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Samantha Black

@anaesthetistsb.bsky.social
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Paeds&Periop, Patient Information Lead @rcoanews.bsky.social, periop committee APAGBI @apagbi.org.uk, Anaes Lead STPN NHS England, #paediatricprehabilitation, mum/wife/mountains ‘Ready Steady Recover’ youtu.be/ozmzQZkwSTw?is=XIgV9xykCD4…

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Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists @apagbi.org.uk · 25/09/2026
🇪🇸 APAGBI at #ESPA2026 in Madrid! A huge thank you to our Council members Dr Sumit Das, Dr Karen Bartholomew, Dr Catalina Stendall and Dr Lauren Brown for representing APAGBI across sessions, workshops and research. 👏 Thank you to everyone who contributed and made this work possible! #paedanaesthesia
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Attending the guidelines session at Annual Congress today? Download the new guideline on Peri-operative management of patients having day surgery, live now: buff.ly/btn5C9f
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We proudly reaffirm our commitment to high-quality patient information for patients and members. The Patient Information Forum proves that our resources are evidence-based, patient-shaped, clear, and accessible. Explore them here👉 ow.ly/qhkX50ZBwiu #Ansky #Medsky
Proud to have been re-certified under the PIF TICK for a sixth year
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The latest joint Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) statement encourages a risk-based approach, careful preparation, and evidence-led practice — empowering anaesthetists to deliver the best care for every patient. Read more and download the statement 👉https://ow.ly/ZKFu50Zwc9q #Ansky #Medsky
 The latest joint Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) statement
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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The July CPOC Newsletter has landed! Check your inbox to catch up on the latest resources, guidance and developments from across the perioperative community. Read it here - us11.campaign-archive.com?u=126276b72d... #CPOC #PerioperativeCare #PerioperativeMedicine
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
We’ve just refreshed two of our most popular patient information guides 👇 ➡️You & Your Anaesthetic: ow.ly/xG7h50Zqxlp ➡️Anaesthetic Choices for Hip or Knee Replacement: ow.ly/MPrh50Zqxlo Please share with your pre-operative colleagues, so everyone stays up to date! #Ansky #Medsky
RCoA updated patient information resources
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
💡 Read the recommendations from our new guidelines on consent for anaesthesia. For the full guidelines, visit buff.ly/s8aLzAx (🧵 1/9) #AnSky #MedSky
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Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Today, the Health and Social Care Committee published a powerful report calling for a new, bold approach to address England’s decades-long problem of diet-related ill health, which costs the country tens of billions of pounds every year. committees.parliament.uk/work/9239/fo...
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‘Stand up to food industry’ after decades of failure to tackle obesity epidemic, MPs tell government - Committees - UK Parliament
The Health and Social Care Committee calls for a new, bold approach to tackle England’s decades-long obesity epidemic that is costing the country tens of billions a year.
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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Prehabilitation interventions for colorectal cancer surgery patients are heterogeneous and rarely tailored to low baseline fitness levels. Botting et al. suggest a conceptual framework for future work #bjaopen www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(… #OpenAccess
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 18/07/2026
British runner Josh Kerr breaks world record for mile which had stood for 27 years
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British runner Josh Kerr breaks world record for mile which had stood for 27 years
British runner Josh Kerr has broken the world record for running a mile on a track - which has stood for 27 years.
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The BMJ @bmj.com · 16/07/2026
New #BMJResearch finds that epidural analgesia during labour was not associated with clinically significant risks of harm to newborn babies or children, including risks of neonatal morbidity, death, or cerebral palsy bit.ly/4hehDKz
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Epidurals not linked to increased harm for newborns or children
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Jon Bailey 🇨🇦🏄‍♂️🌊 @son-of-caine.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Does ChatGPT accurately answer patients’ questions? Patients are turning to LLMs. Inconsistency and “hallucinations” are common with LLMs. We tested the consistency, correctness, completeness, and coherence of answers to patient FAQs. tinyurl.com/ChatGPTFAQs
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Anesthesiologists’ Assessment of the Correctness, Completeness, and Coherence of ChatGPT Answers to Patient Preoperative Questions
Introduction Patients are increasingly turning to large language models (LLMs) for answers. However, LLMs like ChatGPT are relatively new technology and are untested for this purpose. Inconsistency a...
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The Guardian has published an exclusive article on our recent State of the Nation report and its key findings, emphasising the pressures facing anaesthetic services. Read the news here: ow.ly/wYeZ50ZnFkt #Medsky #Ansky
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
These new guidelines on consent for anaesthesia respond to the changing ethical, legal and clinical landscape in which anaesthetists practice. They include a new section on peri-operative medicine & updated advice 👉️ buff.ly/s8aLzAx
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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Join the CPOC Newsletter mailing list! Our newsletter brings together the latest developments, best practice updates and ways to get involved with the perioperative community. Join our mailing list today and make sure you never miss an update: cpoc.org.uk/get-involved...
