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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · 13h

Beyond survival: understanding postoperative disability in peri-operative care "...disability has emerged as an important outcome that may better reflect the lived experience of patients after surgery compared with conventional endpoints alone." #AnSky #MedSky #SurgSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

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Raj LB @rajlb.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The way I usually think about it is that in 16 yrs (13 in scrubs) I've never been called a nurse whereas every woman I've asked has been. I appreciate as senior, I'm actually quite junior but I think it's a good enough sample size. Only option I've got:

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Propofol Free-for-all @drpete3.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Most US hospitals now affix a large tag to the bottom of our hospital badges that says “Physician” or “Doctor.” And yet, my female physician colleagues are called “nurse” all the time. Sorry to hear Oz is the same.

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Rhea Liang @liangrhea.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Agree with Mary Ann. They see what they want to see, it's got nothing to do with how you word it.

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Christos Chamos @hamos1977.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

So many benefits to them!

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Dr Gavin Sullivan A.N.A.E.S.T.H.E.T.I.S.T 🇳🇿🇦🇺🇬🇧 @lotusgav.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

“ hi I’m Dr Sullivan, I’m one of the anaesthetic doctors, (I’m the boss today) (if I’m not working solo) and I’ll be looking after you while you’re asleep, what do I call you?” Standard patter…

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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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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Combined chronic pre-operative beta blocker therapy + intra-operative dexmedetomidine use might be associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events in older patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgery. #AnSky #MedSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Calling all ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia (UGRA) practitioners! The University of Nottingham needs your input on technology in UGRA training. Complete the national survey & help shape the future of education 👉 ow.ly/YoxZ50ZqA2u RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement #Medsky

Survey - Role of technology-enhanced approaches in ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia (UGRA) training

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Sethina Watson @sethina.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Equity in anaesthetic procedural training: a UK survey Female respondents were 32% more likely than male counterparts to report being in a lower category for total number of procedures performed associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Equity in anaesthetic procedural training: a <fc>UK</fc> survey

Differential attainment by protected characteristics is described in the setting of medical education, but its relevance to UK anaesthetic training is not well established. This study examined whethe...

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ANZCA @anzca.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History has expanded its collection! Some of our newest additions include a 1927 tachometer and an apothecary jar labelled “Cocaïne”. Read more about these recent donations in the Winter edition of the ANZCA Bulletin: online.fliphtml5.com/ANZCA1992/qgnq/#p=90

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Safe Airway Society @safeairwaysociety.org · 19/07/2026

The SAS Airway Workshop roadshow is coming to Christchurch! 12/9/26 For more information and to register: vist.ly/5brk7

Safe Airway Society Airway Workshop promotional poster with event details.

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

“Everything happening today is a product of the past.” Understanding the past helps us make sense of the present. Founder of the Wall Walk, Dr Simone Bull, shares some possibly less familiar historical events in the most recent issue of Te Puna Kairehu. [kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/wallwalk]

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ANZCA @anzca.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

As a Visiting Medical Officer Anaesthetist, you'll provide contemporary, comprehensive specialist anaesthesia services for emergency and elective patients, both inpatient and outpatient, delivering best-practice, evidence-based care across the network.

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Visiting Medical Officer Anaesthetist - ANZCA

Port Macquarie Base Hospital Applications close 18 August 2026

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

"... external validation should prioritise populations in whom difficult facemask ventilation is both more consequential & more likely to change the airway plan, incl patients with severe obesity or OSA, and those having emergency or obstetric surgery." #AnSky #MedSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

In this secondary analysis of the VIDEOLAR-SURGERY trial, Taboada et al shows that modified Cormack-Lehane grade correlates with first-pass #intubation success whether using direct or #videolaryngoscopy. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Clinical rotations are a cornerstone of anaesthetic training, but are they still the best way to deliver a broad and equitable training experience? Explore the benefits and drawbacks of rotating between hospitals in this webinar, free for members: buff.ly/mzObTLQ #AnSky #Medsky

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

#Videolaryngoscopy has changed #intubation—but not how we describe it. This BJA editorial from Fernandez-Vaquero et al proposes a simple framework: what was used, what was seen, what was done. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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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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Dr Gavin Sullivan A.N.A.E.S.T.H.E.T.I.S.T 🇳🇿🇦🇺🇬🇧 @lotusgav.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Just failed miserably to insert an art line even with the frickin ultrasound. Luckily I was saved by the registrar and now I want to go home and curl up in a little ball under a blanket… #ansky

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Check out the new BJA #miniflipbook with all our FREE content from the July edition! Articles on: #videolaryngoscopy #hypotension #neuralinjury #PPH #laparotomy #PEEP #ultrasound #airway bja137-1.elsevierdigitaledition.com

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 31/05/2026

In my happy place in #SouthAustralia in the #Riverland before my anaesthetic locum starting tomorrow with James. Looking after country folk is very satisfying. #MedSky #AnSky With @urethroplasty.bsky.social

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The Case Registry for NAP8 launches today! #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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Australian Society of Anaesthetists @asa-australia.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

🔊 New Podcast Episode | Australian Anaesthesia – Ep 117 Anaesthesia, Advocacy, and Authentic Leadership with Dr Mark Priestley 🎧 Listen now: player.captivate.fm/episode/d9edd85…

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Anaesthesia Reports @anaesthesiareports.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Exaggerated plethysmography waveforms associated with premature ventricular contractions in a 58-year-old man with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and significant cardiac history who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy. #AnSky #MedSky doi.org/10.1002/anr3...

