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Dr John Loughrey

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Convenor, Irish Standing Committee @assocanaes.bsky.social Obstetric Anaesthesiologist. Dublin, Ireland.

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πŸ”ŠπŸš¨ Research Project Grant call - opportunities now live!

We’re supporting research in key priority areas, including: patient safety, innovation, clinical outcomes, education and training, professional standards, environmental sustainability, among others.

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23.02.2026 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well done to award winner, Dr Aislinn Sherwin, from St James's Hospital in Dublin! πŸ‘ @sjhdublin.bsky.social

You can listen to the podcast here πŸŽ™οΈ shows.acast.com/operation-pr...

#WSM2026

30.01.2026 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Last day for members 20% early bird discount! A fantastic programme!

27.01.2026 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hypnosis can be used to aid your clinical practice.

Anaesthetists, discover the power of words to reduce anxiety, build rapport and manage pain. Join our dynamic two-day course from the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH).

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πŸ“… 11-12 February

27.01.2026 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Come work with us!

25.01.2026 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ Near to Belfast?

Our two-day Core Topics Meeting includes talks on pensions, consent guidelines, diabetes in the perioperative period, updates in obstetric anaesthesia and much more!

Members get 20% off, view the programme and book ➑️https://buff.ly/SmURZ8m

23.01.2026 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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#Anaesthetists are leading efforts to reduce #N2O usage, via mitigation of leaks and reduced clinical use, but more work is needed to further reduce its #environmentaleffects

https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00613-0/fulltext

09.01.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Developments in nitrous oxide capture technologies: bridging current research to clinical applications

#AnSky #MedSky #climate

10.12.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re offering BIG member savings!

Book Winter Scientific Meeting before 4 December to save up to Β£305.

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Look forward to two incredible days of hands-on learning, vital updates, and new perspectives for every stage of your career.

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01.12.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to everyone who attended the Irish Standing Committee Annual Symposium in Dublin on Saturday! It was a great morning of CPD and prize presentations. Congratulations to the winners of the oral presentation prize: Dr Evelyn Scott, Dr Andrew Kelly and Dr Yulia Gamper

17.11.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An orange quotation mark underneath the quote (by Dr John Loughrey, Irish Standing Committee Convenor), "The annual symposium in Ireland is a "must make" event. A convivial opportunity to engage with attendees. A topical programme relevant to Anaesthesiology in Ireland." In a circle is a photo of Dublin.

An orange quotation mark underneath the quote (by Dr John Loughrey, Irish Standing Committee Convenor), "The annual symposium in Ireland is a "must make" event. A convivial opportunity to engage with attendees. A topical programme relevant to Anaesthesiology in Ireland." In a circle is a photo of Dublin.

The Irish Standing Committee Symposium is coming soon. Join us in November for this "must make event" to hear the latest updates in block assessment in C-sections, national airway leads and rescue trolley and much more.

πŸ“† Saturday 15 November
πŸ“ Dublin Royal Convention Centre
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27.10.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 One month to go!

Join us for the Irish Standing Committee Annual Symposium 2025 – a key day of learning for anaesthetists across Ireland and beyond.

πŸ“† Saturday 15 November 2025
πŸ•™ 8:45-14:30
πŸ“ Dublin Royal Convention Centre
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13.10.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #WorldAnesthesiaDay πŸ₯³

16.10.2025 08:02 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t miss our new guideline launching at #AC2025 today!

Download Safe vascular access 2025 from our website πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/phL27vH

18.09.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An abstract blue background. The Association of Anaesthetists logo is top right and underneath are the words, 'Winter Scientific Meeting 2026. 15-16 January 2026, QEII Centre, London'

An abstract blue background. The Association of Anaesthetists logo is top right and underneath are the words, 'Winter Scientific Meeting 2026. 15-16 January 2026, QEII Centre, London'

The deadline for the Winter Scientific Meeting 2026 abstract submissions is 23:59 on Wednesday 3 September. Selected abstracts will be chosen for ePoster presentation during the conference in London and will be eligible for cash prizes.

Discover more here: buff.ly/L89GSv0

29.08.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The deadline to submit your 500-word synopsis to the ISC has been extended. Submit before midnight on 10 September for your chance to win.

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28.08.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a medical professional woman smiling. In the background, a medical professional man is attending to a female patient sitting up on the hospital bed. Text reads: FREE IARS membership. Logos of: RCoA and the International Anaesthesia Research Society.

Image of a medical professional woman smiling. In the background, a medical professional man is attending to a female patient sitting up on the hospital bed. Text reads: FREE IARS membership. Logos of: RCoA and the International Anaesthesia Research Society.

Did you know, anaesthetists in training are eligible for FREE membership of β€ͺ@iars360.bsky.social‬ for the duration of their training?

Just select an β€˜in training’ category when you go to join on the International Anaesthesia Research Society website πŸ‘‡

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#Medsky #Ansky

13.08.2025 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just one month to go until Resident Doctors Conference 2025!

Organised by residents for residents, look forward interactive career-focused workshops built just for you.

Book now while spaces last ➑️ buff.ly/S4dQCLP

28.05.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 WFSA Launches Declaration on Labour Analgesia
Pain relief during childbirth is a right, not a privilege.

The ASA & ESAIC Presidents have endorsed this call. Will you stand with us?

πŸ“„ More about the Declaration: shorturl.at/y4JJ6
πŸ“© To endorse, contact: comms@wfsahq.org

28.05.2025 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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In the context of the pain and exhaustion of labour, inadequate and untimely information provision and dialogue between women and their anaesthetists can undermine the implementation of lawful consent.

#AnSky #MedSky #ObGynSky #PainSky #consent

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21.05.2025 06:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Anaesthesia Journal | WhatsApp Channel Anaesthesia Journal WhatsApp Channel. Anaesthesia is the official journal of the Association of Anaesthetists with comprehensive coverage in peri-operative medicine, critical care and pain. IF 7.5. 46...

We have started a WhatsApp channel! Come and join us!

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12.05.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Getting a paper published is hard work & so too is gaining the skills, knowledge and experience to become an Editor. This exciting fellowship programme from @anaesjournal.bsky.social & @anaesthesiareports.bsky.social aims to provide all this and much more πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/JJnaS1N

06.05.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TIVA Models for Propofol TIVA Models for Propofol delivery in anaesthesia. Comparing their pharmacokinetics, clinical use, and pitfalls for the FRCA exam and beyond.

You've been meaning to get around to reading about the differences between adult TCI models for propofol? On the to do list for .... ever??

Listen to this to get you warmed up, and check out the references in the show notes for the in depth excitement you're desperate to have!

#ansky #FOAMed

25.04.2025 07:24 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œTIVA where possible” Go Dutch! #tiva

18.03.2025 05:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0