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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists

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We are the Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists. Providing meetings, courses, trainee prizes and free membership! ysoa.org.uk

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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
And that’s a wrap! Congratulations to our winners today! 🏆 Poster prize - Dr Joe Gleeson-Buddhdev 🏆 Oral presentation prize - Dr Oliver Baker Our next event is our autumn evening meeting at Hinsley Hall, Leeds! YSOA.org.uk for details later this year ☺️
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Dr James Nicholas gave a clear overview of the evidence and current practice in use of Remifentanil PCA in labour including the RESPITE trial. With Remifentanil PCA 19% epidural conversion rate, vs 41% epidural conversion after IM pethidine
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Dr Bex Lathey & Dr Rhona Martin provided updates from the Maternal Enhanced and Critical Care Group (MEaCC) with some rich case studies demonstrating the importance of high quality maternal critical care for our perinatal patients
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Debate time! “Ultrasound should be used as standard when performing neuraxial procedures in patients with BMI >40” Pro: Dr Youssef Mahmoud Con: Dr Simon Old Thoroughly entertaining debate and definitely food for thought! 72% of the audience responded “No” to the question
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We were delighted to hear from three resident anaesthetists who delivered fantastic oral presentations! Dr Georgina Chapman - peripartum cardiomyopathy Dr Oliver Baker - listeria meningitis Dr Alex Grant - postpartum seizure in setting of pre-eclampsia and acute hyponatraemia
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Dr Alex Bell, Consultant in Anaesthesia and PHEM, discusses prehospital care of the pregnant patient. Managing this group of patients can have significant challenges and push even the most experienced clinicians out of their comfort zone.
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Victoria Head is a CQC senior specialist and provided a comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of a CQC inspection. She discussed some of the stark findings from UK maternity inspections and the Maternity Improvement Resource developed by the CQC
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Nikki Wilson, CEO Maternal Mental Health Alliance, completed our first session with a powerful talk on perinatal mental health. Untreated perinatal mental health costs £8.1bn per year and suicide risk is significant. The perinatal period offers time to reduce risks and affect positive change
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Dr Philippa Armstrong, Consultant in Anaesthesia & Lead Clinician for Pain Services at York & Scarborough NHS trust spoke on chronic pain management in pregnancy. 20-30% women of childbearing age have chronic pain & SCS increasingly common, presenting additional considerations for the anaesthetist
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
YSOA ASM is back! We are excited to be in York at The Hospitium for a wonderful day of shared learning in maternal care aimed at anaesthetists 🤰 #YSOA2026
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
And that’s a wrap! Thank you so much to our wonderful speakers, organising committee and the delegates who joined us today! A very fun and educational day! Can’t wait for next year! #YSOA2025
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Dr Ruth Newton is sharing her experience managing pulmonary HTN in pregnancy in the largest pulmonary vascular specialist unit in Europe. Untreated in pregnancy it has 50% mortality and treated this reduces to 10-30% #YSOA2025
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Simulation is important to foster teamwork, identify problems and ultimately enhance patient safety. Dr Makani Purva discusses innovation in simulation and using a proactive approach to embedding it into day-to-day practice #YSOA2025
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Physiological values in obstetric patients are different to non-pregnant patients. Dr Debbie Horner has given a great overview of the National Maternity Early Warning Score. This is 🔑 to early detection of maternal deterioration #YSOA2025
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Labour ward is a high intensity environment and a cohesive team is vital, especially in emergencies. Dr Kirsty MacLennan shares essential pearls on how to maximise positive team performance with practical examples @dockendenltd.bsky.social @oaa-anaes.bsky.social #YSOA2025
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Thirdly, Dr Alison Stainsby from @barnshospital.bsky.social ⭐️ Critical airway stenosis due to massive multinodular goitre in a 32/40 gestation patient #YSOA2025
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Secondly, Dr Tom Pinnock from @ysteachingnhs.bsky.social ⭐️ Perioperative cardiac event during elective LSCS #YSOA2025
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Time for our trainee presentations! Firstly, Dr Oliver Baker from @leedsth.nhs.uk ⭐️ “Hot and Cold Audit” Temperature monitoring amongst obstetric anaesthetists #YSOA2025
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Dr Tess Bonnett is a lead Obstetrician at Y&H Maternal Medicine Network. Maternal medicine networks are essential & aim to provide equitable access to maternal medicine care, develop regional referral pathways/guidance, collaborate, educate and share learning @dockendenltd.bsky.social #YSOA2025
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
High neuraxial block can lead to cardiac arrest in #ObAnaes Dr Owais Shah & Dr Rakesh Basrur are taking us through the mechanism, identification, differential diagnosis and case studies. #NAP7 recommends test dose should not exceed the equivalent of 10mg bupivacaine #YSOA2025
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Gillian Lever @gillybean712.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
A fantastic opening talk from @noolslucas.bsky.social @oaa-anaes.bsky.social ! The majority of maternal cardiac arrests are anaesthetic-related 😳 do we need more than one anaesthetist on labour ward overnight? #YSOA2025 #NAP7
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Dr Nuala Lucas is President of @oaa-anaes.bsky.social and is discussing the obstetric findings of #NAP 7 on periop cardiac arrest. Whilst obs accounts for 13% overall anaesthetic workload, overnight it rises to 70%! Is one anaesthetist enough overnight on labour ward? #YSOA2025
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Welcome to #YSOA2025 ASM! We have a ballroom full of anaesthetists from across Yorkshire and beyond who have a special interest in #ObAnaes #OBAnes Dr Anju Raina, our president, is opening up proceedings!
