Reposted by RCoA Centre for Research & ImprovementRoyal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 08/10/2026PQIP recruitment target countdown 💫 After 10 years of improving perioperative care across the UK, PQIP is close to reaching its goal of 70,000 patients. Just 1,300 patients left! We're nearing a major milestone. Thanks to all sites—keep recruiting and submitting data! #Ansky #Medsky 012
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 08/10/2026NELA have published their 11th annual report. Progress in care continues, with 30-day mortality holding at 8.1%. Variation between hospitals remains, reinforcing the need to ensure every patient benefits from the highest standards of care. Full report here: bit.ly/4hSbZg8 @rcoanews.bsky.social 010
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 22/09/2026We are pleased to announce the key metrics that will be measured as part of the National Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care (NCAPC). Following extensive review and input from a broad range of stakeholders, we have selected metrics that reflect the full perioperative pathway. @rcoanews.bsky.social 020
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 08/09/2026@ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social @iainmoppett.bsky.social @ra-uk.org 000
Reposted by RCoA Centre for Research & ImprovementRoyal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 07/09/2026NAP8 update 🙌 The baseline surveys are done! The activity survey is done! We're 3 months into the NAP8 case registry, and almost 90 cases have been logged. Remember to discuss any potential complications below with your local co-ordinator. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/xURr50ZBRP3 #Medsky 165
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 11/08/2026@iainmoppett.bsky.social 020
Reposted by RCoA Centre for Research & ImprovementRoyal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Join us at our annual Anaesthesia Research Meeting taking place in Southampton this November 🙌 It's a great opportunity to connect with peers, discover new research & earn 10 CPD credits. Open to researchers, clinicians, and trainees. Book your spot 👉 ow.ly/sSJX50ZaweZ #Ansky #Medsky 023
Reposted by RCoA Centre for Research & ImprovementRoyal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Announcement 🙌 Dr Kanayo Dike-Oduah Situ has been appointed as the Chair of PatientsVoices@RCoA. She brings a wealth of education, research and patient advocacy into the voluntary role 🙌 Read more on our website 👉 ow.ly/sfZn50ZwE9C #AnSky #MedSky 032
Reposted by RCoA Centre for Research & ImprovementRoyal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 03/08/2026NAP8 isn’t just for regional anaesthesia specialists 🙂↔️ Our eighth National Audit Project is relevant to every anaesthetist, with a focus on improving patient safety across the UK and Ireland. Learn why NAP8 matters to you and your practice. 🔗 ow.ly/TFmW50ZuBsr #Ansky #Medsky 021
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Patients 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 021
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 13/07/2026There is still time to register for this great event focusing on patient experience after emergency laparotomy. 📅Wednesday, 15th July at noon Registration details below. @rcoanews.bsky.social 010
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Join the NELA team on 15th July for a powerful webinar exploring the patient experience of emergency laparotomy and what clinicians can learn from it in practice. Learn more and register here: www.nela.org.uk/news/patient...us06web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: NELA Patient Experience Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: NELA Patient Experience Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. 000
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 30/06/2026There is still time to apply to be a mentee or mentor for the 2026/27 Quality Network Career Development Programme! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to develop leadership skills & engage in national level projects 🙌 🕐Closing date: Monday 6th July 2026 001
Reposted by RCoA Centre for Research & ImprovementRoyal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Save the date and join us at our annual Anaesthesia Research Meeting taking place in Southampton 🙌 A great opportunity to connect with peers, discover new research, and earn 10 CPD credits. Open to researchers, clinicians, and trainees. Book your spot 👉 ow.ly/sSJX50ZaweZ #Ansky #Medsky 001
Reposted by RCoA Centre for Research & ImprovementRoyal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Congratulations to members of RCoA and FICM recognised in the King's Birthday Honours! 💫 🔹Professor Iain Moppett, OBE 🔹Professor Stephen Brett, MBE. 🔹Dr Carl Waldmann, MBE. 🔹Dr Arun Gupta, MBE. 🔹Dr Michael McBrien, MBE. 🔹Dr Katie Misselbrook, BEM. 👉 ow.ly/XMtB50ZbpU8 073
Reposted by RCoA Centre for Research & ImprovementRoyal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 08/06/2026The NAP8 activity survey is open 8 - 29 June Please log any elective or emergency cases involving gen. anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, sedation or monitored anaesthesia care performed or supervised by an anaesthetist. Find out more from your local coordinator: ow.ly/8Khx50Z7WzR 032
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 08/06/2026eFONA registry is live! If there's been a eFONA case since 30/03/26 and your Hosp is on the list of approved sites on our website, speak to your local Airway Lead. For more information about the eFONA registry, visit our website.rcoa.ac.uk 021
