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Anaesthesia – is it really pain free for the environment

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Guide to green anaesthesia Association of Anaesthetists

WEBSave energy and money through house insulation, turning off appliances and lights and reductions in use of goods and services. Drive and fly less, walk or cycle more, …

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Pre-operative assessment and patient preparation

WEBThe patient’s perspective. Preparing a patient for anaesthesia requires an understanding of the patient’s pre-operative status, the nature of the surgery and the anaesthetic …

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The Board and Council Association of Anaesthetists

WEBThe Board is the governing body responsible for the strategic direction of the Association. It’s comprised of up to 12 elected directors, Officers, and the chair and Honorary …

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Wellbeing & support Association of Anaesthetists

WEBThe wellbeing of all our members, and those that work within the anaesthesia community, is an integral part of our work here at the Association, and we offer a wide range of …

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Mental wellbeing Association of Anaesthetists

WEBHelping you stay well throughout your career. It’s vital, in your role as an anaesthetist, that you’re aware of the need to look after your own mental health. We support every …

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Managing stress Association of Anaesthetists

WEBManaging stress. Working in medicine can sometimes seem like a battlefield. Low morale, intense workloads, decreasing resources and exposure to trauma all mean healthcare …

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Fatigue Association of Anaesthetists

WEBAn exhausted trainee anaesthetist was tragically killed after falling asleep at the wheel of their car in 2016. This isn't an isolated incident. Our recent survey showed …

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Not all disabilities are visual Association of Anaesthetists

WEBThis physical recovery was testament to the medical staff at Salford Royal Hospital, led by Stroke Consultant Dr Burger, who made strong, decisive decisions when they needed …

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Neurodiversity in practice: autistic anaesthetists can be an asset

WEBAn autistic colleague may appear anxious, emotional, and easily upset, or in contrast may be reserved, aloof or distant. Alternatively, highly intelligent autistic people, particularly …

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MyPreOp® selected to join the NHS Innovation Accelerator

WEBThe NHS Innovation Accelerator has gained a reputation for really making a difference to innovations such as MyPreOp® and I look forward to learning and contributing to the …

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Anaesthesia and peri-operative care for Jehovah’s Witnesses and

WEBApproximately 150,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses live in Great Britain and Ireland. Based on their beliefs and core values, Jehovah’s Witnesses refuse blood component transfusion …

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SAS Handbook 2023 Association of Anaesthetists

WEBThis is replacing the previous SAS Handbook in a way that we hope is relevant, useful and accessible. SAS doctors make up at least 20% of the anaesthetic workforce, and …

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Developing anaesthesia skills in low and middle-income countries

WEBDeveloping anaesthesia skills in low and middle-income countries through the work of the Future Health Africa Trauma Team. Future Health Africa (FHA) is a UK-based charity …

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Management of severe local anaesthetic toxicity 2023

WEBThe Association's 2010 laminate for management of local anaesthetic toxicity has been withdrawn. Since 2010, there have been some subtle changes to the …

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Safe handling of oxygen cylinders Association of Anaesthetists

WEBThe Association Safety Committee received noticed of a fire in a hospital ITU, where a medical oxygen cylinder ignited when the oxygen flow was being selected. The cylinder …

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Winter Scientific Meeting 2024 Association of Anaesthetists

WEB11-12 January 2024. We are excited to be returning to the QEII Centre, Westminster, London for our 2024 Winter Scientific Meeting (WSM). This will be a hybrid, with …

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