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Anaesthesia on AirDiagnosing deathIn this special podcast episode, produced jointly with the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, Dr Danny Bryden, Dr Dale Gardiner and Dr Ian Thomas discuss when and how to diagnose death for the purposes of organ donation, and the implications of recent changes to guidance issued by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges for anaesthetists and intensivists.
Related information:
2025 Code of Practice for the diagnosis and confirmation of death 2025-04-1636 minAnaesthesia on AirShared decision making - a joint CPOC/RCoA podcast, part 2In the second of a two-part podcast from the Centre for Perioperative Care and the Royal College of Anaesthetists former CPOC Fellow Dr Sam Moore and Dr Stuart Connal explore shared decision making - its definitions, usage, and many nuances in the interaction between clinicians and patients.
This podcast features guests Dr Sam Finnikin, Dr Gemma Hughes, and Leila Finikarides, and is split into two separate episodes. Sam, Gemma, and Leila share their personal and professional perspectives on shared decision-making - its importance in the patient-clinician relationship, language, and even when the idea of a shared decision may b...2025-03-1330 min
Anaesthesia on AirShared decision making - a joint CPOC/RCoA podcast, part 1In this first of a two-part podcast from the Centre for Perioperative Care and the Royal College of Anaesthetists former CPOC Fellow Dr Sam Moore and Dr Stuart Connal explore shared decision making - its definitions, usage, and many nuances in the interaction between clinicians and patients.
This podcast features guests Dr Sam Finnikin, Dr Gemma Hughes, and Leila Finikarides, and is split into two separate episodes. Sam, Gemma, and Leila share their personal and professional perspectives on shared decision-making - its importance in the patient-clinician relationship, language, and even when the idea of a shared decision may b...2025-03-0630 minAnaesthesia on AirParenting and the impact on trainingIn this podcast, Dr Gemma Phillips and Dr Yogita Chikermane discuss the impact of parenting on anaesthetic training.
They share their own experiences, talk about how things might have changed since then (or not), and what still needs to change to help anaesthetists navigate the often competing demands of anaesthetic training and parenting.
Related information:
Returning to work in anaesthesia course (RCoA)
Returning to work after a period of absence (RCoA/FPM)
A guide to parenting during anaesthesia training (Association of Anaesthetists)
Future Proof: the impact of parental and caring responsibilities on surgical careers (N...2025-01-0841 min
Anaesthesia on AirNovPod - Season 2, Episode 12: Top Tips for obstetric anaesthetics beyond the IACOAEoin and Duncan are joined by former RCoA Vice President Dr Helgi Johannsson. Together they cover many topics in the realm of obstetric anaesthetics including the importance of communication, what makes a good obs anaesthetist and some tips and tricks for epidurals! Why should you involve the partner? How can you bring order to chaotic situations? What is on Helgi's obs playlist? Listen to find out!
References
The Royal College of Anaesthetists events
The Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association (OAA) events
2024-12-0243 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod - Season 2, Episode 8: Pain management in labourWe are joined by the fantastic Dr Damien Hughes - an anaesthetic consultant and OAA council member - to discuss how we manage pain on the labour ward. We discuss the physiology of pain in labour and the management options we are able to deliver as anaesthetists, as well as how we can positively impact maternal health outcomes and our patients' birth experience.
References
Anaesthesia (e-LA) -> Core Training - Clinical -> e-LA Module 04a - Obstetrics -> 04 Regional analgesia & anaesthesia
Anaesthesia (e-LA) -> Core Training - Clinical -> e-LA Module 04a - Obstetrics -> 03 La...2024-10-3155 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod - Season 2, Episode 6: Obstetric emergencies part 2For Episode 6 - a 2 part special! - we are joined by our friend and obstetric registrar colleague, Miss Chiara Petrosellini, to talk through common obstetric emergencies and how Anaesthetists are involved in their management. Chiara gives us some great advice about working in high pressure situations and dealing with emergencies as part of the wider obstetric team.
References
OAA obstetric quick reference handbook
Anaesthesia (e-LA) -> Core Training - Clinical -> e-LA Module 04a - Obstetrics -> 07 Serious problems in obstetric anaesthesia
WOMAN trial
TEG interpretation - Life in the fast lane
2024-10-1738 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod - Season 2, Episode 5: Call the midwifeIn this episode Rosie and Eoin are joined by Gail Roberts, a midwife coordinator, to talk through how the labour ward actually works. Gail gives us an insight into what makes a good anaesthetist on labour ward and how to work well within the labour ward MDT.
References -
- OAA obstetric quick reference handbook
- Association of Anaesthetists guideline - Neurological monitoring associated with obstetric neuraxial block
2024-10-1051 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod - Season 2, Episode 6: Obstetric emergencies part 1For Episode 6 - a 2 part special! - we are joined by our friend and obstetric registrar colleague, Miss Chiara Petrosellini, to talk through common obstetric emergencies and how Anaesthetists are involved in their management. Chiara gives us some great advice about working in high pressure situations and dealing with emergencies as part of the wider obstetric team.
References
OAA obstetric quick reference handbook
Anaesthesia (e-LA) -> Core Training - Clinical -> e-LA Module 04a - Obstetrics -> 07 Serious problems in obstetric anaesthesia
WOMAN trial
TEG interpretation - Life in the fast lane
2024-10-1037 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod - Season 2, Episode 3: What do anaesthetists do on labour ward?In episode 3 we are joined by Dr Serina Sidhu, an anaesthetic CT1 about to start her obstetric novice period. Rosie and Eoin are here to answer her questions about the role of the anaesthetist on the labour ward and what we actually do on a day to day basis.
References -
- OAA Obstetric QRH - https://www.oaa-anaes.ac.uk/oaa-quick-reference-handbook/qrh
- Anaesthesia (e-LA) -> Core Training - Clinical -> e-LA Module 04a - Obstetrics -> 07 Serious problems in obstetric anaesthesia
2024-10-0448 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod - Season 2, Episode 4: Maternal pathophysiologyIn this episode, Eoin, Rosie and Serina discuss some of the pathophysiological conditions that anaesthetists encounter on the labour ward including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and abnormal placental implantation. Eoin and Rosie give advice on how to approach these and how they might impact our management of patients presenting with these conditions.
