theguardian.com/society/2024/j… 51% vs 49% Almost the cursed ratio. 🫣 Consultant colleagues - you are certainly worth more.

Dan Schreiber A priest, an imam and a rabbit went to donate blood. “Brilliant, another universal donor!” said the nurse to the rabbit. “How do you know?” asked the rabbit. “Well, you’re clearly a Type O.”

It might surprise some of you to learn that the amount of STATE FUNDING for healthcare is higher in many countries, compared to the UK. the US, Germany, France and others all have greater PUBLIC EXPENDITURE per capita. The NHS is cheap The NHS is cheap The NHS is cheap

Happy Easter! ✝️

Has anyone had experience of VR training for regional anaesthesia? Does it exist as a training tool? Is it a daft idea? Presumably it’s very expensive It would be pretty awesome to have a headset, probe and needle and just keep practicing…

How does everyone else relax after a run of nights? I’ve got a very unique activity today. #freethebird

Defending a castle, the Escher way [✏️ Mehdi Alibeygi]

First time I’ve ever won anything…for my paediatric in-situ simulation project …and I couldn’t receive it because I was post nights on Labour ward and by 4pm was a sleep-deprived delirious mess. Luckily my addled brain was ok to attend the morning and present the poster. #SEAUK

A colleague has told me that whilst working as a fellow in the US, all anaesthetists were given written feedback cards at the end of every day with what went well, and learning points. They felt looked after and loved the feedback style.

It’s 2024, I live in the UK. I would dive headfirst into uncertainty than suffer the certain cruelty and chaos of another conservative term.

I consider myself brave because I will use milk from the staff fridge for my coffee without first checking with the sniff test.

I really would prefer this. Although at least the head-to-head does show their people skills (or lack therof) which wouldn’t come across in an interview.

Um…is there a real possibility of being able to move to the US to practice medicine without needing the USMLE or any US clinical training? I believe there is. I suspect many UK doctors will be very interested in this…

An alternative approach to streamline the #intubation over a bougie? See how the pre-loaded bougie technique simplifies the process due to a loop in the tracheal tube. This technique is particularly useful for clinicians who work alone. Video tip by James DuCanto, M.D. #airwaymanagement

I’ll be there tomorrow. 2 of my friends passed exams before me and delayed their Diplomates Day so we could celebrate together. Very much looking forward to seeing them

Lovely picture by Saul Perryman from the #rcoadips 🙏 . These are the two legends who waited to celebrate with me.. @axbpb and Isaac Gill. We even made the Royal College of Anaesthetists instagram page

Nope. Don’t care. You can’t make me retake my exams. If anyone is currently looking into other anatomy topics…please stop.

🚑🧸 New #KidConfident Poster! 🎉 Poster 21: "Choosing the Right Pain Assessment Tool for Children" Pick & use the best pain assessment tool based on a child's age and communication, to help you deliver effective analgesia. 🌟 KidConfident.org #Paramedic #Paediatrics

Because it’s Halloween season 🎃

Opened an account on Bluesky to see what the fuss is about. It’ll take me a while to find all my tribe members on there. Please try to find me too! bsky.app/profile/gasnov…