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Programme for the day!
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
@oaa-anaes.bsky.social @rcoanews.bsky.social @assocanaes.bsky.social @assocsas.bsky.social @anaesresidents.bsky.social @ijoajournal.bsky.social
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Our ASM on 29th April in Sheffield is fast approaching - we would love to see your obstetric anaesthesia projects featured! Details on abstract submission at: ysoa.org.uk/event_detail... Deadline 31st March! Even if you don’t have work to submit this is a great networking event #OBanes #ObsAnaes
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SEA UK @seauk.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Loved seeing everyone at last week’s webinar on resident doctor wellbeing! Here’s a link to a key paper by Winter et al associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... For more excellent #MedEd content, come to our ASM in Manchester, 28/4/25: bookcpd.com/node/689
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Factors affecting UK anaesthetic trainees' wellbeing and stress: a scoping review
Background Poor wellbeing and stress in UK anaesthetic trainees impacts significantly on clinical performance, workforce retention and patient care. This study aimed to provide an overview of the ev...
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Our ASM is coming up on 29th April in Sheffield! Join us for a fantastic day with brilliant speakers from Yorkshire and beyond! Maternal critical care, obstetric cardiac arrest, maternal medicine and so much more! A great opportunity to network and get CPD points 😁 #OBAnes #MedSky #ObsAnaes #AnSky
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
This month’s BJA Education has two excellent #OBAnes #OBAnaes articles! - Peripartum management of the patient taking anticoagulant medication - Neuraxial anaesthesia for the partiurient with intracranial pathology Essential topics to know about - happy reading! 🤓👇 www.bjaed.org/issue/S2058-...
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Have said it before and will say it again - the OAA quick reference handbook is an absolutely fantastic and essential resource for anyone working in obstetric anaesthesia! Available on android and App Store for FREE! 😁 apps.apple.com/gb/app/quick... #OBAnes #OBAnaes
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‎Quick Reference Handbook
‎The Quick Reference Handbook for Obstetric Emergencies (Obs QRH) is a collection of action card guides for medical and resuscitation emergencies in hospitals. These guides are intended to help the mu...
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Ilana @ilana-abc.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Last chance to submit your unanswered research questions related to LGBTQIA+ fertility, pregnancy, birth & postnatal period, inc feeding. Closes 31st Dec! bit.ly/3Bev2zp We really want more UK obstetricians, gynaecologists & fertility specialists, pls tag & share #ObsGynSky #PerinatalEquity #NeoSky
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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
It is often hard to quantify the degree of blood loss in an emergency. New nomogram to aid resuscitation in major obstetric haemorrhage #obstetric #anaesthesia #Ansky www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000...
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
He is now! Thank you! 😁
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
You’re in! Welcome!
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Welcome! You’re in the pack!
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
It is lovely meeting you! Hope we can continue to grow our little community 😁
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Got you in there now! ☺️
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Added both! Lovely to have you here! 😁
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Don’t worry at all!! It’s excellent to have a right hand woman in making sure all the relevant people get included in this starter pack! 😁
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
She’s already in there 😁
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
go.bsky.app/LSCVjhi Doing my best to bring us together! You have been added ☺️
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Already got you in there my friend! 😁
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Literally just added you now! Delighted to have you! 😁
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
go.bsky.app/LSCVjhi Link would help wouldn’t it!!! Sorry!!
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Maternity Healthcare Professionals Starter Pack has been started! Please let me know if you want to be included! Obstetricians/Gynaecologists/Midwives/Obs Anaesthetists/Obs Physicians/MSWs…get in touch to be added! 🤰 #MedSky #AnSky #OBGYNsky #ObsAnaes #ObsAnes #ObAnes #MidwiferySky #MaternitySky
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Absolutely agree!! Epidurals are magical! 🧚🏼✨
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
A good working epidural has got to be one of the most satisfying parts of obstetric anaesthesia! Currently those in deprived areas are much less likely to be offered/have access to an epidural in labour. We must do better! This is an excellent blog 🤰 #obsanaes #obsanes #MedSky #AnSky
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Dr Helgi Jóhannsson @doctorhelgi.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
…and did you see my first blog post for a while? I mean to write a bit more this winter than I have been, so be prepared for opinions. Here is why epidurals in labour save lives. www.drhelgi.com/blog/snuhr4n...
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Epidurals in labour - a lifesaver? — Dr Helgi
Epidurals save lives and we should be telling our patients well before they get to the labour ward. We need to change the concept of “natural labour” - no one has failed because they had an epidural,...
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
@bjajournals.bsky.social 👌
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Yorkshire Society of Obstetric Anaesthetists @obsanaes.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
An excellent BJA Ed article (Oct 24) on managing neuraxial anaesthesia in parturients with pre-existing structural spinal pathology! Really useful guidance on potential challenges and how to keep our women with spinal pathology safe and comfortable🤰 #obsanaes #obsanes www.bjaed.org/article/S205...
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