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RCoA Event Manager, Jodie Philips, discusses how the College turned its flagship conference, Anaesthesia 2021, into an immersive virtual experience.
Pauline Elliott, Chair of PatientsVoices@RCoA looks at how our five-year commitment recognises the vital role of patient and public involvement in ensuring it meets its ambitious aims.
Jenny Westaway asks if it's inevitable that we all bring our own interests, expertise, and – yes – biases to the table?
I’ve been wondering recently how far I should be embracing or resisting my own background when speaking as a patient voice.
I took on the role of Chair of PatientsVoices@RCoA in September, and I’ve found it fascinating to learn about a whole range of issues that are new to me and to contribute to discussions about them. But I’ve also been struck by how often I’ve found myself thinking that the need for good communications lies at the heart of whichever issue is under discussion. And I’ve been wondering whether that reflects the reality, or my own particular interests.
Following last year’s EGM, we committed to implementing the resolutions carried and keeping members updated. This update includes a summary of our progress since our last update in December 2023.
Anaesthetists should be trained in the use of, and be familiar with, all equipment they use regularly. The anaesthetist has a primary responsibility to check such equipment before use.19 ...
Anaesthetists should be trained in the use of, and be familiar with, all equipment they use regularly. The anaesthetist has a primary responsibility to check such equipment before use.19
MTC and TU anaesthetic departments should consider appointing anaesthetists with an interest in prehospital care. Anaesthetists who provide prehospital care in the field should be qualified to do so.5 ...
MTC and TU anaesthetic departments should consider appointing anaesthetists with an interest in prehospital care. Anaesthetists who provide prehospital care in the field should be qualified to do so.5
Chapter 8: Guidelines for the Provision of Regional Anaesthesia Services 2024
Experienced anaesthetists should manage patients living with obesity. Regional anaesthesia in this group of patients can be challenging and should be undertaken/supervised by experienced anaesthetists.57
Chapter 9: Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services for an Obstetric Population 2025
In busier units, increased levels of consultant or other autonomously practising anaesthetist cover may be necessary and should reflect the level of consultant obstetrician staffing in the unit.29 This may involve extending the working day to include senior presence into the evening session and/or increasing numbers of autonomously practising anaesthetists.
Chapter 17: Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services for Burn and Plastics Surgery 2025
When an awake fibreoptic intubation is required, patients should be informed. As part of a difficult airway follow-up, patients should be informed verbally and in writing about any airway problem the anaesthetist encountered, and should be advised to bring this issue to the attention of anaesthetists during any future preoperative assessment. The patient’s general practitioner should also be informed in...