Coffee and a Gas
Welcome to Coffee and a Gas, a wellbeing podcast brought to you by the Association of Anaesthetists Trainee Committee. This podcast will cover topics from fatigue and sleep to mentoring, digital detox, and mental health.
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Coffee and a Gas Episode 32: Use of sterile gowns for single-shot spinal anaesthesia: consensus guidelines (opens the original)
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In this episode of Coffee & a Gas, we’re joined by Professor Cliff Shelton and Dr Paul Southall, co-authors of the new consensus guidelines on the use of sterile gowns for single-shot spinal anaesthesia. We explore the evidence behind the guidance, what good aseptic practice really looks like, and how we balance patient safety with sustainable anaesthesia. Download the guideline: https://anaesthetists.org/Guidelines-and-publications/Guidelines/Use-of-sterile-gowns-for-single-shot-spinal-anaesthe
Coffee and a Gas Episode 31: Life outside medicine (opens the original)
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What happens when you step outside the anaesthetic room? In this episode of Coffee & a Gas, we chat with Roger McMorrow about life outside medicine, finding fulfilment beyond work, and the importance of maintaining an identity beyond being a doctor. Grab a coffee and join us for a refreshing conversation about making space for the things that matter beyond medicine.
Stages: New consultant (opens the original)
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Becoming a consultant is one of the biggest milestones in an anaesthetist’s career - but it can also be one of the most challenging. In this episode, Dr Toni Robinson and Dr Joe Pick are joined by consultant anaesthetist Dr Annie Pinder to discuss what really changes after CCT, the surprises of independent practice, and practical advice for thriving in those crucial first few years. Whether you’re approaching the end of training or simply curious about what’s ahead, this episode is packed with h
Coffee and a Gas Episode 30: Consent for anaesthesia: guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists (opens the original)
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Joe Pick is joined by Andrew McLeod, lead author of the updated 2026 guidelines on consent in anaesthesia.
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