BJA Education Podcasts

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• 25 Years of BJA Education: Past, Present and Future 04.06.2026 17min

  As part of the 25th anniversary celebrations, Professor Jonathan Thompson, Editor-in-Chief of BJA Education, reflects on the journal’s evolution over the past 25 years. We discuss the growth of anaesthetic CPD worldwide and explore the expanding educational outputs of the journal. Related article
• Liver disease in pregnancy 27.04.2026 20min

  In the April 2026 episode of the BJA Education, Pooja Shah speaks to Lauren Crosby Zawierucha about liver disease in pregnancy. The episode features common and life-threatening liver diseases in pregnancy as well as those which have implications for anaesthesia and anaesthetists. We discuss key clinical considerations and practical insights to support safe care for mother and baby. Related Article
• Anaesthesia for Elective Cervical Spine Surgery 12.02.2026 24min

  In this podcast Stuart talks to Dr John Summers and Dr Tom Lawerence about their recent article on anaesthesia for elective cervical spine surgery. Related Article
• Perioperative care of patients who decline blood transfusion. 02.02.2026 21min

  This month Sam Fosker speaks to Dr Victoria Prabhu about her article, co-authored with Dr Julia Niewiarowski and Dr Paolo Polzella, on "Perioperative care of patients who decline blood products". They discus how to differentiate between different blood products, how to document this appropriately and ways we can mitigate blood loss in these patients. Related Article
• Perioperative Ventilation Practices In Children 22.12.2025 40min

  This month Alex speaks to Dr Almay Janszen and Dr David van Meenen about the recent article on perioperative ventilation practices in children. Related Article
• Advances in spinal cord stimulation 15.12.2025 33min

  In this month’s BJA Education podcast series, Pooja Shah speaks with Cillian Suiter about the key themes from the December 2025 Advances in Spinal Cord Stimulation article, with a primary focus on the role of spinal cord stimulation in pain management. The discussion explores issues most relevant to pain physicians, while also highlighting considerations for anaesthetists involved in the care of these patients, including regional anaesthesia planning and MRI conditionality. Related Article
• Anaesthesia for non-cardiac surgery in patients with adult congenital heart disease 10.11.2025 34min

  In this podcast Stuart talks to Dr Joe Wild about his recent article on anaesthesia for non-cardiac surgery in patients with adult congenital heart disease. Related Article
• Airway management in critically ill patients 03.11.2025 37min

  This month Sam speaks to Associate Professor Vincenzo Russotto about his article on airway management within a critical care setting. This article, co-authored with Associate Professor Massimiliano Sorbello, looks at how we assess airways both from the anatomical perspective but also a physiological view. It looks at recent evidence where the challenges lie and how we can best monitor and pre-optimise these patients during intubation to achieve the best outcome. Related Article
• Prehabilitation for people with cancer 27.08.2025 44min

  This month Sam speaks to Dr Hanna van Waart and Dr Marta Seretny about what we mean by prehabilitation and how this applies within different cancer populations. They discuss the holistic nature of prehabilitation and how increasing evidence is showing a wide range of benefits even when the intervention time is short. Related Article
• Anaesthesia for clipping of intracranial aneurysms 12.08.2025 27min

  In this podcast, Pooja Shah speaks to Jun Hiu and Caroline Larkin about the management of intracranial aneurysms, drawing on key insights from the August 2025 article in BJA Education. The discussion explores management techniques, perioperative considerations, and anaesthetic strategies in both elective and emergency settings. With a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice, this episode offers a comprehensive overview for anaesthetists involved in the care of pat...
• Anaesthesia for pancreatic resection surgery 31.07.2025 51min

  This month Alex speaks to Dr Alex James about the recent two articles on anaesthesia for pancreatic resection surgery Anaesthesia for pancreatic resection surgery: part 1 Anaesthesia for pancreatic resection surgery: part 2
• Pathophysiology and Risk Factors for Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting in Adults & Children 21.07.2025 16min

  In this Podcast Stuart talks to Professor Anthony Kovac about his recent article on the Pathophysiology and Risk Factors for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Adults and Children. Related Article
• Perioperative management of Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) and Oesophageal Atresia (OA)" 07.07.2025 26min

  This month Stuart talks to Dr Naveen Canchi-Murali about his recent article on Perioperative management of Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) and Oesophageal Atresia (OA) . Related Article
• Early intensive care management of major trauma in adults 22.04.2025 55min

  This month Alex speaks to Dr Jo Gordon and Dr James Shilston about their recent two articles on the early intensive care management of major trauma in adults. Related Articles: Early intensive care management of major trauma in adults; part 1 Early intensive care management of major trauma in adults; part 2
• Jet Ventilation 12.03.2025 20min

  This month Stuart talks to Dr Craig Lyons about his recent article on Jet Ventilation. Related Article.
• Anaesthetic management of abdominal trauma 27.02.2025 46min

  This month, Sam speaks to Dr Luke Edwards, Dr Jo Organ and Ms Kate Hancorn, anaesthetic and surgical representatives from The Royal London Hospital about their article, co-authored with Dr Tim Egan, on The Anaesthetic Management of Abdominal Trauma. From the front door to the operating theatre we explore what we can do to optimise the patient and make the correct decisions at each point in the patient's journey. Related Article
• Haemostatic Agents in the Management of Obstetric Haemorrhage 10.01.2025 13min

  This month Stuart talks to Dr James Conwell about his recent article on pharmacological agents in the management of obstetric haemorrhage. Related article
• Perioperative management of children with congenital heart disease undergoing non-cardiac surgery 09.01.2025 26min

  In this podcast, Pooja Shah speaks to Prof Dolores Njoku and Dr Jessica Bauerle on the perioperative management of children with congenital heart disease undergoing non-cardiac surgery, an article from the December 2024 issue. They cover the relevant anatomy and physiology as well as practical tips on the successful management of this complex cohort of patients. Related Article
• Placental abruption 29.11.2024 24min

  This month Alex speaks to Dr Craig Smith about their recent article on placental abruption. Related Article
• Update on the perioperative management of diabetes mellitus 02.09.2024 33min

  In this episode, join Pooja Shah as she delves into the intricacies of perioperative management of diabetes mellitus with experts Jorinde Polderman and Abraham Hulst building on insights from their article published in August 2024. We explore the latest insights on GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, and their optimal use in the perioperative setting, along with other essential strategies and considerations for managing diabetes around surgery. Tune in for a deep dive into practical ap...