References -
- OAA Obstetric QRH - https://www.oaa-anaes.ac.uk/oaa-quick-reference-handbook/qrh
- MAGPIE trial - https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(02)08778-0/abstract
- BJA - Management of cardiac disease in pregnancy https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/9/2/44...2024-10-041h 00
Anaesthesia on AirAn interview with our new President, Dr Claire ShannonDr Ramai Santhirapala welcomes Dr Claire Shannon as new President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists with an interview featuring questions from the RCoA Member Engagement Panel and covering everything from training programmes, careers, Anaesthetic Associates, sexism in medicine, Claire's own professional journey, and the advice she'd give her younger self.
This audio interview accompanies a condensed print version in the October 2024 edition of the RCoA member Bulletin.
2024-10-0332 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod - Season 2 Episode 1: A typical day on labour wardWelcome back! We are delighted to bring you a second series of the NovPod, this time about the exciting world of obstetric anaesthesia. For this series we have collaborated with both the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association to bring you the best content and guests possible. In this episode we reunite with our excellent guest from our “How to survive on-calls” episode - Dr Rosie Grimes - who will be joining us as a co-host throughout the series; and talk through what a typical day on labour ward is like for an obstetric anaesthetist.
Referen...2024-09-2633 min
Faculty Focus - Supporting Medical Educators in LeicesterEpisode 12 - Advancements in Theatre Team Training at UHLFaculty Focus aims to showcase education work being done in UHL by inviting people to talk about projects they are doing in the Trust.In this episode we speak with Dr Tom Walters, Anaesthetic Registrar and Educational Fellow, about an interesting project that he’s been working on to improve MDT training in theatres.Flashcard training is an initiative advocated by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and further information can be found here.If you know of people undertaking education projects where you work, then please do get in touch and we can ge...2024-09-1825 min
Anaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner's guide to anaesthetics, Episode 16 - top ten tipsIn this follow-up to the first NovPod series, Drs Eoin Dore and Duncan Kemp discuss their top ten takeaway tips for the Novice anaesthetist, adapted from a talk they gave at an RCoA event in late 2023. Duncan and Eoin talk about resources, evidence for the IAC, active learning, the importance of rest when doing late shifts, and more.
For anyone who wants a re-cap of the key messages from the Novice Pod series, or needs a quick TL:DR for their new novice period, listen on!
Resources and links:
Novice Guide
Wellbeing hub
The stage 1 document b...2024-09-0525 min
Anaesthesia on AirGLP-1 receptor agonists - Anaesthesia 2024 podcastIn the last of our Anaesthesia 2024 annual conference podcasts, Dr Ramai Santhirapala talks to Dr Kariem El-Boghdadly following his talk on GLP-1 receptor agonists in May 2024 at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Kariem and Ramai discuss how GLP-1 receptor agonists affect gastric emptying and the subsequent risk of pulmonary aspiration, what anaesthetists can do about that, and what guidance we can look forward to around this area.
They also discuss the work and achievements that led to Kariem being awarded the Dudley Buxton prize for ‘meritorious work in anaesthesia or in a science contributing to the progress of anae...2024-07-3018 min
Anaesthesia on AirThe importance of civility in healthcareDr Ramai Santhirapala, Consultant Anaesthetist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust and RCoA Council member is joined by Dr Laura Askins, Senior specialist Dietician, and Dr Roopa McCrossan, Consultant Anaesthetist at James Cook University Hospital.
In this episode, we discuss civility and incivility and their effects on workplace cultures and behaviour. Ramai, Laura and Roopa discuss what happens when we encounter incivility at work, and how we can make our working environments better, safer, and happier - just by being courteous and kind.
This podcast will touch on sensitive issues including bullying and suicide. If y...2024-05-0939 min
TopMedTalkThe new President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and Dean of the Faculty of Pain Medicine | #ASM24BRIS"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This piece is essential listening for anyone who has an interest in the future of both the meeting and the organisation. It was recorded the day before our guests took their titles; Incoming ANZCA President David Story, Professor and Foundation Chair of Anaesthesia at the University of Melbourne, Head of the University Department of Critical Care; and the Incoming Dean of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Dilip Kapur, Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, Ade...2024-05-0723 minAnaesthesia on AirBlack Anaesthetists RoundtableIn this episode of Anaesthesia on Air Dr Sekina Bakare hosts a roundtable discussion with Dr Desire Onwochei, Dr Sethina Watson and Dr Daniel Olaiya on the work being done to grow the numbers of Black Anaesthetists, experiences within practice and ongoing challenges.
They discuss promoting equity within anaesthetics, managing microaggressions, and anti-racist best practices following the 'To Grow and Thrive' session at February Updates 2024.
This podcast contains discussion of personal and wider experiences of racism.2024-04-1841 minAnaesthesia on AirThe Power of ObservationIn Episode 5 of the Heritage & Archives Series Sarah Ramsay talks to Simon Chadwick about how our perception of observation has changed over several generations of anaesthetists and how a trip to an art gallery can enhance our skills. The episode is chaired by Dr Maria Rollin, Chair of the Heritage and Archives Committee and has been recorded to complement an article Dr Chadwick has written for the Spring 2024 Bulletin. 2024-04-1234 minAnaesthesia on AirSimulation: Working with the new ASPiH standardsIn this Episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Steffan Glaze, Dinwoodie Simulation Fellow at the Royal College of Anaesthetists, hosts a discussion about the new Standards for Simulation-based Practice from the Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) with two of the authors, Professor Cristina Diaz-Navarro and Professor Makani Purva, alongside Professor Mary Mushambi, University Lead for Simulation at the University of Leicester.
They share the creation process and aims of the new standards, changes from the previous iteration and potential applications within both practice and teaching. 2024-03-2642 minAnaesthesia on AirThe perioperative management of patients with ME and Long COVIDIn this episode of Anaesthesia on Air Dr Anton Krige, RCoA Clinical Lead for ME/CFS, talks with Dr Charles Shepherd from the ME Association and Helen Baxter, a patient advocate for ME patients, about the College's latest patient information project ME/CFS and anaesthesia. They explore this poorly understood medical condition and the strategies that anaesthetists will find useful in managing these patients in the perioperative period. 2024-03-1550 minAnaesthesia on AirThe History of Military Anaesthesia Part 2In Part 2 of the podcast Peter and Jag talk about the emerging threats from Iraq and Afghanistan which demanded a completely different approach and considerable clinical agility and innovation. Peter was the first UK Defence Professor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care (2008-16) and the conversation turns to the support he received from the RCoA, the Association of Anaesthetists and the Deaneries.
