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Anaesthesia on Air
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…
Episodes
Anaesthesia on AirDrowning - definitions, management, and misconceptions
In this episode, recorded at Anaesthesia 2026 in Brighton, Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Leonieke Vlaanderen discuss the definitions of drowning, management of the…
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Marathon running
In this episode, Dr Eoin Dore interviews Dr Todd Leckie following his talk at Anaesthesia 2026 on marathon runners. They discuss the physiological extremes…
Anaesthesia on AirApplying consent law in clinical practice
In this episode of our new ethics and law podcast series, host Paul McConnell is joined by Sevim Ahmet, Legal Director at Fieldfisher and member of the RCoA…
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The ethical and legal basis for consent
In the first episode of this new ethics and law podcast series, Dr Paul McConnell is joined by healthcare law expert Dr Anna Nelson to explore one of the most…
Anaesthesia on AirTopMedTalk - Addressing drug allergy labels: insights and implications
The next episode from our colleagues at TopMedTalk features Andy Cumpstey interviewing Louise Savic, consultant anaesthetist and NIHR doctoral researcher at…
Anaesthesia on AirTopMedTalk - The role of AI in anaesthesia: insights from James Bowness
The next episode from our colleagues at TopMedTalk features Andy Cumpstey interviewing James Bowness, Consultant Anaesthetist, at University College London…
Anaesthesia on AirTopMedTalk - The challenges of AI in healthcare, a conversation with Dr Joe Alderman
We have a departure from normal programming with an episode from our friends at TopMedTalk. Andy Cumpstey spoke to Joe Alderman at the RCoA's Anaesthesia…
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Wellbeing and occupational health
In this episode Dr Eoin Dore discusses wellbeing at work with Society of Occupational Medicine President Professor Neil Greenberg, and RCoA Wellbeing Lead Dr…
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A conversation with Prof Pierre Foex and Prof Helen Higham
Welcome to this series of podcasts devised by the RCoA Heritage and Archives Committee. In this episode, Pierre Foex and Helen Higham talk to Maria Rollin…
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Global emergency & operative care: challenges and opportunities
In this episode, Dr Eoin Dore speaks to Miss Rachel Hargest following her presentation at the Winter Symposium 2025, where she delivered the Webb Johnson…
Anaesthesia on AirLiving with MND: Andy’s Story
In this episode, Dr Andrew Vaughton, former Consultant Anaesthetist at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation, shares his experience following his 2021…
Anaesthesia on AirAI and patient information
In this podcast Dr Samantha Black, Dr Maya Sussmann and Chair of Patient voices at RCoA, Jenny Westaway discuss the use and growth of AI large language models…
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Anaesthesia 2025 podcast - Paediatric regional anaesthesia
In this podcast, recorded at our Anaesthesia 2025 conference in Belfast consultant anaesthetists Dr Branislav (Brano) Mislovic and Dr Will Donaldson discuss…
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Anaesthesia 2025 podcast - Human Factors - Hewitt lectureship
In this podcast, recorded at our Anaesthesia 2025 conference, Professor and Consultant Anaesthetist Helen Higham talks to Dr Paul Southall about her work and…
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The experience of becoming a consultant anaesthetist
In this podcast Dr Jennifer Proc talks to Dr Tara Byott and Dr Sarah Muldoon about their experiences becoming consultant anaesthetists. They discuss how Sarah…
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CPOC patient safety 2025 prizewinner podcast
In this podcast Dr Hattie White talks to CPOC Director David Selwyn and CPOC Fellow Claire Frank about her prize winning presentation “Improving Clinical…
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Portfolio pathway - episode 5: Assessor viewpoint
This is a special podcast mini-series focusing on the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) programme, the process that enables doctors who don't hold a…
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Portfolio pathway - episode 4: SIAs
This is a special podcast mini-series focusing on the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) programme, the process that enables doctors who don't hold a…
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Portfolio pathway - episode 3: Clinical domains
This is a special podcast mini-series focusing on the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) programme, the process that enables doctors who don't hold a…
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Portfolio pathway - episode 2: Non-clinical domains)
This is a special podcast mini-series focusing on the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) programme, the process that enables doctors who don't hold a…
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Portfolio pathway - episode 1: Introduction to the Portfolio Pathway programme
This is a special podcast mini-series focusing on the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) programme, the process that enables doctors who don't hold a…
