Dr Gavin Sullivan A.N.A.E.S.T.H.E.T.I.S.T 🇳🇿🇦🇺🇬🇧
@lotusgav.bsky.social
Generalist anaesthetist. Fingers in many pies.
Stoic/humanist
Memento mori/carpe diem. 2000 years old and still true…
Livinginthepause on instagram
Stoic/humanist
Memento mori/carpe diem. 2000 years old and still true…
Livinginthepause on instagram
Vaccines work
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
December 1, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Vaccines work
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It's that time of the year innit. It's sentimental...
As always, proceeds from sales of White Wine In The Sun over the Christmas period go to Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia). ❤️
Thank you for listening, sharing and supporting this important organisation over the years.
youtu.be/x1rw1fx170s?...
As always, proceeds from sales of White Wine In The Sun over the Christmas period go to Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia). ❤️
Thank you for listening, sharing and supporting this important organisation over the years.
youtu.be/x1rw1fx170s?...
White Wine In The Sun (2021) by Tim Minchin: BACK
YouTube video by Tim Minchin
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November 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
It's that time of the year innit. It's sentimental...
As always, proceeds from sales of White Wine In The Sun over the Christmas period go to Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia). ❤️
Thank you for listening, sharing and supporting this important organisation over the years.
youtu.be/x1rw1fx170s?...
As always, proceeds from sales of White Wine In The Sun over the Christmas period go to Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia). ❤️
Thank you for listening, sharing and supporting this important organisation over the years.
youtu.be/x1rw1fx170s?...
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#Move.
"...individuals with the highest levels of physical activity at midlife and late life had 41% and 45% lower risk of all-cause dementia..."
Physical Activity Over the Adult Life Course and Risk of Dementia jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
"...individuals with the highest levels of physical activity at midlife and late life had 41% and 45% lower risk of all-cause dementia..."
Physical Activity Over the Adult Life Course and Risk of Dementia jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Physical Activity Over the Adult Life Course and Risk of Dementia
This cohort study uses data from the Framingham Heart Study to evaluate whether higher physical activity levels in early adult life, midlife, or late life are associated with lower risk of all-cause o...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
#Move.
"...individuals with the highest levels of physical activity at midlife and late life had 41% and 45% lower risk of all-cause dementia..."
Physical Activity Over the Adult Life Course and Risk of Dementia jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
"...individuals with the highest levels of physical activity at midlife and late life had 41% and 45% lower risk of all-cause dementia..."
Physical Activity Over the Adult Life Course and Risk of Dementia jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Our Safe Anaesthesia Liaison Group (SALG) has published the latest quarterly Patient Safety Update, covering November 2024 to February 2025.
The update reviews lessons learned from anaesthesia-related incidents.
Learn more & download your copy 👉https://ow.ly/2sHq50XrIcY
#Ansky #Medsky
The update reviews lessons learned from anaesthesia-related incidents.
Learn more & download your copy 👉https://ow.ly/2sHq50XrIcY
#Ansky #Medsky
November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our Safe Anaesthesia Liaison Group (SALG) has published the latest quarterly Patient Safety Update, covering November 2024 to February 2025.
The update reviews lessons learned from anaesthesia-related incidents.
Learn more & download your copy 👉https://ow.ly/2sHq50XrIcY
#Ansky #Medsky
The update reviews lessons learned from anaesthesia-related incidents.
Learn more & download your copy 👉https://ow.ly/2sHq50XrIcY
#Ansky #Medsky
@bilih.bsky.social being interesting again. I always introduce myself as Dr Sullivan - do you want to be anaesthetised by Gav?! I think it instils confidence/credibility.
Also Kariem talks about 10% lido as 10mg/ml - I had to clarify via the DAS Guideline that each pump is 0.1mls=10mg.
Also Kariem talks about 10% lido as 10mg/ml - I had to clarify via the DAS Guideline that each pump is 0.1mls=10mg.