Because of the nature of warfare the experience of the anaesthetists involved recorded here may sometimes be disturbing.
The episode is chaired by Dr Anna Maria Rollin, Chair of the RCoA Heritage & Archives Committee2024-02-0232 minAnaesthesia on AirAnaesthetists and Aerospace MedicineIn this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Mike Grocott hosts a fascinating discussion with Prof Thomas Smith, recently awarded the RCoA Macintosh Professorship, given 'in recognition of outstanding contributions to the wider field of anaesthesia in a senior academic or clinician' for his work in aerospace medicine.2023-12-1925 min
Rapid SequenceNAP7 – The incidence of potentially serious complications during anaesthetic practiceComplications and critical incidents arising during anaesthesia due to patient, surgical or anaesthetic factors, may cause harm themselves or progress to more severe events, including cardiac arrest or death. As part of the 7th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, the authors studied a prospective national cohort of unselected patients. Anaesthetists recorded anonymous details of all cases undertaken over 4 days at their site through an online survey. This new podcast discusses the results and their implications.
2023-11-1429 minAnaesthesia on AirSAS as EducatorsIn this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talks with Dr Sarah Thornton and Dr Roger Sharpe to discuss SAS doctors in Educational roles. They speak through common themes, quality improvement, and advice and highlights for SAS members.
SAS doctors are an integral part of the College. We benefit from the representation of SAS doctors on Council – our elected SAS members are Dr Sunil Kumar and Dr Ashwini Keshkamat. We also have a dedicated SAS Committee that works across the College and with Council to promote all matters relating to doctors working in SAS roles, including edu...2023-10-1128 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 15: Life after the IACFor the season finale of the NovPod, we are honoured to have Dr Fiona Donald, President of the RCoA, as our special guest. We discuss what life is like after the novice period and throughout the career of an anaesthetic trainee, as well as some of the challenges facing anaesthetists at the moment.
References/links:
Training link - RCoA stage 1 training link
Resources-publications/Guidebooks/Trainee-Handbook 2021 - AA trainee handbook
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2023-09-0452 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 13: Breaking down the IACThe initial assessment of competencies (IAC) is an important milestone for all anaesthetists, and in this episode, we are joined by special guest Dr Joe Lipton who explains what the IAC actually is and what the curriculum means for you as a novice trainee.
References/links:
Novice Guide/ Lifelong learning platform - RCoA novice guide
Association of anaesthetists - History of the bougie
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2023-09-0430 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 12: Drugs, part 2It's all to play for in the second part of our special anaesthetic drugs game show with Eoin and special guest Dr Rahul Bandopadhyay going head-to-head again. Who will take home the coveted (possibly fictitious?) Golden ETT? Is there actually an interesting fact about ondansetron? Let's find out.
The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period...2023-07-3133 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 11: Anaesthetic emergenciesEoin and Duncan talk through anaesthetic emergencies and how they differ from other medical emergencies. We discuss some excellent resources for anaesthetists to help prepare for and use during emergency situations.
The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your time in anaesthetics.
The NovPod...2023-07-3125 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 10: On callsWe are joined by special guest Dr Rosie Grimes to talk about the ups and downs of being the anaesthetist on-call. Reflections aplenty, as well as some great advice about what to expect when holding the anaesthetic bleep and how to look after yourself when you're on-call.
The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully...2023-07-3130 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 9: RecoveryEpisode 9 of the NovPod is all about recovering the patient from anaesthesia. We discuss what makes the recovery area so important, common problems you may come across and some top tips for managing a patient recovering from anaesthesia.
The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your...2023-07-3128 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 8: Maintenance and emergenceIn episode 8, Eoin and Duncan discuss maintenance of anaesthesia and emergence from anaesthesia. We talk about the challenges and potential pitfalls of both, reflecting on lessons learned from our own novice periods along the way.
The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your time in anaesthetics.2023-07-3131 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 7: Induction and airwaysNovPod returns with A&E trainee and stand-up comedian Dr Kwame Asante discussing airways and induction of anaesthesia. We also reflect with Kwame about his anaesthetic novice period from his perspective as a non-anaesthetic trainee.
The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping to take away any anxiety around starting your time in anaesthetics.
2023-07-3134 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 6: Drugs, part 1It's all to play for as Eoin challenges our guest Dr Rahul Bandopadhyay to a "just a minute"-style quiz on anaesthetic drugs that we use every day. Tune in to episode 12 to find out who will be crowned NovPod "champion" and winner of the much-coveted golden ETT.
The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period...2023-07-1433 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 5: Anaesthetic planEpisode 5 is all about how to formulate your anaesthetic plan for patients requiring different forms of surgery. Eoin and Duncan discuss their experiences with planning anaesthesia as a novice and run through some case studies as examples of how and why we have different approaches to different cases.
The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period...2023-07-1423 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 4: Preparing for theatreThis episode is all about how to prepare for your patient arriving in the anaesthetic room, with our special guest ODP colleagues Pam, and Munya Makuwaza. The first part of the episode is “NovPod on the road” with Eoin and Pam talking through things in an anaesthetic room, with the second part of the episode back in the studio with Eoin, Duncan and Munya. We discuss why we need to prepare the anaesthetic room, equipment, and drugs, as well as getting some excellent advice about how to work effectively as part of the anaesthetic team.
The Novpod: a begi...2023-07-1422 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 3: Pre-assessmentWe talk to Dr Layla Guscoth, an anaesthetist who has recently completed her novice period (as well as being an England netball star!), about pre-assessing patients and the pre-op visit. We discuss some of the challenges involved as well as key things not to miss and why we do pre-op visits in the first place.
The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you...2023-07-1430 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 2: The first dayIn this episode of the NovPod, Eoin and Duncan talk you through what a typical day as a novice anaesthetist will be like, throwing in some reflections from our own first days as novices and sharing some survival tips to help you hit the ground running.
The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaesthetic colleagues get to know some of the new concepts you will come across in your novice period, hopefully helping...2023-07-1427 minAnaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 1: Introducing the NovPodWelcome to the NovPod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics! In this episode we introduce what we are setting out to do in the coming series and some of the topics we are going to cover. This episode features some interesting reflections and top tips from a few of our excellent consultant colleagues. References and links are listed below.
