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Samantha Black

@anaesthetistsb.bsky.social

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Paeds & Periop Anaesthetist, Patient Information Lead @rcoanews.bsky.social, periop committee APAGBI @apagbi.org.uk, Anaes Lead South Thames Paeds Network, #Shareddecisionmaking #Hypnosis, mum x2/wife x1/mountains/snow

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Samantha Black @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · 2d

Patient education as the bridge to meaningful consent in anaesthesia

"Materials that classify risks by category with brief illustrative examples, supported by simple numerical explanations, can give patients a clearer framework for discussion."

#AnSky

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Samantha Black @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social · 1d

@anaesjournal.bsky.social ref 4 authors are incorrect…. It should read my fab residents! If you click on view it is however correct

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 2d

The tenth NELA report is now live!

📉This report shows the lowest 30-day mortality rate since auditing began, down to 8.1%.

🔎While we celebrate this achievement, the report shows areas that still need improvement.

Read the full report for more: ow.ly/PijH50X96ox

@rcoa-cri.bsky.social

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Samantha Black @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social · 3d

Can’t wait to catch up with friends @apagbi.org.uk @rcoanews.bsky.social and talk about the collaborations between the APA and the royal college of anaesthetists. Hope many of you can attend - see you there!

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 3d

Are you using our new infographics to support informed pain relief choices?

👨‍⚕️Co-produced with patients & midwives
🧠 Support shared decision-making

Epidurals: https://ow.ly/qXvA50X4OnH
Spinal anaesthetics: https://ow.ly/aMAH50X4Opu
Regional anaesthesia: https://ow.ly/a5Ee50X4Olf

#Medsky

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 5d

It’s the start of #SASWeek25 🎉

Each day we’ll be sharing dedicated content to celebrate the work of SAS anaesthetists. So, if you're curious about the benefits of a SAS career, looking for advice on stepping into leadership roles, or ready to explore our SAS Handbook - we've got you covered.

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 8d

Read the latest Perioperative Quality Initiative statement on goal-directed haemodynamic therapy here, including when #GDHT may be beneficial

Perioperative Quality Initiative consensus statement on goal-directed haemodynamic therapy

Perioperative goal-directed haemodynamic therapy (GDHT) includes a variety of protocolised approaches to the assessment and management of the circulatory system and blood flow for patients undergoing…

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 9d

What are the risks and side effects of spinal anaesthesia during childbirth?

Our new infographics provide accessible information.

SWIPE for insights➡️

@oaa-anaes.bsky.social

#AnSky #Medsky

Epidural and spinal anaesthesia patient information infographics.
Logos include: RCoA, Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association and Labour Pains.

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 12d

On the latest episode of our podcast Coffee and a Gas: Birth trauma and the anaesthetist

Our hosts discuss the idea of birth trauma and how anaesthetists may be able to help those going through traumatic situations with Kim Thomas, the CEO of the Birth Trauma Association

🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/QHYaSxk

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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 12d

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.

Child obesity is now more common than undernutrition - what do we do?

Childhood obesity rates have surpassed those of undernutrition for the first time, suggesting efforts to combat malnutrition will have to shift gears.

www.newscientist.com

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Samantha Black @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social · 13d

Autumn walk

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Rhea Liang @liangrhea.bsky.social · 15d

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. 🤔
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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · 15d

Oooh, this is interesting!

"Surgical start timing was an independent risk factor for increased short- and long-term postoperative mortality, morbidity and healthcare resource utilisation."

#AnSky

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 13d

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

Adherence to prehabilitation in adult surgical patients: a systematic review, meta-analysis, meta-regression, and qualitative synthesis

Prehabilitation is hypothesised to play an important role in optimising postoperative outcomes. However, achieving high adherence can be challenging. Our objectives were to synthesise current…

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Samantha Black @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social · 13d

My fav!

Samantha Black @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social · 13d

Oasis Wembley last night- epic!

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Danny Wong (黄永年) @dannyjnwong.bsky.social · 17d

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...

Social deprivation and morbidity and mortality after surgery: a UK national observational cohort study

Socioeconomic deprivation is associated with poor surgical outcomes. We assessed associations between deprivation and postoperative morbidity and mort…

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Samantha Black @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social · 15d

I’m glad you will find this helpful 💪🏾💪🏾

Samantha Black @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social · 15d

Should be fixed- would you mind checking

Samantha Black @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks for the info- we will get this fixed

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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 16d

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

Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 16d

Our new infographics give pregnant women and people accessible information about the risks and side effects of epidural and spinal anaesthesia during childbirth.

SWIPE for insights ➡️

@oaa-anaes.bsky.social

#Ansky #Medsky

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Samantha Black @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social · 16d

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

Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 16d

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ACOG @acog.org · 18d

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

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Samantha Black @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social · 20d

Nice one @hasyourregtried.bsky.social

Anesthesiology Journals @anesthesiology.bsky.social · 21d

The application of cricoid force remains controversial in modern practice. A new review by Sotiriou et al. critically assesses the anatomic, physiologic, and contemporary clinical evidence of cricoid force application: ow.ly/Mkx350WY3Zy