Dr Jenny Ferry

Isn't he just!!

Made me run up a big hill. It's fairly flat where I live, so it was less fun. But @drrobbieerskine.bsky.social excellent company made it wonderful

I took no photos! But caught up with fellow speakers & board members @mariapazsebastian.bsky.social @athmathottungal.bsky.social

I went running around Sheffield with @drrobbieerskine.bsky.social (had to get him to slow down, definitely no sweaty selfies!)

Screengrab of the advert for the BSOA 2026 meeting, held at Cutlers Hall in Sheffield

On my way home after a lovely 2 days at the BSOA meeting in Sheffiled. Lots of fantastic CPD for all anaesthetists that do orthopedic cases.

Fantastic to represent @ra-uk.org!

BSOA is a small society doing big things - looking forward to see what they do for their 2026 Oxford meeting!

Great to see this published

Congratulations to the rest of the author team, and a massive thanks to our multidisciplinary expert panel!

True.

If I'm injecting something that can be sore (like propofol), I'll say it might feel strange/tingly/weird, but it'll be short-lived

I just say what I'm going to do; "small injection of local anaesthetic now". That way the patient can decide how much it hurts (or not), rather than me giving them a pain prompt

Thanks for making it happen @maffygirl.medsky.social!

Friendly exchange of ideas, I'm learning something every time!

You're not wrong though

I used to, then I moved to placing amps & labelled syringes in a tray, ready to quickly draw if needed.
My place stocks prefilled atropine, ephedrine, metaraminol. They go into a tray, add a glyco amp and a syringe.... (& check there's sux & in the fridge).

The move to prefilled was environmental

I have recently refused to work until appropriate sized scrubs found.

I got sick of exposing myself when having to wear over large sizes. Particularly the elasticated trousers that were falling down constantly.

(Admittedly, I sat in my outdoor clothes in the coffee room to stage my protest)

Untucked- otherwise I can't use the pockets on the top.

(Although, secretly, as I really get cold, I often have a tucked in top on underneath to try and keep warm!)

Leakage was more like 95% with us. Manifolds now decommissioned at most of the hospitals in our health board. Portable cylinders available to plug into the back of the machine if needed

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Oops, I really am behind aren't I?!

I'll go away and reflect on my behaviour

Have you just accidentally given away the identity of a special guest?!

Must catch up, ashamed to admit that I'm a few episodes behind on #BILIH 🫣

Why is it that I'm pretty sure that I know which hospital?!

(I still visit there for a list once a month - block list of course!)

I've seen some of @athmathottungal.bsky.social work where she's using for neuromodulation.... very clever stuff.

One day I'll remember to pin her down on the specifics and give this largely ignored bit of kit a new lease of life

100% sterile gel if you're planning on puncturing the skin...

(Agreed that sterile water/saline will also work as acoustic coupling agent!)

Not all of us!

My kids are bilingual and speak English & Cymraeg fluently!

There are a load of regional accents yn Gymru, much like in other parts of the world....

Come visit, you might like it 😉

Looks like you need to venture further West next time you're in the UK? Perhaps visit Wales when you pop over for #RAUK26 in Bristol?!

Safe travels! I hope your @oaa-anaes.bsky.social Bruce Scott Lecturer is as awesome as you were as ours @ra-uk.org!!

I do most of mine awake, as they are block only cases.

Will block kids asleep as routine.

Probs, in my hands as experienced blocker, risk of neural injury is v low awake or asleep.

In a less experienced pair of hands, the confidence of no paresthesia/pain during block is useful!

Sorry to hear this Bob. Hope you've turned a corner and things continue to improve

It's tomorrow!!

Please join us....

Link now available for this FREE (thanks @octopus.energy ) webinar

A group of awesome women speaking ahead of #IWD2025

I can't wait!

Diolch yn fawr iawn!

(Thanks very much!)

There must be a rep, but I don't know who! I have left my details with a rep at a conference, but no onward contact!

I really want a play with these!

If there's a pajunk rep reading this- please get in touch as I'd love to trial a few on my foot & ankle list

Looking forward to co-chairing this one with you too @manibahra.bsky.social

More details to follow!!

#IWD2025

It's not really a thing where I work.

We still can use epidurals on our wards, so lots of cases get that. Most general & urology surgeons put in rectus sheath catheters if epidural not used.

Looks like this will be the start of the #RAUK25 faculty profile mega thread from @ra-uk.org

Keep on eye out for our fabulous speakers.

Early bird rate still available, and a couple more days for associate faculty applications