Reposted by RCoA Centre for Research & ImprovementRoyal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 18/05/2026The 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 099
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 14/05/2026#PQIP Congratulations to all the shortlisted poster presenters at #anaesthesia26 today. @rcoanews.bsky.social @niaaresearch.bsky.social 022
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 14/05/2026#PQIP Congratulations to all the shortlisted poster presenters at #anaesthesia26 today. @rcoanews.bsky.social @niaaresearch.bsky.social 022
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 14/05/2026#NELA+ founder and previous lead and chair Dr Dave Murray being presented with the @rcoanews.bsky.social College Medal. Congratulations! 010
Reposted by RCoA Centre for Research & ImprovementRoyal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 14/05/2026We've published the first National NoLap Report. It represents the first audit for patients who meet the criteria for an emergency laparotomy, but do not undergo surgery. It highlights the complexity of decision-making and opportunities for improvement. Read more 👉 ow.ly/K9aZ50YZqPE 044
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 14/05/2026#NELA+ NoLap report has been published! #anaesthesia26: www.nela.org.uk/annual-repor...nela.org.ukAnnual Reports | NELA+ — National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA)NELA+ published reports including annual reports, the organisational report and the COVID-19 audit. 022
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 14/05/2026#NELA+ NoLap report has been published! Dr Ee-Neng Loh NELA Fellow presenting on the findings at #anaesthesia26. It highlights complexity of decision-making for patients who do not undergo emergency laparotomy: www.nela.org.uk/annual-repor... @rcoanews.bsky.social @niaaresearch.bsky.social 042
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 14/05/2026The National Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care (NCAPC) is coming to your hospital soon – Clinical Co-Leads Malcolm West and Tim Baker providing an update at #anaesthesia26. Get more info on the website: www.rcoa.ac.uk/research/res... 032
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 14/05/2026The National Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care (NCAPC) is coming to your hospital soon – Clinical Co-Leads Malcolm West and Tim Baker providing an update at #anaesthesia26. Get more info on the website: www.rcoa.ac.uk/research/res...rcoa.ac.ukNational Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care (NCAPC)A new national clinical audit aiming to reduce unwarranted variation in the perioperative pathway, leading to improvements in patient experience and outcomes. 032
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 14/05/2026THANK YOU to all those who contribute to any of the @rcoa-cri.bsky.social workstreams. Coming on Monday 18th May is #NAP8 data collection! @rcoanews.bsky.social @niaaresearch.bsky.social 022
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 14/05/2026The #anaesthesia26 @rcoa-cri.bsky.social session is now live. @iainmoppett.bsky.social providing an overview of our work including the launch of #NAP8 data collection on Monday 18 May – More info click QR Code @rcoanews.bsky.social @niaaresearch.bsky.social 043
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 14/05/2026@rcoa-cri.bsky.social session at #anaesthesia26 being kicked off by Joyce Yeung RCoA-CR&I Director. 032
Reposted by RCoA Centre for Research & ImprovementRoyal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Welcome to our 3rd and final day of #Anaesthesia2026! We started with an organised beach clean🌊 Today's programme begins with a keynote on compassionate leadership from Dr Simon Frazer, with sessions from RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement & Advances in Anaesthesia later on. 021
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Day 3 of #anaesthesia26 in Brighton. Check out our stand and get all the info on #NELA #NAP8 #NCAPC. THE @rcoa-cri.bsky.social session is on at 11:20am today. @rcoanews.bsky.social @niaaresearch.bsky.social 020
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Day 2 of #anaesthesia26 in Brighton. Come over to the @rcoa-cri.bsky.social stand and scan some QR Codes to get all the Research info. @rcoanews.bsky.social @niaaresearch.bsky.social 043
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Our brilliant NAP8 fellows are here at ##RAUK26! Come and see us if you have any NAP8 questions. @rcoanews.bsky.social @ra-uk.org @ajrmacfarlane.bsky.social 052
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 07/05/2026The NELA Team will be conducting a webinar on 24th June to review the results from our first report of the NoLap cohort. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 001
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 07/05/2026The NAP8 team are here at #RAUK26 to answer your questions on all things NAP8. Come and say hi! @rcoanews.bsky.social 042
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 17/04/2026The National Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care (NCAPC) Delphi survey is now open until 30 April! 👉 Surgeons — we need you! @asgbi.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social Please find survey here: shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... and more info here: www.rcoa.ac.uk/research/res...shusls.eu.qualtrics.comQualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience ManagementThe most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today. 010
