Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists
@apagbi.org.uk
The Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of GB & Ireland provide news, updates and useful info relevant to children’s anaesthesia
🇪🇸 APAGBI at #ESPA2026 in Madrid! A huge thank you to our Council members Dr Sumit Das, Dr Karen Bartholomew, Dr Catalina Stendall and Dr Lauren Brown for representing APAGBI across sessions, workshops and research. 👏 Thank you to everyone who contributed and made this work possible! #paedanaesthesia
📢 18th Paediatric Anaesthesia Meeting 🧸 Join Leicester Children’s Hospital for a day of paediatric anaesthesia CPD 🌟 6 RCoA CPD points National and international expert speakers and exciting topics! 📍 Holywell Park, Loughborough 🗓️9th Oct 🔗 Register via QR #PaediatricAnaesthesia #CPD
📢 New Joint Consensus Statement Peri-operative management of patients having day surgery 🏥 The Association of Anaesthetists, BADS & APAGBI have published a new consensus statement with 12 recommendations for safe, effective day surgery. #DaySurgery #Anaesthesia #PerioperativeCare
⭐️GOSH Paediatric Difficult Airway Course⭐️ Join the GOSH team on 23 November 2026 for a practical day focused on developing and updating your skills in the management of children with difficult airways. ⭐ 5 CPD points 🔗 Scan the QR code to book! #PaediatricAnaesthesia #DifficultAirway
NAP8 update 🙌 The baseline surveys are done! The activity survey is done! We're 3 months into the NAP8 case registry, and almost 90 cases have been logged. Remember to discuss any potential complications below with your local co-ordinator. Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/xURr50ZBRP3 #Medsky
🎙️ Hear surgeon & LifeBox co-founder Dr Atul Gawande on how lives can change in seconds in the operating room, and the importance of safer surgery worldwide. 📻 Sun 13 Sept: 07:54 & 21:25 📻 Thurs 17 Sept: 15:27 #Anaesthesia #PatientSafety #LifeBox #BBCRadio4
Bookings are now open for Anaesthesia Research 2026, in Southampton on 26-27 November. www.rcoa.ac.uk/event... @rcoanews.bsky.social Join researchers, clinicians and residents to explore the latest anaesthesia and perioperative research,
📢 Registration is now open for the Inaugural Neonatal Anaesthesia Study Day! 📅 2 Oct📍 Great Ormond Street Hospital Consultant-focused education, expert speakers, case discussions & networking Scan the QR code on the flyer to register #NeonatalAnaesthesia #PaediatricAnaesthesia #NANUK #APAGBI
Thank you to a fabulous APAGBI scientific meeting and letting me present ‘ready steady recover’ 10 things young people can do to prepare for surgery rcoa.ac.uk/patients/pat... @apagbi.org.uk @cpoc.bsky.social
🎙️ New APAGBI Resident Doctor Podcast episode! Dr Lisa Dewar and Dr Matthew Tang speak with Dr Éireann Allen and Dr Julia Parnell about paediatric anaesthesia fellowships in Canada 🇨🇦 — discussing training, research opportunities and life as a fellow. 🎧 Listen now #APAGBI #PaediatricAnaesthesia
Last week we gathered in Plymouth for our ASM, celebrating outstanding research, QI & innovation in paediatric anaesthesia. Congratulations to all our winners: 🏆 Dr Amritpal Jandu 🌟 Miss Lily Oatley 🔬 Dr Vishali Veeramreddy 💡 Ms Thunn Naychi Lin 🏅 Dr Suzanne Tan ⭐ Dr Sheena Cassidy #ASM2026
A huge thank you to Professor Richard Thompson for an inspiring lecture. 🌍 We’re grateful for his expertise, leadership, & insights into the progress being made to address environmental challenges. Thank you for another truly memorable lecture. #Sustainability #Environment #HealthcareSustainability
Awe inspiring at #APAGBI2026 to hear about the incredible contributions to Paediatric Anaesthesia the two nominees for Honorary Membership of the APAGBI Congratulations to Dr Oliver Bagshaw & Posthumously Dr Mark Thomas accepted by Kathy Thomas #anaesthesia #gonebutnotforgotten #pedsanes
Standing and floor space only In the #APAGBI2026 Parallel stream in a packed out Cardiac Anaesthesia Session. Desperate to catch a talk? Sessions are being recorded to watch after the event for registered delegates. #cardiac #anaesthesia #cardiacanaesthesia #pedsanes
