Whether high-flow vs. low-flow nasal oxygen reduces hypoxaemia for sedation during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is currently unknown. In this multicentre trial, 132 patients ASA physical status 3 or higher, BMI [...]

Gestational trophoblastic disease can lead to excess thyroid hormone release and rarely, thyroid storm. We present a case of complete molar pregnancy with hyperthyroidism that was not identified or treated [...]

Laryngospasm is a rare cause of upper-airway obstruction in adults. It most commonly occurs during light anesthesia. We report a case of severe laryngospasm following rapid sequence induction in an [...]

Obesity is an increasingly prevalent comorbidity within the UK population. The aim of this study was to determine the proportion of obese patients in an elective surgical population. The second [...]

A significant proportion of healthcare resource has been diverted to the care of those with COVID-19. This study reports the volume of surgical activity and the number of cancelled surgical [...]