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News items on 'Anaesthesia And Anaesthetics'
Scottish doctors lead the way on anaesthetics
(The Scotsman 18/08/2009)
The Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Clydebank has been developing a computer-controlled drug delivery system for patients having surgery. Doctors there are now sharing knowledge of the technique with 44 medics visiting from China. The computer calculates how much anaesthetic is needed by a patient, based on criteria such as reaction to drugs, age and gender. It then monitors the patient to ensure a stable level is maintained throughout the operation.
Gas inhaling doctor can practise
(BBC 15/07/2009)
A doctor who inhaled "laughing gas" while on duty at a children's ward can continue to practise, the General Medical Council (GMC) has ruled. The GMC panel ruled Dr Jonathan Chahal's fitness to practise was "impaired by reason of misconduct" at Ormskirk Hospital, where he worked. The senior house officer used medical anaesthetic Entonox from a gas canister on four occasions in summer 2007. He must abide by GMC conditions for the next year in order to practise.
Gas and air accused medic 'lucky'
(BBC 06/07/2009)
A doctor who inhaled gas and air while on duty at a children's accident and emergency ward admitted he was lucky he did not harm any of his patients. Dr Jonathan Chahal used the anaesthetic Entonox from a canister on four occasions at Ormskirk General Hospital. The paediatrician also persuaded four female nurses to inhale the gas in what were described as "Entonox parties", a General Medical Council panel heard. His fitness to practise is being decided by the panel.
'Chemical cleaner' offers hangover hope
(The Scotsman 04/01/2009)
Researchers have invented a new kind of molecule that can attach itself to unwanted chemicals in the bloodstream and clear out the invader within minutes. The molecule, Bridion, has been used in trials with patients who have undergone anaesthesia and can remove a paralysing drug used in major surgery. But the team are also "excited" about a wider range of possibilities.
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