourite topics - safety and safety science. National Anaesthesia Day is as good an excuse as any 😜

“I as an individual, with my training and as a specialist anaesthetist, I will look after you” – Professor Dave Story. National Anaesthesia Day #NAD25 is just over a week away! How are you celebrating in your hospital or anaesthesia practice on 16 October? #InSafeHands More: bit.ly/42lfpB8 #AnSky

Having surgery under anaesthesia can be a bit daunting, especially if it’s your first time, but your anaesthetist is trained to keep you safe. Join us on 16 October to celebrate National Anaesthesia Day #NAD25. Find out more: bit.ly/42lfpB8 #AnSky #insafehands

So good. Especially the last one. I’ll be using that a lot 😂

Here are your 10 -essential- AI prompts for academics ... make your life easy with help from @profserious.bsky.social profserious.substack.com/p/10-ai-prom...

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...

The PUMA guidelines for preventing unrecognised oesophageal intubation are also supported by @rcoanews.bsky.social @assocsas.bsky.social & many other organisations internationally across anaesthesia, ICU, EM & prehospital Full list: www.universalairway.org/puoi/support @anaesjournal.bsky.social

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

Next week @anaesjournal.bsky.social will make the full text of the new editorial 'The Paradox of Informed Consent' available free for a limited time. Meanwhile, read its predecessor 'The Illusion of Informed Consent' associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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...

Consent: Are we adhering to a legal standard at the expense of satisfying an ethical standard? From me, @hypoxicchicken.medsky.social & @maryannturner.bsky.social Behind a paywall in @anaesjournal.bsky.social associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....