In this episode, Eoin, Rosie and Serina discuss some of the pathophysiological conditions that anaesthetists encounter on the labour ward including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and abnormal placental implantation. Eoin and Rosie give advice on how to approach these and how they might impact our management of patients presenting with these conditions.  References - -        OAA Obstetric QRH - https://www.oaa-anaes.ac.uk/oaa-quick-reference-handbook/qrh -        MAGPIE trial - https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(02)08778-0/abstract -        BJA - Management of cardiac disease in pregnancy https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/9/2/44/299573 -        Society of Bariatric Anaesthesia - consent guidelines -        AoA guideline - Regional anaesthesia and patients with abnormalities of coagulation -        Anaesthesia (e-LA) -> Core Training - Clinical -> e-LA Module 04a - Obstetrics -> 07 Serious problems in obstetric anaesthesia

In episode 3 we are joined by Dr Serina Sidhu, an anaesthetic CT1 about to start her obstetric novice period. Rosie and Eoin are here to answer her questions about the role of the anaesthetist on the labour ward and what we actually do on a day to day basis.  References - -        OAA Obstetric QRH - https://www.oaa-anaes.ac.uk/oaa-quick-reference-handbook/qrh -        Anaesthesia (e-LA) -> Core Training - Clinical -> e-LA Module 04a - Obstetrics -> 07 Serious problems in obstetric anaesthesia

Dr Ramai Santhirapala welcomes Dr Claire Shannon as new President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists with an interview featuring questions from the RCoA Member Engagement Panel and covering everything from training programmes, careers, Anaesthetic Associates, sexism in medicine, Claire's own professional journey, and the advice she'd give her younger self.  This audio interview accompanies a condensed print version in the October 2024 edition of the RCoA member Bulletin.

For episode 2, we are joined by NovPod series 1 alumnus Dr Layla Guscoth to discuss the changes that pregnancy has on maternal physiology and how this will affect our anaesthetic management.   References Difficult airway society guideline - management of difficult and failed tracheal intubation in obstetrics BJA physiology of pregnancy: clinical anaesthetic implications  BJA Anaesthesia and non-obstetric surgery in pregnancy  Prevention and management of intra‐operative pain during caesarean section under neuraxial anaesthesia: a technical and interpersonal approach  DREAMY study - Incidence of accidental awareness during general anaesthesia in obstetrics: a multicentre, prospective cohort study BJA education - Ultrasound facilitated neuraxial anaesthesia in obstetrics Anaesthesia (e-LA) -> Core Training - Clinical -> e-LA Module 04a - Obstetrics -> 01 Pregnancy and labour -> Physiological Changes During Pregnancy 

Welcome back! We are delighted to bring you a second series of the NovPod, this time about the exciting world of obstetric anaesthesia. For this series we have collaborated with both the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association to bring you the best content and guests possible. In this episode we reunite with our excellent guest from our “How to survive on-calls” episode - Dr Rosie Grimes - who will be joining us as a co-host throughout the series; and talk through what a typical day on labour ward is like for an obstetric anaesthetist.  References IACOA workbook Historic timeline of obstetric anaesthesia

In this follow-up to the first NovPod series, Drs Eoin Dore and Duncan Kemp discuss their top ten takeaway tips for the Novice anaesthetist, adapted from a talk they gave at an RCoA event in late 2023. Duncan and Eoin talk about resources, evidence for the IAC, active learning, the importance of rest when doing late shifts, and more. For anyone who wants a re-cap of the key messages from the Novice Pod series, or needs a quick TL:DR for their new novice period, listen on! Resources and links: Novice Guide Wellbeing hub  The stage 1 document by the association of anaesthetists  Feedback link 

This podcast is part of a mini series of 3, looking at how military medicine has transferred to civilian practice and vice-versa.  Each part has been recorded as a stand alone episode so you can listen to them in any order you like.  Join the outgoing Surgeon General, Major General Tim Hodgetts, Professor and Retired Colonel, Peter Mahoney and Retired Colonel 'Jag' Jagdish as they reflect on their experiences with Dr Anna Maria Rollin.  In this episode they talk about The Process and the Process Zoo.