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Podcast Episode · Block It Like It’s Hot: Regional Anesthesia, Pain Medicine & POCUS · 18/11/2025 · 40m
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November 18, 2025 at 7:22 AM
@bilih.bsky.social being interesting again. I always introduce myself as Dr Sullivan - do you want to be anaesthetised by Gav?! I think it instils confidence/credibility.
Also Kariem talks about 10% lido as 10mg/ml - I had to clarify via the DAS Guideline that each pump is 0.1mls=10mg.
Also Kariem talks about 10% lido as 10mg/ml - I had to clarify via the DAS Guideline that each pump is 0.1mls=10mg.
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Collection points are now open at Bunnings nationwide! Until 30th November. And if you can't donate a whole filled bag, they also welcome donations of empty bags, toiletries from the list, or $$$ online. More- sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag
November 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Collection points are now open at Bunnings nationwide! Until 30th November. And if you can't donate a whole filled bag, they also welcome donations of empty bags, toiletries from the list, or $$$ online. More- sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag
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Sevoflurane for the FRCA! Essential knowledge inside!
We delve into compound A formation, Lewis acids, and why sevoflurane needs 300ppm water to avoid hydrofluoric acid formation (who knew! :o ).
Plus: Strong Ion Difference explained with fewer headaches!
#foamed #Anaesthetics #GasGasGas
We delve into compound A formation, Lewis acids, and why sevoflurane needs 300ppm water to avoid hydrofluoric acid formation (who knew! :o ).
Plus: Strong Ion Difference explained with fewer headaches!
#foamed #Anaesthetics #GasGasGas
Ep.46 – Sevoflurane For The FRCA Primary
We've gotten to grips with everything there is know about sevoflurane for the FRCA primary, but what on earth about Lewis Acids? this is more for general
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November 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Sevoflurane for the FRCA! Essential knowledge inside!
We delve into compound A formation, Lewis acids, and why sevoflurane needs 300ppm water to avoid hydrofluoric acid formation (who knew! :o ).
Plus: Strong Ion Difference explained with fewer headaches!
#foamed #Anaesthetics #GasGasGas
We delve into compound A formation, Lewis acids, and why sevoflurane needs 300ppm water to avoid hydrofluoric acid formation (who knew! :o ).
Plus: Strong Ion Difference explained with fewer headaches!
#foamed #Anaesthetics #GasGasGas
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If you’re starting to think about Christmas shopping, check out the replies to this.
A great way to fight back against AI taking away work from creatives is to buy art by actual humans.
(Reply to this post with your own art/website etc. But only if you’re an organic life-form).
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Website of artist, cartoonist & tweeter Moose Allain
Welcome to the website of artist, cartoonist and prolific tweeter Moose Allain. Please fell free to have a poke about.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
If you’re starting to think about Christmas shopping, check out the replies to this.
#ansky downloaded this book in 2023 (!) but still haven’t read it yet - altho I’ve got some knowledge already but @bilih.bsky.social reminded me to get on with it. www.amazon.com/Patient-Seda...
Patient Sedation Without Medication:: Rapid rapport and quick hypnotic techniques A Resource Guide for Doctors, Nurses, and Technologists
Patient Sedation Without Medication: Rapid rapport and quick hypnotic techniques A Resource Guide for Doctors, Nurses, and Technologists [Lang MD, Elvira] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Patient Sedation Without Medication: Rapid rapport and quick hypnotic techniques A Resource Guide for Doctors, Nurses, and Technologists
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November 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
#ansky downloaded this book in 2023 (!) but still haven’t read it yet - altho I’ve got some knowledge already but @bilih.bsky.social reminded me to get on with it. www.amazon.com/Patient-Seda...
@bilih.bsky.social another interesting chat. Lidocaine is now more dangerous than bupivacaine (link in show notes) the way you speak and your body language has profound effects on patient communication (if you haven’t worked that out yet time for some education!)
