October 31, 2026 at 11:03 AM
October 31, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Some recent correspondence on interpreting bispectral index during remimazolam and propofol anaesthesia.
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October 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Some recent correspondence on interpreting bispectral index during remimazolam and propofol anaesthesia.
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📚 Looking for clinical guidance you can refer back to?
We have a library of guidelines to support safe, effective anaesthetic practice. Don't forget to check out our latest guideline, Peri-operative management of patients having day surgery.
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We have a library of guidelines to support safe, effective anaesthetic practice. Don't forget to check out our latest guideline, Peri-operative management of patients having day surgery.
View the guidelines 🔗 buff.ly/DCbQSqg
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October 27, 2026 at 9:54 AM
📚 Looking for clinical guidance you can refer back to?
We have a library of guidelines to support safe, effective anaesthetic practice. Don't forget to check out our latest guideline, Peri-operative management of patients having day surgery.
View the guidelines 🔗 buff.ly/DCbQSqg
#AnSky
We have a library of guidelines to support safe, effective anaesthetic practice. Don't forget to check out our latest guideline, Peri-operative management of patients having day surgery.
View the guidelines 🔗 buff.ly/DCbQSqg
#AnSky
Repeated intra-operative heparin dosing for cardiopulmonary bypass and the PRODOSE algorithm
➡️ If using PRODOSE apply the 10%/90% partition to the initial bolus only & allocate every subsequent top-up dose entirely to the slow compartment.
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doi.org/10.1111/anae...
➡️ If using PRODOSE apply the 10%/90% partition to the initial bolus only & allocate every subsequent top-up dose entirely to the slow compartment.
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
October 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Repeated intra-operative heparin dosing for cardiopulmonary bypass and the PRODOSE algorithm
➡️ If using PRODOSE apply the 10%/90% partition to the initial bolus only & allocate every subsequent top-up dose entirely to the slow compartment.
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
➡️ If using PRODOSE apply the 10%/90% partition to the initial bolus only & allocate every subsequent top-up dose entirely to the slow compartment.
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
Delirium is a highly consequential and common condition but there is a paucity of evidence for effective anaesthesia-related strategies for the prevention of delirium after surgery.
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doi.org/10.1111/anae...
#AnSky #MedSky
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October 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Delirium is a highly consequential and common condition but there is a paucity of evidence for effective anaesthesia-related strategies for the prevention of delirium after surgery.
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doi.org/10.1111/anae...
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
Cheap knowledge, scarce experience: training Generation Alpha
"There is also a paradox that anxiety about this generation tends to miss. Knowledge may be cheap to those who arrive after us, but experience is not, and they will know the difference."
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"There is also a paradox that anxiety about this generation tends to miss. Knowledge may be cheap to those who arrive after us, but experience is not, and they will know the difference."
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
October 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Cheap knowledge, scarce experience: training Generation Alpha
"There is also a paradox that anxiety about this generation tends to miss. Knowledge may be cheap to those who arrive after us, but experience is not, and they will know the difference."
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
"There is also a paradox that anxiety about this generation tends to miss. Knowledge may be cheap to those who arrive after us, but experience is not, and they will know the difference."
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
Together with our Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC), we've launched new exercise videos with Joe Wicks, The Body Coach, to help children prepare for surgery 🙌👏
Read more about this campaign ➡️ https://ow.ly/YLMZ5101q9h
Watch the video here ➡️ https://ow.ly/lI605101q6c
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October 27, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Together with our Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC), we've launched new exercise videos with Joe Wicks, The Body Coach, to help children prepare for surgery 🙌👏
Read more about this campaign ➡️ https://ow.ly/YLMZ5101q9h
Watch the video here ➡️ https://ow.ly/lI605101q6c
#Ansky #Bluesky
Read more about this campaign ➡️ https://ow.ly/YLMZ5101q9h
Watch the video here ➡️ https://ow.ly/lI605101q6c
#Ansky #Bluesky
Cardiac monitors often disagree on absolute values, but tracking changes is often what matters clinically.
In our new paper, we show that trending agreement is already hidden inside repeated-measures Bland-Altman analysis!
📰 doi.org/10.1213/ANE....
🧵👇 #CritCareSky #AnSky #CardioSky (1/5)
In our new paper, we show that trending agreement is already hidden inside repeated-measures Bland-Altman analysis!
📰 doi.org/10.1213/ANE....
