AAGBI Press Releases

2012
8 May Anaesthetists selected for volunteering scheme to save lives in the world’s poorest countries »
14 March Core Topics in Anaesthesia - a new publication from the AAGBI »
8 March AAGBI respond to research misconduct case for Japanese anaesthetist, Yoshitaka Fujii »
20 January Award presented to innovative anaesthetists »
20 January Defence anaesthetists win outstanding certificate of honour »
11 January Hip fracture guidelines tackle “considerable variations” in UK and Irish hospital care »
2011
9 December OFT to get Private Medical Insurers to tell patients about insurance shortfalls »
  Accompanying notes for Editors: OFT to get Private Medical Insurers to tell patients about insurance shortfalls »
5 October A Blessing in Disguise - Misuse of Anaesthesia. A new exhibition at the Anaesthesia Heritage Centre »
2010
February Pre-operative assessment clinics could reduce cancellations and risks say anaesthetists »
January Front-line doctors receive awards for their distinguished service in Iraq »
2009
October Guidelines aim to increase safe use of blood salvage recycling technique during surgery »
October Involving doctors in equipment choices will improve patient safety, say new anaesthesia guidelines 
July Anaesthetists receive new guidance on managing potentially fatal anaphylactic reactions during surgery
May Anaesthetists receive new guidance to help resolve dilemmas posed by Do Not Attempt Resuscitation orders
April Re-launched charity focuses on providing safe anaesthesia in the UK, Ireland and developing countries
March Anaesthetists’ body calls for national NHS hospital transfer service amid patient safety fears
February 2009 YouTube video interview with Dr David Goldhill, Chairman of the Working Party and Interview Transcript
2008
October Stressed UK anaesthetists get extra support as survey shows almost a quarter feel burnt out
Sept Britain and America join forces to celebrate 150th anniversary of leading Royal anaesthetist
February Launch of the National Institute for Academic Anaesthesia