Dr Andreas Sotiriou
@hasyourregtried.bsky.social
Anaesthetic resident doctor (ST6/PGY9) in SE London. Interests: regional anaesthesia, echocardiography, ultrasound, coffee, research.
Elected member Association of Anaesthetists Trainee Committee, views my own.
Clonidine/Magnesium stan account.
Elected member Association of Anaesthetists Trainee Committee, views my own.
Clonidine/Magnesium stan account.
Me doing data extraction for a SR when everyone defines outcomes differently, presented their data using different statistics, and some groups need combining.
a man standing in front of a bulletin board with papers on it including one that says pepe
ALT: a man standing in front of a bulletin board with papers on it including one that says pepe
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Me doing data extraction for a SR when everyone defines outcomes differently, presented their data using different statistics, and some groups need combining.
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My favourite video of upset Spuds so far...
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
My favourite video of upset Spuds so far...
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In this month’s excellent #BJAEd Editors’ choice article, Maghami & colleagues outline the key considerations for using peripheral nerve catheters for regional anaesthesia. www.bjaed.org/article/S205...
November 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
In this month’s excellent #BJAEd Editors’ choice article, Maghami & colleagues outline the key considerations for using peripheral nerve catheters for regional anaesthesia. www.bjaed.org/article/S205...
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I recently reviewed a pt who had anaphylaxis to atracurium (30 years ago), and was also found to be allergic to vecuroniun (skin test).
She will require another GA for a cardiac procedure.
Would you:
- give Roc?
- give Cis-atracurium?
- refer to allergy clinic?
- avoid relaxants altogether?
She will require another GA for a cardiac procedure.
Would you:
- give Roc?
- give Cis-atracurium?
- refer to allergy clinic?
- avoid relaxants altogether?
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I recently reviewed a pt who had anaphylaxis to atracurium (30 years ago), and was also found to be allergic to vecuroniun (skin test).
She will require another GA for a cardiac procedure.
Would you:
- give Roc?
- give Cis-atracurium?
- refer to allergy clinic?
- avoid relaxants altogether?
She will require another GA for a cardiac procedure.
Would you:
- give Roc?
- give Cis-atracurium?
- refer to allergy clinic?
- avoid relaxants altogether?
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I’ve known Samantha Black (@anaesthetistsb.bsky.social) for over a decade. She is standing for election to Council & will do a great job for all anaesthetists; she gets my vote. Please consider a vote for her when your email arrives. Her candidate statement is here:
www.rcoa.ac.uk/about-us/how...
www.rcoa.ac.uk/about-us/how...
RCoA Elections and Appointments
General information on the College's election to Council processes, as well as the most recent results from the College and Devolved Nations elections.
www.rcoa.ac.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I’ve known Samantha Black (@anaesthetistsb.bsky.social) for over a decade. She is standing for election to Council & will do a great job for all anaesthetists; she gets my vote. Please consider a vote for her when your email arrives. Her candidate statement is here:
www.rcoa.ac.uk/about-us/how...
www.rcoa.ac.uk/about-us/how...
Anyone got any ideas how to recover photos etc from a very busted up iPhone without a working screen?
November 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Anyone got any ideas how to recover photos etc from a very busted up iPhone without a working screen?
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My new plan for encouraging resident colleagues to document in the electronic patient record appropriately...
November 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
My new plan for encouraging resident colleagues to document in the electronic patient record appropriately...
My SHO today is a psychopath.
November 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM
My SHO today is a psychopath.
People who take photos/videos of crowds at tube stations shouldn’t be allowed to handle sharp objects.
October 31, 2025 at 10:09 AM
People who take photos/videos of crowds at tube stations shouldn’t be allowed to handle sharp objects.
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📢 Key interim findings from our 2025 Census are out today 🧵
➡️ 89% of clinical leaders report that elective surgery is being delayed because of a lack of anaesthetists.
➡️ 43% say this happens on a daily or weekly basis.
