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World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 2h

🌍 #WorldAnaesthesiaDay with the WFSA Webinar Marathon!
Session 2: Management of Trauma and Bleeding
🕓 11:00 GMT | 16 October
Secure your spot: shorturl.at/TjDJi

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 1d

📘 ATOTW 557 is out!
The Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB): a practical guide to safe, effective analgesia. Learn how to target the fascial plane, understand LA spread, and use catheters for continuous pain relief.
🔗 l1nq.com/x0wqr

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World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 1d

🌍 Kick off #WorldAnaesthesiaDay with the WFSA Webinar Marathon!
👶🤰 Session 1: Paediatric & Obstetric Emergencies
🕓 08:00 BST | 16 October
Register: shorturl.at/Jhwn4

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 2d

Have you registered yet?
On 16 October 2025, WFSA will host a full day of live webinars exploring the theme Anaesthesiology in Health Emergencies.
🖥️ Join us:
🔗 Session 1: shorturl.at/7MHvG
🔗 Session 2: shorturl.at/G5ApC
🔗 Session 3: shorturl.at/4NBPV
🔗 Session 4: shorturl.at/jReRp

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 2d

For those in Colombo next week 👋
Please join us at our SEARO RC78 side-event on strengthening paediatric anaesthesia & surgery in South-East Asia.
📅 Monday, 13 Oct | 6–7pm
📍 Cinnamon Life Hotel, Colombo + 🌍 Hybrid
🔗 Register: shorturl.at/ueWO8
Non-RC78 delegates, please register by 11am IST tomorrow

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 3d

Scenes from Day 1 & 2 of the P-PBM Facilitator Course pilot in Bogotá, Colombia.

Funded by @CSLVifor and co-hosted by WFSA and S.C.A.R.E., the course brought together 22 anaesthesiologists from Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, and Mexico to strengthen PBM practice in obstetrics and beyond.

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 3d

🩸 Don’t forget to register!
🌍 GHP Webinar Series: Saving lives when blood is scarce – applying p-PBM in trauma & obstetric haemorrhage
📅 20 Nov | 15:00 GMT
🎓 EACCME® accredited (1.0 CME credit)
🌐 Amharic translation available
👉 Register now: shorturl.at/I9Rt9

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 6d

🌍 New International Webinars by SAESP, WFSA & SBA for Mozambique & Angola!
📺 Watch the full playlist: shorturl.at/qhveT
🗓 Next webinar: Oct 30, 3:30 PM (BRT)
Topic: Safe & Updated Management of Tachyarrhythmias
“Manejo seguro e atualizado das Taquiarritmias”

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 6d

📸 Moment captured at the 75th #PAHO RC 📍
Dr Faye Evans, WFSA Director of Programmes sharing the frame with Dr Alejandro González, Director for Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean, Smile Train.

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 6d

🌍 ¡La WFSA quiere escuchar tu voz!
Apoyamos la iniciativa ACAN de la OMS aprobada en la AMS 2023.
Comparte tu opinión en esta breve encuesta anónima y ayúdanos a definir nuestras estrategias.
🔗 Encuesta: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PNGJZNW

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Today at the 75th #PAHO RC, Dr Faye Evans, WFSA Director of Programmes, delivered our statement on NCDs.
Our call: put surgery & anaesthesia at the centre of NCD strategies to save lives and strengthen UHC.
🔗Read here: shorturl.at/1FwDe

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World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 8d

🎉 Mark your calendars—16 October is World Anaesthesia Day!
Discover how WFSA is celebrating this global day: shorturl.at/a10xL

#WAD2025

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 8d

Available on YouTube now!
🩸Webinar: Scaling Perioperative Patient Blood Management (p-PBM) in low-resource settings
▶Watch: shorturl.at/rLtId

This project is funded by the Global Health Workforce Programme, supported by the UK DHSC.

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 9d

On 16 October 2025, WFSA will host a full day of live webinars exploring the theme Anaesthesiology in Health Emergencies.
🖥️ Join any (or all) of the 4 sessions:
🔗 Session 1: shorturl.at/7MHvG
🔗 Session 2: shorturl.at/G5ApC
🔗 Session 3: shorturl.at/4NBPV
🔗 Session 4: shorturl.at/jReRp
#WAD2025

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 9d

🕰️ WFSA is looking for a volunteer Honorary Historian & Archivist to preserve its history & prepare for the 75th anniversary in 2030.
📌 Ideal for anyone with a passion for medical history and anaesthesia.
Apply & see full details: tinyurl.com/yc2k59m2

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 9d

🌍 This World Anaesthesia Day, spotlight the role of anaesthesiologists in health emergencies.
📹 Join #InTheirShoes – 10-Second Snapshots
Send us a short vertical video by 03 Oct showing a moment, tool, or team that defines your work.
👉 [email protected]

#wad2025

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 10d

Have you tried the booth yet?
Be part of World Anaesthesia Day and join the celebration!
📸 Step into our virtual booth, snap a photo, and share it with the global community.
🔗 tinyurl.com/mryj4v7t

Tag us so we can see and share your moments!
#WAD2025

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World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 10d

⏰ It's TOMORROW!
Scaling Perioperative Patient Blood Management (p-PBM) in low-resource settings
📅 30 Sept | 15:00 BST
🎓 1 CME credit (EACCME®)
🌐 Live Amharic translation available
👉 Register now: shorturl.at/x7vK4

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 10d

This World Anaesthesia Day we’re launching the #InTheirShoes campaign 👟
Anaesthesiologists in emergency settings will share their stories in short clips across our channels.
Film your own, tag us, and be part of it!
👉 fb.me/e/5fsib3yYO

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 13d

📸 Step into our virtual booth and celebrate World Anaesthesia Day with us!
Snap a photo, share it, and join the global community marking this year’s theme.
🔗: tinyurl.com/mryj4v7t
Don’t forget to tag us so we can see and share your moments!
#WAD2025

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 13d

Let's gear up for World Anaesthesia Day!
🌍 #WAD2025 with WFSA Webinar Marathon!
🛡️ Session 4: Safety, Quality & Pain Management During Health Emergencies
🕓 18:00 BST | 16 October
Sign up: shorturl.at/5zI2N

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 13d

⏰ Don’t miss out! The WFSA Innovation Awards 2026–28 deadline is almost here.
🚀 Take your innovation to the next level!
🗓️ Apply by 30 Sept 2025
🔗 rb.gy/0p7lg8

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World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 14d

🚨 New ATOTW Package!
Focused on Health Emergencies, these tutorials support WFSA’s 2025 theme: Anaesthesiologists in Health Emergencies.
Use them for CME, conferences, or staff training.
🔗 Access here: shorturl.at/Di7Nt

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World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 14d

📸 Moments from the Chinese Society of Anaesthesiology Congress: WFSA Past President Adrian Gelb and Erlinda C. Oracion, Chair of WFSA’s Safety & Quality of Practice Committee, presenting.

Sharing expertise and strengthening ties with colleagues around the world.

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) @wfsa.bsky.social · 15d

⏰ Don’t miss it!
Scaling Perioperative Patient Blood Management (p-PBM) in low-resource settings
📅 30 Sept | 15:00 BST
🎓 1 CME credit (EACCME®)
🌐 Live Amharic translation available
👉 Register now: shorturl.at/x7vK4