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 07/04/2026⏰ Reminder! Round 1 of the National Clinical Audit of Perioperative Care (NCAPC) Delphi survey closes tomorrow. 👉 Surgeons — we need you @asgbi.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social. Please find link to survey here: shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...shusls.eu.qualtrics.comQualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience ManagementThe most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today. 023
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 23/03/2026With the #NAP8 case registry launch fast approaching, there is still time to fill out your individual baseline survey - if you haven't done your yet it only takes 10 minutes of your day and you will join more than 9500 colleagues who have contributed to #NAP8 so far! 044
Reposted by RCoA Centre for Research & ImprovementIain Moppett OBE @iainmoppett.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Our latest SNAP3 paper is out: What impact does #delirium have on outcomes after surgery in older people? www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000... #WDAD #AnSky #SurgSky #GeriSky #SurgSky @rcoa-cri.bsky.social @bjajournals.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social 1/n…🧵bjanaesthesia.orgPostoperative outcomes in older patients with postoperative delirium in the UK: SNAP-3, a snapshot observational studyDelirium occurs in about 6% of older surgical patients and more frequently in those who are older or frail or undergo urgent surgery. It is associated with adverse postoperative outcomes. However, it ... 299
Reposted by RCoA Centre for Research & ImprovementRoyal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Could you be the next Board Chair for @cpoc.bsky.social? If you’re passionate about improving patient care and leading change, we want to hear from you! Learn more and apply by April 12👉 ow.ly/q7PW50Yp1AM #Ansky #Medsky 022
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Have you registered for our first PQIP webinar of 2026? With over 65,000 patients now recruited, we will explore how PQIP data can be used to support meaningful local quality improvement. We are also excited to showcase a new national project! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 000
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Interested in leading your own clinical research project? Seeking training and mentoring from senior investigators? We're recruiting new members to join the @rcoa-cri.bsky.social Research Leaders Scheme! More information on how to apply here: www.rcoa.ac.uk/research-lea...rcoa.ac.ukResearch Leaders SchemeResearch Leaders Scheme 043
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Another #NAP8 milestone: we have received over 8500 individual baseline surveys and 250 departmental surveys. Encourage all your colleagues to take part and contribute to #NAP8! 043
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Over 7500 anaesthetists and physician assistants in anaesthesia have filled out their #NAP8 baseline surveys. If you provide anaesthetic service cover, even if you don't do any regional anaesthesia, we still want to hear from you! 075
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Join the NELA team on 25th February at 2pm for a webinar delivered by an expert team from the @gerisoc.bsky.social to discuss frailty, delirium and advance care planning in the context of EmLap and NoLap patients. Register here. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...us06web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: NELA/BGS Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: NELA/BGS Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. 011
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 23/01/2026#NAP8 Milestone alert: we have received over 200 departmental surveys and 6500 individual baseline surveys! Please encourage your colleagues to fill out their surveys and be a part of #NAP8! Check in with your local coordinator for details: www.rcoa.ac.uk/research/res... @rcoanews.bsky.social 034
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Over 5500 responses have been submitted for the #NAP8 Individual Baseline Survey along with over 150 departmental surveys! Thank you to all who have contributed so far. Follow the footsteps of thousands of your colleagues and fill out your survey today! 012
Reposted by RCoA Centre for Research & ImprovementIain Moppett OBE @iainmoppett.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Fantastic to see @angelineprice.bsky.social recognised as a rising star in research. #Frailty @rcoa-cri.bsky.social @rcoanews.bsky.social 062
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Help shape best practice! We’re launching a survey on key principles for timely CT scans in acute abdomen pathways. If you work in ED, radiology, or surgery, share your feedback (5–10 mins): tinyurl.com/pbef365b @rcem-2.bsky.social @rcradiologists.bsky.social @asgbi.bsky.socialtinyurl.comShare your views on proposed principles for timely CT scanning in acute abdomen pathwaysThis survey gives you the chance to offer feedback on key principles underlying a timely CT scan. This is part of a wider project aiming to improve the time it takes for a patient to receive an emerge... 000
RCoA Centre for Research & Improvement @rcoa-cri.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Happy New Year from #NAP8! We've had over 4500 responses to our baseline survey and over 100 departmental surveys! We're looking forward to the NAP8 case registry launch in early 2026, but in the mean time, don't forget to submit your surveys--your opinion and practice matters! 022