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Our aims are to promote high standards in paediatric anaesthesia through education and research.

21/03/2026

✨ We’re delighted to announce that the PaedIatric caNcelation ratEs And PerioPerative clinicaL Evaluation (PINEAPPLE) study 🍍 has been published in the current issue of Pediatric Anaesthesia!
https://www.apagbi.org.uk/news/latest-news/post/31-pineapple-study-published-in-pediatric-anesthesia
PINEAPPLE is a PATRN and APAGBI collaborative 🇬🇧 prospective multi-centre observational cohort study, highlighting the importance of paediatric pre-operative assessment — particularly its role in reducing anxiety and potentially lowering on-the-day cancellations due to intercurrent illness.
We hope this work sparks further conversations and development in paediatric pre-assessment services 🚀
🙏 Huge thanks to all contributors and participating centres — your collaboration makes paediatric anaesthetic research possible.

12/03/2026

📢 Abstract Deadline Extended!
Good news! The abstract submission deadline for the APAGBI Annual Scientific Meeting – Plymouth 2026 has been extended to Wednesday 25th March ⏰
If you’re working on research, quality improvement, education, or an interesting case in paediatric anaesthesia, there’s still time to submit! 📊👶
Accepted abstracts will be presented as poster or oral presentations at the meeting.
Don’t miss the chance to share your work and be part of the conversation shaping paediatric anaesthesia.
📲 Scan the QR code or visit the website to submit.

04/03/2026

💧 Paediatric Fluid Fasting Survey – We Need You! 💧
Help us build a national picture of current practice in paediatric preoperative clear fluid fasting 🇬🇧
We’re mapping how children and young people are managed before surgery to inform an update to our National Position Statement on Clear Fluid Fasting — ensuring it is:
🔬 Evidence-based
⚖️ Pragmatic
🧒 Focused on children & young people
🛡️ Designed to optimise patient safety
Your input will directly shape national guidance. Don’t delay – take the survey today.
⭐️Every response counts.
🤝 Be part of improving paediatric perioperative care nationwide.

24/02/2026

🧡 Little Lectures Webinar Series
Join us on Monday 2nd March 2026 | 19:00–20:30 for an engaging and practical session on:
Mediastinal mass in the paediatric patient
This webinar brings together expert perspectives from oncology and anaesthesia to explore the challenges and optimisation of care in this high-risk group.
🔹 Mediastinal Mass from the Perspective of a Consultant Paediatric Oncologist – Dr Colin Thorbinson 🔹 Optimising Anaesthesia for the Paediatric Patient with Mediastinal Mass – Dr Pete Moran 🎤 Moderator: Dr Babette Clinck 🎓 2 CPD Points
Don’t miss this valuable session!
📲 Scan the QR code to join. We look forward to seeing you there!

23/02/2026

🚨 Swift Survey 2026 – Closing Soon! 🚨
Got an idea for a snap-shot survey in paediatric anaesthesia? 🧠💡
The PATRN Committee is inviting submissions for this year’s Swift Survey – now in its 10th year. Successful entries will be developed with PATRN and circulated at the APAGBI ASM (11–12 June 2026, Plymouth)
Great opportunity for trainees, with potential for international presentation and publication 🌍

Forms and more info - apagbi.org.uk/patrn/patrn-swift-survey-2026

⏳ Deadline: 28th February 2026 📩 Submit completed forms to: patrn@apagbi.org.uk
Don’t miss out!

11/02/2026

Do you know an anaesthetic colleague who goes the extra mile in paediatric anaesthesia ⭐
Nominations are now open for the APAGBI Extra Mile Award in memory of Dr Mark Thomas.
Deadline: 30 March 2026
To find out more and nominate follow link in comments - APAGBI.org.uk/news/latest-news
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04/02/2026

I reckon this is one of our best 🔥🔥APA Hot Topic🔥🔥yet!
Encouraging children to drink and maintain hydration prior to surgery.
Stil not sure of the current consensus? Read the edu-torial. www.apagbi.org.uk/hot

Tribute to our Past President Dr Mark Thomas, who was instrumental in furthering the agenda of pre-operative starvation in children.

Vote on our next 🔥🔥APA Hot Topic🔥🔥Can I QL block it?

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02/02/2026

🗳️ APAGBI Council elections now open
The APA is inviting nominations to stand for election to the Council of the APAGBI.
This is an opportunity to help shape national paediatric anaesthesia practice, contribute to guidelines and education, support quality improvement, and represent children’s services and the APAGBI membership at a national level.
Key details • Four-year term of office • Open to active APAGBI members working in the UK or Ireland • Council meets twice yearly in London and once annually at the ASM • Opportunities to take on roles in education, professional standards, peer review and science • Elections overseen by Civica Election Services
⏰ Deadline for nominations: 22 February

Click our APAGBI elections page to find out more!

27/01/2026

⭐️Abstract submission is now open for the APAGBI Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 in Plymouth⭐️

We invite submissions across original research, quality improvement, education and training, and clinical case reports and series.

Share your work to be a part of the programme!

🗓️Submission deadline: Monday 16 March

Submit here: apagbievents.co.uk/abstract-submission

16/01/2026

📢 PNAN Spring Webinar – 20 March 2026
Join us for an afternoon of paediatric neuroanaesthesia education, including epilepsy surgery, IONM, neonatal emergency craniotomy & awake craniotomy.
🕐 13:15–16:30 | 💻 Live on Zoom | 🎓 3 CPD points (applied)
👉 Register via QR code

08/12/2025

Our council members have been busy! 💼✨
Last week, Dr Zoe Burton represented us alongside CPOC and SOBA, at an event hosted by the Obesity Health Alliance, playing a key role in shaping the discussion on the “sickness and prevention” elements of the 10-year plan.
Her contributions helped drive the conversation on how these crucial aspects of the strategy can be implemented in practice.
A huge thank you to Dr Burton for her leadership and for championing the interests of children’s perioperative care in national health discussions. 👏💙

02/12/2025

📢 Registration NOW OPEN!
Join us for our Annual Scientific Meeting in June 2026 — a flagship event bringing together paediatric anaesthetists, educators, and researchers to explore the latest evidence, learn from leading speakers, and engage in practical, hands-on sessions.
Secure your place today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of paediatric anaesthesia.

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