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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 5h

In this #BJA Editorial, Perouansky & Morgan revisits the concept of #minimal alveolar concentration and wonder if the recent description of #“behavioural state transition” should make us redefine it. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 11h

Chronic pain after #Caesarean delivery is common. The novel #SPACE-Postpartum framework used early multidomain assessment of sleep, pain, affect, cognition, and energy to support risk stratification for chronic pain #OpenAccess www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 21h

#Finger cuff and #oscillometric BP measurements are as reliable compared to #arterial measurements in #cardiac patients, according to Bergholz et al. Finger cuffs could potentially replace arm/leg cuffs. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

#Ketamine: does ketamine on the day of #cancer surgery improve survival? Watch the video, presented by Dr Talmy, to find out more 👇: Read the full paper here: www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Standard haemostatic therapy post-cardiopulmonary bypass #CPB is frozen plasma #FFP, but recent trials indicate its inferiority to four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate #PCC. Citrate content might be a contributor #OpenAccess www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Call for applications! The BJA is seeking to appoint a new editor with a special interest in regional anaesthesia. Deadline for applications: 11 October 2026 More info: www.bjanaesthesia.org/news-do/call-…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

#Review by Bornemann-Cimenti et al reporting the anaesthetic core items consistently present in #ERAS guidelines: temperature, PONV, fluid therapy, neuromuscular block management, airway management and analgesia. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We are delighted to announce that Prof Kate Leslie has been appointed as the next Editor-in-Chief of the BJA, starting in January 2027. www.bjanaesthesia.org/news-do/bja-e… Kate Leslie ANZCA CTN ANZCA

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

#BJA review by Pittaway et al evaluating the impact of #haemoadsorption during #CBP: no positive clinical evidence identified to recommend the use of haemoadsorption requiring targeted #RCT in the future. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Gransee et al used ultrasound in this #RCT to look at the impact of IV #fentanyl on #diaphragm muscle forces. No significant effects on the #diaphragm Young’s modulus range were observed. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#BJA review by Taylor-Rowan evaluating the ability of #regional anaesthesia to reduce #chronic postsurgical pain: #low certainty evidence supports a positive impact of neuraxial or peripheral techniques. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

As Nolan’s Odysseus hits is in the box office, Iravani tells us more about anticholinergic syndrome, the use of anticholinergic plants in anaesthesia and medicine and their poisonous effects known since antiquity. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Massart et al evaluated the environmental impact of using inhaled sedation in intensive care: disproportionate and persistent pollution with poly-fluoroalkyl substances, increase greenhouse gas emissions. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In this experimental work, Dubernet et al tested their #CBP oxygenators to assess the relationship between #sevoflurane concentrations measured at the oxygenator gas outlet and in the arterial blood. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In this #BJA communication, Wakabayashi et al. analyse #EEG to show that EEG #slowing precedes #suppression in case of haemodynamic compromise, potentially associated with #neurological injuries. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS! Submit your article on #perioperative #haemodynamic #management for the next BJA Special Issue! Deadline for submissions: 31st Dec 2026

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

RCT by Uppal et al looking at the effect of intrathecal morphine, bilateral QL block or both on quality of recovery and pain: benefit of the combination on early resting, coughing and worst pain at 24h. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#BJA Review by Amado et al discussing #cognitive prehabilitation, particularly in #vulnerable patients, but also the need to evaluate engaging and scalable interventions targeting #high-risk patients. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#BJA editorial by Sidebotham explaining why #anaesthesia research should rely on #Bayesian probabilities, rather than #frequentist probabilities, to achieve clinically meaningful #inference statistics. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Logbook app-based audit by Lees et al looking at #sedation: preassessment, monitoring, drugs and complications. Simple methodological design but potential for #hypothesis generation and large data collection. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#NATA position paper by Saal-Bauernschubert et al summarising the most common #adverse effects of IV #iron therapy and management (diagnosis, risk mitigation, patient counselling, and formulation selection). www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#Anaemia correction programme in #children presenting for surgery by Meyer et al. #Oral iron therapy led to an increase in #haemoglobin of 1g/dl, with high adherence, good follow-up and minimal side effects. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#Prospective observational study by Ramahia et al, showing the absence of clinically meaningful effect on #QTc interval in adults receiving 15 to 20mg of #methadone intraoperatively. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#Review by Natto et al evaluating the potential applications of #eye-tracking to assess visual strategies, guide feedback and accelerate skill development in #regional anaesthesia training and education. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Correspondence by Khan et al suggesting a consensus-driven minimum dataset for #videolaryngoscopy documentation across specialties and settings: a shift from #image classification to #structured reporting. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#BJA editorial by Rajsic et al discussing #organ donation after #extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the balance between life-sustaining therapy, patient autonomy, and family perspectives. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#Environmental and #economic impact analysis by Allel et al of the use of #liberal versus conservative SpO2 targets in #critically ill and ventilated patients: a small but immediately deliverable contribution. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#Editorial by Berger-Estilita & Leslie about the #2024 Cohort baseline study: a more diverse, open about health issue and #stressed (burnout, bottlenecks and Anaesthesia Associates) #UK resident population. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Platform trials evaluate multiple interventions within one or more domains, offering a flexible alternative to traditional RCTs and enabling more efficient identification of effective or harmful treatments #OpenAccess www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#Long-term follow-up of the #RELIEF trial by McIlroy et al not identifying any impact of a #restrictive perioperative fluid regimen on the incidence of new or progressive #chronic kidney disease. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Planned sub-study of the #PADDI trial by Bach et al showing that #dexamethasone injection in patients with diabetes mellitus mildly increases perioperative #blood glucose but not #surgical site infection. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🎙️ New opportunity! BJA Education trainee podcast & social media editor 🎙️ Apply by 18th September For more details follow the link: bit.ly/4A1CsA2

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Laboratory investigation on #pig models by Östberg et al suggesting the impact of #hypotension during the induction of general anaesthesia on the formation of pulmonary #atelectasis. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The optimal anaesthetic strategy for endovascular therapy (#EVT) in acute ischaemic #stroke remains debated. In 734 patients undergoing EVT under a standardised GA protocol with early extubation, 18% had anaesthesia-related complications www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

RCT by Paschold et al on the impact of #FiO2 on post-operative #atelectasis. #Low oxygen administration before emergence protects end-expiratory lung volume and improves post-extubation oxygenation. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#Case report by Safavynia et al indicating #intra-burst spectral content may serve as a #neurophysiological biomarker of the potential for #recovery, from brief hypoxaemic insults to prolonged anoxic coma. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

How can multidisciplinary teams support shared decision-making before surgery? This systematic review explores the involvement of anaesthetists and other healthcare professionals alongside surgeons #OpenAccess www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Cardiac surgery carries substantial risks of perioperative complications and mortality. The #BraSIS2 multicentre study in Brazil found one in three patients experienced early death or severe postoperative complications #OpenAccess www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🎙️ New opportunity! BJA Education trainee podcast & social media editor 🎙️ Apply by 18th September For more details follow the link: bit.ly/4A1CsA2

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New perioperative management strategy for #SGLT2 inhibitors proposed by the #SPAQI. In this #BJA Editorial, Garcia et al present this risk-stratified approach between metabolic events and cardiac benefits. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

QI project evaluating the impact of #nitrous oxide destruction units. Whitehouse et al show that with destruction technology, N2O levels remain low. #patient safety, #UK NHS Net Zero plan. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

New risk stratification tool for patients on #GLP-1 RA by Szarpak et al, based on drug regime changes, presence of gastric or motility symptoms: #usual fasting, #24hr liquid diet or #full stomach management. www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0…

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