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@Rose_Kearsley (@RotundaHospital - my fellowship alma mater) speaks on #OBAnes in the 4th trimester at #OAA23ASM. ImageImage
At the outset, @Rose_Kearsley addresses the definition of trimester (3 months, not only “a third of”). It’s not a novel concept - in lay, academic and anesthesia literature - which makes sense when one thinks of how many pregnancy-associated disease extend beyond delivery (not… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… ImageImageImageImage
#OBAnes workload. 33.3% time on procedures. NB average workload does NOT reflect ebbs & flows, more so surges of activity. @NAPs_RCoA NAP7 data: majority of labour analgesia 1800-0800; #OBAnes accounts for majority of single speciality #AnyAnes work 1800-0800; increasing obesity… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… ImageImageImageImage
The patient experience is central to our practice in #OBAnes.

@SusannaStanford’s @Anaes_Journal editorials and Dr Felicity Plaat et al guidelines on prevention & management of intra-operative pain during cesarean section has been very topical in #OBAnes community as well as the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… ImageImage
A reminder of @DOckendenLtd’s final report (see 🧵 from #Anaesthesia23 #OBAnes session elsewhere on time line, as well as Bill Kirkup’s). 15 IEA’s including postnatal follow up (4th trimester!) #OAA23ASM Image
Why does anaesthesia follow up in the 4th trimester?: clinical, psychological and when things go awry. Clinical: follow-up of PDPH. At 3 months, 1 in 10 patients were receiving medication for either HA or LBP. At 18months: 58.4% of ADP group had persistent HA. #OBAnes #OAA23ASM ImageImageImage
Clinical: maternal health - preeclampsia up to 3x increased risk of MACE; GDM 50% chance DM2 in 5-10 years.

Psychological: parturients - difficult/ traumatic birth for varied reasons; feel weren’t listened to/ treated with respect; some need time to mourn.

Same experience but… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… ImageImageImage
Hot debrief vs Cold debrief - advantages and disadvantages to both. #OBAnes #OAA23ASM ImageImageImageImage
Is just right… lukewarm? (Better not be porridge). Hot debrief whilst inpatient.

Postnatal Post-Anaesthesia Clinic (POPAC) held monthly at @RotundaHospital. Clinical follow up: PDPH, EBP, other. Referrals from Birth reflection service.

Before POPAC, looks like what exists in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… ImageImageImageImage
The future of POPAC begins with PDSA cycle of audit and compare. Review themes arising from birth reflections. Patient perspectives to improve patient experiences and outcomes of #OBAnes. Closing with an appropriate Maya Angelou. #OAA23ASM ImageImage

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@TasPirani presents of Liver disease in pregnancy. A lot to cover! #OBAnes #OAA23ASM ImageImage
Physiological changes in pregnancy. Normal LFT/ laboratory changes. #OBAnes #OAA23ASM ImageImage
Causes of liver derangement in pregnancy: flare of pre-existing liver disease (known or unknown). Incidence of pregnancy in people with chronic liver disease at King’s College Hospital. Historically, cirrhotic patients have been infertile d/t anovulation. Population based data… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… ImageImageImageImage
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@ICULone presents on Severe Maternal Morbidity (SMM) and its consequences at #OAA23ASM. #OBAnes Image
Definition of acute SMM: severe, life threatening event during pregnancy & within 6 weeks of delivery. @NPEU_UKOSS provides UK wide high quality obstetric surveillance. Deaths, while uncommon, investigated in depth.

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Prof Donald Peebles on Embedding Maternal Medicine Networks at #OAA23ASM. Knowing who to call is half the solution to any problem? (Touched on by @elsmere_g during #OBAnes session at #Anaesthesia2023) Image
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The Maternal Medicine Network (MMN) mandate: ensure timely access to specialist advice and care at all stages of pregnancy. Development of Maternal Medicine specialist centres as regional hub & spoke model = urgent national priority (@DOckendenLtd report)

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May 21
Dr Katy Sheehan and @ArcBroom present the pick of the posters at #OAA23ASM. 4 criteria for selection of #OBAnes abstracts. ImageImage
A positive start, with the power of positive communication on patient satisfaction, morale & culture, and #patientsafety #OBAnes #OAA23ASM ImageImageImageImage
Barriers to care. Ethnicity, Language and Socioeconomic deprivation. @mbrrace, @TheLancet, and most recently @Anaes_Journal (@LateralTilt @noolslucas @SQuashie @Marianfknight) set the stage. #OBAnes #OAA23ASM ImageImageImageImage
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@NoelleHealy (another 🇮🇪 representative - @ISOA_Ireland well represented!) presents on #OBAnes as a team sport - how do we perform better? at #OAA23ASM. Quite an inspiring quote, then setting the stage with @Fionafionakel et al #humanfactors guidelines in @Anaes_Journaltwitter.com/i/web/status/1… ImageImageImage
Why is teamwork important in OB/ #OBAnes? @mbrrace suggests some lessons to be learned. Prompt action is arguably reliant on good communication, within & between teams. Involving consultant/ specialist care early has been a theme for over a decade. #OAA23ASM ImageImageImage
@DOckendenLtd’ final report highlighted “conflicting agendas and poor teamwork” contribute to adverse maternal & neonatal outcomes? So how do we create good teams?

The @JulieAndrews approach may have the hills alive, but for #OBAnes we may need to start at the very beginning,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… ImageImage
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@emirakur presents an update on @NAPs_RCoA NAP7 Perioperative cardiac arrest & #OBAnes at #OAA23ASM. ImageImage
The history of @NAPs_RCoA projects and key findings for #OBAnes over the years (failed intubation NAP4 1:390, recent US data 1:808 - gotten better or different methodology?) #OAA23ASM ImageImage
Cardiac arrest in pregnancy. CAPS study @BJOGTweets (I see @Marianfknight?) looked at incidence, management & outcomes in UK. #OBAnes have a significant slice of the pie. @SOAPHQ serious complication repository project (incl. @RichSmileyMD @bscottsegal) provide US data: cardiac… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… ImageImageImageImage
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