[The role of anaesthesia in global health].

The article explores the role of anaesthesia in global health and highlights key initiatives such as the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery and the National Surgical, obstetric and Anaesthesia Plans (NSOAP). Recognizing the global disparities in anaesthesia education, the article mentions the varying standards of training for anaesthesia providers worldwide as well as the problem of low status of providers. The article underscores a shift in focus from traditional aid models to capacity-building approaches, risks associated with indiscriminate donations of tools and technology to low and middle-income countries, as well as both positive and negative aspects of investing in education and training programs.

A Multi-Country Survey on the Availability of Intraoperative Use of Echocardiography for Noncardiac Surgery.

Background: This survey aimed to explore the availability and accessibility of echocardiography during noncardiac surgery worldwide.

Methods: An internet-based 45-item survey was sent, followed by reminders from August 30, 2021, to August 20, 2022.

Results: 1189 responses were received from 62 countries.

The Global Anesthesia Workforce Survey: Updates and Trends in the Anesthesia Workforce.

Background: There is a large global deficit of anesthesia providers. In 2016, the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) conducted a survey to count the number of anesthesia providers worldwide. Much work has taken place since then to strengthen the anesthesia health workforce.

Fatigue among anaesthesiologists in Europe: Findings from a joint EBA/NASC survey.

Background: Anaesthesiologists deliver an increasing amount of patient care and often work long hours in operating theatres and intensive care units, with frequent on-calls and insufficient rest in between. In the long term, this will negatively influence mental and physical health and well being. As fatigue becomes more prevalent, this has predictable implications for patient safety and clinical effectiveness.