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The safety of thoracic segmental spinal anaesthesia can be improved by dedicated training, use of #ultrasound guidance, and possibly the integration of #AI in the future. #TSSA #spinal bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-…

When PONV Hits — Treat Promptly! 🚨Rescue therapy should be from a different drug class than the original prophylactic. 🚫Avoid repeating the same ineffective agent. 🕒The sooner, the better. #AnaesthesiaTips #PONVRescue #ChildHealth #BJAEducation bjaed.org/action/showPdf…

Check out the new #miniflippbook version of the BJA, with #FREE articles on: #lidocaine # diuretics #palliativecare #dexmedetomidine #multimorbidity # postsurgicalpain #fibromyalgia #opioids bja134-6.elsevierdigitaledition.com

Deep learning models in anaesthesia remains to be clinically validated. Reliable benchmarking, open-source validation & careful patient selection should be prioritised before using #AI for clinical decision making. #artificialintelligence #hypotension bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-…

Check out the results of the #SNAP-3 organisational survey by Swarbrick & the SNAP-3 team #perioperative #frailty # surgery @RCOA_news bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-…

📊Medicolegal claims analysis helps improve patient care. 🔄Reflect. Audit. Educate. Because every case is an opportunity to do better. Read more today: bjaed.org/action/showPdf… #ContinuousImprovement #PatientSafety #MedicolegalEducation #BJAEducation

Alpha-2 agonists can modulate gene expression in renal cell carcinoma. Despite this, Wong et al. provide reassuring evidence that intraoperative #dexmedetomidine use was not associated with #RCC progression or survival. #nephrectomy #survival bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-…

Congratulations to Dr Carolien Volleman & Dr Abraham Hulst from Amsterdam UMC on their awards of the BJA-ESAIC Early Career grants. Read more here: ow.ly/rg9M50WcJTc

A message of thanks from BJA Editor-in-Chief, Professor Hugh Hemmings, following the release of the 2024 Journal Impact Factor report. #jif #impact #citations #research

Understanding Epidural Clonidine 🧠💊Epidural clonidine offers an effective option for difficult-to-manage labour pain — especially in occipitoposterior fetal positions. But beware: hypotension and bradycardia can follow. bjaed.org/action/showPdf…

Still a long way to go? Developing prediction models of intraoperative #hypotension requires vigilance to selection bias, which can impact on predictive performances. #artificialintelligence #AI bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-…

🧠 Cognitive Load in Emergencies Hyperangulated videolaryngoscopy can reduce cognitive load during airway emergencies by providing better visualisation. But preparation is key. 📖 Understand the dynamics: bjaed.org/action/showPdf… #CriticalCare #AnaesthesiaTips #PatientSafety

Causal inference in #perioperative #epidemiology - Dr Claire Swarbrick & the #SNAP3 team use Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) to hypothesise & map causal pathways #openaccess #methodology @RCoA_news bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-…

Does intraoperative #dexmedetomidine use have an impact on #cancer outcomes? The answer still seems to be uncertain. #BJA #survival #recurrence bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-…

Beyond the #gases: Kranke et al. reminds us of the contributing factors to the #greenhouse footprint of anaesthetic care other than inhaled #volatiles. #BJA #desflurane #GWP #TIVA bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-…

CALL FOR PAPERS! Special Issue on Airway Management to coincide with the World Airway Management Meeting (WAMM) 2025. Guest editor Dr Imran Ahmed. Deadline for submissions 1 July 2025. #airway #WAMM25

Reduce the Risk - Before the First Nausea 💡A combination of strategies is key: ✅Regional techniques ✅TIVA with propofol ✅Avoiding nitrous oxide and long-acting opioids Multimodal = best mode! #PreventPONV #AnaesthesiaCare #BJAEducation #paediatrics bjaed.org/action/showPdf…

What’s the Gap? Why It Matters 📏In TOF patients gap assessment in between oesophageal ends determines whether a primary or staged repair is possible. 🧵The native oesophagus is always preferred. bjaed.org/action/showPdf… #PaediatricSurgery #GapAssessment #TOFManagement

Where does #propofol go after surgery? Duparc et al. highlights the risks of improper disposal and the need for sustainable practices. #waste #sustainability #pollution #GreenAnaesthesia bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-…