Tetanus

Here is the introduction to the first ever course on Anaesthesia for Developing countries, featuring Sir Robert Macintosh recounting the development of Draw-over anaesthesia.

The DWA and ADC courses should soon be back as real events in the flesh where you can meet and network with like-minded anaesthetists. Details here...

Why is there a big gap between western anaesthesia and much of the rest of the world. How can we bridge it? See also Hans Rosling on YouTube “Hans Rosling’s 200 countries, 200 years, 4 minutes”

Keith Thomson talks about how he first went to Africa, about Mercy Ships and a variety of land-based life changing missions.

Dr Eric Vreede has spent most of his professional life working overseas. He talks to Mike about his experiences and aims.

Mike and Steve Pickering talk about the hospital where Mike gave his first anaesthetic in 1968, and where Steve now works.

Rachel Freedman, course director of the RCoA Developing World Anaesthesia course, tells you why you should join in.

Ray Towey describes his experience of this terrifying and complex disease.

Dr Rachel Freedman tells us about the Lifebox project, and her time as a Lifebox fellow in Mbarara, Uganda

Dr Naomi Shamambo talks about her experiences as a trainee in both Zambia and UK, and the different roles of doctor, nurse and clinical officer anaesthetist.