The Society for Obesity and Bariatric Anaesthesia

The Society for Obesity and Bariatric Anaesthesia (SOBA) is a newly formed specialist society for anaesthetists interested in anaesthesia and critical care for Bariatric surgical and other morbidly obese patients.

The society aims to provide a forum whereby specialists in this area, and others with an interest, can communicate as well as exchange information and other relevant data. It will also provide a voice for those working within the speciality, representing their views and interests. SOBA will encourage the formation of research networks and provide guidelines for anaesthetising obese patients. An email discussion forum is also available to members.

 

Safe Anaesthesia For The Morbidly Obese Patient

manchester 2011 thumbThe Hospitium, Museum St. York

Friday 20th April 2012

A one day seminar discussing the key issues involving anaesthetists and the bariatric patient. The programme will cover the core competencies covered in the RCoA appraisal matrix concerning anaesthesia for bariatric surgery. These seminars are popular and are usually over subscribed, so you are advised to book early.

The programme is still awaiting finalisation, but a draft agenda and booking fom is available here.

 

SOBA On Twitter

soba-twitterThe Society for Obesity and Bariatric Anaesthesia is now on Twitter. The society will be tweeting under the username of @sobauk and using the #SOBAUK topic hash tag. The tweeting will be lead by Dr Abigail Hine, along with members of the executive committee. It will feature links to useful articles, guidelines and other content. Quite a challenge for 160 characters or less. Follow us for more info.