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Infusion of lipid emulsion has been demonstrated to facilitate return of spontaneous circulation in animal models and human cases of local anaesthetic induced cardiac arrest. Guidelines for lipid application exist; however, experimental evidence of efficacy at recommended dosing is lacking. In 20 sedated, mechanically ventilated, and invasively monitored New Zealand White rabbits, asystole was induced via bolus bupivacaine injection. Animals were randomised to receive either 20% Intralipid administered according to Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland guidelines, or identical volumes of 0.9% saline solution, in addition to standard Advanced Cardiac Life Support resuscitative measures. Seven lipid treated rabbits developed return of spontaneous circulation vs four saline treated animals (p = 0.370). A trend toward sooner return of spontaneous circulation in the lipid treated group was observed (2.4 (0.53) vs 3.8 (1.7) min; p = 0.082). Five animals in the lipid treated group survived to protocol termination vs nil animals from the saline treated group (p = 0.033). The current Association of Anaesthestists of Great Britain and Ireland lipid infusion protocol provides a useful beginning for lipid emulsion administration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information related to seminars organized by the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain & Ireland (AAGBI). It presents the schedules of several AAGBI seminars for December 2008 to January 2009 including seminars on resuscitation, ultrasound in anesthesia and critical care setting. Details on how to organize an AAGBI seminar are also provided.

The article provides information on the Linkman Scheme of Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain & Ireland (AAGBI). It notes that AAGBI is one of the largest specialist medical organizations in Great Britain and Ireland and has over 10,000 members in its 77th year. It mentions that the Linkman Scheme has provided a two way link between AAGBI's members and council since 1974. It informs that AAGBI has about 258 linkmen who represent 500 hospitals in the two countries.

The article announces the establishment of the Standards Group, an offspring of the Safety Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain & Ireland (AAGBI) in 1994. Standards Group is designed to work various techniques for the improvement of patient safety through standardization agreement of anaesthetic equipment in Great Britain and at the European International level. The standardization applies in anaesthetic equipment such ventilators, tracheal tube and catheters.