Thread 1/4 👇
➡️ 89% of clinical leaders report that elective surgery is being delayed because of a lack of anaesthetists.
➡️ 43% say this happens on a daily or weekly basis.
Thread 1/4 👇
October 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
📢 Key interim findings from our 2025 Census are out today 🧵
➡️ 89% of clinical leaders report that elective surgery is being delayed because of a lack of anaesthetists.
➡️ 43% say this happens on a daily or weekly basis.
Thread 1/4 👇
➡️ 89% of clinical leaders report that elective surgery is being delayed because of a lack of anaesthetists.
➡️ 43% say this happens on a daily or weekly basis.
Thread 1/4 👇
Colleage: 'Have you had a good birthday so far?'
Me: 'Well I stepped in fox shit as soon as I left my house this morning...'
Me: 'Well I stepped in fox shit as soon as I left my house this morning...'
October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Colleage: 'Have you had a good birthday so far?'
Me: 'Well I stepped in fox shit as soon as I left my house this morning...'
Me: 'Well I stepped in fox shit as soon as I left my house this morning...'
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#MedSkyDebate
Do you wear a white coat?
We have been bare below the elbows for 20 years in Australia.
Infection control has vetoed them
#MedSky
https://mdpi-res.com/d_attachment/microorganisms/microorganisms-12-02659/article_deploy/microorganisms-12-02659.pdf?version=1734775719
Do you wear a white coat?
We have been bare below the elbows for 20 years in Australia.
Infection control has vetoed them
#MedSky
https://mdpi-res.com/d_attachment/microorganisms/microorganisms-12-02659/article_deploy/microorganisms-12-02659.pdf?version=1734775719
October 25, 2025 at 4:12 AM
#MedSkyDebate
Do you wear a white coat?
We have been bare below the elbows for 20 years in Australia.
Infection control has vetoed them
#MedSky
https://mdpi-res.com/d_attachment/microorganisms/microorganisms-12-02659/article_deploy/microorganisms-12-02659.pdf?version=1734775719
Do you wear a white coat?
We have been bare below the elbows for 20 years in Australia.
Infection control has vetoed them
#MedSky
https://mdpi-res.com/d_attachment/microorganisms/microorganisms-12-02659/article_deploy/microorganisms-12-02659.pdf?version=1734775719
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This weeks #MedSkyDebate was a clinical dilemma I encountered recently.
Is it safe to use spinal anaesthesia for someone with a history of Guillain Barre Syndrome?
I thought no but there is a study that disputes this.
What do you think?
#AnSky #MedSky
Is it safe to use spinal anaesthesia for someone with a history of Guillain Barre Syndrome?
I thought no but there is a study that disputes this.
What do you think?
#AnSky #MedSky
October 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
This weeks #MedSkyDebate was a clinical dilemma I encountered recently.
Is it safe to use spinal anaesthesia for someone with a history of Guillain Barre Syndrome?
I thought no but there is a study that disputes this.
What do you think?
#AnSky #MedSky
Is it safe to use spinal anaesthesia for someone with a history of Guillain Barre Syndrome?
I thought no but there is a study that disputes this.
What do you think?
#AnSky #MedSky
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Happy #WorldAnaesthesiaDay!
This year’s theme is Anaesthesiology in Health Emergencies.
Our #WAD2025 thread features links to free educational resources that can help you prepare for emergencies.
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This year’s theme is Anaesthesiology in Health Emergencies.
Our #WAD2025 thread features links to free educational resources that can help you prepare for emergencies.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Happy #WorldAnaesthesiaDay!
This year’s theme is Anaesthesiology in Health Emergencies.
Our #WAD2025 thread features links to free educational resources that can help you prepare for emergencies.
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This year’s theme is Anaesthesiology in Health Emergencies.
Our #WAD2025 thread features links to free educational resources that can help you prepare for emergencies.
