Royal College of Anaesthetists

Anaesthesia on Air

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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 you have any ideas, or would like to get involved, please contact us at: education-content .

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Royal College of Anaesthetists

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Health

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www.rcoa.ac.uk

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

S1 Ep41: RCoA Curriculum podcast: The assessments - episode 3 (part 2) 28.09.2021

This is part 2 of episode 3 of the curriculum podcast series. 

S1 Ep40: RCoA Curriculum podcast: The assessments - episode 3 (part 1) 24.09.2021

In this podcast Dr Oli Pratt chats with Dr Jo Budd and Dr Gethin Pugh about the changes to assessments in the new curriculum and the developments made to help support training progression. This is episode 3 in a series of 3 podcasts on the 2021 Anaesthetics Curriculum and has been split into 2 parts. 

S1 Ep39: Data science and artificial intelligence for better healthcare 16.09.2021

Dr Jamie Strachan, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Milton Keynes University Hospital and RCoA Council rep for Anaesthetists in Training discusses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be used and will change clinical practice in the years to come with Professor Niels Peek, Professor of Health Informatics, University of Manchester. Jamie and Niels lift the lid on how datasets will b...

S1 Ep38: Trainees with an interest in Perioperative Medicine (TRIPOM) 03.09.2021

This podcast episode is an interview with Dr Samantha Moore about TRIPOM including further information about what they do and how to get involved. 

S1 Ep37: RCoA Curriculum podcast: The philosophy. 20.08.2021

In this podcast Dr Oli Pratt discusses the philosophy that underpins the new curriculum, how this is reflected in the curriculum, and what the benefits of this shift in thinking are. This is episode 2 in a series of 3 podcasts on the 2021 Anaesthetics Curriculum 

S1 Ep36: What can we learn from COVID-19 12.08.2021

This podcast is about lessons learnt during Covid-19. The RCoA has launched a report that identifies 10 lessons that the UK healthcare system can learn from the pandemic which will be discussed in the podcast.

S1 Ep35: RCoA 2021 Curriculum podcast - episode 1 04.08.2021

In this podcast Dr Oli Pratt puts the difficult questions about the curriculum to Dr Chris Carey and Dr Andy Whallett. Why do we have to have a new curriculum? Why did we change the structure of the training programme? Will there be enough CT3 posts? How is transition to be managed for LTFT anaesthetists in training? This is episode 1 in a series of 3 podcasts on the 2021 Anaesthetics Curriculum

S1 Ep34: Procedure induced anxiety in children 21.07.2021

Dr Claire Shannon, RCoA Council Member speaks with Dr Richard Martin, Paediatric Anaesthetist from Great Ormond Street Hospital, about the management of procedure induced anxiety in Children.

S1 Ep33: How to turn waiting lists for surgery into preparation time 06.07.2021
S1 Ep32: The New GMC guidance on consent and decision making 10.05.2021
S1 Ep31: Prescribing drugs for nerve pain for Anaesthetists 09.04.2021
S1 Ep30: Neuromuscular blockade and monitoring: enhancing patient safety 19.03.2021
S1 Ep29: Being an Event Clinical Lead: a chance to shape the RCoA education programme 26.02.2021
S1 Ep28: Obstetric anaesthesia and ethics 11.02.2021
S1 Ep27: An Insider's View - Experiences in writing and submitting articles 08.01.2021
S1 Ep26: Preparing for CCT and beyond episode 3 23.12.2020
S1 Ep25: Preparing for CCT and beyond episode 2 15.12.2020
S1 Ep24: Anaesthesia 2021 preview - PRISM trial 04.12.2020
S1 Ep23: Anaesthesia 2021 preview - Improving tracheostomy care 04.12.2020
S1 Ep22: Preparing for CCT and beyond 26.11.2020
S1 Ep21: A career in Anaesthesia 24.11.2020

Interested in a career in anaesthesia? In this podcast, Dr Sarah Crabtree and Dr Ellie de Sausmarez discuss the training programme, a typical day in the life of an anaesthetist and offer some tips and advice for anyone thinking of applying to the specialty.

S1 Ep19: Anaesthesia 2021 preview - Proton Beam Therapy 18.11.2020
S1 Ep18: An Insider's View - Why become an Event Speaker? 29.10.2020

This podcast was recorded on the 24th June 2020.  In this podcast, Ewelina Kolaczek interviews Professor Higham about the benefits of volunteering with the College. 

S1 Ep15: Managing crisis situations - anaesthetists during COVID-19 15.10.2020

16 October marks World Anaesthesia Day. In celebration of the great developments and achievements within the specialty of anaesthesia and the role of anaesthetists, this podcast series provides insight into three key areas – managing COVID-19, obstetric anaesthesia and neuroanaesthesia – showcasing what anaesthesia is all about. In this episode podcast host Dr Sarah Muldoon talks to Dr Helgi Johan...

S1 Ep16: Delivering babies – obstetric anaesthesia 15.10.2020

16 October marks World Anaesthesia Day. In celebration of the great developments and achievements within the specialty of anaesthesia and the role of anaesthetists, this podcast series provides insight into three key areas – obstetric anaesthesia, neuroanaesthesia and managing COVID-19 – showcasing what anaesthesia is all about. In this episode podcast host Dr Sarah Muldoon and Dr David Bogod shin...

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