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Training and the European Working Time Directive: a 7 year review of paediatric anaesthetic trainee caseload dataEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Since the implementation of the WTD, there has been a significant reduction in the number of cases performed by SpRs in paediatric anaesthesia and they are no longer achieving the RCoA recommended minimum numbers for advanced training. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - September 10, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Fernandez, E., Williams, D. G. Tags: Paediatrics Source Type: journals

Training in pediatric anesthesia for registrars--UK National survey.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: It will be necessary to increase the duration of modular training with the implementation of EWTD. Modular training in pediatric anesthesia should be provided as a dedicated and protected module. Training opportunities in DGHs are limited. There is also a need for new guidelines, as current guidelines regarding pediatric anesthesia training will be outdated with the implementation of EWTD. PMID: 19691694 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia)
Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - August 22, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Melarkode K, Abdelaal A, Bass S Tags: Paediatr Anaesth Source Type: journals

Rapid sequence induction anaesthesia: A guide for nurses in the emergency departmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Emergency rapid sequence induction (RSI) anaesthesia is the cornerstone of emergency airway management performed on patients in the emergency department (ED). The Royal College of Anaesthetists has stated that anaesthesia should not proceed without a skilled, dedicated assistant. It is essential that ED nurses are educated, skilled and competent to assist with RSI in the ED. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - June 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Bruce Armstrong, Cliff Reid, Peter Heath, Howard Simpson, John Kitching, Justin Nicholas, Louisa Chan, John Taylor, Helen Rush Source Type: journals

An evaluation of the performance in the UK Royal College of Anaesthetists primary examination by UK medical school and gender.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Graduates from each of the medical schools in the UK do show differences in performance in the MCQ section of the primary FRCA, but significant curriculum change does not lead to deterioration in post graduate examination performance. Whilst females now outnumber males taking the MCQ, they are not performing as well as the males. (Source: BioMed Central)
Source: BioMed Central - June 28, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Andrew BowhaySimon Watmough Source Type: journals

The Royal College Of Anaesthetists Launches E-Learning InitiativeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists, the professional body representing anaesthesia in the UK, is introducing an interactive e-Learning resource to support training and professional development in anaesthesia. The programme will be launched by the President of the College, Dr Judith Hulf, at its annual College Tutors conference on 11 June, 2009. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 2, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pain / Anesthetics Source Type: news

Introduction of “international syringe labelling” in the Republic of IrelandEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion Future action should focus on practical, common sense interventions including techniques such as those that reduce reliance on memory, standardization, the use of protocols and checklists, and the elimination of look-alike products. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11845-009-0342-4Authors J. Shannon, BC Women’s Hospital Vancouver CanadaS. O’Riain, Mid-Western Regional Hospital Limerick Ireland Journal Irish Journal of Medical ScienceOnline ISSN 1863-4362Print ISSN 0021-1265 (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - May 13, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Irish Journal of Medical Science Source Type: journals

Major complications of central neuraxial block: report on the Third National Audit Project of the Royal College of AnaesthetistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The data are reassuring and suggest that CNB has a low incidence of major complications, many of which resolve within 6 months. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - January 16, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Cook, T. M., Counsell, D., Wildsmith, J. A. W., on behalf of The Royal College of Anaesthetists Third National Audit Project Tags: Special Article Source Type: journals

RCOG Releases Standards In Maternity And Gynaecology, UKEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) releases two important documents focusing on women's healthcare. The documents are: - Standards for Maternity Care. A report from a working party, jointly produced by the RCOG, and Royal College of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Midwives, and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. (Source: Pregnancy News From Medical News Today)
Source: Pregnancy News From Medical News Today - July 2, 2008 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news

The Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of AnaesthetistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - June 13, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Justins, D. M. Tags: Editorials Source Type: journals

Royal College of AnaesthetistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
BJA/RCoA Project Grants Amount: £10K - £50K Closing Date : 25 July 2008 (Source: RDFunding RSS feed)
Source: RDFunding RSS feed - May 24, 2008 Category: Research Source Type: organizations

Survey of general paediatric surgery provision in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
DISCUSSION: Almost 10 years ago, a change in the training of young surgeons took place. An increase in training posts in Tertiary centres was made available following advice from the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) but these posts were often not taken up. Many DGH surgeons became uncertain whether they should continue GPS training. A subtle change in the wording of the general guidance by the Royal College of Anaesthetists altered the emphasis on the age at which it was appropriate to anaesthetise children. Change in clinical practice, reducing need, and a drift towards tertiary centres has reduced DGH op...
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - April 1, 2008 Category: Surgery Authors: Pye JK, Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: journals

National Institute for Academic Anaesthesia launchedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. discuss this article 1 CommentDiscuss or comment on this article.
The newly established National Institute for Academic Anaesthesia (NIAA) is a partnership of the four main national academic bodies in UK anaesthesia, namely The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain & Ireland (AAGBI), Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and the scientific journals Anaesthesia and British Journal of Anaesthesia. The aims of the new National Institute are to: improve patient care by promoting the translation of research findings into clinical practice facilitate high profile, influential research support training and continuing professional education in academic anaesthesia en...
Source: NHS Networks - March 11, 2008 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

Second UK Critical Care Concentrations Survey - request to participateEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A national project that is aiming to standardise drug infusion concentrations in critical care across the UK is conducting a second survey into the area. The project is multi-professional and has the backing of a wide range of NHS and Professional organisations. It is hoped that the majority of UK critical care units will take part, increasing the validity of the findings. More information can be found on the website of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. The survey closes on 28th March 2008. (Source: NeLM Headline News)
Source: NeLM Headline News - February 29, 2008 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: organizations