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Remembering the Omagh bombing - Anaesthesia 2025 podcast
In this podcast, recorded at Anaesthesia 2025, host Dr Helgi Johannsson talks to retired anaesthetist Dr John Maginness. On 15 August 1998 a bomb was detonated…
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GPC Hub - Anaesthesia 2025
In this podcast, recorded at Anaesthesia 2025, host Dr Toni Brunning and guest speakers Dr Joe Lipton, Dr Joe Hogan, Dr Hannah Headon, Dr Chris James and Dr…
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Nociception monitoring - Anaesthesia 2025
In this podcast, recorded at Anaesthesia 2025, Professor Anil Hormis and Dr Rosie Hogg talk about Nociception Monitoring. They discuss what nociception is…
Anaesthesia on AirSimulation-based education in anaesthesia
In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, former Dinwoodie Simulation fellow Dr Steffan Glaze, Professor Cristina Diaz-Navarro and Dr Ed Mellanby (simulation…
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Creativity and clinical practice
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…
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The benefits of cold water swimming - re-published
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…
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Diagnosing death
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…
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Shared decision making - a joint CPOC/RCoA podcast, part 2
In the second of a two-part podcast from the Centre for Perioperative Care and the Royal College of Anaesthetists former CPOC Fellow Dr Sam Moore and Dr Stuart…
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Shared decision making - a joint CPOC/RCoA podcast, part 1
In this first of a two-part podcast from the Centre for Perioperative Care and the Royal College of Anaesthetists former CPOC Fellow Dr Sam Moore and Dr Stuart…
Anaesthesia on AirObesity metabolic syndrome - Paleolithic diets and diabetes
Following his presentation at our 2024 Winter Symposium, Professor Ketan Dhatariya discusses Obesity Metabolic Syndrome and diabetes in an engaging and…
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Parenting and the impact on training
In this podcast, Dr Gemma Phillips and Dr Yogita Chikermane discuss the impact of parenting on anaesthetic training. They share their own experiences, talk…
Anaesthesia on AirNovPod - Season 2, Episode 13: The Support Project: Communication during Neonatal Resuscitation
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of neonatal resuscitation, which some listeners may find sensitive or distressing. In Episode 13 and the…
Anaesthesia on AirChurchill House: Where Did the Fellows' Money Go?
In this Episode of the Heritage Series, Dr Maria Rollin talks to Dr Debbie Nolan and Kevin Storey about the move from Russell Square to Churchill House and…
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NovPod - Season 2, Episode 12: Top Tips for obstetric anaesthetics beyond the IACOA
Eoin and Duncan are joined by former RCoA Vice President Dr Helgi Johannsson. Together they cover many topics in the realm of obstetric anaesthetics including…
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NovPod - Season 2, Episode 11: Prevention and management of pain during caesarean section
Eoin and Rosie are joined by Susanna Stanford, a patient advocate, to talk through how to the importance of the prevention and management of pain during…
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NovPod - Season 2, Episode 10: The postpartum visit
Episode 10 the Postpartum Visit! Eoin & Rosie dive into how to approach, structure the postpartum visit and why we as a speciality should do it! We will cover…
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NovPod - Season 2, Episode 9: Obstetric anaesthetic drugs
Our good friend and anaesthetic registrar colleague Rahul returns to defend his undisputed title as 'NovPod champion'. This time Eoin and Rahul go head to head…
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NovPod - Season 2, Episode 8: Pain management in labour
We are joined by the fantastic Dr Damien Hughes - an anaesthetic consultant and OAA council member - to discuss how we manage pain on the labour ward. We…
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NovPod - Season 2, Episode 7: Anaesthetic emergencies in obstetrics
In Episode 7, Eoin and Rosie sit down with our fantastic guest Dr Kirsty Maclennan - an anaesthetic consultant and OAA board member - to talk through the…
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NovPod - Season 2, Episode 6: Obstetric emergencies part 2
For Episode 6 - a 2 part special! - we are joined by our friend and obstetric registrar colleague, Miss Chiara Petrosellini, to talk through common obstetric…
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NovPod - Season 2, Episode 5: Call the midwife
In this episode Rosie and Eoin are joined by Gail Roberts, a midwife coordinator, to talk through how the labour ward actually works. Gail gives us an insight…
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NovPod - Season 2, Episode 6: Obstetric emergencies part 1
For Episode 6 - a 2 part special! - we are joined by our friend and obstetric registrar colleague, Miss Chiara Petrosellini, to talk through common obstetric…
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NovPod - Season 2, Episode 3: What do anaesthetists do on labour ward?