This podcast is part of a mini series of 3, looking at how military medicine has transferred to civilian practice and vice-versa.  Each part has been recorded as a stand alone episode so you can listen to them in any order you like.  Join the outgoing Surgeon General, Major General Tim Hodgetts, Professor and Retired Colonel, Peter Mahoney and Retired Colonel 'Jag' Jagdish as they reflect on their experiences with Dr Anna Maria Rollin.  In this episode they talk about Challenging the Protocol

This podcast is part of a mini series of 3, looking at how military medicine has transferred to civilian practice and vice-versa.  Each part has been recorded as a stand alone episode so you can listen to them in any order you like.  Join the outgoing Surgeon General, Major General Tim Hodgetts, Professor and Retired Colonel, Peter Mahoney and Retired Colonel 'Jag' Jagdish as they reflect on their experiences with Dr Anna Maria Rollin.  In this episode they talk about Motivation and Innovation

This recording accompanies an Anaesthesia on Air discussion about preparing for the FRCA examination. Download and save this guided session for whenever you need a moment to relax, reflect, and regroup, whether you're preparing for an exam, or anything else. Dr Jim Brunning, breathwork instructor and FRCA Final examiner, leads this guided relaxation. Music accompaniment provided by Somabreath. 

Dr Emma Plunkett speaks to Dr Jim Brunning and Dr Joe Pick about wellbeing in the context of preparing for and sitting the FRCA examination. Drawing on their own experiences Jim, Joe and Emma discuss the importance of relaxation, sleep, time-management, and more. They explore methods exam candidates can apply in their own preparations, anxiety and imposter syndrome, and how to take a healthy perspective. Many of the tools they discuss apply to general wellbeing and work/life pressures, not just for exam candidates. This discussion is accompanied by a guided relaxation audio resource, also available in your Anaesthesia on Air podcast feed, or to download at the link below. The relaxation recording, led by Jim Brunning, can be saved and used in any relevant situation. Download the guided relaxation Related information: RCoA guidance: Support for the FRCA examinations RCoA information: Workplace wellbeing AAGBI information: Wellbeing and support YouTube: Breathe With Sandy - YouTube YouTube: Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety YouTube: Powers of Ten Podcast: The Happiness Lab, with Laurie Santos Blog post: Bonnie Ware, Regrets of the Dying Book: Sleep, by Nick Littlehales App: Oxygen advantage [Recorded July 2024]

In the last of our Anaesthesia 2024 annual conference podcasts, Dr Ramai Santhirapala talks to Dr Kariem El-Boghdadly following his talk on GLP-1 receptor agonists in May 2024 at Glasgow Caledonian University.  Kariem and Ramai discuss how GLP-1 receptor agonists affect gastric emptying and the subsequent risk of pulmonary aspiration, what anaesthetists can do about that, and what guidance we can look forward to around this area.  They also discuss the work and achievements that led to Kariem being awarded the Dudley Buxton prize for ‘meritorious work in anaesthesia or in a science contributing to the progress of anaesthesia,' including how he got involved in research, with his advice for budding future researchers. Additional information: GLP-1 agonists Anaesthesia research (RCoA) RCoA awards [Recorded May 2024]

In this fascinating conversation Dr Sam Black talks to Maricarmen Climent and Jayne Hidderley about risk and how it is communicated in clinical settings. This podcast, the fourth of a series recorded at the RCoA's 2024 Annual Conference in Glasgow, follows a keynote talk given by Maricarmen and Leila Finikarides and expands on the themes they discussed, in the context of the Montgomery judgment and associated GMC guidance, amongst other things. We hear how risk is as much a feeling as a statistical fact, and that to make discussions of risk useful we should try to use 'natural' or meaningful frequencies, describe the absolute risk of something happening and - above all - ask patients about their own attitudes to risk. What matters to them about their forthcoming procedure and how they can best understand the implications. [Recorded May 2024] This recording was made at the time of the culmination of the UK infected blood enquiry. Additional information Winton Centre for Risk and Evidence Communication Sense About Science | Risk know how GMC | Montgomery judgment RCoA Patient information resources | Anaesthesia and risk RCoA Patient Voices Science Media Centre Spain | Communicating risk resources for journalists

