The College Senedd manifesto calls on the next government to address recruitment, retention and wellbeing of healthcare staff, reduce the elective surgery backlog, address the obesity crisis and build a sustainable NHS.
Elections for six Consultant vacancies, one SAS vacancy and one Anaesthetist in Training vacancy on the Council of the Royal College of Anaesthetists will open a week from today – Tuesday 16 November.
This leaflet explains why and how additional body weight can cause added difficulties and risks during surgery and anaesthesia. It also highlights what can be done before, during and after surgery to reduce these risks.