Ahead of the general election we have published our manifesto, 'Anaesthesia: solutions for an NHS in crisis'. We are urging political parties to develop and fund a plan for more doctors to train as anaesthetists and improve retention and efficiency in the NHS.
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You may be an existing member, or you may be looking at joining our specialty or becoming a member. Whatever your circumstances, being a fellow or member of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, means you are an integral part of a growing specialty.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists remains committed to delivering examinations in the fairest and most equitable manner. This is an update on our progress to support the large number of members who require examination places across the 2021/2022 academic year.
Dr Elizabeth Yates is an anaesthetist registrar in Milton Keynes. Here, she details her experiences of working through the COVID-19 pandemic, from responding to the first wave to catching the virus and balancing home life with exams.
Anaesthetists are familiar with the ‘Schimmlebusch Mask’. This article evolves from Arusha, Tanganyika and a small boy’s memory of a white mask descending over his face circa 1963, having fallen while climbing the household log heap.
We have submitted a response to the All Party Parliamentary Health Group, outlining current and predicted workforce shortfalls, critical bottlenecks in the training pathway and the ongoing effect of this on both anaesthetists in training and Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs).
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This leaflet gives information on what to expect when having surgery with anaesthesia. It has been written by anaesthetists working together with patients and patient representatives. It also shows you where to find other information that might be helpful.
Dr Alexander James Churton, ST7 Anaesthetist, from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, show us that resident doctors are not just tomorrow's consultants and future leaders, they're a driving force for change today.
This leaflet explains what accidental awareness is during an anaesthetic. During a general anaesthetic your anaesthetist decides how much anaesthetic you need to keep you unconscious during your procedure. He/she then monitors your condition throughout the procedure.
Anaesthetists need to have a good understanding of the consent process and are frequently asked to provide help and advice to other members of the perioperative team. These pages also provide useful advice on a range of related topics commonly encountered in hospital practice.