In the ever-evolving landscape of medical ethics, the Hippocratic Oath remains a beacon of integrity and patient care. Despite centuries of change, the core principles of this ancient oath continue to guide medical professionals worldwide. From protecting patient confidentiality to the imperative of non-maleficence, these timeless values are more relevant today than ever.

Discover the latest innovations in anaesthesia, from new drug formulations to advanced technological systems, that promise to revolutionise patient care. Explore how pioneers like Dr. Albert Szent-Györgyi's legacy and companies like Innovgas are leading the charge towards safer, more effective, and personalised anaesthesia practices.

A reflective look at the year 2023 reveals a mix of challenging events and inspiring developments, highlighting the importance of balanced news consumption.

This article sheds light on the anaesthesiology profession, recognizing the contributions of women who have overcome barriers to excel in a traditionally male-dominated field. From historical figures to modern leaders, these are the heroines of anaesthesia.

Medical evacuation, commonly referred to as medevac, plays a pivotal role in both humanitarian and military efforts. From assessing patient conditions to ensuring their safe transport and preserving their dignity, discover the multi-layered complexities of medevac operations and learn about NoPress, a revolutionary solution to protect patients' eyes during transportation.

When you're caught in a thunderstorm, the odds of being struck by lightning may seem higher than they actually are. Similarly, facing surgery often stirs fears of mortality and complications. This article breaks down the actual risks associated with surgery, considering factors such as type of procedure, patient's health, and quality of anaesthesia. Prepare yourself with knowledge and ensure you make informed decisions about your health.

This year’s Euroanaesthesia was enthusiastically opened by a pipe band as you would expect being in Scotland and proved to be an engaging and educational congress. There were over 3,500 attendees, 104 participating societies and industry companies, 120 scientific sessions, and 18 learning tracks including general anaesthesia, neuroanaesthesiology, respiration and airway management and perioperative medicine to name but a few.

A phobia is an excessive, extreme, irrational, fear, or panic reaction about a situation, living creature, place or object as my example clearly shows. Most of us will avoid coming into contact with whatever causes the phobia. When we can’t avoid the situation we become fearful and anxious and that can lead to a panic attack.

The covid-19 pandemic has disrupted many aspects of health care, including elective surgery. Elective surgery refers to planned operations that are not urgent or life-threatening, such as hip replacements, cataract removals, or hernia repairs. These procedures can improve the quality of life and well-being of patients, but they can also be postponed if necessary.

Artificial intelligence or AI has been in the news a great deal recently. ChatGPT was launched by OpenAI in November 2022 and because of a partnership, Microsoft will add ChatGPT to its Bing search engine. This launch created some anxiety at Google, the market leading search engine and so they announced the launch of Bard, which will be built into the Google search engine. Both ChatGPT and Bard are chatbots and signal the next evolutionary step in internet search engines.

The surgeon visited you early this morning. She explained the procedure to you, detailing the risks as well as the benefits. You signed the consent forms and before the surgeon left you she marked the position on your body where the operation was going to take place.

The first episode of Startrek was shown on the 8th of September 1966. It quickly became a worldwide phenomenon and was shown in sixty different countries. The programme allowed us to imagine what the future could look like. That included medicine and the show’s writers gave us their view of that future.

The wreck of Titanic was discovered in 1985. The ship was split in two and is gradually disintegrating at a depth of 12,415 feet (2,069.2 fathoms: 3,784 m). Belfast continued its relationship with the Titanic by opening the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience in 2012.

And so, it was to Belfast in September 2022 that the UK Association of Anaesthetists came to hold their annual congress and celebrate ninety years of the association.

For Mary, the operation couldn’t come soon enough. Some years previously during a routine examination, her doctor discovered a swelling at the base of her neck. It turned out to be a Goitre. Her thyroid gland was enlarged probably caused by a lack of iodine at some point in her life. Her doctor gave her medication to control symptoms and said the goitre was small and there was nothing to worry about.

This year’s Euroanaesthesia proved to be an engaging and educational congress. There were over 3,900 attendees, 108 participating societies and industry companies, 150 scientific sessions, 248 presentations and 18 learning tracks conducted by 374 speakers coming from 40 different countries.

To the sophisticated Da Vinci machines we see all around the world. What hasn’t kept pace with this development is eye protection for the patient. There are cables and other leads draped across the patient. There are robotic arms being used and staff tend to be focussed on the machine and not necessarily the patient. Check out the article to find out what can be done to protect the patients’ eyes.

Joe’s headache had lasted for days. He went to sleep with a headache, and he woke up with one. He said he couldn’t see clearly at times, felt tired all the time, and sometimes became confused about where he was. He was out shopping with his wife when he suddenly collapsed unconscious. Someone called the ambulance, and he was rushed into hospital.

This quote perfectly describes anaesthesia in the 21st century. For the past two hundred years brilliant human beings working in the fields of pharmacology, medical equipment, and academia developed anaesthetic gasses, drugs and devices to manage airways and delivery systems.

Santa Claus, a Global Pandemic and Supply Chain Disruptions - what does it all mean?

The causes of the disruption to the global supply chain are rooted in our old friend the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of people across the world were forced into lockdown and inevitably the great manufacturing centres around the world closed down. Ports shut, meaning nothing could move. Ships couldn’t sail, lorries couldn’t move goods and planes couldn’t fly. As lockdowns eased, manufacturing started to return. However, there were restrictions. Safe distancing was required in factories resulting in longer production times.

For Ben, the operation couldn’t come soon enough. He’d struggled for 15 years with a damaged knee after he was stretchered off the soccer pitch after a bad tackle. The doctors said he would never fully recover, and they were right. They also said he could need his kneecap replaced eventually and they were right about that too. The day had finally arrived. Ben was going into hospital for his knee replacement operation.