Behind the scenes at #APABGI2026 @talking_slides have an impressive setup providing a live stream for online attendees and recording available to ALL registered delegates after the event. #pedsanes #anaesthesia #cpd #plymouth #PaediatricAnaesthesia
A brilliant morning at #APAGBIASM2026! Inspiring discussions on healthcare equity, neonatal services, airway management, trainee development. Plus delegates from the UK, New Zealand and Australia joined our first-ever Lifestyle Medicine workshop. Looking forward to an exciting afternoon ahead! 👏☕️📚
#APAGBI2026 #Plymouth is underway Our first hybrid event, a packed room with many more following online. Here's what we've got lined up for today. Full programme available on your event app & www.apagbi.org.uk #CPD #pedsanes #anaesthesia
Together with our @cpoc.bsky.social and the @apagbi.org.uk, we have published new guidelines to improve the care of children and young people awaiting surgery or anaesthetic procedures. Learn more and read the guidance 👉 ow.ly/94B350Z9VSm #Ansky #Medsky
Kicking off our 2026 ASM with an excellent Scientific Update Breakfast Session! ☕️📚 A fantastic start to what promises to be an inspiring day. Looking forward to a day of learning, discussion, and collaboration! #ASM2026 #PaediatricAnaesthesia
@cpoc.bsky.social and @apagbi.org.uk today launch a new guidance to improve preoperative care for children and young people - setting a clear national standard for the delivery of safe, high-quality care before surgery or procedures. Download the guidance - www.cpoc.org.uk/guidelines-r...
🚴 Huge congratulations to the APAGBI team who have cycled from London to Plymouth in memory of Dr Mark Thomas, a much-loved colleague, friend & athlete who sadly died from pancreatic cancer last year. The team has shown incredible determination while raising awareness & funds. #PancreaticCancer
Only a few days to go until the APAGBI ASM in Plymouth! Don’t forgot to support our London to Plymouth bike ride in memory of Mark Thomas 🚴♂️ London to Plymouth for Pancreatic Cancer UK 💜To support please donate via our JustGiving page: 🔗 in the comments #RideForMark #PancreaticCancerAwareness
🚴♂️ We're cycling from London to Plymouth in memory of our colleague and friend Mark Thomas, who sadly died from pancreatic cancer in 2025. We're riding to raise funds & to honour Mark's determination, resilience, & love of a challenge. 💜 Please donate www.justgiving.com/team/apagbi #PancreaticCancer
📢 New Best Practice Guidance ✨ Preparation & Management of Children & Young People with Individual Needs Requiring Surgery or Procedures ✨ This guidance outlines the staffing, facilities, and services needed to deliver safe, high-quality, & inclusive perioperative care #Paedsanaes #InclusiveCare
🎙️ Thinking about a paediatric anaesthesia fellowship? 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 Our Fellowship Podcast is coming soon! 🎧 Listen in to real conversations, practical tips, and honest experiences 🌍✨ Share your own journey & feature you on the podcast! 💬 📩 trainees@apagbi.org.uk #PaediatricAnaesthesia #Fellowship
Today we launched our newest patient resource, 'Ready, Steady, Recover: 10 things young people can do to prepare for surgery'. It has simple steps to help young people feel their best before surgery to reduce risks and speed up recovery. Read more here 👉 https://ow.ly/EY0R50YXE1u
We are delighted to support NAP8 studying major complications of regional anaesthesia. This is a valuable opportunity to improve patient safety and outcomes 🩺🌟 Please discuss any possible cases with your local co-ordinator. #NAP8 #PaediatricAnaesthesia #PatientSafety #RegionalAnaesthesia
Free webinar 🚨 Optimizing TIVA in Paediatric Anaesthesia Practices 🗓️ 15 April 2026 | 🕔 5pm (UK) | 💷 Free Expert talks from Peter Brooks & Thomas Blanks on TIVA + pEEG in children. Don’t miss it 👇 Save link in the comments. #PaedsAnaesthesia #TIVA #ESPA #APAGBI
📢 APAGBI Members – Your Vote Matters! Voting emails have been sent out for the election of our next Home Member of the APAGBI Council. 🗳️ If you’re a Full or Honorary member, please check your inbox (and junk folder just in case!) and take a moment to have your say. #PaedAnaes #HaveYourSay #APAGBI