🧵👇 #CritCareSky #AnSky #CardioSky (1/5)
Trending Agreement: Bland–Altman Is All You Need : Anesthesia & Analgesia
Abstract was not provided for this article.
doi.org
October 27, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Cardiac monitors often disagree on absolute values, but tracking changes is often what matters clinically.
In our new paper, we show that trending agreement is already hidden inside repeated-measures Bland-Altman analysis!
📰 doi.org/10.1213/ANE....
🧵👇 #CritCareSky #AnSky #CardioSky (1/5)
In our new paper, we show that trending agreement is already hidden inside repeated-measures Bland-Altman analysis!
📰 doi.org/10.1213/ANE....
🧵👇 #CritCareSky #AnSky #CardioSky (1/5)
📣 Starting anaesthetics training? We've got you covered!
Join us for So, you’re going to be an anaesthetist? Stage series: Intro to stage one training - a free webinar exclusively for Association of Anaesthetists members.
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Join us for So, you’re going to be an anaesthetist? Stage series: Intro to stage one training - a free webinar exclusively for Association of Anaesthetists members.
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October 26, 2026 at 6:04 PM
📣 Starting anaesthetics training? We've got you covered!
Join us for So, you’re going to be an anaesthetist? Stage series: Intro to stage one training - a free webinar exclusively for Association of Anaesthetists members.
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#AnSky
Join us for So, you’re going to be an anaesthetist? Stage series: Intro to stage one training - a free webinar exclusively for Association of Anaesthetists members.
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Salmon calcitonin prescribing for acute phantom limb pain after amputation
"Our observed ⬇️ in pain scores & opioid requirements are compatible with a treatment effect & provide a signal worth investigating prospectively..."
#AnSky #MedSky #PainSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
"Our observed ⬇️ in pain scores & opioid requirements are compatible with a treatment effect & provide a signal worth investigating prospectively..."
#AnSky #MedSky #PainSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
October 29, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Salmon calcitonin prescribing for acute phantom limb pain after amputation
"Our observed ⬇️ in pain scores & opioid requirements are compatible with a treatment effect & provide a signal worth investigating prospectively..."
#AnSky #MedSky #PainSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
"Our observed ⬇️ in pain scores & opioid requirements are compatible with a treatment effect & provide a signal worth investigating prospectively..."
#AnSky #MedSky #PainSky
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... while maintaining patient safety.
Learn more 👉 www.england.nhs.uk/infection-pr...
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October 26, 2026 at 2:07 PM
... while maintaining patient safety.
Learn more 👉 www.england.nhs.uk/infection-pr...
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This is interesting - don’t do much upper limb stuff outside the trauma list but heard someone who did speak about why he used ephedrine as his first choice for hypotension, and this was his reasoning #AnSky
October 28, 2026 at 7:39 AM
This is interesting - don’t do much upper limb stuff outside the trauma list but heard someone who did speak about why he used ephedrine as his first choice for hypotension, and this was his reasoning #AnSky
Liberal v conventional pre-op clear fluid fasting policies in children
Interpret with caution: "Pulmonary aspiration is rare in children, & similar incidences of aspiration & vomiting were observed under liberal & conventional clear fluid fasting policies."
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Interpret with caution: "Pulmonary aspiration is rare in children, & similar incidences of aspiration & vomiting were observed under liberal & conventional clear fluid fasting policies."
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
October 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Liberal v conventional pre-op clear fluid fasting policies in children
Interpret with caution: "Pulmonary aspiration is rare in children, & similar incidences of aspiration & vomiting were observed under liberal & conventional clear fluid fasting policies."
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
Interpret with caution: "Pulmonary aspiration is rare in children, & similar incidences of aspiration & vomiting were observed under liberal & conventional clear fluid fasting policies."
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
Join us at our annual Anaesthesia Research Meeting, taking place in Southampton in 4 weeks 🙌
It's a great opportunity to connect with peers, discover new research, & earn 10 CPD credits.
Open to researchers, clinicians, and trainees.
Book your spot 👉 https://ow.ly/sSJX50ZaweZ
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It's a great opportunity to connect with peers, discover new research, & earn 10 CPD credits.
Open to researchers, clinicians, and trainees.
Book your spot 👉 https://ow.ly/sSJX50ZaweZ
#Ansky #Medsky
October 29, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Join us at our annual Anaesthesia Research Meeting, taking place in Southampton in 4 weeks 🙌
It's a great opportunity to connect with peers, discover new research, & earn 10 CPD credits.