In the third of a series of podcasts recorded at the RCoA's Anaesthesia 2024 conference in Glasgow Professor Malcolm Sim discusses his research into the science of metabolomics, and its role in the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis. Metabolomics sits at the end of an 'omics' chain, after genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics. It can help 'pierce the cloud' of uncertainty around sepsis, leading to better diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.  Malcolm talks about the future of this research area and the opportunity to tailor therapies to a person's genetic or metabolic profile. He talks about how he was drawn towards anaesthesia, and what his other love - flying - has in common with the speciality.  Further reading: EMBL-EBI | What is Metabolomics

In this second of our Anaesthesia 2024 conference podcasts, recorded in Glasgow in May 2024, Drs Helgi Johannsson, Lucy Brooks, and Paul Southall discuss the latest developments in sustainable anaesthesia.  They look at the NHS's decomissioning of desflurane, use of nitrous oxide, masks and gowns, and the importance of local leadership and advocacy in making positive, sustainable change. Further information:  RCoA | Environment and sustainability The nitrous oxide project

In this first of a series of podcasts recorded at the RCoA's Anaesthesia 2024 conference in Glasgow Ms Jenny Montgomery, Consultant ENT Head & Neck Surgeon, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, discusses her work in transoral robotic surgery (TORS). Jenny describes how TORS, only recently available to patients in Scotland, is a minimally-invasive surgery that allows access to areas of the throat that would previously have been hard to reach. This tool is especially useful in the west of Scotland, where rates of head and neck cancer are especially high, and can help limit the need for follow-up radio- or chemotherapy. Jenny also discusses the future of robotic surgery, especially for ENT, and how her anaesthetic colleagues can think about working with robotic surgical devices for head and neck surgery. To hear from innovative and inspirational speakers like Ms Montgomery at our 2025 annual conference in Belfast, book using the link below. Further information: First In Scotland – New Robotic Throat Surgery Gets Underway At The QEUH Anaesthesia 2025 - book to attend our conference in Belfast

Dr Ramai Santhirapala, Consultant Anaesthetist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust and RCoA Council member is joined by Dr Laura Askins, Senior specialist Dietician, and Dr Roopa McCrossan, Consultant Anaesthetist at James Cook University Hospital. In this episode, we discuss civility and incivility and their effects on workplace cultures and behaviour. Ramai, Laura and Roopa discuss what happens when we encounter incivility at work, and how we can make our working environments better, safer, and happier - just by being courteous and kind. This podcast will touch on sensitive issues including bullying and suicide. If you need help, these pages list the support available to you: Support for individuals | The Royal College of Anaesthetists Wellbeing support | Association of Anaesthetists

In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air Dr Sekina Bakare hosts a roundtable discussion with Dr Desire Onwochei, Dr Sethina Watson and Dr Daniel Olaiya on the work being done to grow the numbers of Black Anaesthetists, experiences within practice and ongoing challenges. They discuss promoting equity within anaesthetics, managing microaggressions, and anti-racist best practices following the 'To Grow and Thrive' session at February Updates 2024. This podcast contains discussion of personal and wider experiences of racism.

In Episode 5 of the Heritage & Archives Series Sarah Ramsay talks to Simon Chadwick about how our perception of observation has changed over several generations of anaesthetists and how a trip to an art gallery can enhance our skills. The episode is chaired by Dr Maria Rollin, Chair of the Heritage and Archives Committee  and has been recorded to complement an article Dr Chadwick has written for the Spring 2024 Bulletin.  

In this Episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Steffan Glaze, Dinwoodie Simulation Fellow at the Royal College of Anaesthetists, hosts a discussion about the new Standards for Simulation-based Practice from the Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) with two of the authors, Professor Cristina Diaz-Navarro and Professor Makani Purva, alongside Professor Mary Mushambi, University Lead for Simulation at the University of Leicester. They share the creation process and aims of the new standards, changes from the previous iteration and potential applications within both practice and teaching. 

In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air Dr Anton Krige, RCoA Clinical Lead for ME/CFS, talks with Dr Charles Shepherd from the ME Association and Helen Baxter, a patient advocate for ME patients, about the College's latest patient information project ME/CFS and anaesthesia. They explore this poorly understood medical condition and the strategies that anaesthetists will find useful in managing these patients in the perioperative period. 

