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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The summer issue of Bulletin is out now! ☀️ Our annual research issue is packed full of exciting and essential research and improvement activity happening across anaesthesia. Take a look today 📖 ow.ly/FHj350ZjF5o

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

As the Activity Survey period comes to a close with over 60,000 cases logged, NAP8 Fellow Dr Yin Yin Lim reflects on why the survey is so critical to the wider project, her own role as a Fellow and the long-term impact of National Audit Projects (NAPs). Read the blog now: ow.ly/O1So50ZjJXO

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Iain Moppett OBE @iainmoppett.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

‘Pain only she knows’ is a challenging editorial. The first author @susannastanford.bsky.social is a patient with lived experience - a voice worth listening to. Some thoughts below @anaesjournal.bsky.social associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... 1/N 🧵

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RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Our brilliant NAP8 fellows are here at ##RAUK26! Come and see us if you have any NAP8 questions. @rcoanews.bsky.social @ra-uk.org @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Generating evidence regarding peri-operative outcomes and the role of regional anaesthesia is important to the ongoing process of improving patient participation in clinical decision-making. @emarianomd.bsky.social @yintubate.bsky.social @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social #AnSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

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Ed Mariano, MD, MAS, FASA, FASRA @emarianomd.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Our new editorial on peri-operative nerve injury in @anaesjournal.bsky.social is published and free to read! Great international collaboration with @yintubate.bsky.social @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social and Dr Kelly Foster associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

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Keeping our nerve: what large datasets can (and might) reveal about peri‐operative nerve injury

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Amit Pawa @dr-amit-pawa.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Yeah! Season 4 of @bilih.bsky.social #BILIH #BlockItLikeItsHot is out!! @jeffgadsden.bsky.social & I are joined by @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social & Dr Nuala Lucas @rcoanews.bsky.social @oaa-anaes.bsky.social #NAP8 features in this episode! Full episode www.blockitlikeitshot.com/s4-e1-block-...

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RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

The 8th National Audit Project is officially underway, with the baseline surveys being released this week. Thank you to the more than 500 anaesthetists who have already filled out their individual survey. Encourage everyone else to fill out theirs and contribute to #NAP8!

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 08/08/2025

I have quite the topic for the #MedSkyDebate this weekend. Do you use Chat GTP and how has it affected your practise?? ChatGTP did this infographic. Is AI bad for us or can we use it to assist us? Pro’s and Con’s. This should be the best debate!!

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Our Summer Bulletin is out now📥 Check out our interactive teaser 👉https://ow.ly/rv7g50Wj7Vs And remember to check your mailbox for the full version 📥 #ansky #medsky

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RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Don't miss this month's @rcoanews.bsky.social Bulletin, with plenty of @rcoa-cri.bsky.social research content including #NAP8 and #SNAP3 - lots of exciting work going on in the research department right now! @iainmoppett.bsky.social @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social

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Ed Mariano, MD, MAS, FASA, FASRA @emarianomd.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

I'm very happy to share that our new letter has been published - a great collaboration with @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social and @dr-amit-pawa.bsky.social to improve patient safety in regional anesthesia kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...

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RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

#NAP8 are recruiting Local Coordinators at each hospital in the UK and Ireland. Visit rcoa.ac.uk/research/res... for information on the role and to register your interest! @rcoanews.bsky.social @ra-uk.org @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social

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Regional Anaesthesia UK @ra-uk.org · 29/04/2025

#RAUK25 in-person ticket sales close on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!! Don’t forget to get your tickets and don’t miss out on an amazing conference!! 🤺Debate 👩‍⚕️Live demos 🧐Workshops ⏳ Closing Soon! 🗓️ Leeds, May 8-9th 2025 ➡️ ra-ukmeetings.com

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Regional Anaesthesia UK @ra-uk.org · 20/03/2025

Check out the entire faculty for #RAUK25 We hope you are as excited as we are to see this amazing lineup - and that there are more women than men! 👩‍⚕️ Join us for our ASM this May! 🗓️ 8-9th May 2025, Leeds UK ➡️ ra-ukmeetings.com #RASky

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Alan Macfarlane @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Great to see the ESRA board in Lisbon this weekend. Lots of discussions/hard work but also nice to get out for a quick run/see the sun/enjoy some nice dinners with the ESRA family 😎🤗 Join us in Oslo for the ASM in September esracongress.com @esra-society.bsky.social is is now on Bluesky 👍

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Regional Anaesthesia UK @ra-uk.org · 11/02/2025

