N-TEAM Airway Study begins
In recent years, there have been numerous improvements in airway management techniques by anaesthetists. One major advance has been the development of new intubation devices and techniques, such as videolaryngoscopy, which allow for more precise and efficient placement of endotracheal tubes. Additionally, the use of advanced airway monitoring systems has become more widespread, allowing anaesthetists […]
How tired is your anaesthetist?
Use of a fatigue risk prediction tool in medical roster analysis Fatigue is a critical safety issue within anaesthesia that has potentially catastrophic consequences for patients and staff. Fatigue risk management policies are widespread in other safety critical industries, such as aviation, but uncommon within healthcare. This study, published in June 2022 in the BJA, led […]