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Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA @hofkampmichael.bsky.social · Apr 25

After machine availability, I think image acquisition is the biggest barrier to widespread adoption of perioperative gastric POCUS.

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · Apr 25

Ok it’s time for the second #AnSkyDebate featuring this article from @anaesjournal.bsky.social.
Engage and discuss this very interesting paper.
Tag @anaesjournal.bsky.social who suggested this topic.
Follow and repost to increase exposure.
This is so topical.
Enjoy ☺️

Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · Apr 23

Pre-operative use of GLP-1s is known to delay gastric emptying, but does that translate to an increased risk of pulmonary aspiration?

This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests NO.

#GLP-1 #AnSky #MedSky

doi.org/10.1111/anae...

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · Apr 15

Editorial: Best anaesthetic technique for prevention of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in older patients after hip fracture surgery – is the debate over?

#AnSky #MedSky #OrthoSky

doi.org/10.1111/anae...

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Anaesthesia Reports @anaesthesiareports.bsky.social · Apr 13

#POCUS is a valuable tool in #anaesthesia

Here is a mini collection of our case reports highlighting its use.

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#AnSky #MedSky #regional #OBSky #RASky #AirwaySky #SurgSky #PainSky

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Susanna Stanford @susannastanford.bsky.social · Mar 21

The Snapshot Obstetric National Anaesthetics Research (SONAR) project investigating pain during Caesarean with neuraxial anaesthesia got underway this week.

This NIHR portfolio project is something I have been agitating for over almost 10 years. Why? 1/

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International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia @ijoajournal.bsky.social · Mar 3

We are on BlueSky! #ObAnes friends, give us a follow to keep up with the latest in Obstetric Anesthesia!

@ruthilandau.bsky.social @oaa-anaes.bsky.social

Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA @hofkampmichael.bsky.social · Jan 18

Published in International Journal of OB Anes: Patient and clinical characteristics associated with pain during cesarean delivery (PDCD).

We found that hx of anxiety, length of surgery, activation of epidural and Black race associated w/ PDCD

#AnSky #OBGYNsky 🧵

sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

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Marilena Marmiere, MD @mmarmiere.bsky.social · Feb 20

Think you know the SOFA score? Think again! 🧐

Our systematic review dives into its use as an endpoint in RCTs, uncovering the surprising variability in definitions, timing, and handling of missing data.

It's time to take a fresh look at the SOFA score!
#FOAMcc #FOAMed

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · Feb 17

What does ethical leadership look like?

There are six main principles:
• respect
• accountability
• service
• honesty
• justice
• community

#AnSky #MedSky #LeadershipSky

https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16561

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · Feb 17

"Toxic leadership: when culture sabotages clinical excellence"

#AnSky #MedSky #LeadershipSky

https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16561

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Amit Pawa @dr-amit-pawa.bsky.social · Feb 12

This year the @RegionalAnaesUK #RAUK25 meeting will be in Leeds!

8-9th May

It will be incredible & you will not want to miss it!

Lectures, Demonstrations & Workshops galore- Plus Social events!

Have you registered yet? 👇🏼

www.ra-ukmeetings.com

#RAsky #AnSky #POCUSky #MedSky

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · Feb 12

Why might there be worse outcomes in after-hours surgery?

• surgeon fatigue
• resource availability
• patient characteristics
• types of surgeries scheduled
• circadian rhythm disruption

#AnSky #MedSky #SurgSky

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · Feb 10

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

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · Feb 11

Does the ROUTE that you give dexamethasone for rebound pain following peripheral nerve blocks matter?

#AnSky #MedSky #PainSky #RASky

https://buff.ly/3CMuXEs

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · Feb 10

What is the efficacy and safety of intraoperative controlled hypotension. New commentary by the authors of a recent systematic review. #BP #hypotension #blood #Ansky

www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000...

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Amy Diehl, Ph.D. @amydiehl.bsky.social · Feb 4

Study (N=462) finds even though girls and boys performed equally on a task, girls didn't believe they had done as well as boys. Boys overestimated their competence (relative to girls & reality) & negotiated for a larger reward than the girls. @kimelsesser.bsky.social
www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Boys More Likely Than Girls To Negotiate For Bigger Rewards, Study Finds

A new set of studies reveals that boys begin asking for more than girls in negotiations as early as elementary school.

www.forbes.com

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jenna ruddock @ruddock.bsky.social · Feb 3

Congressional delegation outside USAID now: “We are here to shed a light on a crime unfolding before our eyes.”

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Lauren Kriger Groner @laurengroner.bsky.social · Feb 3

Happy #NationalWomensPhysicianDay 💕💗💖💞

Grateful to work with this brilliant and talented all⭐️ group of 🚺 #chestrads and #cardiacimagers @weillcornell.bsky.social 🫀🫁

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💉Josh Rubin, MD @drsandman11.medsky.social · Feb 3

About to be a rare commodity

A can of Canada Dry Zero Sugar Ginger Ale

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Claudia Gómez, MD @cpaolag.bsky.social · Feb 3

#AnSky Preoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate to predict cardiac events in major noncardiac surgery: a secondary analysis of two large international studies - British Journal of Anaesthesia www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000....

Preoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate to predict cardiac events in major noncardiac surgery: a secondary analysis of two large international studies

Optimised use of kidney function information might improve cardiac risk prediction in noncardiac surgery.

www.bjanaesthesia.org

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Jan 22

Hey everyone! Incredible news!

Trans Scouts selling GS cookies this year on my list have sold over 50,000 boxes of GS cookies!

If you want girl scout cookies, consider buying from a trans girl scout this year! They'll mail them to you!

This is literally my fav thing to do every year :)

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Jan 12

1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts?

Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.

Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!

2025 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!

This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!

www.erininthemorning.com

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Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA @hofkampmichael.bsky.social · Jan 21

4 years ago, I bet a skeptical buddy that Joe Biden would complete his term. This was subject to Biden dying, resigning, being impeached, etc. Joe came through and so did my buddy with this check! (And he did settle the bet with cash!) Thank you Mr. President for your service.

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Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA @hofkampmichael.bsky.social · Jan 20

Fellow investigators: thoughts on open access journals that levy an article processing charge (APC)? My philosophy is that I will review for free if I can submit/publish for free. 🤔

#medsky #ansky #obgynsky

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Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA @hofkampmichael.bsky.social · Jan 18

Pasting it again:

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Patient and clinical characteristics associated with pain during cesarean delivery: a prospective single-center patient-reported outcome study

There are multiple variables known to be associated with pain during cesarean delivery (PDCD), including patient-related factors, obstetrical and surg…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA @hofkampmichael.bsky.social · Jan 18

And thank you to Dr. Ruth Landau, the editorial staff, and reviewers at IJOA for their hard work in the peer review of our manuscript. Science wouldn’t happen without people doing this often unrecognized work

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Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA @hofkampmichael.bsky.social · Jan 18

And special thanks to @emilysharpe.bsky.social for her contributions as a co-author. She was instrumental in getting the manuscript across the finish line. I’m looking forward to her upcoming #Ostheimer lecture at #SOAPAM2025!

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