RCoA Councilmember Dr Ramai Santhirapala meets Drs Kate Stannard and Helen Burdett to discuss the Women in Medicine International Network (WIMIN). WIMIN was founded to address, as they put it, the 'huge gap in the needs of women in medicine' with a conference programme and network. Helen and Kate talk about the issues they are trying to tackle, the conference programme they've created, speakers at their upcoming September 2024 event, and how they try to inspire inclusion through this work. This podcast is released on International Women's Day 2024, the theme of which is #InspireInclusion. Links: 2024 International Women's Day: 'Inspire inclusion' WIMIN September 2024 conference [Recorded 1 March 2024]

In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air Jenny Westaway, Chair of Patient Voices at RCoA, hosts a fascinating discussion with Dr Jane Boissiere, Dr Samantha Black, and Dr Paul Slater about Hypnotherapy in Anaesthesia. They discuss misunderstanding and misinformation around Clinical Hypnosis and the benefits of its use to help patient anxiety. 

In Part 2 of the podcast Peter and Jag talk about the emerging threats from Iraq and Afghanistan which demanded a completely different approach and considerable clinical agility and innovation. Peter was the first UK Defence Professor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care (2008-16) and the conversation turns to the support he received from the RCoA, the Association of Anaesthetists and the Deaneries. Because of the nature of warfare the experience of the anaesthetists involved recorded here may sometimes be disturbing. The episode is chaired by Dr Anna Maria Rollin, Chair of the RCoA Heritage & Archives Committee

In this episode retired Colonel Soundararajan ‘Jag’ Jagdish talks to Professor Peter Mahoney about the early development of military anaesthesia, their lived experiences as deployed military personnel and what went on behind the scenes. The episode is chaired by Dr Anna Maria Rollin, Chair of the RCoA Heritage and Archives Committee

In this final part of our Global Anaesthesia podcast miniseries, Jan and Fi have the privilege to speak with Dr Michelle White who is a long-term volunteer for Mercy Ships. Michelle talks about her experience working in capacity Building on the ship and the delivery of surgical services in surgical care.

In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Mike Grocott hosts a fascinating discussion with Prof Thomas Smith, recently awarded the RCoA Macintosh Professorship, given 'in recognition of outstanding contributions to the wider field of anaesthesia in a senior academic or clinician' for his work in aerospace medicine.

In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Deidre Conway hosts a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation with Drs Nancy Redfern and Eoin Dore about wellbeing in the anaesthetic workplace and the particular dynamic between trainees and trainers. Amongst many other things Nancy, Eoin, and Deirdre discuss generational differences in work values, communication and honesty, self-care, and building a great environment for learning, drawing on their own experiences and the latest research and practices.

In this third part of out Global Anaesthesia podcast miniseries, Jan and Fi talk to Dr Emma Coley and Dr Anna Janowicz about their experiences in Zambia and Ethiopia on the Global Anaesthesia Development Programme (GADP), and its Zambian offshoot, ZADP. From applying low resource-setting solutions  back in the UK and appreciating the dedication of local clinical teams to the world's largest fruit bat migration, Emma and Anna bring some rich insights from their experiences in global anaesthesia to the conversation.

Anna Maria Rollin talks to David Wilkinson and Karan Verma, who bring perspectives from different ends of the age spectrum, in this podcast recorded for the 75th anniversary of the creation of the National Health Service. Anna Maria, David and Karan discuss how the creation of the NHS changed anaesthesia, how the practice has developed in the decades since, and where the health service might be on its 80th, 90th and 100th anniversaries. This is the third episode in a series of podcasts devised by the RCoA Heritage Committee to look at the history of the College and the history of anaesthesia.  The series is chaired by Dr Anna Maria Rollin. [We apologise for the quality of Anna Maria's audio in this recording.]

In the second part of this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, David Bogod and Eleanor Shaw continue their conversation about the journals.  This part will look at the evolution of peer review, fraud and the continuing influence of the journals - amongst other things. This episode forms part of a series of podcasts devised by the RCoA Heritage Committee to look at the history of the College and the the history of anaesthesia. The series is chaired by Dr Anna Maria Rollin, current Chair of the Heritage Committee

Join David Bogod and Eleanor Shaw in conversation about the early years of the academic journals.  The episode is in two parts and Part 1 will look at the history of journals from the  inception of the BJA in 1923 to the end of the second world war.  RCoA International Affiliates The RCoA warmly welcomes members from across the Globe.  If you are based outside the UK we invite you to look at the benefits of membership as an RCoA International Affiliate For more information please click here or enter RCoA International Affiliate into your preferred search engine.