The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. The NovPod is presented by Anaesthesia on Air, in association with the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
Please note...2023-07-1420 min
Mind/work with Jasmine El-GamalDr. Helgi Johannsson on mental health in medicine, how to process trauma as a doctor, and how mentors can model healthy coping mechanisms.Mental health issues among physicians are a silent and global epidemic. In 2021, the British Medical Association reported that nearly two-thirds of doctors in the UK have anxiety or depression. Each year in the US, roughly 300-400 doctors die by suicide. Studies have shown that suicide rates among doctors were 2-3 times higher than the general population in both the US and the UK. Nearly half of junior doctors and 1 in 3 GPs are considering leaving the profession, with the top reason being burnout. And its not only in the West that there is a crisis in the medical fi...2023-05-301h 09
Recruitment in the modern worldReviewing your website: a non-technical guideAnthony Haynes (pictured) writes: As part of our work with clients and prospective clients, we study employers' websites carefully. One clear conclusion: the quality and user-friendliness of employers' websites varies hugely!In this episode we outline some straightforward criteria that non-technical staff can use to assess their organisation's websites. They concern:provision for a various stakeholdersnavigabilityaestheticsLinks and referencesWebsites cited in this episode as examples of good practice:First Intuition: https://www.firstintuition.co.uk/Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH): https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/Royal...2023-05-1712 minAnaesthesia on AirNeurodiversity in anaesthesiaIn this episode of Anaesthesia on Air Dr. Sarah Muldoon, Consultant Neuroanaesthetist at King's College London and former RCoA Council Member, speaks to Dr. Mary Doherty, Consultant Anaesthetist at Our Lady’s Hospital in Ireland, about her experience as a neurodivergent anaesthetist.
Mary talks about the sometimes surprising ways neurodiversity can benefit and inform clinical practice, and how anaesthetists can work better with their neurodivergent colleagues.
[This episode was recorded in May 2022]
2023-05-1223 minAnaesthesia on AirHeritage series, Episode 1: Going viral - contagion, pestilence and pandemicsIn this first of three heritage-themed episodes of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Anna-Maria Rollin chairs a conversation between Dr Karan Verma and Caroline Hamson, of the Association of Anaesthetists' Heritage Centre.
In this episode Caroline and Karan discuss the Association's Heritage Centre and the theme of their latest exhibition Going viral - contagion, pestilence and pandemics.
The Association of Anaesthesia's Heritage Centre, in London, is free to visit. Find out more about the Heritage Centre here.2023-04-0325 min
The BMJ PodcastNappuccinos and circadian rhythmsFatigue can have as much of an affect in your ability to function as alcohol, and yet while you would be chastised for drinking before appearing on the ward, hospitals have systematically removed the spaces where tired clinicians can rest and recover.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists have been campaigning to raise awareness of the dangers of fatigue, and it seems that anaesthetic trainees have benefitted from that, with sleep pods and flexible schedules - but other specialties are lagging behind.
In this podcast, Roo McCrossan, a consultant anaesthetist joins our host Clara Munro, a surgical trainee, and Ayesha Ashmore...2023-03-2452 minBMJ talk medicineNappuccinos and circadian rhythmsFatigue can have as much of an affect in your ability to function as alcohol, and yet while you would be chastised for drinking before appearing on the ward, hospitals have systematically removed the spaces where tired clinicians can rest and recover.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists have been campaigning to raise awareness of the dangers of fatigue, and it seems that anaesthetic trainees have benefitted from that, with sleep pods and flexible schedules - but other specialties are lagging behind.
In this podcast, Roo McCrossan, a consultant anaesthetist joins our host Clara Munro, a surgical trainee, and Ayesha Ashmore...2023-03-2452 min
Doctor InformedNappuccinos and circadian rhythmsFatigue can have as much of an affect in your ability to function as alcohol, and yet while you would be chastised for drinking before appearing on the ward, hospitals have systematically removed the spaces where tired clinicians can rest and recover.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists have been campaigning to raise awareness of the dangers of fatigue, and it seems that anaesthetic trainees have benefitted from that, with sleep pods and flexible schedules - but other specialties are lagging behind.
In this podcast, Roo McCrossan, a consultant anaesthetist joins our host Clara Munro, a surgical trainee, and Ayesha Ashmore...2023-03-2452 min
Medicine and Science from The BMJNappuccinos and circadian rhythmsFatigue can have as much of an affect in your ability to function as alcohol, and yet while you would be chastised for drinking before appearing on the ward, hospitals have systematically removed the spaces where tired clinicians can rest and recover.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists have been campaigning to raise awareness of the dangers of fatigue, and it seems that anaesthetic trainees have benefitted from that, with sleep pods and flexible schedules - but other specialties are lagging behind.
