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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 12/10/2026

On October 16 it’s National Anaesthesia Day where we celebrate all my colleagues. Being very committed I actually had an emergency LSCS on that date in 1993 at 3 am. My life and that of my son were saved that morning by my colleagues. Happy Birthday Nick. #NAD26

Two people standing indoors. The ceiling has vertical wooden slats. A sign reads "ENTRANCE".

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Anaesthesia @anaesjournal.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

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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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 28/07/2026

Actually new ones I just used this week were fine

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 27/07/2026

I may believe it never has happened to you even once Dr Watson It has also never happened to my male spouse. It is sad that even with all of my introductions and wearing a hat with my name and title on to reinforce this, that patients cannot believe a woman can be a doctor

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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 26/07/2026

I simply ignore it. Sometimes I correct them. If I got upset I would have a miserable life as it happens multiple times daily. I treat every patient with respect, every time.

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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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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 25/07/2026

No matter how many times I introduce myself to patients they do not see me as a doctor. And no matter how many times I explain to male colleagues they never understand why. I am nearly 63 years old and I am still being misidentified, every single day.

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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 Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 25/07/2026

Me-“Hello I am Dr Mary-Ann Fox the Anaesthetic doctor looking after you today. I will be giving you an anaesthetic and making sure you are safe.” Patient-“Thank you Nurse”

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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.

anzca.edu.au

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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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 22/07/2026

I had the very worst day on Tuesday. Only made better when the Interventional Radiologists had difficulty. Some days you just can’t do them.

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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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Dr Mary-Ann Fox BMBS FANZCA GChPOM @maffygirl.medsky.social · 09/05/2026

Just did a brilliant workshop with @drnavsidhu at #asm26akl looking forward to putting my new skills to the test.

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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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