🧵1/5
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On the latest episode of our podcast Coffee and a Gas: Birth trauma and the anaesthetist
Our hosts discuss the idea of birth trauma and how anaesthetists may be able to help those going through traumatic situations with Kim Thomas, the CEO of the Birth Trauma Association
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/QHYaSxk
Our hosts discuss the idea of birth trauma and how anaesthetists may be able to help those going through traumatic situations with Kim Thomas, the CEO of the Birth Trauma Association
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/QHYaSxk
September 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
On the latest episode of our podcast Coffee and a Gas: Birth trauma and the anaesthetist
Our hosts discuss the idea of birth trauma and how anaesthetists may be able to help those going through traumatic situations with Kim Thomas, the CEO of the Birth Trauma Association
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/QHYaSxk
Our hosts discuss the idea of birth trauma and how anaesthetists may be able to help those going through traumatic situations with Kim Thomas, the CEO of the Birth Trauma Association
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/QHYaSxk
GABI. IS. MASSIVE.
September 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
GABI. IS. MASSIVE.
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Imagine if we could have a game at St James decided on football
September 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Imagine if we could have a game at St James decided on football
Atrocious decision. Burn PGMOL to the ground.
September 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Atrocious decision. Burn PGMOL to the ground.
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Welcome back to the #MedSkyDebate from @bobfunn.bsky.social
What do you do?
IV Lignocaine yay or nay??
After a rush of enthusiasm in my primary hospital IV Lignocaine has disappeared.
I do not use it
Get involved #MedSky #AnSky
What do you do?
IV Lignocaine yay or nay??
After a rush of enthusiasm in my primary hospital IV Lignocaine has disappeared.
I do not use it
Get involved #MedSky #AnSky
September 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Welcome back to the #MedSkyDebate from @bobfunn.bsky.social
What do you do?
IV Lignocaine yay or nay??
After a rush of enthusiasm in my primary hospital IV Lignocaine has disappeared.
I do not use it
Get involved #MedSky #AnSky
What do you do?
IV Lignocaine yay or nay??
After a rush of enthusiasm in my primary hospital IV Lignocaine has disappeared.
I do not use it
Get involved #MedSky #AnSky
Reposted by Dr Andreas Sotiriou
Dear parents - Yes you can give your sick child paracetamol if they’re >3 months old. It’s an excellent painkiller. It brings down a high temperature. It’s one of the safest drugs available. You are right to want to soothe your child’s distress. Evidence supports your good parenting. Be confident.
September 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Dear parents - Yes you can give your sick child paracetamol if they’re >3 months old. It’s an excellent painkiller. It brings down a high temperature. It’s one of the safest drugs available. You are right to want to soothe your child’s distress. Evidence supports your good parenting. Be confident.
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time - glad we still live somewhere that science is taken seriously. No doubt RFK Jr and his lot will have something to say about this.
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that could transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
www.bbc.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time - glad we still live somewhere that science is taken seriously. No doubt RFK Jr and his lot will have something to say about this.
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time www.bbc.com/news/article...
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ANZCA and FPM STATEMENT
Paracetamol use in pregnancy
We are aware of recent claims from the US questioning the safety of paracetamol use in pregnancy. These claims are not based on new evidence. Our full statement is here: tinyurl.com/5yye2npu
Paracetamol use in pregnancy
We are aware of recent claims from the US questioning the safety of paracetamol use in pregnancy. These claims are not based on new evidence. Our full statement is here: tinyurl.com/5yye2npu
September 23, 2025 at 7:05 AM
ANZCA and FPM STATEMENT
Paracetamol use in pregnancy
We are aware of recent claims from the US questioning the safety of paracetamol use in pregnancy. These claims are not based on new evidence. Our full statement is here: tinyurl.com/5yye2npu
Paracetamol use in pregnancy
We are aware of recent claims from the US questioning the safety of paracetamol use in pregnancy. These claims are not based on new evidence. Our full statement is here: tinyurl.com/5yye2npu
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