BJA Education

This new #BJAEd article on perioperative ventilation practices in children is now available to read online: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Read this fantastic new #BJAEd article by Dorsey & colleagues which describes the symptoms, classification, pathophysiology and diagnostic approach for migraine: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Anaesthesia for non-cardiac surgery in patients with adult congenital heart disease Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common group of congenital anomalies, with a prevalence of approximately nine per 1000 live births. Advances in medical and surgical care have significantly…

Not all ACHD patients carry the same risk ⚖️ Classifying by anatomical complexity & physiological status is key for safe periop planning 🧠 Full breakdown in #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Grading systems for tracheal intubation using videolaryngoscopy The first videolaryngoscopes were marketed in 2001. In the two decades since, the number of models available, diversity in design and popularity have all significantly increased.1 Designs can be…

📘 Videolaryngoscopy is now central to safe airway management – but are we still documenting it with tools built for a different era? This article questions whether Cormack–Lehane should finally be retired for VL. #BJAEd www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Ventilator-associated pneumonia Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication of invasive ventilation that afflicts critically ill patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, it is…

🌍 Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) varies widely between regions — but why? Definitions, diagnosis & practice all play a role. A must-read review in BJA Education. #BJAEd www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Major trauma in the elderly: unique challenges and considerations In England there are around 60 cases of major trauma (Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 15) daily.1 Trauma continues to be the leading cause of death in children and adults aged <40 years and has…

Major trauma is shifting. 🚑 The “typical” patient is now in their 60s, often with frailty & comorbidities. How should anaesthetists adapt to this new reality of silver trauma? Read more in #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Neurobiological mechanisms of central sensitisation underlying chronic pain states Chronic pain, whether primary and recognised as a disease in its own right, or secondary to another disease, is associated with a persistent amplification of the painful experience, which explains…

Chronic pain isn’t always about structural damage. 🧠 Central sensitisation reshapes the nervous system, amplifying pain signals for a long time.
Explore the mechanisms behind this phenomenon in #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Anaesthesia for non-cardiac surgery in patients with adult congenital heart disease Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common group of congenital anomalies, with a prevalence of approximately nine per 1000 live births. Advances in medical and surgical care have significantly…

Patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) are living longer 🫀➡️ increasing presentations for non-cardiac surgery. What does this mean for perioperative risk, planning & anaesthesia? 📘 New #BJAEd review: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Grading systems for tracheal intubation using videolaryngoscopy The first videolaryngoscopes were marketed in 2001. In the two decades since, the number of models available, diversity in design and popularity have all significantly increased.1 Designs can be…

✅ Could video recordings one day replace grading systems altogether? This article explores the future of documenting videolaryngoscopic intubation. #BJAEd www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Ventilator-associated pneumonia Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication of invasive ventilation that afflicts critically ill patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, it is…

📘 Ventilator-associated pneumonia remains a major ICU challenge. This comprehensive BJA Education review offers fresh insight for practice, teaching & CPD. #BJAEd www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Major trauma in the elderly: unique challenges and considerations In England there are around 60 cases of major trauma (Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 15) daily.1 Trauma continues to be the leading cause of death in children and adults aged <40 years and has…

Major trauma is no longer the preserve of the young. Average age: 63.6 years. Anaesthetists must master the physiological, ethical & organisational challenges this brings. 🧠 Read the full review in #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Neurobiological mechanisms of central sensitisation underlying chronic pain states Chronic pain, whether primary and recognised as a disease in its own right, or secondary to another disease, is associated with a persistent amplification of the painful experience, which explains…

Why does acute pain sometimes become chronic? 🔄 Central sensitisation highlights how circuits adapt, amplifying pain long after the trigger is gone.
Read in #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Anaesthesia for non-cardiac surgery in patients with adult congenital heart disease Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common group of congenital anomalies, with a prevalence of approximately nine per 1000 live births. Advances in medical and surgical care have significantly…

Teamwork matters 👥
Close MDT coordination + careful preop optimisation + tailored intra/postop strategies ✅
Explore perioperative management of ACHD in #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Grading systems for tracheal intubation using videolaryngoscopy The first videolaryngoscopes were marketed in 2001. In the two decades since, the number of models available, diversity in design and popularity have all significantly increased.1 Designs can be…

🔍 Routine VL use has uncoupled glottic view from ease of intubation. If documentation lags behind, are we risking patient safety? #BJAEd www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Ventilator-associated pneumonia Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication of invasive ventilation that afflicts critically ill patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, it is…

💡 Shorter antibiotic courses, continuous infusions, or targeted prophylaxis? Evolving strategies for VAP management are discussed in this review. #BJAEd www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Major trauma in the elderly: unique challenges and considerations In England there are around 60 cases of major trauma (Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 15) daily.1 Trauma continues to be the leading cause of death in children and adults aged <40 years and has…