A national census of central neuraxial block in the UK: results of the snapshot phase of the Third National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists*Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Anaesthesia, Volume 63, Issue 2, Page 143-146, February 2008. SummaryThe first stage of the Royal College of Anaesthetists Third National Audit Project to assess the incidence of major complications of central neuraxial block in the UK was a 2-week national census of block use. A reporting system was established in ... (Source: Anaesthesia)
Source: Anaesthesia - January 16, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: article Source Type: journals

Safer childbirth : minimum standards for the organisation and delivery of care in labourEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This document was published in October 2007 by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), Royal College of Midwives (RCM), Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). It sets out the organisations' views regarding the essential minimum standards needed to support labouring women and to provide safe care for them and their babies. The report acknowledges the importance of midwives' autonomy in facilitating normal childbirth, in partnership with obstetricians, anaesthetists and paediatricians and stresses the need for effective team working. It aims ...
Source: Latest Internet resources added to Intute: Health and LifenSciences nursing gateway - October 30, 2007 Category: Nursing Source Type: organizations

New work programme to improve safety in anaesthetic servicesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A key programme of work to improve safety in anaesthetic services has been announced by the National Patient Safety Agency at a conference opened by HRH the Princess Royal. The project will be outlined at 'Safety in Clinical Practice', a two day conference hosted jointly by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland where speakers will include NPSA Chief Executive Martin Fletcher. The Agency has embarked on four collaborative projects with differing Royal Colleges to improve patient safety in the relevant specialities. ‘Anaesthesia: Improvement th...
Source: NHS Networks - October 25, 2007 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

NPSA announces programme of work to improve safety in anaesthetic servicesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The National Patient Safety Agency has announced a programme of work to improve safety in anaesthetic services. The agency has embarked on four collaborative projects with differing Royal Colleges to improve patient safety in the relevant specialities. ‘Anaesthesia: Improvement through Partnership’ is a two year project led by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. The project will focus on: • Developing a speciality based reporting system to improve critical incident reporting by providing a single point of entry for data submission. • Patient safety incidents arising from errors during the administration of inject...
Source: NeLM Headline News - October 19, 2007 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: 15: Anaesthesia, Anaesthesia, Clinical governance / audit, National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) Source Type: organizations

Recommendations for safe organisation of care during labour and birthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
New recommendations on standards for the safe organisation of care during childbirth have been issued by the Royal Colleges of Anaesthetists (RCOA), Midwives (RCM), Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), and Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). The joint document, Safer Childbirth: Minimum Standards for the Organisation and Delivery of Care in Labour, provides clear and concise information about the roles and essential minimum staffing levels required to support and deliver safe care to women in labour and their babies. Underpinning the guideline is the need for good working relationships between a multi-disciplinary ...
Source: NHS Networks - October 15, 2007 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

What is the best treatment for post-operative sore throat following tracheal intubation? Sore throat has been present for over one month since removal of tube.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Unfortunately, we have been unable to locate any evidence on guidance on this topic. The nearest we came to was a 2006 Royal College of Anaesthetists patient information leaflet on post-operative sort throat [1]. (Source: NLH Question Answering Service)
Source: NLH Question Answering Service - September 20, 2007 Category: Primary Care Tags: Ear nose and throat Surgery & anaesthetics Treatment and Disease Management Source Type: organizations

Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee Annual ConferenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC) holds its Annual Conference on Tuesday 27 November at the Royal College of Anaesthetists, Churchill House, Red Lion Square, London. Each year JRCALC holds a conference for those involved in out-of-hospital care with an ambulance clinical focus. The event provides an educationally-recognised opportunity for paramedics, doctors, nurses and all those involved in delivering care “at the sharp end” to get together and discuss challenges, research and controversial topics in the conducive surroundings of a leading London Royal Medical College. For the fir...
Source: NHS Networks - August 30, 2007 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

Toolkit to support the introduction of non-medical Anaesthesia PractitionersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new toolkit designed to support the introduction of non-medical Anaesthesia Practitioners has been made available for download. It is the result of four years’ collaborative work between the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the National Practitioner Programme that has focused on exploring new ways of working, implementing the role and developing and refining the training programme. The toolkit should be used with the Anaesthesia Practitioner Curriculum Framework, which supports the commissioning process for the educational delivery of the national learning programme, and together they will provide essential...
Source: NHS Networks - May 18, 2007 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

Anaesthesia Postoperative careEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
"All patients who have had an operation under either regional or general anaesthesia are in a potentially unstable cardiorespiratory state." Jonathan M Behar and colleagues explain this statement from the Royal College of Anaesthetists (Source: studentBMJ: Contents RSS Feed)
Source: studentBMJ: Contents RSS Feed - March 31, 2007 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: journals

Responses to the White Paper 'Trust, Assurance and Safety'Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Below are some of the responses to yesterday's White Paper, 'Trust, Assurance and Safety - The Regulation of Health Professionals'. Links to additional responses can be submitted to the Website Editor and will be added as they become available. British Medical Association Synopsis and analysis of the White Paper by the BMA's Health Policy, Economics and Research Unit Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (Word, 48KB) General Medical Council Health Professions Council King's Fund NHS Employers Royal College of Anaesthetists Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists ...
Source: NHS Networks - February 22, 2007 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

Joint Committee on Good Practice (Royal College of Anaesthetists)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Webpages include a series of guidance documents for local use and adaptation. They are: - Appraisal Folder - (Source: Clinical Governance Sitewide RSS Feed)
Source: Clinical Governance Sitewide RSS Feed - August 11, 2006 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations