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It's good to talk: Frances Bright, our Associate Director of Marketing and Communications tells us about our 'Let's Talk' events for our members and why we'd love to see you there.

The College hosts regular online ‘Let’s Talk’ events for our members. These meetings are an opportunity for you to talk with College representatives about whatever’s on your mind. 

You might have questions or feedback for us, or you might want to share your views or experiences on any number of issues affecting the specialty.

Scoline apnoea, how common is it?

Dr Soundararajan, SAS/Specialty Doctor at Scunthorpe General Hospital shares his experience with succinylcholine, a drug that has decreased significantly in usage.

‘Who still uses succinylcholine?’ would be the first thought that comes to your mind on reading the title. But I am sure some of the experienced anaesthetists still have a soft corner and an emotional bond towards this wonderful short-and swift-acting champion.

I take this opportunity to share my experience with succinylcholine, which happened when I was new to the UK and trying to find my feet.

A 16-year-old boy presented to A&E with torsion testis and was posted for urgent surgical repair in the CEPOD theatre. Within the limited time available, I had taken a brief history and nothing was significant in it. He had never been exposed to anaesthesia in the past, and his parents had undergone general anaesthesia in the past but had no issues. He had food two hours before coming to the hospital.

Less than full-time training - A to Z guide

This guide has been developed to collate information from a variety of sources to make it easier for anaesthetic and intensive care medicine trainees to access information regarding LTFT training.