In this podcast, Roo McCrossan, a consultant anaesthetist joins our host Clara Munro, a surgical trainee, and Ayesha Ashmore...2023-03-2452 min
SURGEON TALKWann darf nach einer COVID-Infektion operiert werden?Die Auswirkungen der Covid-Pandemie auf den chirurgischen Alltag sind immer noch spürbar. Nach einer Empfehlung der DGCH/BDC vom Mai 2021 sollen Elektivoperationen nach einer SARS-CoV2 Infektion um 7 Wochen verschoben werden. Warum das so ist und ob die Empfehlung auch heute noch ihre Berechtigung hat - darum geht es in diesem SURGEON TALK Podcast.Literaturhinweise:When to operate after SARS-CoV-2 infection? A review on the recent consensus recommendation of the DGC/BDC and the DGAI/BDAJ. Noll, M. Reichert, M. Dietrich, J. G. Riedel, M. Hecker, W. Padberg, M. A. Weigand & A. Hecker2023-02-2221 min
MedspireEpisode 37 Dr Fiona Donald - President Royal College of AnaesthetistsDr Fiona Donald is President Royal College of Anaesthetists and a consultant anaesthetist working in Bristol. Fiona’s main area of clinical and research interest is obstetric anasthetisa concentrating on improvements in safety through team training. She has a longstanding commitment to teaching and training, having been College Tutor, Chair of the Board of the Bristol School of Anaesthesia and an FRCA examiner. In this episode we ask her about: Her career Anasthetics Priorities as President Patient safety Advice for medical students and doctors For comments, collaboration or feedback, contact us via email or Twitter. Ema...2022-06-1742 min
TopMedTalkAndy Shaw at The SCA | TopMedTalkThis piece is an 'as live' interview from the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists and part of TopMedTalk's exclusive coverage of the event. Presented by Monty Mythen and Desiree Chappell and Andy Shaw, Department of Intensive Care and Resuscitation at The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, a Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (UK), a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine and a Fellow of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (UK).2022-05-1630 minTopMedTalkPart 6 Know AKI and say no to acute kidney injury for patients | POQI renal injuryTopMedTalk's essential series on acute kidney injury continues, supported by the "Know AKI campaign" – a bioMérieux global campaign to raise awareness about AKI. For part one of the series follow this link: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/part-1-know-aki-and-say-no-to-acute-kidney-injury-for-patients-perioperative-renal-injury In this podcast you will discover how The Perioperative Quality Initiative (POQI) focuses upon renal injury. How do we identify patients early? How do we treat the condition? What should out approach to biomarkers be? What are we looking for when it comes to urine output? Make sure you check out POQI's website here: htt...2022-03-2137 minTopMedTalkPart 4 Know AKI and say no to acute kidney injury for patients | Andy Shaw on Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) biomarkersThis podcast is part 4 in a series which is supported by the "Know AKI campaign", a bioMérieux global campaign to raise awareness about AKI. For part one go here: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/part-1-know-aki-and-say-no-to-acute-kidney-injury-for-patients-perioperative-renal-injury For part two go here: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/part-2-know-aki-and-say-no-to-acute-kidney-injury-for-patients-perioperative-aki-recomendations-and-research-priorities-from-adqi-24poqi-7 And for part three follow this link here: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/part-3-know-aki-and-say-no-to-acute-kidney-injury-for-patients-health-systems-perspectives-in-aki Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an important topic for anyone practicing value based care, here we learn how research is developing and where the debate is at as regards b...2022-02-2111 min
The Geeky Medics PodcastA Career in Anaesthetics with Dr Fiona DonaldIn this episode, we are joined by Dr Fiona Donald, a consultant in anaesthetics and the president of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. We explore elements of anaesthetics including an understanding of physiology, its fast-paced nature, and the importance of patient communication skills. We also discuss her work with the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the career resources available for medical students and doctors interested in anaesthetics. 2022-02-1630 min
Depth of Anesthesia27: Does BIS monitoring reduce accidental awareness during general anesthesia?Dr. Bryan Glezerson (@BryanGlezerson), a neuroanesthesiologist in Montreal, Canada, joins the show to discuss the literature around BIS monitoring and awareness with recall under general anesthesia. Special thanks to Dr. Ashwini Joshi for her assistance with researching for the episode. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy our content, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and consider helping us offset the costs of production by donating through our Patreon at https://bit.ly/3n0sklh. — Follow us on Instagram @DepthofAnesthesia and on Twitter @DepthAnesthesia for podcast and literature updates....2022-01-1044 min
The Theatre: Surgical Learning & Innovation PodcastThe Shared Environment: Training CultureThis is the second of a two-part discussion on the shared theatre environment, featuring a panel of both surgeons and anaesthetists reaching across the curtain to reflect on the cultural similarities and differences between two specialties that can often seem divided despite working mere feet apart. Following from the previous discussion on theatre culture, this episode will focus on the differences in training cultures between the two specialities.
These episodes are presented by anaesthetic consultant Deirdre Conway, orthopaedic ST3 Karen Chui, anaesthetic ST5 Stuart Edwardson and CT1 surgical trainee Karishma Shah.
This is the last...2021-12-1748 min
Anaesthesia on AirExperiences of the ACSA anaesthetic department accreditation schemeRecorded on 4 Nov 2021.
In this podcast, Dr Emma Hosking, Vice-Chair of the ACSA Committee talks to Dr Tony Shambrook- ACSA Lead at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor and Dr Euan McGregor- ACSA Lead at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh about their department’s experience of pursuing accreditation through the ACSA Scheme.2021-12-0929 minThe Theatre: Surgical Learning & Innovation PodcastThe Shared Environment: Theatre CultureThis is the first of a two-part discussion on the shared theatre environment, featuring a panel of both surgeons and anaesthetists reaching across the curtain to reflect on the cultural similarities and differences between two specialties that can often seem divided despite working mere feet apart.
These episodes are presented by orthopaedic ST3 Karen Chui, anaesthetic consultant Deirdre Conway, anaesthetic registrar Stuart Edwardson and orthopaedic CT1 surgical trainee Karishma Shah. This episode focuses on shared theatre culture, while the second part revolves around the distinct training cultures of each specialty. Our panel will return in two weeks’ ti...2021-12-0230 minAnaesthesia on AirPTSD and wellbeing in the COVID eraDr Sue Walwyn interviews Professor Dame Clare Gerada and Professor Sir Simon Wessely about wellbeing and how we can support anaesthetists, particularly in light of the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic 2021-10-1148 minAnaesthesia on AirGlobal perspectives: The COVID-19 response in ZambiaIn this podcast Professor Ellen O' Sullivan interviews Dr Sonia Akrimi, Dr Emma Coley, Dr Sompwe Mwansa - Chanda and Dr Arthur Polela to discuss the experiences of anaesthetists in Zambia in tackling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and drawing on experiences in the UK as well. 2021-10-0534 min
Editor's Top PicksPart 2: New POQI / ADQI Guidelines | Perioperative Renal InjuryThe Perioperative Quality Initiative (POQI) focuses upon renal injury. How do we identify patients early? How do we treat the condition? What should out approach to biomarkers be? What are we looking for when it comes to urine output? Make sure you check out POQI's website here: https://www.thepoqi.org/ While you're online why not book tickets for the next EBPOM conference: www.ebpom.org Presented by Andy Shaw, Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at The University of Alberta, Alberta and Zone Clinical Department Head for Anesthesia, Alberta Health Services...2021-10-0537 min
Editor's Top PicksPart 4: Novel Biomarkers | Perioperative Renal InjuryAcute kidney injury (AKI) is an important topic for anyone practicing value based care, here we learn how research is developing and where the debate is at as regards biomarkers; what do the data tell us, where can improvements be made and why is it so important? This piece was originally available to attendees of EBPOM 2021 where it was this year's Siobhan Mythen Visiting Plenary lecture. You can watch a video of this lecture in the on demand section of of the EBPOM Education Hub (www.live.ebpom.org). Presented by Andy Shaw, Department of...2021-10-0511 minAnaesthesia on AirData science and artificial intelligence for better healthcareDr Jamie Strachan, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Milton Keynes University Hospital and RCoA Council rep for Anaesthetists in Training discusses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be used and will change clinical practice in the years to come with Professor Niels Peek, Professor of Health Informatics, University of Manchester. Jamie and Niels lift the lid on how datasets will be gathered and how AI will interact with the data and the governance that will keep patients and clinicians safe.
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High Truths on Drugs and AddictionEpisode # 35 High Truths with Dr. Michael Scott on ERAS, Enhanced Recovery After SurgeryCan you have less pain, less opioids, and faster and better recovery after surgery? Absolutely! ERAS, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery optimizes care before, during and after surgery in terms. Learn about ERAS from the President of ERAS USA.
Dr Mike Scott MB ChB FRCP FRCA FFICM
Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaDivision Chief Surgical & Neuroscience Critical Care Medicine
Medical Director, PENN E-LERT Telemedicine ICU Program
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Dr. Mike Scott undertook his undergraduate medical training in the...2021-08-2347 min
Anaesthesia on AirRCoA 2021 Curriculum podcast - episode 1In this podcast Dr Oli Pratt puts the difficult questions about the curriculum to Dr Chris Carey and Dr Andy Whallett. Why do we have to have a new curriculum? Why did we change the structure of the training programme? Will there be enough CT3 posts? How is transition to be managed for LTFT anaesthetists in training?
This is episode 1 in a series of 3 podcasts on the 2021 Anaesthetics Curriculum2021-08-0433 min
The Associations' Edition PodcastRichard Goss discusses Tangible Member Benefits in an Intangible World with Charlotte KempI am widely recognised as one of the leading membership thought-leaders / specialists in the UK and I chair The MemberWise Network - the largest free professional network for membership and association professionals.
I provide practical help and support to over 3,000 membership bodies looking to increase new member acquisition, improve member retention, enhance member value and optimise member engagement/participation to enable long term sustainable growth.
Throughout my career I have delivered a range of member-facing senior management team roles at a range of high profile membership bodies (including the Royal College of General Practitioners, The Law Society, Royal College...2021-07-1333 minAnaesthesia on AirPrescribing drugs for nerve pain for Anaesthetists2021-04-0928 min
Rapid SequenceThe need for safe, stable and sustainable resumption of planned surgery in an era of COVID‐19Today we published a new editorial which outlines the principles laid out in the recently released document from the Royal College of Anaesthetists, the Association of Anaesthetists and the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine on resumption of planned surgical services.
The resumption of planned healthcare in 2021 is both a necessity and an opportunity, but it will require co‐ordination at all levels and acknowledgement and planning that accommodates the physical and psychological needs of those who have worked throughout the pandemic in order to deliver the safe, stable and sustainable service that will be required in the ye...2021-03-2927 minTopMedTalkShared decision-making: a team game? | EBPOM 2020 London"We have to remember that patients have a team" How do we involve patients in the increasingly complex conversations we have in the perioperative space? This piece is a detailed case study which shows how shared decision making works in the perioperative setting. We know this improves patient experience yet in the last 10 or so years, consistently only 50 to 60% of patients say they were involved in decision making. How can shifting towards a value based care model help? What is "moral injury" and how do we avoid it? Can a data driven analysis actually show...2021-03-2928 min
RCP PodopiaClinMeditorial March 2021The ClinMeditorial features the ClinMeditations of our editor, Professor Anton Emmanuel, on the latest issue of Clinical Medicine, the journal of the Royal College of Physicians. Links to specific articles he discusses are below, or read the whole issue here. All the COVID-related articles published in the last year in Clinical Medicine and our sister title, Future Healthcare Journal The ethics and politics of addressing health inequalities National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) to identify inpatient COVID-19 deterioration: a retrospective analysis Contact tracing for SARS-CoV-2: what can be learned from ot...2021-03-2610 min
How To Become A Doctor79. Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA)Are you interested in a career in anaesthetics? Do you think anaesthetics is only about surgery? Well, think again! Make sure to listen to this episode to find out more about anaesthetics and intensive care from the President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA), Professor Ravi Mahajan. 2021-03-1531 minTopMedTalkShared decision-making: a team game? | EBPOM 2020 London"We have to remember that patients have a team" How do we involve patients in the increasingly complex conversations we have in the perioperative space? This piece is a detailed case study which shows how shared decision making works in the perioperative setting. We know this improves patient experience yet in the last 10 or so years, consistently only 50 to 60% of patients say they were involved in decision making. How can shifting towards a value based care model help? What is "moral injury" and how do we avoid it? Can a data driven analysis actually show...2021-02-1028 min
Anaesthesia on AirManaging crisis situations - anaesthetists during COVID-1916 October marks World Anaesthesia Day. In celebration of the great developments and achievements within the specialty of anaesthesia and the role of anaesthetists, this podcast series provides insight into three key areas – managing COVID-19, obstetric anaesthesia and neuroanaesthesia – showcasing what anaesthesia is all about.
In this episode podcast host Dr Sarah Muldoon talks to Dr Helgi Johannsson about what an anaesthetist brings to the table in a crisis situation. Highly skilled and flexible in their medical background, anaesthetists are key to major trauma incidents – may that be terrorist attacks or a global pandemic.
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Dr Helgi Johann...2020-10-1621 minAnaesthesia on AirDelivering babies – obstetric anaesthesia16 October marks World Anaesthesia Day. In celebration of the great developments and achievements within the specialty of anaesthesia and the role of anaesthetists, this podcast series provides insight into three key areas – obstetric anaesthesia, neuroanaesthesia and managing COVID-19 – showcasing what anaesthesia is all about.
In this episode podcast host Dr Sarah Muldoon and Dr David Bogod shine a light on the constant presence anaesthetists are on labour wards. Find out how anaesthetists support women giving birth from pre-consultation to postpartum recovery making sure the experience of childbirth is as pleasant as possible for everyone involved.
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Dr Da...2020-10-1621 minAnaesthesia on AirKnocked out – what you need to know about receiving anaesthesia16 October marks World Anaesthesia Day. In celebration of the great developments and achievements within the specialty of anaesthesia and the role of anaesthetists, this podcast series provides insight into three key areas –, neuroanaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and managing COVID-19 – showcasing what anaesthesia is all about.