We’re excited to announce that #RAUK25 tickets are selling fast to doctors across the UK & the rest of the world! To celebrate we are giving away a FREE workshop place to 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 #𝟭𝟬𝟬 Book today and grab that spot! ⏳Early bird closes soon ➡️ www.ra-ukmeetings.com

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Dr Jenny Ferry @jennyferry.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Pleased to report the Android version is now running too! #planA is free for all (but you will need to register) Everything unlocks with @ra-uk.org membership! #RASKY

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Alan Macfarlane @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

It’s been SO much work by our board member Dr Sim West over so long I can’t even remember exactly when we started this!! But very exciting the @ra-uk.org app is launching 🤩 Join up for full access (a bargain!) and also for discount on #RAUK25 registration 👇 www.ra-ukmeetings.com

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Amit Pawa @dr-amit-pawa.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I have a series of 3 videos out: Counting ribs: youtu.be/JqbS-eqxEss?... Transverse PVB: youtu.be/AMHCqxP7-RU?... Paramedian Sagiital PVB: youtu.be/Gkc7jqmAyew?... All compliment our latest @bilih.bsky.social #BILIH #BlockItLikeItsHot episode! @jeffgadsden.bsky.social #RAsky #AnSky #POCUSky

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RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

A brilliant first meeting for the #NAP8 steering panel today. Lots discussed and some exciting things to work on! @iainmoppett.bsky.social @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social @rcoanews.bsky.social

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JAMA @jama.com · 07/01/2025

RCT: Perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion did not improve the return of gut function after elective minimally invasive colonic resection. ja.ma/4h5exFz

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Peter Merjavy @petermerjavy.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

💥 Incredible interest for ESRA-DRA Online 2A exam on 12th April 2025. The registration has only opened today and almost half of the 104 places available are gone. Do not wait and reserve you place now to avoid disappointment.

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Iain Moppett OBE @iainmoppett.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

The Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoanews.bsky.social is looking for a new Director and Deputy Director. NAPs, SNAPs, NELA, eFONA, CTN... We've got plenty of brilliant projects (and acronyms) to get your teeth into. Could this be you? #AnSky www.rcoa.ac.uk/about-us/cur...

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BJA Education @bjaeducation.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Learn more about the peripartum management of the patient taking anticoagulant medications with the #BJAEd article from Drs Reale and Farber www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

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Amit Pawa @dr-amit-pawa.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

In our end of season episode of @bilih.bsky.social #BILIH #BlockItLikeItsHot @jeffgadsden.bsky.social & I discuss Post-Block nerve injury and shout out Tom Quick, @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social , @ra-uk.org & #NAP8! Check out full episode open.spotify.com/episode/44vZ... or at usual pod provider!

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BJA Education @bjaeducation.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Read about the anaesthetic management of abdominal trauma with this excellent #BJAEd review article from Drs Edwards, Organ, Hancorn & Egan at www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Interested in Science Communication & Social Media? We are recruiting Social Media Fellows to join the BJA & BJA Open team. #science #SoMe #anaesthesia #Ansky www.bjanaesthesia.org/news-do/call...

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

In May, we published a special issue on #regional #anaesthesia in partnership with #RAUK24 #ansky Check it out here: www.bjanaesthesia.org/issue/S0007-...

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Alan Macfarlane @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Not sure the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 sugary treats @RCoA went down well today @rcoanews.bsky.social 🤣😬 📈Been busy few months behind scenes… ➡️Steering group formation 📄Draft protocol ✅Navigating regulatory pathways 💰Funding 😊Looking forward to appointing fellows and working with the team toward a ?2026 launch

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Alan Macfarlane @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Great to see bookings coming in already 🤗 @ra-uk.org have lined up a fantastic faculty for #RAUK25 🤝 Debates ❓ Live demos - ask for any block 👩🏻‍🍼 Joint session with @oaa-anaes.bsky.social 📚 @bjaeducation.bsky.social lectures incl @allisonleenyc.bsky.social and KiJinn Chin ➡️ www.Ra-ukmeetings.com

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

In December we review activity over the year #bjabythenumbers Our most read article in 2024 was a review article on #perioperative management of diabetes mellitus by Crowley et al #diabetes #anaesthesia #Ansky www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000...

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Block It Like It’s Hot Podcast @bilih.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Join @jeffgadsden.bsky.social & @dr-amit-pawa.bsky.social as they answer lots of questions from the last year, tell some jokes and generally get into the festive mood… Oh, and a warning- there may be some singing! Enjoy! Here is the Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/44vZ...

