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RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · 2d

In celebration of our #SASAnaesthetists - meet Dr Rachel Awan, Dr Mo Asif, Dr Pete Forster, Dr Becca Gayner, Dr Malar Vizhi, Dr Rebecca Williams & Dr Terren Ku. Experts in regional, obstetrics, trauma & much more. Inspirational leaders & excellent anaesthetists. Thank you for everything #SASWeek

RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · 3d

It’s #SASWeek25

We are proud of the outstanding care our SAS anaesthetists deliver. Highly skilled, fantastic individuals. Thank you for everything you do!

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

It's #SASWeek25!

Our SAS-themed issue of the Bulletin is guest-edited by Council Members Dr Kirstin May & Dr Ashwini Keshkamat.

Read Jon Chambers's article on our new ACSA Standards requiring depts to demonstrate SAS doctors receive support & career development.

🔗 https://ow.ly/ytJC50X6NJG

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Sethina Watson @sethina.bsky.social · 6d

Huge congratulations to you all. Especially proud to have nominated Dr Jeff Handel! Instrumental in so many people’s careers

Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our College Award winners 🙌

🎖️College Medal: Caroline Evans, Alistair McKenzie, David Selwyn
🎖️Dudley Buxton: Jude Partridge
🎖️President's Commendation: Jeff Handel
🎖️Honorary Fellowship: Mohammad Abdur Rahman

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/sJwX50X4OQA

#Ansky #Medsky

RCoA College Medal winner Caroline Evans

RCoA College Medal winner Alistair McKenzie

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RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · 6d

Very proud of our very own Dr Jeff Handel in receiving the President’s commendation. Tireless and humble in his support of many doctors over the years. Well deserved 🎉🥳

Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our College Award winners 🙌

🎖️College Medal: Caroline Evans, Alistair McKenzie, David Selwyn
🎖️Dudley Buxton: Jude Partridge
🎖️President's Commendation: Jeff Handel
🎖️Honorary Fellowship: Mohammad Abdur Rahman

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/sJwX50X4OQA

#Ansky #Medsky

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 28d

We are delighted that @rcoanews.bsky.social, with support from @cpoc.bsky.social, has been commissioned by @hqip.bsky.social to deliver the first National Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care (NCAPC).

We will be supporting the RCoA to reduce variation in best practice standards in periop care.

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RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · 28d

We are so proud of Lucy! Not just for her parking skills.

The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 28d

We asked Lucy Whitton, our new Resident Doctors Committee member, to share a fun fact about herself 📽️

Learn more about Lucy, including what she hopes to achieve on the Resident Doctors Committee, by reading her full interview in Anaesthesia News September.

➡️ buff.ly/Plvkt4p

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · Jul 23

Call for applications! The BJA is seeking an exceptional & visionary academic leader to serve as the next Editor-in-Chief.

Deadline: 5th September 2025

www.bjanaesthesia.org

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RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · Aug 5

Good bye to our wonderful residents and fellows. You have been outstanding. Best of luck in your new rotations.

Those joining us tomorrow - we look forward to seeing you! #TeamAnaesthesia

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ALT: two men are sitting next to each other in front of a window in an office .

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · Aug 5

🌟 Editor's Choice - August🌟

Pulmonary complications after intrathecal morphine administration: a systematic review and meta-analysis with meta-regression and trial sequential analysis

#AnSky #PainSky #MedSky

doi.org/10.1111/anae...

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

Early booking for Annual Congress 2025 ends today at 23:59. Book now and enjoy up to 20% off three days of expert talks, debates, presentations, clinical and non-clinical workshops and social events.

📍P&J Live, Aberdeen
📆 17 - 19 September
🎫 buff.ly/NGDiV3M

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RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · Aug 4

VR training in management of post op haemorrhage in thyroid surgery - our latest tea trolley session

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RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · Jul 2

Lucy is such an advocate for resident anaesthetists. She is fabulous. Very proud indeed. Congratulations!

The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · Jun 27

Dr Lucy Whitton

🏥 Royal United Hospital Bath

Elected member

🩺 Interests: LTFT, Equality and Diversity, Education and collaborative training, Obstetric and Paediatric Anaesthesia

Non-work: Hobbies: Sport - swimming 🏊, running and exercise! Interests: Travel 🌎, language, comedy

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RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · Jun 7

From anaesthesia to adrenaline! Thanks to The Wave in Bristol for hosting a spectacular surfing social this week. Great night!