In this episode podcast host Dr Sarah Muldoon and Dr Chris Carey discuss how anaesthetists are an essential part of collaborative teamwork during high risk procedures ensuring patients are well informed and cared for before, during and after major operations. Learn more about the different types of anaesthesia you can receive and in which ways...2020-10-1620 minTopMedTalkASA | 2017 - Anaesthesia and Global Health - an expert view"We need to work together more, it needs to be multidisciplinary" A fascinating and still essential discussion - from a truly global perspective - featuring guest presenter Dr Liam Brennan, President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and his guests; Dr Gonzalo Barreiro, President of the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA), Julian Gore-Booth, CEO of WFSA and Dr Paul Clyburn, President of the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland, to discuss the unmet global need for safe and accessible anaesthesia.2020-10-0314 min
TopMedTalkASA 2019 | Perioperative Quality Initiative P.O.Q.I. news"Every fourth operation there is evidence of a modifiable risk factor". The Perioperative Quality Initiative (POQI) is our starting point for this conversation, seven concensus conferences focusing on various topics of interest to the perioperative practitioner. Check out their extensive open source resources here: www.poqi.org Hypotension and Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) are discussed in detail; how are patients now being managed? How can a 'hazard index' help? "25% of our patients experience hypotension!"; regular TopMedTalk listeners know this has been frequently highlighted as an issue for patient mortality. Also, 26 minutes...2020-06-2000 minTopMedTalkAnaesthesia 2019 | UK Centre for Perioperative CareThe Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) is a cross-specialty centre dedicated to the promotion, advancement and development of perioperative care. Led by the Royal College of Anaesthetists to facilitate cross-organisational working on perioperative care for the benefit of patients. A partnership between patients and the public, other professional stakeholders including Medical Royal Colleges, NHS England and the equivalent bodies responsible for healthcare in the other UK devolved nations. The aim is to improve quality of care, support patients and professionals as well as influence policy, technology, research and innovation. CPOC launched on 20 May 2019 at the Anaesthesia 2019 event.2020-05-2300 min
Anaesthesia on AirCOVID-19 – how does this affect Anaesthetists in TrainingDr Soumen Sen, RCoA Education Fellow interviews Dr Chris Carey, member of the RCoA Council and Chair of the Training Committee2020-05-2224 minTopMedTalkDesiree's Roundtable | Geriatric care and the value of teamworkHow do we best negotiate working in a multidisciplinary team? Generalisations regarding surgeons and anaesthetists only ever work generally, the specifics of each practitioner and their priorities inevitably contrast. How do we keep sight of these broad differences without falling foul of stereotypes? The conversation evolves; how does the surgical journey fully utilise the team based perioperative approach? With specific focus on geriatric care there is further discussion regarding shared decision making, something which has been part of that discipline for many years. The debate regarding when a patient becomes geriatric is explored. Is it...2020-05-1200 minTopMedTalkTopMedTalk | Fluids in the 2020'sThis piece gets into the detail regarding one of the big talking points in perioperative medicine over the last year or so; what is the impact of intraoperative hypotension on post operative outcomes? Further discussion encompases the modern uses of a pulmonary artery catheter. If you enjoyed hearing Andy Shaw's take on these topics further listening can be found here; https://www.topmedtalk.com/hemodynamic-monitoring-and-the-pulmonary-artery-catheter/ Presented by Desiree Chappell with Monty Mythen, Joff Lacey and their guest Dr Andrew Shaw, Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at The University of Alberta, Edmonton...2020-05-1100 minTopMedTalkTopMedTalk | Should direct laryngoscopy be consigned to the history books?The debate 'Direct laryngoscopes should be consigned to history', was hosted by The Royal College Of Anaesthetists and carried out by our two guests on this piece. Here we get into the advantages and challenges behind the two techniques; video laryngoscopy and direct laryngoscopy. The conversation explores the fact that these skills are a key part of the job of practitioners, are we "de-skilling" the profession in an overly enthusiastic race toward new technology or are some resisting it simply because it's not what they are used to? Where do you stand on this fascinating...2020-04-2700 minTopMedTalkEBPOM 2019 | Ernest Henry Starling Plenary Lecure, Andrew Shaw, Fluid therapy in the 2020sThis hugely important talk was the centerpiece of EBPOM 2019 and, appropriately enough, it focuses on a big topic for us here at TopMedTalk; the future of fluid therapy. Originally given as the EBPOM 2019 Ernest Henry Starling plenary lecture the talk is complimented by this piece which was recorded on the same day: https://www.topmedtalk.com/desirees-roundtable-fluids-in-the-2020s/ Where is the latest thinking on fluid therapy, what new evidence and understandings do we now have? Presented by Dr Andrew Shaw, Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at The University of Alberta, Edmonton...2020-04-0500 min
Anaesthesia on AirSafe airway management for the patient with COVID-19In this podcast, Dr Ravi Bhagrath – Consultant Anaesthetist at Bart’s Health, London asks Professor Tim Cook - Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospitals, Bath the questions we all have about COVID – 19. Tim and Ravi discuss the disease from the epidemiology to how to safely manage patients with the disease.