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Amit Pawa @dr-amit-pawa.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Our Xmas #BILIH @bilih.bsky.social episode has just dropped! Claim 1 hr of CME by registering for a free Duke CME account here ja.dh.duke.edu Once you've listened, text the code to +1 919 213 8033 The code for Dec 15th is MATDUZ You have 24 hr from 15th to claim! #RAsky #AnSky #MedSky #POCUSky

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Regional Anaesthesia UK @ra-uk.org · 15/12/2024

𝙁𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 #RAUK25 𝙩𝙤 𝙇𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 Join the international #regionalanaesthesia community in Leeds, UK 🎥 Live demos 👩‍🎓 Workshops 🙋 Pro-Con Debate ➡️ www.ra-ukmeetings.com 🗓️ 8-9th May 2025 🌍 Leeds, UK (and virtual) Book early and bon voyage!

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Dr Nav Bahal @drnavbahal.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

@ra-uk.org: “As a reward for all your Social Media work, take a short holiday…Did you enjoy it?” #RAUK25 bookings are open! 😂 The work has just begun! ➡️ www.ra-ukmeetings.com

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Alan Macfarlane @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Exciting to see this open after so much work by @nathaslam.bsky.social and the rest of the team (handles too big to tag them all - Toby, MariaPaz, Jenny) plus our social media guru @drnavbahal.bsky.social 🤩Amazing faculty 🛡️Fantastic venue (and city) 🎥Live demos (pick your block!) 💻Virtual option

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Regional Anaesthesia UK @ra-uk.org · 13/12/2024

#RAUK25 Registration is now open! Don’t miss out on the UK’s biggest and best #regionalanaesthesia conference ➡️ www.ra-ukmeetings.com 🗓️ 8-9th May 2025 🌍 Leeds, UK (and virtual) Book early and avoid disappointment! #RASky #PainSky #AnSky #MedSky

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

This is a heatmap of topics identified in 6 research prioritisation studies relevant to regional anaesthesia. Important themes were on the role of RA in: • ⬇️ chronic postsurgical pain • improving postop recovery • benefit in specific patient groups #RASky #AnSky #MedSky buff.ly/49zVeBD

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Regional Anaesthesia UK @ra-uk.org · 10/12/2024

🛫 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀, Trains & Automobiles 🔉 #RAUK25 is coming to Leeds in May 2025! International Experts - RA Workshops - Pain - POCUS 🌍 We’re expecting delegates from all across the globe! Where are you coming from? #RASky #PainSky #AnSky #MedSky

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Alan Macfarlane @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Cleaning out some filing cabinets…(finding all sorts of old stuff!) Anyway, found this addressed to the ‘Amnesia Dept’ at Toronto Western 🤣. Maybe not the worst typo to be fair but still… #AnaesSky #RASky

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Jon Bailey 🇨🇦🏄‍♂️🌊 @son-of-caine.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

🚨 Abstract submissions are NOW OPEN! 🚨 Spread the word and submit your work by January 14—time is running out! ⏳ Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your research at the landmark 50th Anniversary of #ASRASpring25 #ASRA50🌟 Repost from: @ropivacaine.bsky.social

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Regional Anaesthesia UK @ra-uk.org · 07/12/2024

Grateful to have connected with 1000 of you around the world We are proud of our work in the advancement of standards & education in regional anaesthesia and pain medicine in the UK Whether in Paeds, Research, Training, Education, EDI, Digital and so on - we are here for you Join today! #RASky

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Bob Funnekotter @bobfunn.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I loved it, including the tears. And your family there and all. And the international cameos. #RAUK24 was superb. Seeing friends, making new ones, meeting the entire board (🤩) and all the excellent talks.

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Susannah P @drsusannahp.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

What is a ‘safe dose’ of LA? I read an article when training on how we should avoid using traditional ‘safe mg/kg doses’ and think more about the site, the patient, co-morbidities etc. I can’t remember where I read this but it’s something that’s stayed with me. Even so, this case is a rare event!

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Susannah P @drsusannahp.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

With recent cases like this the issue of LA and people being unaware of how much is being injected really concerns me. (The case report above however, was 5ml of lignocaine so incredibly rare and unlucky) www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

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Coroner’s warning after woman dies from anaesthetic for hip operation

Dr Rachel Gibson died three months after her operation

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 05/12/2024

Congratulations to Pod 3 at The Royal Adelaide Hospital Intensive Care Unit for their exceptional Christmas tree, kindly provided by the awesome @kolygate.bsky.social. An exceptional effort bravo!! #MedSky #AnSky #recycle

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