In episode 3 we are joined by Dr Serina Sidhu, an anaesthetic CT1 about to start her obstetric novice period. Rosie and Eoin are here to answer her questions…
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NovPod - Season 2, Episode 4: Maternal pathophysiology
In this episode, Eoin, Rosie and Serina discuss some of the pathophysiological conditions that anaesthetists encounter on the labour ward including gestational…
Anaesthesia on AirAn interview with our new President, Dr Claire Shannon
Dr Ramai Santhirapala welcomes Dr Claire Shannon as new President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists with an interview featuring questions from the RCoA…
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NovPod - Season 2, Episode 2: Maternal physiology
For episode 2, we are joined by NovPod series 1 alumnus Dr Layla Guscoth to discuss the changes that pregnancy has on maternal physiology and how this will…
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NovPod - Season 2 Episode 1: A typical day on labour ward
Welcome back! We are delighted to bring you a second series of the NovPod, this time about the exciting world of obstetric anaesthesia. For this series we have…
Anaesthesia on AirNovPod, a beginner's guide to anaesthetics, Episode 16 - top ten tips
In this follow-up to the first NovPod series, Drs Eoin Dore and Duncan Kemp discuss their top ten takeaway tips for the Novice anaesthetist, adapted from a…
Anaesthesia on AirIs War Good for Medicine? The Process and the Process Zoo
This podcast is part of a mini series of 3, looking at how military medicine has transferred to civilian practice and vice-versa. Each part has been recorded…
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Is War Good for Medicine? Challenging the Protocol
This podcast is part of a mini series of 3, looking at how military medicine has transferred to civilian practice and vice-versa. Each part has been recorded…
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Is War Good for Medicine? Motivation and Innovation
This podcast is part of a mini series of 3, looking at how military medicine has transferred to civilian practice and vice-versa. Each part has been recorded…
Anaesthesia on AirGuided relaxation to prepare you for the FRCA examination: Moving into stillness
This recording accompanies an Anaesthesia on Air discussion about preparing for the FRCA examination. Download and save this guided session for whenever you…
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Relaxation and preparation for the FRCA exam
Dr Emma Plunkett speaks to Dr Jim Brunning and Dr Joe Pick about wellbeing in the context of preparing for and sitting the FRCA examination. Drawing on their…
Anaesthesia on AirGLP-1 receptor agonists - Anaesthesia 2024 podcast
In the last of our Anaesthesia 2024 annual conference podcasts, Dr Ramai Santhirapala talks to Dr Kariem El-Boghdadly following his talk on GLP-1 receptor…
Anaesthesia on AirCommunicating risk - Anaesthesia 2024 podcast
In this fascinating conversation Dr Sam Black talks to Maricarmen Climent and Jayne Hidderley about risk and how it is communicated in clinical settings. This…
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Metabolomics and sepsis - Anaesthesia 2024 podcast
In the third of a series of podcasts recorded at the RCoA's Anaesthesia 2024 conference in Glasgow Professor Malcolm Sim discusses his research into the…
Anaesthesia on AirSustainability - Anaesthesia 2024 podcast
In this second of our Anaesthesia 2024 conference podcasts, recorded in Glasgow in May 2024, Drs Helgi Johannsson, Lucy Brooks, and Paul Southall discuss the…
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Transoral robotic surgery - Anaesthesia 2024 podcast
In this first of a series of podcasts recorded at the RCoA's Anaesthesia 2024 conference in Glasgow Ms Jenny Montgomery, Consultant ENT Head & Neck Surgeon…
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The importance of civility in healthcare
Dr Ramai Santhirapala, Consultant Anaesthetist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust and RCoA Council member is joined by Dr Laura Askins, Senior specialist…