Anaesthesia on Air
Anaesthesia on Air is the official podcast of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, the professional body for anaesthesia in the UK. The podcast covers topics related to anaesthesia, intensive care, and pain medicine. It aims to provide educational content for fellows and members of the college, as well as anyone interested in the field. The show features discussions, interviews, and updates on best practices and standards in patient care.
Episodes
The role of AI in Anaesthesia: Insights from James Bowness
The next episode from our colleagues at TopMedTalk features Andy Cumpstey interviewing James Bowness, consultant anaesthetist, at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and an Honorary Associate Professor of Anaesthesia at University College London. James and Andy discuss the definition and scope of AI, how it can be applied to healthcare, why Apple's approach to technology prod
TopMedTalk - The challenges of AI in healthcare, a conversation with Dr Joe Alderman
We have a departure from normal programming with an episode from our friends at TopMedTalk. Andy Cumpstey spoke to Joe Alderman at the RCoA's Anaesthesia Research 2025 event about the challenges of AI in healthcare in an episode first released in February 2026. Dr Alderman started his career in cell biology and immunometabolism and is an NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Anaesthetics and Postdoctoral Res
Wellbeing and Occupational Health
In this episode Dr Eoin Dore discusses wellbeing at work with Society of Occupational Medicine President Professor Neil Greenberg, and RCoA Wellbeing Lead Dr Ramai Santhirapala. They discuss the definition of wellbeing, how it relates to work, parallels between mental health in the military and civilian life, 'moral injury', and much more.This interview follows the publication of the College's re
A Conversation with Prof Pierre Foex and Prof Helen Higham
Welcome to this series of podcasts devised by the RCoA Heritage and Archives Committee. In this episode, Pierre Foex and Helen Higham talk to Maria Rollin about their work together, the importance of good mentoring and Pierre's 50 year association with the College and 66 years association with anaesthesia.They also talk about the success of the Cardiac Disease and Anaesthesia Symposium, which h
Global Emergency & Operative Care: Challenges and Opportunities
In this episode, Dr Eoin Dore speaks to Miss Rachel Hargest following her presentation at the Winter Symposium 2025, where she delivered the Webb Johnson Oration Award lecture: Challenges and Opportunities for Surgeons and Anaesthetists in Global Emergency, Critical and Operative Care. Miss Hargest shares what it really takes to deliver safe, effective surgery in low‑resource settings. From inven
Living with MND: Andy’s Story
In this episode, Dr Andrew Vaughton, former Consultant Anaesthetist at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation, shares his experience following his 2021 Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis and subsequent medical retirement. Andy now focuses on MND awareness, fundraising, and promoting health and community support.He’s joined by his wife Dr Susanne Vaughton, a former GP who left medicine after Andy
AI and patient information
In this podcast Dr Samantha Black, Dr Maya Sussmann and Chair of Patient voices at RCoA, Jenny Westaway discuss the use and growth of AI large language models and their role in the patient-clinician conversation, and the various risks and opportunities this presents. They discuss the latest technology being used and how patients are currently using AI to inform themselves about healthcare.Recorded
Anaesthesia 2025 podcast - Paediatric regional anaesthesia
In this podcast, recorded at our Anaesthesia 2025 conference in Belfast consultant anaesthetists Dr Branislav (Brano) Mislovic and Dr Will Donaldson discuss developments in paediatric regional anaesthesia, following Brano's address to the conference.Brano and Will address misconceptions around paediatric regional anaesthesia, the use of ultrasound and the various opportunities and challenges aroun
Anaesthesia 2025 podcast - Human Factors - Hewitt lectureship
In this podcast, recorded at our Anaesthesia 2025 conference, Professor and Consultant Anaesthetist Helen Higham talks to Dr Paul Southall about her work and career improving the the 'complex and adaptive system' of anaesthesia often given by its shorthand, 'human factors'. For this work Helen was awarded the Hewitt Lectureship, given to established senior clinicians, academic experts or pioneers
The experience of becoming a consultant anaesthetist
In this podcast Dr Jennifer Proc talks to Dr Tara Byott and Dr Sarah Muldoon about their experiences becoming consultant anaesthetists.They discuss how Sarah and Tara became consultants, and Jennifer's own experience working towards that, and cover topics including: the first appraisal, preparing for managing anaesthetists in training, handling expectations with surgeons and patients alike, impost
CPOC patient safety 2025 prizewinner podcast
