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andrewjdowns.bsky.social
Father, husband, anaesthetist, northerner (in reverse chronological order). Interested in all things anaesthetic related, especially TIVA and regional anaesthesia. #AnSky #RASky
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Anaesthestists: I'd like your opinion on #TIVA pumps. We have BD Alaris PK+, which are OK, but dated, and no Eleveld. Researching alternatives. BD Nexus / Fresenius Kabi / B-Braun Perfusor Space / Arcomed SP6000. Any others to consider that I've missed? Opinions on the various options? #AnSky

submitted 33 days ago • 3 comments

Laura Aikman (who played Sonia) didn’t tell her family she was back in Gavin & Stacey until she popped up on the screen last night. #GavinAndStacey

submitted 64 days ago • 7 comments

Anaesthetists: the only TOF monitors we have in our hospital are these Philips NMT ones and they are crap. The rep did give us one (!) thumb brace, but in reality they are going to go missing within 5 minutes. Has anyone got any top tips/ hacks to make the NMT more useable in practice? #AnSky

submitted 80 days ago • 6 comments

"MAC is not a brain concept, it is a spinal cord concept." #SIVA24

submitted 92 days ago • 0 comments

Excellent presentation on processed EEG monitoring by Drs Mark Barley and Tom Blanks. Learning about “top down” vs “Bottom up” induction of anaesthesia #SIVA24 #AnSky

submitted 92 days ago • 0 comments

Intraop dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to TIVA. Seems to be evidence for several potential advantages (opioid sparing, less post op pain, less delirium, less catheter related bladder discomfort). Main issue is ⬇️HR, right?. Interested to hear advice/tips from those that use regularly. #AnSky

submitted 98 days ago • 5 comments

Just arrived and looking for some anaesthetic or critical care content? I've collated 150 accounts to follow in Pack 1. Plus another 100. Some familiar names & faces. International conversations. #MedSky #AnSky #Anaesthesia #Anaesthetist #ICM #ICU #CriticalCare #Intensivist #Anaesthesiologist

submitted 105 days ago • 2 comments