In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air Dr. Sarah Muldoon, Consultant Neuroanaesthetist at King's College London and former RCoA Council Member, speaks to Dr. Mary Doherty, Consultant Anaesthetist at Our Lady’s Hospital in Ireland, about her experience as a neurodivergent anaesthetist. Mary talks about the sometimes surprising ways neurodiversity can benefit and inform clinical practice, and how anaesthetists can work better with their neurodivergent colleagues. [This episode was recorded in May 2022]

In this first of three heritage-themed episodes of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Anna-Maria Rollin chairs a conversation between Dr Karan Verma and Caroline Hamson, of the Association of Anaesthetists' Heritage Centre. In this episode Caroline and Karan discuss the Association's Heritage Centre and the theme of their latest exhibition Going viral - contagion, pestilence and pandemics. The Association of Anaesthesia's Heritage Centre, in London, is free to visit. Find out more about the Heritage Centre here.

In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Doctor Ramai Santhirapala talks to RCoA President, Fiona Donald and council member & SAS doctor, Ashwini Keshkamat about their careers and experiencing as female doctors. 

In this second part of our two-part episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Sarah Thornton talks to Ian Roberts about his role within the Federation Internationale d'Automobile, (the FIA); as the Vice President of the Medical Commission and as Medical Rescue Coordinator for Formula 1 Motor Racing. In Part 2, Ian expands on his career in F1, and describes his role in Romain Grosjean's crash and fireball at the Bahrain GP in 2021. This episode is sponsored by Concentric, the market-leading digital consent application, used at more than 20 NHS Trusts.

In this two-part episode of Anaesthesia on Air,  Sarah Thornton talks to Ian Roberts about his role within the Federation Internationale d'Automobile, (the FIA); as the Vice President of the Medical Commission and as Medical Rescue Coordinator for Formula 1 Motor Racing. In Part 1, hear how Ian was drawn to motorsport and how he ended up in the medical car on the Formula 1 grid

The title and topic for this podcast  have come from a recent winning presentation at the Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) Patient Safety in Perioperative Practice Seminar 

The Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) has published new safety standards (NatSSIPs2) to enable all hospitals in the UK to improve patient safety by applying a consistent and proportionate set of safety checks for all invasive procedures.

To tie in with its launch,  RCoA President Dr Fiona Donald talks to the Chair of Patients Voices, Pauline Elliott, about Patients Voices at the RCoA PatientsVoices@RCoA

As 2022 comes to a close the Board of Trustees, Council and Staff of the College wanted to wish you seasons greetings and a Happy New Year for 2023.

In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air Dr Daphne Varveris, Chair of the RCoA Board for Scotland, speaks with Colonel Lucy Giles about leadership in Anaesthesia and the lessons that can be learnt from Military practice.

Recorded 17 October 2022  In this episode, Dr Joyce Yeung and Dr Shaman Jhanji, co-Chief investigators of VITAL trial speak about the background to their study. They discuss why answering this research question will improve patient outcomes, how they worked with patients and public on designing the study and the support received from the clinical community. 

Recorded 22 June 2022 In this podcast Dr Joanna McLaughlin explains in discussion with Professor Scarlett McNally, her new research showing dramatic reductions in people getting knee replacement surgery in regions with strict targets around obesity; the socioeconomic impact, cost and effectiveness of different health optimisation interventions are highlighted. 

Recorded 7 October 2022  In this episode, Russell Ampofo speaks with Dr Desire Onwochei, Dr Daniel Olaiya and Dr Sekina Bakare about what Black History Month means to them. They discuss the different approaches taken by NHS Trusts to celebrate the month, disparities in healthcare outcomes, and how to encourage more Black medical students and foundation doctors to join the specialty. 

In the second episode, Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talks to Dr Rob Fleming and Dr Gauri Sankhe about the role of an SAS advocate and how the SAS doctors can be supported by them.

