This Report was prepared by members of the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit Project Team on behalf of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. It covers the care received by NHS patients in England and Wales who underwent an emergency laparotomy between 1 December 2017 and 30 November 2018.
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October is Black History Month and we welcome it as an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of black anaesthetists to the specialty and the NHS. This year’s theme is ‘Saluting Our Sisters’, in recognition of the fact that the many achievements of black women are too often overlooked.
NHS England has today released its first Long Term Workforce Plan. The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) recognises this as a very welcome and significant first step towards putting NHS staffing on a sustainable footing.
Ahead of the general election we have published our manifesto, 'Anaesthesia: solutions for an NHS in crisis'. We are urging political parties to develop and fund a plan for more doctors to train as anaesthetists and improve retention and efficiency in the NHS.
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You may be an existing member, or you may be looking at joining our specialty or becoming a member. Whatever your circumstances, being a fellow or member of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, means you are an integral part of a growing specialty.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists remains committed to delivering examinations in the fairest and most equitable manner. This is an update on our progress to support the large number of members who require examination places across the 2021/2022 academic year.
Dr Elizabeth Yates is an anaesthetist registrar in Milton Keynes. Here, she details her experiences of working through the COVID-19 pandemic, from responding to the first wave to catching the virus and balancing home life with exams.
Anaesthetists are familiar with the ‘Schimmlebusch Mask’. This article evolves from Arusha, Tanganyika and a small boy’s memory of a white mask descending over his face circa 1963, having fallen while climbing the household log heap.
We have submitted a response to the All Party Parliamentary Health Group, outlining current and predicted workforce shortfalls, critical bottlenecks in the training pathway and the ongoing effect of this on both anaesthetists in training and Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs).
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This leaflet gives information on what to expect when having surgery with anaesthesia. It has been written by anaesthetists working together with patients and patient representatives. It also shows you where to find other information that might be helpful.