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Anaesthesia Reports @anaesthesiareports.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Successful spinal anaesthesia for caesarean birth after epidural blood patch for intracranial hypotension headache #AnSky #MedSky #ObsSky doi.org/10.1002/anr3...

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

In this #retrospectivestudy, #airway and #respiratory #adverseevents were the most frequent trigger for emergency calls during #proceduralsedation and analgesia www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007…

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

In the latest issue of Te Puna Kairehu, we hear from two Wellington Geriatricians who've established a Perioperative Older Persons Service (POPS) in Wellington to improve support for older adults under General and Vascular surgical services. Read more [kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/pops]

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

GLPs and gastric ultrasound In a survey of resident and consultant anaesthetists, it was found that when assessing a patient receiving GLP-1 RAs who has not undertaken a 24-h clear fluid diet, only 43% of respondents would use gastric ultrasound. #AnSky #GLP1 doi.org/10.1111/anae...

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 06/05/2026

Home safe after #asm26akl. Such a wonderful meeting of workshops, academia and friendship. Again congratulations to new @anzca.bsky.social President @gonggasgirl.bsky.social and thanks to everyone who was involved in organising this. So appreciate you all. BRAVO!!!

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Dr Archie 🌱 🌈 @archiecurium.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Thank you all for coming along! Some important topics covered - plastics in healthcare, rationalising pathology testing &imaging, nitrous decommissioning and sustainable anaesthesia in lower resource environments 🌱🌍 #asm26akl

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 05/05/2026

That’s a wrap from me from #asm26akl. I am no good at live posting so I hope you all got an idea of what was happening. So wonderful to catch up with all my conference buddies. Come to #asm26akl Adelaide will rock!!! @anzca.bsky.social Time to rest my feet xx

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 05/05/2026

Massive thanks to the wonderful team of #asm26akl Lead by Dr Kerry Benson-Cooper it was a wonderful meeting of such interesting topics. Well done to the new #NZICC who are still finding their feet, all staff were so friendly and helpful. @anzca.bsky.social BRAVO!!!

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 05/05/2026

The sustainability talk co-chaired by @archiecurium.bsky.social was packed with interested colleagues. Some shocking slides about our impact on the environment. Well done Archie!! @anzca.bsky.social #asm26akl

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 05/05/2026

I may have had fruit covered in the chocolate fountain for lunch, but Kate Leslie @katy-skier.bsky.social was there as well!! Bravo to who ever thought of this. Can confirm delicious. Also may have gone back twice 😬 @anzca.bsky.social #asm26akl

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 05/05/2026

DEI was a great session. Scott Ma bought tears to our eyes with his description of the treatment of his non English speaking Grandmother. How cultural communication is so important. Missed the first part was sleeping oops… Bravo Scott xx @anzca.bsky.social #asm26akl

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 05/05/2026

Welcome to the new President of @anzca.bsky.social, Dr Tanya Selak. Heart warming speech in front of of her family, including a surprise visit from her children from Australia. Her message is we are a Village at ANZCA so we all need to be Villagers. #WeAreAVillage #asm26akl

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 04/05/2026

Lovely party at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron tonight. Beautiful views, lovely food and wine, and wonderful friends. NZ rocks xx #asm26akl @anzca.bsky.social

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 04/05/2026

Wonderful breakfast today where we heard the stories of brave women and a man!! Incredibly honest and personal story from incoming President Dr Tanya Selak. #asm26akl @anzca.bsky.social @gonggasgirl.bsky.social

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Stu Marshall @hypoxicchicken.medsky.social · 04/05/2026

Three incredible researchers with compelling projects. Winner announced tomorrow #ASM26AKL

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 03/05/2026

The @anzca.bsky.social staff at #asm26akl work so hard. Thank you Jan. Great fun catching up with Twitter buddies @archiecurium.bsky.social and #MaplesonD

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 03/05/2026

Massive day #asm26akl Amazing Plenary talks to begin with. I went to a panel on Obstetric emergencies, then the amazing response to the White/Whakaari Island volcanic explosion Well done to those who presented. Highlight was seeing @gonggasgirl.bsky.social @anzca.bsky.social

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#ThisGirlBlocks @thisgirlblocks.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

@maffygirl.medsky.social doing a chocolate thing. #ASM26AKL @anzca.bsky.social

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 02/05/2026

It was all happening at the #asn27adl stand at #asm26akl. President-Elect @gonggasgirl.bsky.social and I both had a chop of a massive block of #haighs chocolate. Still some plenty left, come and say hello!! Come to #Adelaide in 2027!! @anzca.bsky.social

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 02/05/2026

Another great day at #asm26akl. Very interesting plenary sessions in the morning followed by a brilliant Cardiac Arrest workshop. The workshops here have been extremely good-could not fault them. Caught up with a number of conference buddies. @anzca.bsky.social

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