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ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 - @acumpstey.bsky.social @katy-skier.bsky.social & @ruthilandau.bsky.social (@columbiamed.bsky.social / EiC @ijoajournal.bsky.social) discuss writing, reviewing, addressing relevant research questions & publishing high-quality research.

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@katy-skier.bsky.social @acumpstey.bsky.social & @tomabbott.bsky.social (social media editor for @bjajournals.bsky.social) discuss the growing importance of social media in scientific communication, alternative metrics, and platform trials in clinical research.

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ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 in San Antonio, @topmedtalk.bsky.social s @acumpstey.bsky.social & @katy-skier.bsky.social talk with Dr Susan Goobie (Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School) about patient blood management in non-cardiac paediatric surgery.
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3 months ago 3 2 0 0
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Recorded at @bjajournals.bsky.social AGM, this week’s @topmedtalk.bsky.social looks at translational research.

@acumpstey.bsky.social, @katy-skier.bsky.social & Gareth Ackland discuss the autonomic nervous system and its implications for postoperative outcomes.

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Guidelines matter. Judgement matters more. A thoughtful, evidence-informed #BJAEducation review of uterine atony in obstetric anaesthesia. 🔍 www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

3 months ago 1 1 0 0
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Perioperative pain management remains a concern amid the #opioid crisis. In non-trauma patients without regional block, opioid-experienced patients received 6.7x more opioids at discharge than opioid-naïve patients #bjaopen

www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(25)00...

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As we approach the end of the year we review our progress throughout the year.

In 2025 BJA accepted one out of every five manuscripts submitted.

#bjabythenumbers

4 months ago 1 1 0 0
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#Genetic variants associated with chronic post-surgical pain (#CPSP) could suggest a neurological basis for susceptibility

www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0007-0912(25)00...

4 months ago 1 1 0 0

So special 🥰

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@acumpstey.bsky.social & @katy-skier.bsky.social join Professor Monty Mythen - new @topmedtalk.bsky.social #PerioperativeProfile.

Monty discusses his fascinating career from Mount #Everest #research to #healthcare #industry work at BD Advanced Patient Monitoring.

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4 months ago 3 2 0 0
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Periop myocardial injury (PMI) is associated with major cardio- & cerebrovascular events (MACCE). Periop #hs-cTnT rise, regardless of baseline, is associated with high risk of MACCE, sustained up to 3 years post-op #bjaopen www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(25)00...

4 months ago 1 1 0 0
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ICU organ support decisions are shaped by team structure, communication, hierarchy, experience & culture. Understanding these factors improves protocols, training & culture, supporting better MDT decisions in the ICU #bjaopen www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(25)00...

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IMpact of PerioperAtive KeTamine on Enhanced Recovery After abdominal Surgery (IMPAKT ERAS): a pragmatic randomised single-cluster trial Despite widespread adoption of ketamine into enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, research regarding its specific impact on perioperative outcomes is limited. This pragmatic, randomised, ...

IMpact of PerioperAtive KeTamine on Enhanced Recovery After abdominal Surgery (IMPAKT ERAS): a pragmatic randomised single-cluster trial - British Journal of Anaesthesia www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000...

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A fantastic exhibition and cultural safety learning activity from @anzca.bsky.social #geoffrey_kaye_museum @ahpraha.bsky.social

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In this new prospective study, postoperative #vasopressor use was associated with higher rates of organ failure, complications, and death even after adjusting for case-mix. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00...

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2025 DAS guidelines for the management of unanticipated difficult airway published today in the British Journal of Anaesthesia. #airway #difficultairway #intubation #anaesthesia #anesthesia

www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00...

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Most surgical procedures operate at a financial loss, and postop complications further increase expenditure three-fold. This new study by Watson et al. highlights the need to improve efficiency to support service delivery. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00...

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The Editor Got a Letter From ‘Dr. B.S.’ So Did a Lot of Other Editors.

The @nejm.org Editor Got a Letter From ‘Dr. B.S.’

So Did a Lot of Other Editors.

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Deaths from local anesthetic systemic toxicity have declined for long-acting agents, but remain steady for #lidocaine. Findings highlight the need for broader education and vigilance in lidocaine use across specialties.

www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00...

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From the first anaesthetics in 1847 to today, Australia has played a key role in shaping anaesthesia.
🔗 Read Dr Michael G. Cooper’s The Development and Heritage of Anaesthesia in Australia in Update in Anaesthesia (Vol. 40): l1nq.com/Re385

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Anaesthesia for non-cardiac surgery in patients with adult congenital heart disease Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common group of congenital anomalies, with a prevalence of approximately nine per 1000 live births. Advances in medical and surgical care have significantly…

Not all ACHD patients carry the same risk ⚖️ Classifying by anatomical complexity & physiological status is key for safe periop planning 🧠 Full breakdown in #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

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Is continuous noradrenaline infusion the answer to preventing post-induction #hypotension? Does better haemodynamic stability translate to improved outcomes? This new trial explores these key issues. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00...

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New #PeriopProfile with @katy-skier.bsky.social

Kate tells @acumpstey.bsky.social about growing up in Melbourne, leading groundbreaking @anzcactn.bsky.social #clinicaltrials, women in medicine & receiving the @asahq.bsky.social Excellence in Research Award.

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Perioperative continuous glucose monitoring is accurate and reliable in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. This may provide more robust data to understand the role of stress hyperglycaemia in organ injury. www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00...

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Major trauma in the elderly: unique challenges and considerations In England there are around 60 cases of major trauma (Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 15) daily.1 Trauma continues to be the leading cause of death in children and adults aged <40 years and has…

Major trauma is shifting. 🚑 The “typical” patient is now in their 60s, often with frailty & comorbidities. How should anaesthetists adapt to this new reality of silver trauma? Read more in #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

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Try this one instead. More DAGs than you can shake a stick at🤣 www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000... #AnSky #MedSky #StatSky

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When to use directed acyclic graphs (DAGs)? They may help map causal relationships and guide variable selection in observational research. #DAGs #causality www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00...

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Safer Surgery for Africa: Challenges and Solutions Safer Surgery for Africa: Challenges and Solutions [Biccard, Bruce] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Safer Surgery for Africa: Challenges and Solutions

Safer Surgery for Africa:Challenges and Solutions
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1 year ago 1 1 0 0

Thank you very much for the opportunity to deliver this prestigious lecture.

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