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Guidance from the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland Relating to Desflurane. We all have a responsibility to urgently address the climate and biodiversity crises, particularly in the developed world as we are the main cause of both. The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland are mindful of the position taken by our colleagues in the Association of Anaesthetists and the Royal College of Anaesthetists to support the decommissioning of desflurane in the NHS. This is based upon their assessment that there are clinically safe, more environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternatives. The College of

Please be reminded, the 2022/2023 PCS end-of-year deadline of 30th April 2023 is fast approaching.   It is important that you upload your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity for the 2022/2023 PCS year on or before 30th April 2023, as your e-Portfolio for 2022/2023 PCS year will no longer be accessible after this date.   PCS-Activity-Categories   PCS-Requirements   In early May you will be issued with a PCS Statement of Participation for the 2022/2023 PCS year which will state your CPD activity for that year.   For any further queries please contact professionalcompetence@coa.ie

The discovery of anaesthesia which could be administered safely to eliminate the pain of surgery and other medical and dental procedures is widely considered to be one of the greatest developments of the nineteenth century. Yet, until now few studies have focused on anaesthesia in Ireland. Bridget English interviews the authors of the book "Safety As We Watch" in this very interesting podcast. You can find out more about it here.