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Podcast Episode · Block It Like It’s Hot: Regional Anesthesia, Pain Medicine & POCUS · 04/11/2025 · 48m
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November 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
@bilih.bsky.social another interesting chat. Lidocaine is now more dangerous than bupivacaine (link in show notes) the way you speak and your body language has profound effects on patient communication (if you haven’t worked that out yet time for some education!)
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From a humanist perspective, we can't fault this sage logic.
And of course: Party on! Dudes 🎸 #WorldKindessDay
And of course: Party on! Dudes 🎸 #WorldKindessDay
November 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
From a humanist perspective, we can't fault this sage logic.
And of course: Party on! Dudes 🎸 #WorldKindessDay
And of course: Party on! Dudes 🎸 #WorldKindessDay
Just to emphasise this…
The chance of having an allergic reaction to a neuromuscular blocking drug is:
• suxamethonium: ~1 in 1500 people
• rocuronium: ~1 in 3300 people
• atracurium: ~1 in 15,000 people
Women were up to eight times more likely to have a reaction than men.
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
• suxamethonium: ~1 in 1500 people
• rocuronium: ~1 in 3300 people
• atracurium: ~1 in 15,000 people
Women were up to eight times more likely to have a reaction than men.
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Just to emphasise this…
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Thank you so much to those who have emailed us their audio questions for @jeffgadsden.bsky.social & I to answer on #BILIH #BlockItLikeItsHot @bilih.bsky.social
We’d love some more questions- so email us at [email protected]
Don’t be shy- hoping to hear from more of you!
We’d love some more questions- so email us at [email protected]
Don’t be shy- hoping to hear from more of you!
November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Thank you so much to those who have emailed us their audio questions for @jeffgadsden.bsky.social & I to answer on #BILIH #BlockItLikeItsHot @bilih.bsky.social
We’d love some more questions- so email us at [email protected]
Don’t be shy- hoping to hear from more of you!
We’d love some more questions- so email us at [email protected]
Don’t be shy- hoping to hear from more of you!
And yet we (and I include me) use a lot of rocuronium… #ansky
• There is a significant difference between the rates of peri-operative hypersensitivity reactions with rocuronium and suxamethonium vs. atracurium.
• Females may be higher risk than males of reacting to neuromuscular blocking drugs.
#AnSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
• Females may be higher risk than males of reacting to neuromuscular blocking drugs.
#AnSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 AM
And yet we (and I include me) use a lot of rocuronium… #ansky
#Movember coming along nicely what-o! au.movember.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:52 AM
#Movember coming along nicely what-o! au.movember.com
I found this useful when I did recently…
Registrations for the 2026 ANZCA Educators Program are now live! Elevate how you educate and shape the future of anaesthesia. Join us in locations across NZ and Australia, or on zoom. Lock in your spot today: bit.ly/4oYk2K9
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I found this useful when I did recently…
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Next week, we'll be talking all things EEG with a brand new bootcamp. Understand the application of pEEG in anaesthetic practice, its role in delirium prevention, and hear about common pEEG artefacts by leading industry experts.
📆 Wednesday 19 November
📍 21 Portland Place, London
🎫 buff.ly/qZr2LI1
📆 Wednesday 19 November
📍 21 Portland Place, London
🎫 buff.ly/qZr2LI1
November 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Next week, we'll be talking all things EEG with a brand new bootcamp. Understand the application of pEEG in anaesthetic practice, its role in delirium prevention, and hear about common pEEG artefacts by leading industry experts.
📆 Wednesday 19 November
📍 21 Portland Place, London
🎫 buff.ly/qZr2LI1
📆 Wednesday 19 November
📍 21 Portland Place, London
🎫 buff.ly/qZr2LI1
Let the commentary commence! (Only read the infographic so far - it’s what I train to so I ageee!)
2025 DAS guidelines for the management of unanticipated difficult airway published today in the British Journal of Anaesthesia. #airway #difficultairway #intubation #anaesthesia #anesthesia
https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00693-2/fulltext
https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00693-2/fulltext
November 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Let the commentary commence! (Only read the infographic so far - it’s what I train to so I ageee!)