Open to researchers, clinicians, and trainees.
Book your spot 👉 https://ow.ly/sSJX50ZaweZ
#Ansky #Medsky
It's a great opportunity to connect with peers, discover new research, & earn 10 CPD credits.
Open to researchers, clinicians, and trainees.
Book your spot 👉 https://ow.ly/sSJX50ZaweZ
#Ansky #Medsky
Thinking about sitting the new FCICM Applied Clinical Reasoning Examination (ACRE)? 📚
Join The College of Intensive Care Medicine's webinar next Wednesday to get expert guidance on the new exam format & how it differs from the current assessment.
Book 👉 https://ow.ly/yVgh50ZKJw8
#Ansky #Medsky
Join The College of Intensive Care Medicine's webinar next Wednesday to get expert guidance on the new exam format & how it differs from the current assessment.
Book 👉 https://ow.ly/yVgh50ZKJw8
#Ansky #Medsky
October 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Thinking about sitting the new FCICM Applied Clinical Reasoning Examination (ACRE)? 📚
Join The College of Intensive Care Medicine's webinar next Wednesday to get expert guidance on the new exam format & how it differs from the current assessment.
Book 👉 https://ow.ly/yVgh50ZKJw8
#Ansky #Medsky
Join The College of Intensive Care Medicine's webinar next Wednesday to get expert guidance on the new exam format & how it differs from the current assessment.
Book 👉 https://ow.ly/yVgh50ZKJw8
#Ansky #Medsky
Awake tracheal intubation: the default technique?
Where there is predicted anatomical, pathological and/or physiological difficulty with the primary airway plan and reliability of rescue oxygenation plans, the default technique should be awake, where possible.
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Where there is predicted anatomical, pathological and/or physiological difficulty with the primary airway plan and reliability of rescue oxygenation plans, the default technique should be awake, where possible.
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doi.org/10.1111/anae...
October 27, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Awake tracheal intubation: the default technique?
Where there is predicted anatomical, pathological and/or physiological difficulty with the primary airway plan and reliability of rescue oxygenation plans, the default technique should be awake, where possible.
#AnSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
Where there is predicted anatomical, pathological and/or physiological difficulty with the primary airway plan and reliability of rescue oxygenation plans, the default technique should be awake, where possible.
#AnSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
The FRCA exams will change significantly in 2027.
Our latest Bulletin article, written by Fiona Daniels, Head of Examinations, explores what trainers need to know, how they can support candidates, and the resources available to help prepare for success.
🔗 https://ow.ly/sVSM5100wzl
#Ansky #Medsky
Our latest Bulletin article, written by Fiona Daniels, Head of Examinations, explores what trainers need to know, how they can support candidates, and the resources available to help prepare for success.
🔗 https://ow.ly/sVSM5100wzl
#Ansky #Medsky
October 26, 2026 at 1:33 PM
The FRCA exams will change significantly in 2027.
Our latest Bulletin article, written by Fiona Daniels, Head of Examinations, explores what trainers need to know, how they can support candidates, and the resources available to help prepare for success.
🔗 https://ow.ly/sVSM5100wzl
#Ansky #Medsky
Our latest Bulletin article, written by Fiona Daniels, Head of Examinations, explores what trainers need to know, how they can support candidates, and the resources available to help prepare for success.
🔗 https://ow.ly/sVSM5100wzl
#Ansky #Medsky
In patients aged ≥ 90 years admitted to ICU after elective surgery, frailty was independently associated with:
• increased in-hospital, 1-year & 5-year mortality
• prolonged duration of hospital stay
• reduced likelihood of return to pre-admission residence
#AnSky #ICUSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
• increased in-hospital, 1-year & 5-year mortality
• prolonged duration of hospital stay
• reduced likelihood of return to pre-admission residence
#AnSky #ICUSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
October 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
In patients aged ≥ 90 years admitted to ICU after elective surgery, frailty was independently associated with:
• increased in-hospital, 1-year & 5-year mortality
• prolonged duration of hospital stay
• reduced likelihood of return to pre-admission residence
#AnSky #ICUSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
• increased in-hospital, 1-year & 5-year mortality
• prolonged duration of hospital stay
• reduced likelihood of return to pre-admission residence
#AnSky #ICUSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
As anaesthetists, you play a vital role in protecting patients through the winter months.
Getting your flu vaccination helps to safeguard those most vulnerable.