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Join our Mailing List to keep up to date on the latest developments from CPOC
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RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Patients still wait too long for emergency laparotomy surgery. Clinicians tell us that imaging requesting contributes to delays and frustration. RCoA and THIS Institute have collaborated on recommendations to guide the development of local pathways. @rcoanews.bsky.social @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk
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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
New Blog from Dr Amy Norrington - Dr Norrington talks about the new best practice guidance for Children and Young People undergoing surgery and child-centred care. Read the full blog - cpoc.org.uk/new-best-pra...
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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
First came ‘Fitter Better Sooner’ for adult universal prehabilitation … and next came ‘Ready Steady Recover’ for children and young people as part of making every contact count - cpoc.org.uk/ready-steady...
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BJA Education @bjaeducation.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Any hospital can be the first to receive a critically unwell child. New in BJA Education: the UK national standards every hospital should meet for paediatric stabilisation and transfer. 🏥 #BJAEd www.bjaed.org/article/S205...
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Paediatric stabilisation and transfer. Part 1: preparation and standards of care
Anaesthetists provide a vital role in the multidisciplinary management of children who are critically unwell or injured. These patients can present to any hospital providing emergency or walk-in care.
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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Why are elective surgeries cancelled and delayed? The PACE2024 study looks at causes of postponement and cancellation and identifies areas for improvement www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Deconditioning is a major and preventable contributor to loss of independence among older adults. It is not an inevitable consequence of ageing - it is preventable and reversible. This new hub has been created to support our members in improving outcomes for older people.
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Deconditioning Hub | British Geriatrics Society
We have created this hub to support our members to improve outcomes for older people through the identification and prevention of deconditioning.
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oaa-anaes.bsky.social @oaa-anaes.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
www.theguardian.com/society/2026... OAA is championing to have better national data on obstetric anaesthesia care to drive quality improvements
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Women from minority backgrounds in UK less likely to receive epidurals, research finds
Exclusive: Guardian analysis exposes evidence of racial inequalities in pain relief offered across healthcare
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Anaesthetists aren’t optional. They're essential. Today, we launched our UK State of the Nation report for 2026, which sets out the challenges facing our members and the wider anaesthetic workforce – and the actions needed to address them. Read more: ow.ly/5NQt50Zielz #Medsky #Ansky
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Core20PLUS5 Framework: Reducing healthcare inequalities among older people. This framework from BGS aims to help identify people who have unequal access to and experience of healthcare, and to target action to counter that inequality. buff.ly/76ULsf5
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JP Lomas @jplomas.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The lesson for anaesthesia is clear: Good people working harder is not a safety strategy. Safe maternity care needs planned capacity, senior presence, proper support staff and shared governance. Workforce planning is patient safety. www.ockendenmaternit... #anaesthesia 10/10
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Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) @hqip.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Don’t miss the next @hqip.bsky.social #CAAW26 webinar on data-informed improvement, with the Evidence into Practice award announcement, from 1pm today! Register in advance: www.hqip.org.uk/caaw26
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Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) @hqip.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
That’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone who took part in this week’s #CAAW26 events and celebrations, hosted by @hqip.bsky.social. Congratulations also to all the winners of the Excellence in Clinical Audit Awards 2026! For all #CAAW26 news go to the HQIP #CAAW26 webpage: hqip.org.uk/caaw26
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
SORT has supported safer surgeries for a decade! 🌟 Since 2014, it’s helped improve patient outcomes across the UK. Help shape the next chapter by taking part in the NCEPOD survey 📝 🔗 Take the survey ow.ly/Mkt550Zbq5w #Ansky #Medsky
Survey: The Surgical Outcome Risk Tool (SORT)
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
It's #ClinicalAuditAwarenessWeek2026! This week, Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) will be running a series of webinars and events! Discover how healthcare data drives quality improvement and patient safety. Register here👉 ow.ly/BazA50ZeGpE #Ansky #Medsky #CAAW26 #HQIP
FREE Clinical Audit Awareness Week 2026 webinars
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Shaun Lintern @shaunlintern.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Ockenden is expected to lay the blame for the disaster on a collapse of leadership and a disconnect between senior managers and frontline staff. Chronic understaffing, rising demand plus failures to investigate or learn from errors meant they were repeated.