Very good, happens to be a topic of conversation in my household at the moment…
Why saying no is harder than it should be.
Why We’re Wired to Obey—And How to Reclaim Your Voice
Why saying no is harder than it should be.
www.scientificamerican.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Very good, happens to be a topic of conversation in my household at the moment…
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The Cook Islands are looking for Anaesthetic locum cover for Rarotonga Hospital asap or in a weeks time.
If you or someone you know is available and interested please contact the NZSA at [email protected] and we’ll put you in touch.
If you or someone you know is available and interested please contact the NZSA at [email protected] and we’ll put you in touch.
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The Cook Islands are looking for Anaesthetic locum cover for Rarotonga Hospital asap or in a weeks time.
If you or someone you know is available and interested please contact the NZSA at [email protected] and we’ll put you in touch.
If you or someone you know is available and interested please contact the NZSA at [email protected] and we’ll put you in touch.
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As promised, It’s #TooHotTuesday!
Have you listened to our latest episode of @bilih.bsky.social #BILIH from the #ESRA2025 Block Box with GEHC?!
Check out the full episode at
www.blockitlikeitshot.com/s3-e18-block...
Featuring Dr Guy Weinberg & Dr Barbara Breebaart
You can see video pod too!
Have you listened to our latest episode of @bilih.bsky.social #BILIH from the #ESRA2025 Block Box with GEHC?!
Check out the full episode at
www.blockitlikeitshot.com/s3-e18-block...
Featuring Dr Guy Weinberg & Dr Barbara Breebaart
You can see video pod too!
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As promised, It’s #TooHotTuesday!
Have you listened to our latest episode of @bilih.bsky.social #BILIH from the #ESRA2025 Block Box with GEHC?!
Check out the full episode at
www.blockitlikeitshot.com/s3-e18-block...
Featuring Dr Guy Weinberg & Dr Barbara Breebaart
You can see video pod too!
Have you listened to our latest episode of @bilih.bsky.social #BILIH from the #ESRA2025 Block Box with GEHC?!
Check out the full episode at
www.blockitlikeitshot.com/s3-e18-block...
Featuring Dr Guy Weinberg & Dr Barbara Breebaart
You can see video pod too!
Thoughts on having a 20-30 min GA in the morning and needing a “responsible person” for the next 24 hours to stay with you? Otherwise you win a night in hospital? #ansky
November 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Thoughts on having a 20-30 min GA in the morning and needing a “responsible person” for the next 24 hours to stay with you? Otherwise you win a night in hospital? #ansky
I think he’s suggesting anaesthetists are stuck in their ways 🤔
📢 Calling all anaesthesia professionals and trainees!
Do you have examples of dogma or experience-based traditions that you have heard of, learned and/or even passed on?
Please share with us! This study is IRB-approved: surveys.mayoclinic.org/jfe/form/SV_...
@nataliekoons.bsky.social
Do you have examples of dogma or experience-based traditions that you have heard of, learned and/or even passed on?
Please share with us! This study is IRB-approved: surveys.mayoclinic.org/jfe/form/SV_...
@nataliekoons.bsky.social
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November 1, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I think he’s suggesting anaesthetists are stuck in their ways 🤔
Heath Robinson ophthalmic anaesthesia! Subtenon FTW
October 31, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Heath Robinson ophthalmic anaesthesia! Subtenon FTW
The ultimate red herring. Gave me a decisional dilemma once…
Sustained, exhaled carbon dioxide by waveform capnography is an essential component of tracheal intubation.
But what if there is bronchospasm?
Tracheal intubation can be confirmed using flexible bronchoscopy.
#AnSky
doi.org/10.1002/anr3...
But what if there is bronchospasm?
Tracheal intubation can be confirmed using flexible bronchoscopy.
#AnSky
doi.org/10.1002/anr3...
October 24, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The ultimate red herring. Gave me a decisional dilemma once…