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Professor Tim Cook - Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospitals, Bath
Dr Ravi Bhagrath – Consultant Anaesthetist at Bart’s Health, London
For more information visit the COVID - 19 guidance hub2020-03-2343 minTopMedTalkAnaesthesia 2019 | Fitter Better SoonerA large part of the journey towards enhanced recovery, better outcomes and fewer complications, is to do with educating patients. How do we explain to patients that an operation is something which is ideally a collaboration between both practitioner and patient? The "Fitter, Better, Sooner" toolkit, which this piece focuses on, can be found here: https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/fitterbettersooner The excellent video we mention is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NMHMX-nFgY Presented by Nick Margerrison with his guest Dr Hilary Swales, lead for Patient Information at The Royal College...2020-03-1900 min
Mastering Intensive CareSafer healthcare through human factors (Replay episode with Martin Bromiley)In this episode of the Mastering Intensive Care podcast we replay a previous episode which featured Martin Bromiley (broadcast originally as episode 21). Martin is an airline captain, whose wife Elaine Bromiley sadly died in tragic circumstances, the story of which he describes here and is also documented in the video “Just a routine operation”. Martin used his experience in human factors to found and now lead the Clinical Human Factors Group, the charity working to make healthcare safer, by combining the efforts of academics, clinicians, leaders and policy makers. His work is widely recognised and his many awar...2020-01-1951 min
Anaesthesia on AirRCoA Podcast - Dr Matthew Tuck - The Junior Doctors ContractFiona Anderson, Education Administrator at the Royal College of Anaesthetists interviews Dr Matthew Tuck about the Junior Doctors Contract. The conversation mainly centres on the contract in England.2019-12-2314 minAnaesthesia on AirRCoA Podcast - Professor Bryn Baxendale - The RCoA Simulation StrategyGraham Blair, Associate Director of Education and Events at the Royal College of Anaesthetists interviews Professor Bryn Baxendale about the RCoA Simulation Strategy. We cover what is the simulation strategy, what it covers and how will it shape simulation at the College as well as across the specialty over the next few years.2019-12-1909 minAnaesthesia on AirRCoA Podcast - Dr Michael Moneypenny - Mastery LearningGraham Blair, Associate Director of Education and Events at the Royal College of Anaesthetists interview Dr Michael Moneypenny about mastery learning. We cover what is mastery learning, how it can benefit doctors as well as top tips on how to make it work for you and your department
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Editor's Top PicksTopMedTalks to | Tim Cook and William Harrop-GriffithsThe debate 'Direct laryngoscopes should be consigned to history', was hosted by The Royal College Of Anaesthetists and carried out by our two guests on this piece. Here we get into the advantages and challenges behind the two techniques; video laryngoscopy and direct laryngoscopy. The conversation explores the fact that these skills are a key part of the job of practitioners, are we "de-skilling" the profession in an overly enthusiastic race toward new technology or are some resisting it simply because it's not what they are used to? Where do you stand on this fascinating d...2019-09-2518 min
7 Skills For the FutureSeason 4 Episode 2 Martin Bromiley on creating something amazing from immense personal tragedy and lossMartin is a pilot captain for one of the UK’s major airlines. In 2007 he tragically lost his wife Elaine during a routine medical operation. This terrible event led to him founding the Clinical Human Factors Group to engage with the healthcare system and campaign for change within the NHS. His wife died as a result of a lack of “human factors” – it was all down to communication issues, leadership, teamwork ineffectiveness rather than medical incompetence. Martin founded the Charity in 2007 with academics, clinicians, leaders and policy makers. He combines his work with the charity while wor...2019-09-1631 min
FG PodcastDeep sedation and anaesthesia in endoscopyHow has sedation in endoscopy evolved over the years? What’s the current practice and how it varies within the UK?
Dr George Webster, consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist at the University College London Hospitals, answers these questions in conversation with Frontline Gastroenterology’s Trainee Associate Editor James Maurice (Imperial College London). They also explore the details of a paper recently published by the journal and the training opportunities for young gastroenterologists.
Listen until the end for details of the upcoming British Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy Live 2019, which will be held on the 7th and 8th of March in Gateshead, UK (http...2019-02-0424 min
Mastering Intensive CareMichael O’Leary - Dealing with the frustrations of the changing ICU landscape (SG-ANZICS special episode)Our ICUs might be growing larger in size but there seem to be the same number of very sick patients to care for overall. All of which means we seem to be admitting a greater proportion of less unwell patients to our ICUs, especially in the larger tertiary ICUs. Given we also suffer from “bed block”, where there are no available beds in the hospital to transfer patients to, when they are no longer critically ill, our ICUs can become holding bays for effectively "ward-level" patients. This may be great for the patients but it means longer ward rounds, and...2018-12-061h 17
Critical Care PractitionerCCP Podcast 083: Guidelines for Tracheal Intubation in Critically Ill Adults 2017The Intensive Care Society, Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, Difficult Airway Society and the Royal College of Anaesthetists have combined to provide the ‘Guidelines for the management of tracheal intubation in critically ill adults‘. The main part of the document covers Plan A to Plan D when performing this procedure. This is well worth a read […]
The post CCP Podcast 083: Guidelines for Tracheal Intubation in Critically Ill Adults 2017 appeared first on Critical Care Practitioner.2018-12-0535 min
Keeping busy people healthy18: Dr Sara McNeillis on - Sleep and its relationship with body composition.“I am not sleeping well. And I am getting fat.” Get a sleep test with Dr Sara McNeillis goes deep on sleep and its relationship with body composition. Interviewed by Stephanie Webster Urban Health Method.
Today we have Dr. Sara McNeillis on the podcast. Dr. McNeillis has her own private sleep clinic Sleep and Health in London where she treats patients with insomnia, sleep apnea and a whole range of sleep conditions.
Sara McNeillis is a Consultant with interests in Sleep disorder management and Anaesthesia. She has been working at the...2018-05-0100 min
APA Podcasts"Getting on"-the ageing (paediatric) anaesthetist APA 2017Dr Liam Brennan (President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists) discusses the ageing paediatric anaesthetist with Dr Sumit Das (Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist, Oxford)2017-09-0709 min
The Truth About Hypnosis And Hypnotherapy: Introducing Spiritual Mind Management Archives - WebTalkRadio.netThe Truth About Hypnosis And Hypnotherapy: Introducing Spiritual Mind Management – Dr. John Butler a renowned Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist of London, England, visits with Dennis about many aspects of hypnosis, and the beneficial uses of hypnosis and hypnotherapy, for pain control, behavior modification, and relief from fears and phobias and others such as psychosomatic healing. This is a most informative show.Dr. John Butler, is a world leader in hypnosis and hypnotherapy, as the President of “The American Council of Hypnotist Examiners”, and as an owner of his own school organization, Hypnotherapy Training International. He explains some differences in hypnotherapy and phycology. They discuss subjects such as how does the spirit and the brain interaction through hypnotherapy create heath, improve behaviors, and enhance performance. What is the future of hypnotherapy as the world becomes more educated on its many psychological, physical, mental, health, and behavioral modification benefits and uses? They discuss subjects such as how does the spirit, the brain, and the body...2015-03-0946 min
BJA: British Journal of AnaesthesiaPropofol use by non-anaesthetists in the Emergency DepartmentOpinions on the use of propofol by non-anaesthetists remain controversial and divided. In this podcast Dr Gavin Lloyd, an emergency physician from The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, gives his point of view and describes his experience developing a training program and governance framework for propofol use in the resus room. Dr Lloyd and Dr Thomas explore the relative risks and potential benefits of propofol use in the ED, discuss the results from the accompanying paper and look at the recently published College guidance for the sedation of adults in the ED.2013-09-1000 min