In the first episode, Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talks to Dr Lucy Williams and Dr Sara Hare, both clinical leaders in anaesthesia, about their perspective of SAS doctors.

This third FPM podcast discusses Surgery and Opioids, a topical subject!  Guidelines have been produced by the Faculty of Pain Medicine which are referred to throughout the discussion and are free to download from the FPM website. There is much interest in better managing opioids in the peri-operative setting and this podcast will give you some practical hints and tips.

Recorded 24 May 2022  In this episode, Elisa Bertoja speaks with Isa Khan and Veena Soni, RCoA Patients' voices, about how to improve the experience of anaethesia and perioperative care for Black, Asian and minority ethnic patients. 

Recorded on 24th February 2022  In this episode, Dr Benjamin Blaise and Dr Sonia Akrimi speak with Professor Andrew Davidson about the effects of general anaesthesia on the developing brain. 

Recorded 11 March 2022  In this podcast, Dr Ramai Santhirapala and Dr Roopa McCrossan speak with Professor Michael West about compassion, leadership and wellbeing in Healthcare. 

In this episode, Dr Toni Brunning speaks with Dr Lucinda Williams and they are discussing clinician wellbeing with a focus on open-water and cold water swimming. 

Recorded 1st December 2021 In this episode Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talks to Dr David Bogod about No Trace = Wrong Place, including discussing some useful education resources. 

Recorded 2nd March 2022  In this podcast, Dr Stephanie Pauling speaks with the clinical leads for the upcoming SNAP 3 study (Professor Iain Moppett, Dr Jude Partridge and Dr Claire Swarbrick, which launches on the 21st March.  

Recorded 2 August 2021 In this episode, Dr Marie Nixon talks to Dr Sandeep Lakhani and Dr Tanya Hall about the new GPAS chapter - The Good Department

Recorded on 10th December 2021.  In this episode Dr Cathy Lawson interviews Dr Richard Hixson about his reflections on COP26 and sustainability. 

The College is sharing a special podcast interview with Dr Fiona Donald, the new President of the RCoA, Dr Fiona Donald: The RCoA Presidency & Me, gives us an insight into what drives her, her ambitions for the College, what its new strategy will mean for us all. Fiona also shares advice she'd give her younger self as a way of encouraging those entering the specialty today. 

In this podcast Dr Ashish Gulve and Dr Rana Hafiz-Ur-Rehman  interview Dr Prakash Chaudhary about their experience of being on the MTI programme.  Recorded 4 October 2021 

Recorded 12th May 2021  In this podcast, Professor Ellen O' Sullivan interviews Professor Kathryn Maitland about her experiences working in global health. 

Recorded on 18 June 2021  In this podcast, Dr David Selwyn, CPOC Director, interviews  Dr Megan Griffiths and Captain Alex Jolly about the winning presentation at the RCoA/CPOC Patient Safety in Perioperative Practice Event 2021 - identifying and mitigating latent safety threats using in-situ simulation with human factors feedback delivered by airline pilots. 

Recorded on 4 Nov 2021.  In this podcast, Dr Emma Hosking, Vice-Chair of the ACSA Committee talks to Dr Tony Shambrook- ACSA Lead at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor and Dr Euan McGregor- ACSA Lead at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh about their department’s experience of pursuing accreditation through the ACSA Scheme.

In this episode, following on from their topical debate at the Anaesthesia 2021 event in May 2021, Dr Claire Mallinson interviews Dr Michael Devlin and Dr Craig Purshouse (since the time of recording, Dr Purshouse is now a Senior Lecturer in Law at Liverpool University) about their views on doctors tackling COVID-19 being immune from negligence liability claims looking at arguments for and against. This conversation looks at both sides of the debate and from different perspectives, including the consideration of other factors.  Recorded on the 20 May 2021.

In this podcast Dr Krish Ramachandran speaks with Dr Sarah Muldoon about the challenges in retention in anaesthesia.

Dr Sue Walwyn interviews Professor Dame Clare Gerada and Professor Sir Simon Wessely about wellbeing and how we can support anaesthetists, particularly in light of the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic 

In this podcast Professor Ellen O' Sullivan interviews Dr Sonia Akrimi, Dr Emma Coley, Dr Sompwe Mwansa - Chanda and Dr Arthur Polela to discuss the experiences of anaesthetists in Zambia in tackling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and drawing on experiences in the UK as well. 

