6 December 2021

Is surgical smoke plume the most overlooked hazard in operating theatres? New nationwide survey launched by AfPP

The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) has launched an anonymous survey in a bid to better understand the health risks...

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1 December 2021

17-19 May 2022, Anaesthesia 2022; Manchester and online

Anaesthesia 2022 flagship conference returns in Manchester in May 2022 for three days of what promises, to be a bigger,  must-attend event...

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1 December 2021

28 January 2022, Anaesthetic Updates; Southampton

This event, hosted by RCoA and aimed at anaesthetists and perioperative clinicians of all grades, draws together speakers with national...

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1 December 2021

21 March 2022, Developing world anaesthesia, RCoA; London

This course hosted by the RCoA is suitable for anyone planning, or even just thinking about going to work in...

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23 November 2021

Medical training takes a mental toll, but less than a decade ago

A 13-year effort to track the mental health of new doctors in their most stressful time of training shows signs...

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16 November 2021

New computer modelling could boost drug discovery

Scientists from Queen’s University Belfast have developed a computer-aided data tool that could improve treatment for a range of illnesses....

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12 November 2021

Book review: If in Doubt: An Anaesthetist’s Story by Keith Wilkinson

Keith Wilkinson is a consultant anaesthetist, freshly retired, who spent the majority of his career working at Noble Hospital, Isle...

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10 November 2021

Non-invasive breathing support for Covid-19 patients isn’t linked to heightened infection risk

CPAP and high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) don’t produce more air/surface viral contamination than simple oxygen therapy The use of non-invasive...

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