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
We’re excited to share the new APAGBI Best Practice Guideline, supporting children and young people with individual needs as they prepare for surgery. It champions inclusivity, equal access, and the role of patients and carers in shaping care. Find out more 👉 ow.ly/lom550Ze94E #Medsky
New APAGBI Best Practice Guidance
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Join free Clinical Audit Awareness Week 2026 webinars! Discover how healthcare data drives quality improvement and patient safety. Open to all. For more info & to register 👉 ow.ly/BazA50ZeGpE #Ansky #Medsky #CAAW26 #HQIP
FREE Clinical Audit Awareness Week 2026 webinars
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 17/06/2026
This #LearningDisabilityWeek, we have published our review of UK learning disability nursing, which outlines our demands for: ☑️ Health and care workforce planning to be field-specific. ☑️ Government action to stabilise the learning disability nursing education pipeline. Read more ⬇️
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Falling nurse numbers leave people with learning disabilities behind | News | Royal College of Nursing
With staffing down by a third and demand rising, the RCN calls for immediate action to protect the future of the learning disability nursing profession
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Today marks the beginning of #LearningDisabilityWeek 🩼 This year’s theme, “Do you see me?”, highlights the importance of recognising, listening to, and valuing people with learning disabilities. Explore our resources to help provide inclusive care for all patients 👉 ow.ly/qRWG50ZbmQi
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Samantha Black @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Thank you to a fabulous APAGBI scientific meeting and letting me present ‘ready steady recover’ 10 things young people can do to prepare for surgery rcoa.ac.uk/patients/pat... @apagbi.org.uk @cpoc.bsky.social
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Together with our @cpoc.bsky.social and the @apagbi.org.uk, we have published new guidelines to improve the care of children and young people awaiting surgery or anaesthetic procedures. Learn more and read the guidance 👉 ow.ly/94B350Z9VSm #Ansky #Medsky
Launching the RCoA Best Practice Guidance for Preoperative Care Services for Children and Young People
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
@nhsgirft.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcpch.bsky.social @assocanaes.bsky.social @sobauk.co.uk
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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
@cpoc.bsky.social and @apagbi.org.uk today launch a new guidance to improve preoperative care for children and young people - setting a clear national standard for the delivery of safe, high-quality care before surgery or procedures. Download the guidance - www.cpoc.org.uk/guidelines-r...
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Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists @apagbi.org.uk · 21/05/2026
We are delighted to support NAP8 studying major complications of regional anaesthesia. This is a valuable opportunity to improve patient safety and outcomes 🩺🌟 Please discuss any possible cases with your local co-ordinator. #NAP8 #PaediatricAnaesthesia #PatientSafety #RegionalAnaesthesia
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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Nerve blocks are very good at stopping pain during and just after surgery, but sometimes the pain can suddenly come back and feel worse later. What medicines helped stop “rebound pain"? #AnSky #RASky #MedSky #PainSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...
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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
An ingenious (and tasty!) solution to support patient comfort and recovery 👀🍦 We're excited to see the results of this innovative project developed by the anaesthetic department and recovery nurses at @uniofsurrey.bsky.social 👏 buff.ly/E3U5sO6 #AnSky #MedSky
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Patients at Royal Surrey given ice lollies - but not due to heat
It is thought they could help to reduce sore throats, nausea and discomfort after operations.
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Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists @apagbi.org.uk · 31/05/2026
📢 New Best Practice Guidance ✨ Preparation & Management of Children & Young People with Individual Needs Requiring Surgery or Procedures ✨ This guidance outlines the staffing, facilities, and services needed to deliver safe, high-quality, & inclusive perioperative care #Paedsanaes #InclusiveCare
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
This #WorldNoTobaccoDay, we’re highlighting our latest campaign, Ready, Steady, Recover, with 10 things young people can do to prepare for surgery. Quitting smoking & vaping before surgery helps you feel your best, reduces risks, & speeds up recovery. Read more 👉 ow.ly/7z2W50Z5tIh
Patient Information Resources
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
We've updated our position statement on flexible working to include recent legislative changes and to make it inclusive of the multiprofessional team. We hope it helps employers and employees navigate the world of flexible working in older people's healthcare.
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Flexible Working in Geriatric Medicine | British Geriatrics Society
This BGS position statement sets out the benefits of less than full time (LTFT) working in geriatric medicine for both individuals and organisations, and provides six guiding principles as well as…
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The Case Registry for NAP8 is open. NAP8 will study major complications of regional anaesthesia (peripheral nerve and central neuraxial blocks) as well as perioperative spinal cord and peripheral nerve injury. Find out more 👉 ow.ly/8GkJ50Z12n9
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
We’ve joined with leading organisations to co-sign and endorse a joint statement on corridor care in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), supporting patient safety and best practice together. Learn more 👉https://ow.ly/iBqE50Z2MQT #Ansky #Medsky
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Samantha Black @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
A lovely morning cycle whilst my boy has a run. Hopefully sunnier days are coming….. 🤞🏾
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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Children and young people that are more active also tend to feel happier. 💚 🏃‍♀️ That’s why it’s so important we give every young person the chance to experience the joy and wellbeing that sport and activity bring.
A graphic from Sport England features a silhouette of a head with a multicolored gauge inside, indicating mental wellbeing. The text states a positive association between activity levels and mental wellbeing for ages 7-16. Below, a bar chart displays ratings: Active (7.1), Fairly active (6.9), and Less active (6.7).
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Samantha Black @anaesthetistsb.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Today we launched our newest patient resource, 'Ready, Steady, Recover: 10 things young people can do to prepare for surgery'. It has simple steps to help young people feel their best before surgery to reduce risks and speed up recovery. Read more here 👉 ow.ly/EY0R50YXE1u
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