This is part 2 of episode 3 of the curriculum podcast series. 

In this podcast Dr Oli Pratt chats with Dr Jo Budd and Dr Gethin Pugh about the changes to assessments in the new curriculum and the developments made to help support training progression. This is episode 3 in a series of 3 podcasts on the 2021 Anaesthetics Curriculum and has been split into 2 parts. 

Dr Jamie Strachan, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Milton Keynes University Hospital and RCoA Council rep for Anaesthetists in Training discusses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be used and will change clinical practice in the years to come with Professor Niels Peek, Professor of Health Informatics, University of Manchester. Jamie and Niels lift the lid on how datasets will be gathered and how AI will interact with the data and the governance that will keep patients and clinicians safe.

This podcast episode is an interview with Dr Samantha Moore about TRIPOM including further information about what they do and how to get involved. 

In this podcast Dr Oli Pratt discusses the philosophy that underpins the new curriculum, how this is reflected in the curriculum, and what the benefits of this shift in thinking are. This is episode 2 in a series of 3 podcasts on the 2021 Anaesthetics Curriculum 

This podcast is about lessons learnt during Covid-19. The RCoA has launched a report that identifies 10 lessons that the UK healthcare system can learn from the pandemic which will be discussed in the podcast.

In this podcast Dr Oli Pratt puts the difficult questions about the curriculum to Dr Chris Carey and Dr Andy Whallett. Why do we have to have a new curriculum? Why did we change the structure of the training programme? Will there be enough CT3 posts? How is transition to be managed for LTFT anaesthetists in training? This is episode 1 in a series of 3 podcasts on the 2021 Anaesthetics Curriculum

Dr Claire Shannon, RCoA Council Member speaks with Dr Richard Martin, Paediatric Anaesthetist from Great Ormond Street Hospital, about the management of procedure induced anxiety in Children.

Interested in a career in anaesthesia? In this podcast, Dr Sarah Crabtree and Dr Ellie de Sausmarez discuss the training programme, a typical day in the life of an anaesthetist and offer some tips and advice for anyone thinking of applying to the specialty.

This podcast was recorded on the 24th June 2020.  In this podcast, Ewelina Kolaczek interviews Professor Higham about the benefits of volunteering with the College. 

16 October marks World Anaesthesia Day. In celebration of the great developments and achievements within the specialty of anaesthesia and the role of anaesthetists, this podcast series provides insight into three key areas –, neuroanaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and managing COVID-19 – showcasing what anaesthesia is all about. In this episode podcast host Dr Sarah Muldoon and Dr Chris Carey discuss how anaesthetists are an essential part of collaborative teamwork during high risk procedures ensuring patients are well informed and cared for before, during and after major operations. Learn more about the different types of anaesthesia you can receive and in which ways anaesthetists monitor patients to guarantee they are properly anaesthetised. Speakers: Dr Chris Carey, Consultant Neuroanaesthetist at Brighton and Sussex University Hospital Dr Sarah Muldoon, Consultant Neuroanaesthetist at King’s College Hospital Please listen to our other two episodes in celebration of World Anaesthesia Day covering managing COVID-19 and obstetric anaesthesia. Recorded on 24 September 2020 by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

16 October marks World Anaesthesia Day. In celebration of the great developments and achievements within the specialty of anaesthesia and the role of anaesthetists, this podcast series provides insight into three key areas – managing COVID-19, obstetric anaesthesia and neuroanaesthesia – showcasing what anaesthesia is all about. In this episode podcast host Dr Sarah Muldoon talks to Dr Helgi Johannsson about what an anaesthetist brings to the table in a crisis situation. Highly skilled and flexible in their medical background, anaesthetists are key to major trauma incidents – may that be terrorist attacks or a global pandemic. Speakers: Dr Helgi Johannsson, Consultant Anaesthetist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Dr Sarah Muldoon, Consultant Anaesthetist at King’s College Hospital Please listen to our other two episodes in celebration of World Anaesthesia Day covering obstetric anaesthesia and neuroanaesthesia. Recorded on 24 September 2020 by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

