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The East Midlands Group of Anaesthetists and Intensivists in Training represents trainees across the region.

 East Midlands, England
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Joined November 2011
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What impact can #perioperative #ketamine have on hospital #LOS in adult elective abdominal surgeries? New from the IMPAKT ERAS trial #anaesthesia bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article…
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Really enjoyed the third edition of our Rehab Day! Fantastic engagement from our ICU nurses as we explored the crucial role of nutrition in post-ICU rehabilitation @Leic_hospital @UHL_DIETITIANS #RehabLegend #PostICUNutrition
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Don't forget to book your study leave for the Winter Meeting- 8th and 9th January 2026 at the Double Tree by Hilton, Nottingham!
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Chronic pain isn’t always about structural damage. 🧠 Central sensitisation reshapes the nervous system, amplifying pain signals for a long time.
Explore the mechanisms behind this phenomenon in #BJAEd: bjaed.org/article/S2058-5349…
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What is the optimal regional anaesthetic technique for primary total hip arthroplasties? The #PENG (pericapsular nerve group) block plus local anaesthetic infiltration emerges as a favourable combination in this study bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0…
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For the new Lifelong Learning Platform (LLP) users in the East Midlands, check out this upcoming webinar from @RCoANews rcoa.ac.uk/events/new-to-the…
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It's that wonderful time of year when new residents are joining the ICU team! Here are a few of my favorite @CritCareTime infographics to help you understand key concepts: ⚡️Undifferentiated shock 💉 Vasopressors 😮‍💨 The physiologically difficult airway & 🧪 Metabolic acidosis
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CRITICAL READING: Airway management guidelines in patients living with obesity (from SOBA) - Newly out! associationofanaesthetists-p…

Airway management in patients living with obesity: best practice recommendations from the Society...

Introduction Patients living with obesity present specific challenges for airway management. They have been overrepresented repeatedly in studies looking at complications associated with airway...

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Great article summarising both normal and impaired physiology of gas exchange: bjaed.org/article/S2058-5349…

Causes and management of impaired gas exchange in critically ill patients

The optimisation of impaired gas exchange has been a key goal of intensive care physicians since the beginnings of the speciality in the mid-20th century.1 Since then, considerable scientific and...

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Thought CVP monitoring was dead-in-the-water? Think again with this new narrative review in Anaesthesia. associationofanaesthetists-p…

Measurement and interpretation of central venous pressure: a narrative review

Introduction Central venous pressure has been a key component of haemodynamic monitoring for several decades, but its clinical utility is still debated. While central venous pressure has been used...

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An oldie but a goodie, particularly for primary-sitting-time. Knowing MAC inside out is super useful both clinically and for exams. associationofanaesthetists-p…

Minimum alveolar concentration: ongoing relevance and clinical utility

Since its introduction in 1965, minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) has served as the standard measure of potency for volatile anaesthetic agents. It is defined as the minimum alveolar concentrati...

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☢️RADIATION SAFETY☢️ - We all work around it. So make sure you're safe when the c-arm (and more) is out. bjaed.org/article/S2058-5349…
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Deep learning‐based facial analysis for predicting difficult videolaryngoscopy: a feasibility study

While videolaryngoscopy has resulted in better overall success rates of tracheal intubation, airway assessment is still an important prerequisite for safe airway management. This study aimed to...

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PONV - Absolute core reading for all anaesthetists in training - 2025 BJAEd article just out. bjaed.org/article/S2058-5349…

Pathophysiology and risk factors for postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults and children

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) can affect patients' satisfaction, medical costs, adverse events, morbidity and mortality in adults and children undergoing surgery and anaesthesia. The...

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East Midlands on 🔥 - congratulations Dr Hickman !
Royal College of Anaesthetists@RCoANews4 Jun 2025
Congratulations to David, Lawrence, Sudhansu & Nicola on their College Awards for outstanding contributions to our specialty! 🏅College Medal: Dr David Murray, Mr Lawrence Mudford 🏅President's Commendation: Dr Sudhansu Pattnaik, Dr Nicola Hickman 👉ow.ly/7PUq50W3XZo
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@emsa_heem @EMGAITorg Congratulations to Dr Hickman!
Royal College of Anaesthetists@RCoANews4 Jun 2025
Congratulations to David, Lawrence, Sudhansu & Nicola on their College Awards for outstanding contributions to our specialty! 🏅College Medal: Dr David Murray, Mr Lawrence Mudford 🏅President's Commendation: Dr Sudhansu Pattnaik, Dr Nicola Hickman 👉ow.ly/7PUq50W3XZo
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The deep dive on diuresis you've always wanted. How often do you go from 1mg/kg/day furosemide -> 4mg/kg/day dosing as this article might recommend...? Find more inside! bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0…

Diuretics in critically ill patients: a narrative review of their mechanisms and applications

Diuretics remain the cornerstone therapy of critically ill patients with volume overload as a result of cardiac failure, acute kidney injury or aggressive fluid resuscitation. This review summarises...

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High flow nasal oxygen - we all love it. Just be cautious if using it around sources of ignition -> number of case reports of airway fire. bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0…

Airway fires during use of high-flow nasal oxygen: a cause for concern

The value of high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) in anaesthetic practice is well recognised. Its roles are diverse, with the potential to oxygenate patients whether they are breathing or apnoeic, and...

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Cerebral blood flow around the lower limit of cerebral autoregulation - Maybe it's not the fixed cutoff we once thought it was... bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0…

Regulation of cerebrovascular resistance below the lower limit of cerebral autoregulation during...

To maintain adequate perfusion, cerebral blood flow (CBF) is preserved by changes in cerebrovascular resistance (CVR) inversely related to fluctuations in mean arterial blood pressure (MAP). It has...

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