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Anaesthesia on Air

Anaesthesia on Air

By: Royal College of Anaesthetists
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 Anaesthesia on Air is the Podcast from the Royal College of Anaesthetists. The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the speciality throughout the UK.

We are the third largest Medical Royal College in the UK by membership. With a combined membership of 23,000 fellows and members, we ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialities of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.

We are always looking for new content, so if you have any ideas, or would like to get involved, please contact us at: podcast@rcoa.ac.uk.


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Episodes
  • Creativity and clinical practice

    Creativity and clinical practice
    May 30 2025
    In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, past president of the RCoA Dr Fiona Donald talks to Dr James Nickells about his career in anaesthesia and critical care, and his rich hinterland in medical illustration, portrait art, and more, and how James has combined his clinical and outside interests over his career.

    Related information:

    • www.globalportraitproject.com
    • https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg7pz7xq87o
    • http://www.instagram.com/globalportraitproject
    • The Global Portrait Project - YouTube
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    44 mins
  • The benefits of cold water swimming - re-published

    The benefits of cold water swimming - re-published
    Apr 30 2025
    In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, we are re-publishing an archived episode by Dr Toni Brunning and Dr Lucinda Williams as they discuss clinician wellbeing with a focus on open-water and cold-water swimming, including the physical and emotional benefits. The podcast explores how cold-water swimming can enhance circulation, boost the immune system, and increase endorphin production, leading to improved physical health. It delves into the mental health advantages, such as reduced stress and anxiety, improved mood, and a sense of accomplishment associated with regular cold-water swimming. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-care among healthcare professionals and how engaging in activities like cold water swimming can contribute to overall well-being.

    Related information:

    • CHILL – not for profit organisation who run cold water sessions across the country
    • Outdoor Swimming Society – organisation supporting safe outdoor swimming
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    17 mins
  • Diagnosing death

    Diagnosing death
    Apr 16 2025
    In this special podcast episode, produced jointly with the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, Dr Danny Bryden, Dr Dale Gardiner and Dr Ian Thomas discuss when and how to diagnose death for the purposes of organ donation, and the implications of recent changes to guidance issued by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges for anaesthetists and intensivists.

    Related information:

    • 2025 Code of Practice for the diagnosis and confirmation of death
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    37 mins

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