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 that ...
13m Jun 17, 2024
13m
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 happen...
40m May 09, 2024
40m
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 G...
42m Apr 18, 2024
42m
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 fo...
35m Apr 12, 2024
35m
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...
42m Mar 26, 2024
42m
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 the...
50m Mar 15, 2024
50m
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, speaker...
43m Mar 08, 2024
43m
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.
44m Feb 05, 2024
44m
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 Deanerie...
33m Feb 02, 2024
33m
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
37m Jan 26, 2024
37m
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.
19m Jan 05, 2024
19m
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 a...
11m Dec 21, 2023
11m
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.
26m Dec 19, 2023
26m
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 ...
1hr 19m Dec 15, 2023
1hr 19m
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 fr...
16m Nov 07, 2023
16m
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 S...
29m Oct 11, 2023
29m
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...
26m Oct 06, 2023
26m
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 ...
29m Sep 25, 2023
29m
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 ...
15m Sep 11, 2023
15m
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 (https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/training-careers/training-hub/stage-1-tr...
53m Sep 04, 2023
53m
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 (https://www....
52m Sep 04, 2023
52m
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 (https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/documents/novice-guide/lifelong-learning-platform) - RC...
31m Sep 04, 2023
31m
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 a...
34m Jul 31, 2023
34m
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 ...
26m Jul 31, 2023
26m
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 ...
31m Jul 31, 2023
31m
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 mi...
29m Jul 31, 2023
29m
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 t...
31m Jul 31, 2023
31m
S2 Ep7: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 7: Induction and airways
NovPod returns with A&E trainee and stand-up comedian Dr Kwame Asante discussing airways and induction of anaesthesia. We also reflect with Kwame about his anaesthetic novice period from his perspective as a non-anaesthetic trainee. 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...
34m Jul 31, 2023
34m
S2 Ep6: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 6: Drugs, part 1
It's all to play for as Eoin challenges our guest Dr Rahul Bandopadhyay to a "just a minute"-style quiz on anaesthetic drugs that we use every day. Tune in to episode 12 to find out who will be crowned NovPod "champion" and winner of the much-coveted golden ETT. 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 anaes...
33m Jul 14, 2023
33m
S2 Ep5: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 5: Anaesthetic plan
Episode 5 is all about how to formulate your anaesthetic plan for patients requiring different forms of surgery. Eoin and Duncan discuss their experiences with planning anaesthesia as a novice and run through some case studies as examples of how and why we have different approaches to different cases. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by Dr Eoin D...
23m Jul 14, 2023
23m
S2 Ep4: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 4: Preparing for theatre
This episode is all about how to prepare for your patient arriving in the anaesthetic room, with our special guest ODP colleagues Pam, and Munya Makuwaza. The first part of the episode is “NovPod on the road” with Eoin and Pam talking through things in an anaesthetic room, with the second part of the episode back in the studio with Eoin, Duncan and Munya. We discuss why we need to prepare the a...
23m Jul 14, 2023
23m
S2 Ep3: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 3: Pre-assessment
We talk to Dr Layla Guscoth, an anaesthetist who has recently completed her novice period (as well as being an England netball star!), about pre-assessing patients and the pre-op visit. We discuss some of the challenges involved as well as key things not to miss and why we do pre-op visits in the first place. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created, edited, and co-hosted by D...
30m Jul 14, 2023
30m
S2 Ep2: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 2: The first day
In this episode of the NovPod, Eoin and Duncan talk you through what a typical day as a novice anaesthetist will be like, throwing in some reflections from our own first days as novices and sharing some survival tips to help you hit the ground running. 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 reg...
28m Jul 14, 2023
28m
S2 Ep1: NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 1: Introducing the NovPod
Welcome to the NovPod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics! In this episode we introduce what we are setting out to do in the coming series and some of the topics we are going to cover. This episode features some interesting reflections and top tips from a few of our excellent consultant colleagues. References and links are listed below. The Novpod: a beginner's guide to anaesthetics is created...
20m Jul 14, 2023
20m
Heritage Series Episode 3: 75 Years of the NHS
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...
42m Jul 10, 2023
42m
S1 Ep77: History of the Journals Episode 2 Part 2: Peer Review, Fraud and the continuing influence of the journals
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...
39m Jun 13, 2023
39m
S1 Ep76: The Heritage Series: Episode 2 Part 1: The early history of the journals
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...
48m May 26, 2023
48m
Neurodiversity in anaesthesia
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...
23m May 12, 2023
23m
S1 Ep74: Heritage series, Episode 1: Going viral - contagion, pestilence and pandemics
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 Associatio...
25m Apr 03, 2023
25m
S1 Ep73: International Women's Day 8th March 2023
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.
44m Mar 08, 2023
44m
S1 Ep72: Safety in Formula 1 Motorsport: Part 2
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...
35m Mar 03, 2023
35m
S1 Ep71: Safety in Formula 1 Motorsport: Part 1
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
31m Feb 27, 2023
31m
S1 Ep70: Patient Safety: How lessons learned in theatre can be transferred to the ward
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
44m Feb 10, 2023
44m
S1 Ep69: New National Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures (NatSSIPS)
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.
26m Jan 23, 2023
26m
S1 Ep68: PatientsVoices@RCoA
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 (https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/patients/patient-public-involvement/patientsvoicesrcoa)
28m Jan 18, 2023
28m
S1 Ep67: A Festive Message from the College
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.
2m Dec 22, 2022
2m
S1 Ep66: Leadership in Anaesthesia; lessons learnt from the Military
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.
32m Dec 09, 2022
32m
S1 Ep65: Volatile versus intravenous anaesthesia in major non-cardiac surgery - VITAL Trial led by Perioperative Medicine Clinical Trials Network
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.
22m Nov 28, 2022
22m
S1 Ep64: Pre-surgical health optimisation: what is the impact of asking patients to lose weight before joint replacement surgery
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.
31m Nov 14, 2022
31m
S1 Ep63: Black History Month: actions not words
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.
41m Oct 31, 2022
41m