In this podcast Dr Hattie White talks to CPOC Director David Selwyn and CPOC Fellow Claire Frank about her prize winning presentation “Improving Clinical Incident Reporting in a District General Hospital Anaesthetic Department.” They discuss Hattie’s QI work, how she came up with the idea, the challenges and her contributions to perioperative care as a result. We hope this will be of interest to l
Portfolio pathway - episode 5: Assessor viewpoint
This is a special podcast mini-series focusing on the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) programme, the process that enables doctors who don't hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) to join the GMC's specialist register and therefore be eligible to take up substantive consultant posts.We have created this mini-series to support those already undertaking the programme or for those intere
Portfolio pathway - episode 4: SIAs
This is a special podcast mini-series focusing on the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) programme, the process that enables doctors who don't hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) to join the GMC's specialist register and therefore be eligible to take up substantive consultant posts.We have created this mini-series to support those already undertaking the programme or for those intere
Portfolio pathway - episode 3: Clinical domains
This is a special podcast mini-series focusing on the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) programme, the process that enables doctors who don't hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) to join the GMC's specialist register and therefore be eligible to take up substantive consultant posts.We have created this mini-series to support those already undertaking the programme or for those intere
Portfolio pathway - episode 2: Non-clinical domains)
This is a special podcast mini-series focusing on the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) programme, the process that enables doctors who don't hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) to join the GMC's specialist register and therefore be eligible to take up substantive consultant posts.We have created this mini-series to support those already undertaking the programme or for those intere
Portfolio pathway - episode 1: Introduction to the Portfolio Pathway programme
This is a special podcast mini-series focusing on the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) programme, the process that enables doctors who don't hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) to join the GMC's specialist register and therefore be eligible to take up substantive consultant posts.We have created this mini-series to support those already undertaking the programme or for those intere
Remembering the Omagh bombing - Anaesthesia 2025 podcast
In this podcast, recorded at Anaesthesia 2025, host Dr Helgi Johannsson talks to retired anaesthetist Dr John Maginness. On 15 August 1998 a bomb was detonated in Omagh town centre, in Northern Ireland. John, who lived locally, was a member of the medical team who responded. John joined the panel discussion on the Omagh bombing at our 2025 Belfast annual conference and in this podcast, recorded in
GPC Hub - Anaesthesia 2025
In this podcast, recorded at Anaesthesia 2025, host Dr Toni Brunning and guest speakers Dr Joe Lipton, Dr Joe Hogan, Dr Hannah Headon, Dr Chris James and Dr Soumen Sen talk about the GPC (Generic Professional Capabilities) Hub, where the idea came from, and what others can learn through their experiences.Our Anaesthesia 2026 flagship conference will take place in Brighton and online over three da
Nociception monitoring - Anaesthesia 2025
In this podcast, recorded at Anaesthesia 2025, Professor Anil Hormis and Dr Rosie Hogg talk about Nociception Monitoring. They discuss what nociception is, what the NOL monitor is and how it works. Our Anaesthesia 2026 flagship conference will take place in Brighton and online over three days in May 2026. Book by 31 December to get 20% off! More details: Anaesthesia 2026 | The Royal College of Ana
Simulation-based education in anaesthesia
In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, former Dinwoodie Simulation fellow Dr Steffan Glaze, Professor Cristina Diaz-Navarro and Dr Ed Mellanby (simulation leads in Wales and Scotland, respectively) discuss simulation-based education in anaesthesia and the context in medical simulation around recent guidance from the College.They share how they've developed their own work in simulation, how listene
Creativity and clinical practice
In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, past president of the RCoA Dr Fiona Donald talks to Dr James Nickells about his career in anaesthesia and critical care, and his rich hinterland in medical illustration, portrait art, and more, and how James has combined his clinical and outside interests over his career. Related information:
www.globalportraitproject.com
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/
The benefits of cold water swimming - re-published
In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, we are re-publishing an archived episode by Dr Toni Brunning and Dr Lucinda Williams as they discuss clinician wellbeing with a focus on open-water and cold-water swimming, including the physical and emotional benefits. The podcast explores how cold-water swimming can enhance circulation, boost the immune system, and increase endorphin production, leading t
Diagnosing death
In this special podcast episode, produced jointly with the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, Dr Danny Bryden, Dr Dale Gardiner and Dr Ian Thomas discuss when and how to diagnose death for the purposes of organ donation, and the implications of recent changes to guidance issued by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges for anaesthetists and intensivists.Relat
Shared decision making - a joint CPOC/RCoA podcast, part 2
In the second of a two-part podcast from the Centre for Perioperative Care and the Royal College of Anaesthetists former CPOC Fellow Dr Sam Moore and Dr Stuart Connal explore shared decision making - its definitions, usage, and many nuances in the interaction between clinicians and patients. This podcast features guests Dr Sam Finnikin, Dr Gemma Hughes, and Leila Finikarides, and is split into two
Shared decision making - a joint CPOC/RCoA podcast, part 1
In this first of a two-part podcast from the Centre for Perioperative Care and the Royal College of Anaesthetists former CPOC Fellow Dr Sam Moore and Dr Stuart Connal explore shared decision making - its definitions, usage, and many nuances in the interaction between clinicians and patients. This podcast features guests Dr Sam Finnikin, Dr Gemma Hughes, and Leila Finikarides, and is split into two
Obesity metabolic syndrome - Paleolithic diets and diabetes
Following his presentation at our 2024 Winter Symposium, Professor Ketan Dhatariya discusses Obesity Metabolic Syndrome and diabetes in an engaging and wide-ranging conversation. In this podcast Ketan reflects on the possible false economy of limiting access to GLP-1 agonists, the need for a non-judgmental view of patients presenting with obesity, how an evolutionary viewpoint can usefully inform
Parenting and the impact on training
In this podcast, Dr Gemma Phillips and Dr Yogita Chikermane discuss the impact of parenting on anaesthetic training.They share their own experiences, talk about how things might have changed since then (or not), and what still needs to change to help anaesthetists navigate the often competing demands of anaesthetic training and parenting.Related information:
Returning to work in anaesthesia cours
NovPod - Season 2, Episode 13: The Support Project: Communication during Neonatal Resuscitation
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of neonatal resuscitation, which some listeners may find sensitive or distressing.In Episode 13 and the season 2 finale, Eoin and Duncan welcome Dr. Esther Godfrey, co-founder of the SuPPORT project, to share her personal experience of neonatal resuscitation with her own daughter Juno, along with the project's origins. Together, they explore the
Churchill House: Where Did the Fellows' Money Go?
In this Episode of the Heritage Series, Dr Maria Rollin talks to Dr Debbie Nolan and Kevin Storey about the move from Russell Square to Churchill House and what that meant to the specialty
NovPod - Season 2, Episode 12: Top Tips for obstetric anaesthetics beyond the IACOA
Eoin and Duncan are joined by former RCoA Vice President Dr Helgi Johannsson. Together they cover many topics in the realm of obstetric anaesthetics including the importance of communication, what makes a good obs anaesthetist and some tips and tricks for epidurals! Why should you involve the partner? How can you bring order to chaotic situations? What is on Helgi's obs playlist? Listen to find ou
NovPod - Season 2, Episode 11: Prevention and management of pain during caesarean section
Eoin and Rosie are joined by Susanna Stanford, a patient advocate, to talk through how to the importance of the prevention and management of pain during C-section. We discuss how to avoid pitfalls when testing neuraxial anaesthesia and how to manage problems under regional anaesthesia, then go on to talk about the criticality of patient communication and human factors when facing problems with neu
NovPod - Season 2, Episode 10: The postpartum visit
Episode 10 the Postpartum Visit! Eoin & Rosie dive into how to approach, structure the postpartum visit and why we as a speciality should do it! We will cover everything from postpartum headache to what red flags to look for with nerve injury.
BJA education - postpartum headache: diagnosis and treatment
AoA guideline - Neurological monitoring associated with obstetric neuraxial block
AoA gu
NovPod - Season 2, Episode 9: Obstetric anaesthetic drugs
Our good friend and anaesthetic registrar colleague Rahul returns to defend his undisputed title as 'NovPod champion'. This time Eoin and Rahul go head to head with their knowledge of anaesthetic drugs used on the labour ward, competing for the glory of winning the golden Tuohy needle. References
OAA obstetric quick reference handbook
Oxford handbook - drugs in anaesthesia and intensive care
Ana
NovPod - Season 2, Episode 8: Pain management in labour
We are joined by the fantastic Dr Damien Hughes - an anaesthetic consultant and OAA council member - to discuss how we manage pain on the labour ward. We discuss the physiology of pain in labour and the management options we are able to deliver as anaesthetists, as well as how we can positively impact maternal health outcomes and our patients' birth experience.
References
Anaesthesia (e-LA) -&g
NovPod - Season 2, Episode 7: Anaesthetic emergencies in obstetrics
In Episode 7, Eoin and Rosie sit down with our fantastic guest Dr Kirsty Maclennan - an anaesthetic consultant and OAA board member - to talk through the anaesthetic emergencies that we encounter on the labour ward. With expert advice from the lead editor of the recently released obstetric anaesthetic quick reference handbook - this is not an episode to miss!References - - OAA obstetric qui
NovPod - Season 2, Episode 6: Obstetric emergencies part 2
For Episode 6 - a 2 part special! - we are joined by our friend and obstetric registrar colleague, Miss Chiara Petrosellini, to talk through common obstetric emergencies and how Anaesthetists are involved in their management. Chiara gives us some great advice about working in high pressure situations and dealing with emergencies as part of the wider obstetric team.References OAA obstetric quick re
NovPod - Season 2, Episode 6: Obstetric emergencies part 1
For Episode 6 - a 2 part special! - we are joined by our friend and obstetric registrar colleague, Miss Chiara Petrosellini, to talk through common obstetric emergencies and how Anaesthetists are involved in their management. Chiara gives us some great advice about working in high pressure situations and dealing with emergencies as part of the wider obstetric team.References OAA obstetric quick re
NovPod - Season 2, Episode 5: Call the midwife
In this episode Rosie and Eoin are joined by Gail Roberts, a midwife coordinator, to talk through how the labour ward actually works. Gail gives us an insight into what makes a good anaesthetist on labour ward and how to work well within the labour ward MDT.References - - OAA obstetric quick reference handbook- Association of Anaesthetists guideline - Neurological monitoring associat
NovPod - Season 2, Episode 4: Maternal pathophysiology
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 -
NovPod - Season 2, Episode 3: What do anaesthetists do on labour ward?
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 T
An interview with our new President, Dr Claire Shannon
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 con
NovPod - Season 2, Episode 2: Maternal physiology
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 no
NovPod - Season 2 Episode 1: A typical day on labour ward
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”
NovPod, a beginner's guide to anaesthetics, Episode 16 - top ten tips
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
Is War Good for Medicine? Motivation and Innovation
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
Is War Good for Medicine? 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
Is War Good for Medicine? 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
Guided relaxation to prepare you for the FRCA examination: Moving into stillness
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.
Relaxation and preparation for the FRCA exam
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 persp
GLP-1 receptor agonists - Anaesthesia 2024 podcast
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 l
Communicating risk - Anaesthesia 2024 podcast
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
Metabolomics and sepsis - Anaesthesia 2024 podcast
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
Sustainability - Anaesthesia 2024 podcast
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 inf
Transoral robotic surgery - Anaesthesia 2024 podcast
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 th
The importance of civility in healthcare
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 whe
Black Anaesthetists Roundtable
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 a
The Power of Observation
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 f
Simulation: Working with the new ASPiH standards
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 fo
The perioperative management of patients with ME and Long COVID
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
International Women's Day 2024 - Women In Medicine International Network
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
Hypnotherapy and the anxious patient
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.
The History of Military Anaesthesia Part 2
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.
The History of Military Anaesthesia Part 1
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
Global Anaesthesia Series: Episode 4, Capacity Building in Surgical Care on Mercy Ships
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.
Hypnocommunication and the nocebo effect - Interview with Allan Cyna
In this bitesized stocking-filler episode to end the year we interview Dr Allan Cyna, UK-trained and Australia-based specialist in paediatric anaesthesia and hypnocommunication.This interview was hosted by Duncan McMillan, RCoA Head of Content, at the May 2023 Anaesthesia annual conference in Birmingham, UK, and is a companion episode to our forthcoming roundtable discussion on hypnotherapy and th
Anaesthetists and Aerospace Medicine
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.