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · May 29

An important reminder for those taking the
Primary FRCA OSCE SOE next week.

This exam is being held at:
Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)
30 Euston Square
London NW1 2FB

Your exact date & time is on your admission notice email.
Any questions: [email protected]

An image of the Royal College of General Practitioners building in London, taken from across the street, with a tree in the foreground and blue sky behind.

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RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · May 29

Congratulations to you Tom! Proud again. Our resident doctors are brilliant 🤩

Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · May 29

The video competition first prize went to Dr Tom Baumer for his submission:

‘An educational training programme for paediatric nurses and junior doctors - intranasal dexmedetomidine for paediatric sedation during CT or MRI imaging’

Congratulations Tom.

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RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · May 29

Congratulations Emma. We are very proud!

Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · May 29

Many congratulations to @emmasewart.bsky.social winner of the poster competition at #Anaesthesia2025.

'Perioperative Treatment of Tobacco Dependence: The Development of a New Guidance Document with the Centre for Perioperative Care.'

@cpoc.bsky.social

Dr Emma Sewart shaking hands with Dr Sarah Thornton on stage at #Anaesthesia2025

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Emma Sewart @emmasewart.bsky.social · May 22

Fabulous talk from Tom Baumer about sedation using intranasal Dexmedetomidine as an alternative to GA for children needing CT/MRI. Great educational programme to support this rolling out in a new department @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social
Very well deserved video competition prize! 👏👏 #Anaesthesia2025

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RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · May 22

Well done Tom & Emma. Great to see our residents flying high! Congratulations 🙌🏾 🥳🎊

Emma Sewart @emmasewart.bsky.social · May 22

Fabulous talk from Tom Baumer about sedation using intranasal Dexmedetomidine as an alternative to GA for children needing CT/MRI. Great educational programme to support this rolling out in a new department @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social
Very well deserved video competition prize! 👏👏 #Anaesthesia2025

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RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · May 19

Great video on ESP blocks from Dr Pawa

Amit Pawa @dr-amit-pawa.bsky.social · May 19

It appears there was an issue with the first link

Please find updated link here!!

@anz-ra.bsky.social #RAsky #AnSky

youtu.be/uPvt_aSv1KA?...

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · May 12

We have started a WhatsApp channel! Come and join us!

‎Follow the Anaesthesia Journal channel on WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029...

Anaesthesia Journal | WhatsApp Channel

Anaesthesia Journal WhatsApp Channel. Anaesthesia is the official journal of the Association of Anaesthetists with comprehensive coverage in peri-operative medicine, critical care and pain. IF 7.5. 46...

whatsapp.com

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Dr Pieter Peach @pieterpeach.com · Apr 27

There are plenty of feeds you can choose from
Eg AnSky for anaesthetists/anesthesiologists
bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · Apr 24

Thank you @sethina.bsky.social
Come join the weekend #AnSkydebate.
It’ll be a great discussion on the latest paper from @anaesjournal.bsky.social on aspiration and GLP-1’s.
Maybe it’s not as bad as we think?
Posted late Friday Australian time.
Be provocative and have your say.

Sethina Watson @sethina.bsky.social · Apr 24

Back in the day we had #Tweetchats! This era is #AnSky debates

I nominate @anaesjournal.bsky.social & @maffygirl.medsky.social for a #BlueskyBoost! Let’s bring them more followers & engagement. They are must follow accounts

Repost & nominate 5-10 accounts you think deserve a boost!

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RUH Anaesthetic Dept @ruhanaesthesia.bsky.social · Apr 4

Goodbye Stephanie, Brigitte & Kara! We’ve enjoyed hosting these Australian medical students - safe journey back.

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doctimcook.bsky.social @doctimcook.bsky.social · Mar 27

Hello my name is…..needs rebooting with name, title & role

: badges & introductions

Without it
-too much confusion
-too much uncertainty
-too much rom for obfuscation

I like to think Dr Kate Grainger would agree
www.bmj.com/content/388/...

“Hello, my name is” introductions and badges need updating to include full name, title, and role

Staff should introduce themselves with their title, name, and role and have badges clearly detailing this to avoid confusion and misdirection, writes Tim Cook The “Hello, my name is” campaign, set up...

www.bmj.com

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