16 October marks World Anaesthesia Day. In celebration of the great developments and achievements within the specialty of anaesthesia and the role of anaesthetists, this podcast series provides insight into three key areas – obstetric anaesthesia, neuroanaesthesia and managing COVID-19 – showcasing what anaesthesia is all about. In this episode podcast host Dr Sarah Muldoon and Dr David Bogod shine a light on the constant presence anaesthetists are on labour wards. Find out how anaesthetists support women giving birth from pre-consultation to postpartum recovery making sure the experience of childbirth is as pleasant as possible for everyone involved. Speakers:  Dr David Bogod, Consultant Anaesthetist (recently retired) Dr Sarah Muldoon, Consultant Anaesthetist at King’s College Hospital Resources mentioned in this episode: Joint patient information leaflet on epidural pain relief LabourPains.com Please listen to our other two episodes in celebration of World Anaesthesia Day covering managing COVID-19 and neuroanaesthesia. Recorded on 24 September 2020 by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

RCoA Council member, Claire Shannon, interviews GMC CEO, Charlie Massey for an exclusive interview and discussion on the future of regulation for Anaesthesia Associates, the benefits of regulation and what members can expect to see over the next 12 months as regulation is implemented for Anaesthesia Associates. 

Professor William Harrop-Griffiths interviews Dr David Bogod, Dr Nuala Lucas and Dr Felicity Plaat. 

Gillie Lyons interviews Dr Sian Jaggar on mentoring. At the RCoA we have made our programme of events and courses virtual. Check out the full programme of online courses you can register for today. www.rcoa.ac.uk/events

Dr Soumen Sen, RCoA Education Fellow interviews Dr Chris Carey, member of the RCoA Council and Chair of the Training Committee

In this podcast, Dr Ravi Bhagrath – Consultant Anaesthetist at Bart’s Health, London asks Dr Mark Stacey – Consultant Anaesthetist, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, about managing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark covers what is stress management, how to identify stressors and some management techniques you can use on a daily basis.

In this podcast, Dr Ravi Bhagrath – Consultant Anaesthetist at Bart’s Health, London asks Professor William Harrop-Griffiths – Consultant Anaesthetist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London about resource management during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes discussion around PPE guidelines, asymptomatic patients as well as other resource hot topics. Information may have evolved since the recording on the 12 April, for more up to date information visit the COVID-19 guidance hub

In this podcast, Dr Ravi Bhagrath – Consultant Anaesthetist at Bart’s Health, London asks Dr Kariem El-Boghdadly - Consultant in Anaesthesia at Guy’s and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London about the IntubateCOVID project. The project aims to ascertain the incidence of airway managers and assistants who develop COVID-19 in the weeks following an airway management episode, examine the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during airway management of COVID-19 patients and allow local, national and international reporting of airway management activity to provide information to support policymakers Speakers: Dr Kariem El-Boghdadly  - Consultant in Anaesthesia at Guy’s and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London Dr Ravi Bhagrath – Consultant Anaesthetist at Bart’s Health, London

In this podcast, Dr Ravi Bhagrath – Consultant Anaesthetist at Bart’s Health, London asks Professor Tim Cook - Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospitals, Bath the questions we all have about COVID – 19. Tim and Ravi discuss the disease from the epidemiology to how to safely manage patients with the disease.   Speakers: Professor Tim Cook  - Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospitals, Bath Dr Ravi Bhagrath – Consultant Anaesthetist at Bart’s Health, London For more information visit the COVID - 19 guidance hub

Fiona Anderson, Education Administrator, interviews Afsana Choudhury, Workforce planning and Recruitment Coordinator. 

Fiona Anderson, Education Administrator at the Royal College of Anaesthetists interviews Dr Matthew Tuck about the Junior Doctors Contract. The conversation mainly centres on the contract in England.

Graham Blair, Associate Director of Education and Events at the Royal College of Anaesthetists interviews Professor Bryn Baxendale about the RCoA Simulation Strategy. We cover what is the simulation strategy, what it covers and how will it shape simulation at the College as well as across the specialty over the next few years.

Graham Blair, Associate Director of Education and Events at the Royal College of Anaesthetists interview Dr Michael Moneypenny about mastery learning. We cover what is mastery learning, how it can benefit doctors as well as top tips on how to make it work for you and your department