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Link-Network Meeting Abstract Closing
Abstract submission closing Friday 16th October.
This meeting provides a great opportunity to showcase excellence in paediatric anaesthesia, and we warmly invite submissions in one of four key areas:
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Original Research: Original studies advancing knowledge in paediatric anaesthesia.
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Quality Improvement (QI): Innovations and outcomes improving clinical care and safety.
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Education and Training: Novel approaches and evaluations enhancing learning and practice.
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Clinical Case Reports/Series: Unique or challenging cases with valuable clinical insights.

Peri-operative management of patients having day surgery
This consensus guideline from the Association of Anaesthetists, British Association of Day Surgery and Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland supports healthcare providers and institutions with the organisational and clinical peri-operative management of anaesthesia for day surgery in both adults and children.

Emerging anaesthetic safety concern in patients with Venezuelan maternal ancestry
Statement on Anaesthesia-Related Mitochondrial Pharmacogenetic Risk in Individuals with Venezuelan Maternal Ancestry

Use of Central Venous Access Devices in Neonatal Units
British Association of Perinatal Medicine - Use of Central Venous Access Devices in Neonatal Units published in conjunction with APAGBI

SWIFT Surveys Still Open
There is still time to contribute to the 2026 Swift Surveys
> Ultrasound guided caudal anaesthesia
> Intercurrent URTI in day case paediatrics

NAN-UK - Neonatal Anaesthesia Network
APAGBI Neonatal Anaesthesia Network NAN-UK Anaesthesia Resident Representative – Applications Open!
Passionate about Neonatal anaesthesia?
APAGBI Neonatal Anaesthesia Network NAN-UK Neonatal Anaesthesia Study Day
2 October 2026, London
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