If you're eligible, make time to get vaccinated 💉
Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/jcah50ZUh6Q
#Ansky #Medsky
Getting your flu vaccination helps to safeguard those most vulnerable.
If you're eligible, make time to get vaccinated 💉
Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/jcah50ZUh6Q
#Ansky #Medsky
October 23, 2026 at 11:25 AM
As anaesthetists, you play a vital role in protecting patients through the winter months.
Getting your flu vaccination helps to safeguard those most vulnerable.
If you're eligible, make time to get vaccinated 💉
Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/jcah50ZUh6Q
#Ansky #Medsky
Getting your flu vaccination helps to safeguard those most vulnerable.
If you're eligible, make time to get vaccinated 💉
Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/jcah50ZUh6Q
#Ansky #Medsky
Neurolysis of the pericapsular nerve group: a ‘plan B’ in palliative care after hip fracture?
"Finding a way of providing sustained analgesia for patients who have chosen/are only suitable for non-operative management remains an important unmet need."
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
"Finding a way of providing sustained analgesia for patients who have chosen/are only suitable for non-operative management remains an important unmet need."
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Neurolysis of the pericapsular nerve group: a ‘plan B’ in palliative care after hip fracture?
"Finding a way of providing sustained analgesia for patients who have chosen/are only suitable for non-operative management remains an important unmet need."
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
"Finding a way of providing sustained analgesia for patients who have chosen/are only suitable for non-operative management remains an important unmet need."
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
One week left to apply 🚨
Become our new Lay Trustee, and help influence a profession that plays a critical role in healthcare systems across the world.
Apply by 30 October 👉️ buff.ly/PrxmxPf
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Become our new Lay Trustee, and help influence a profession that plays a critical role in healthcare systems across the world.
Apply by 30 October 👉️ buff.ly/PrxmxPf
#AnSky
October 22, 2026 at 8:54 AM
One week left to apply 🚨
Become our new Lay Trustee, and help influence a profession that plays a critical role in healthcare systems across the world.
Apply by 30 October 👉️ buff.ly/PrxmxPf
#AnSky
Become our new Lay Trustee, and help influence a profession that plays a critical role in healthcare systems across the world.
Apply by 30 October 👉️ buff.ly/PrxmxPf
#AnSky
Help shape the future of care for patients with fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain 📝
Share your experience, support research, and inform best practice.
Complete survey by 15 Dec 2026 📆
👉 https://ow.ly/75Fc50ZOjB3
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement
#Ansky #Medsky
Share your experience, support research, and inform best practice.
Complete survey by 15 Dec 2026 📆
👉 https://ow.ly/75Fc50ZOjB3
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement
#Ansky #Medsky
October 22, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Help shape the future of care for patients with fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain 📝
Share your experience, support research, and inform best practice.
Complete survey by 15 Dec 2026 📆
👉 https://ow.ly/75Fc50ZOjB3
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement
#Ansky #Medsky
Share your experience, support research, and inform best practice.
Complete survey by 15 Dec 2026 📆
👉 https://ow.ly/75Fc50ZOjB3
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement
#Ansky #Medsky
We welcome the DHSC's announcement of extra resident doctor training places, many of which will be allocated to anaesthesia.
This is welcome progress for our resident doctor members and for patients.
Read our full response ➡️https://ow.ly/FwNM5100rKG
#Ansky #Medsky
This is welcome progress for our resident doctor members and for patients.
Read our full response ➡️https://ow.ly/FwNM5100rKG
#Ansky #Medsky
October 23, 2026 at 1:29 PM
We welcome the DHSC's announcement of extra resident doctor training places, many of which will be allocated to anaesthesia.
This is welcome progress for our resident doctor members and for patients.
Read our full response ➡️https://ow.ly/FwNM5100rKG
#Ansky #Medsky
This is welcome progress for our resident doctor members and for patients.
Read our full response ➡️https://ow.ly/FwNM5100rKG
#Ansky #Medsky
Impact of clinical frailty on mortality after elective surgery in patients aged ≥ 90 years admitted to critical care: a binational intensive care registry analysis
#AnSky #MedSky #ICUSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
#AnSky #MedSky #ICUSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
October 21, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Impact of clinical frailty on mortality after elective surgery in patients aged ≥ 90 years admitted to critical care: a binational intensive care registry analysis
#AnSky #MedSky #ICUSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
#AnSky #MedSky #ICUSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...