Prognostication in elderly trauma is complex. Tools like the Clinical Frailty Scale or GTOS can guide — but never replace — MDT judgement. Curious how they fit into trauma decision-making? 🔍 #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Neurobiological mechanisms of central sensitisation underlying chronic pain states Chronic pain, whether primary and recognised as a disease in its own right, or secondary to another disease, is associated with a persistent amplification of the painful experience, which explains…

🧠 Chronic pain changes the nervous system itself.
Central sensitisation shows how pain becomes a disease in its own right, not just a symptom.
Dive into the mechanisms with #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Anaesthesia for non-cardiac surgery in patients with adult congenital heart disease Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common group of congenital anomalies, with a prevalence of approximately nine per 1000 live births. Advances in medical and surgical care have significantly…

From Fontan physiology to repaired ToF🫀 - ACHD patients present unique periop challenges.
This #BJAEd review explores anaesthetic implications: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Grading systems for tracheal intubation using videolaryngoscopy The first videolaryngoscopes were marketed in 2001. In the two decades since, the number of models available, diversity in design and popularity have all significantly increased.1 Designs can be…

🧠 From Fremantle to PeDiAC: VL-specific grading systems are emerging, but none yet hold the crown. Which will become the new standard? #BJAEd www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Ventilator-associated pneumonia Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication of invasive ventilation that afflicts critically ill patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, it is…

🔍 From tracheal aspirates to novel molecular diagnostics — what’s the best way to diagnose VAP? This article reviews evidence & controversies. #BJAEd www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Major trauma in the elderly: unique challenges and considerations In England there are around 60 cases of major trauma (Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 15) daily.1 Trauma continues to be the leading cause of death in children and adults aged <40 years and has…

Damage-control anaesthesia & surgery in the elderly is essential to understand. When do we push on, and when is palliation the most appropriate path? 💡 Explore the nuances in #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Neurobiological mechanisms of central sensitisation underlying chronic pain states Chronic pain, whether primary and recognised as a disease in its own right, or secondary to another disease, is associated with a persistent amplification of the painful experience, which explains…

From excitatory pathways to disinhibition and glial cell activity — central sensitisation reflects a plastic re-wiring of pain circuits. A must-read on the science behind chronic pain in #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Anaesthesia for non-cardiac surgery in patients with adult congenital heart disease Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common group of congenital anomalies, with a prevalence of approximately nine per 1000 live births. Advances in medical and surgical care have significantly…

ACHD + non-cardiac surgery = high stakes 🚨 When should you contact, or transfer to, a specialist centre? When is local care appropriate? 🔍 This #BJAEd article offers a practical framework: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Grading systems for tracheal intubation using videolaryngoscopy The first videolaryngoscopes were marketed in 2001. In the two decades since, the number of models available, diversity in design and popularity have all significantly increased.1 Designs can be…

💡 A “good view, cannot intubate” is a familiar challenge in videolaryngoscopy. New scoring systems aim to capture this reality more reliably – could they change your practice? #BJAEd
www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Ventilator-associated pneumonia Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication of invasive ventilation that afflicts critically ill patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, it is…

🧠 VAP prevention bundles, antimicrobial strategies & guideline differences… this review explores this challenging condition. #BJAEd www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Major trauma in the elderly: unique challenges and considerations In England there are around 60 cases of major trauma (Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 15) daily.1 Trauma continues to be the leading cause of death in children and adults aged <40 years and has…

Falls from standing height are now the commonest cause of major trauma in adults. But mechanism tells only part of the story — frailty & physiology are critical. More in #BJAEd 📘: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Neurobiological mechanisms of central sensitisation underlying chronic pain states Chronic pain, whether primary and recognised as a disease in its own right, or secondary to another disease, is associated with a persistent amplification of the painful experience, which explains…

🔍 Why does pain persist when the injury is gone? Central sensitisation offers an answer — neural circuits adapt, amplify, and reorganise, sustaining chronic pain. Read more in #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Anaesthesia for non-cardiac surgery in patients with adult congenital heart disease Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common group of congenital anomalies, with a prevalence of approximately nine per 1000 live births. Advances in medical and surgical care have significantly…

Not all ACHD patients carry the same risk ⚖️ Classifying by anatomical complexity & physiological status is key for safe periop planning 🧠 Full breakdown in #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Grading systems for tracheal intubation using videolaryngoscopy The first videolaryngoscopes were marketed in 2001. In the two decades since, the number of models available, diversity in design and popularity have all significantly increased.1 Designs can be…

📘 Videolaryngoscopy is now central to safe airway management – but are we still documenting it with tools built for a different era? This article questions whether Cormack–Lehane should finally be retired for VL. #BJAEd www.bjaed.org/article/S205...

Ventilator-associated pneumonia Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication of invasive ventilation that afflicts critically ill patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, it is…

🌍 Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) varies widely between regions — but why? Definitions, diagnosis & practice all play a role. A must-read review in BJA Education. #BJAEd www.bjaed.org/article/S205...