Wellbeing and the anaesthetic trainer-trainee relationship
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 g
Global Anaesthesia Series: Episode 3, The building of GADP (ZADP/ EADP)
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 b
SAS as Educators
In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talks with Dr Sarah Thornton and Dr Roger Sharpe to discuss SAS doctors in Educational roles. They speak through common themes, quality improvement, and advice and highlights for SAS members. SAS doctors are an integral part of the College. We benefit from the representation of SAS doctors on Council – our elected SAS members are Dr Sunil
Global Anaesthesia Series: Episode 2, Working at the BKL Walawalkar hospital in Dervan, India
In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Jan Man Wong and Dr Fiona Linton talk to Dr Sanjay Deshpande and Dr Anna Wilkinson about their experiences at the BKL Walawalker Hospital in Dervan, India. They cover everything from handling scorpion bites and improving sharps disposal practices, to some of the bittersweet professional connections they made with hospital staff. Sanjay and Anna describe ho
Blood transfusion during hip fracture – insights from research
On this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Joyce Yeung talks with three experts in the field, Dr Michael Gillies, Dr Rhona Sinclair, and Dr Alixe Kilgour on the Blood transfusion during hip fracture – insights from research (RESULT-Hip Trial), investigating the impact of REStrictive versUs LIberaL Transfusion strategy on cardiac injury and death in patients undergoing surgery.They discuss the impro
Global Anaesthesia Series: Episode 1, Mercy Ships
In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Jan Man Wong and Dr Fiona Linton talk with Dr Tamryn Miller and Dr Katherine Horner about their experiences as part of the Mercy Ships Programme. Tamryn and Katherine talk through their top tips, patient stories they encountered, and how it changed their practice. Global Anaesthesia, Surgery, and Obstetric Collaboration (GASOC) was established in 2015 to s
S2 Ep15: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 15: Life after the IAC
For the season finale of the NovPod, we are honoured to have Dr Fiona Donald, President of the RCoA, as our special guest. We discuss what life is like after the novice period and throughout the career of an anaesthetic trainee, as well as some of the challenges facing anaesthetists at the moment.References/links:
Training link - RCoA stage 1 training link
Resources-publications/Guidebooks/Train
S2 Ep14: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 14: Wellbeing for the anaesthetic trainee with Ramai Santhirapala
Wellbeing is an extremely important aspect of a career in anaesthesia, and we are lucky to have as our special guest Dr Ramai Santhirapala - RCoA Council Member and wellbeing lead - to talk through the challenging aspects of the novice period, anaesthetics as a career and ways to help maintain your wellbeing throughout this time.References/links:
Novice-Guide/ Wellbeing-support - RCoA novice guid
S2 Ep13: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 13: Breaking down the IAC
The initial assessment of competencies (IAC) is an important milestone for all anaesthetists, and in this episode, we are joined by special guest Dr Joe Lipton who explains what the IAC actually is and what the curriculum means for you as a novice trainee.References/links:
Novice Guide/ Lifelong learning platform - RCoA novice guide
Association of anaesthetists - History of the bougie
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S2 Ep12: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 12: Drugs, part 2
It's all to play for in the second part of our special anaesthetic drugs game show with Eoin and special guest Dr Rahul Bandopadhyay going head-to-head again. Who will take home the coveted (possibly fictitious?) Golden ETT? Is there actually an interesting fact about ondansetron? Let's find out.The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr
S2 Ep11: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 11: Anaesthetic emergencies
Eoin and Duncan talk through anaesthetic emergencies and how they differ from other medical emergencies. We discuss some excellent resources for anaesthetists to help prepare for and use during emergency situations.The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to help our new anaes
S2 Ep10: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 10: On calls
We are joined by special guest Dr Rosie Grimes to talk about the ups and downs of being the anaesthetist on-call. Reflections aplenty, as well as some great advice about what to expect when holding the anaesthetic bleep and how to look after yourself when you're on-call.The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two a
S2 Ep9: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 9: Recovery
Episode 9 of the NovPod is all about recovering the patient from anaesthesia. We discuss what makes the recovery area so important, common problems you may come across and some top tips for managing a patient recovering from anaesthesia.The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission
S2 Ep8: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 8: Maintenance and emergence
In episode 8, Eoin and Duncan discuss maintenance of anaesthesia and emergence from anaesthesia. We talk about the challenges and potential pitfalls of both, reflecting on lessons learned from our own novice periods along the way.The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Duncan Kemp. We are two anaesthetic registrars on a mission to hel
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