Introducing Anaesthesia

Paul Greig Clinical Research Fellow, University of Oxford, MBChB BSc FRCA. Paul completed his anaesthetics training in 2012 after which he was appointed as a Clinical Research Fellow with the University of Oxford where he now combines clinical work with academic research and teaching. Paul is based in the Oxford Simulation, Teaching and Research Centre (a part of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences), and has taught on a wide variety of courses provided by the centre. His particular interests are in the areas of human factors and non-technical skills, resuscitation, and airway management. He teaches candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds in medicine and the allied professions, and is involved both with the design and delivery of courses. He is currently working in collaboration with colleagues from the Department of Experimental Psychology. Dr. Nick Crabtree Consultant Anaesthetist, honorary senior clinical lecturer, Lead for the Simulation Research Programme, Oxford, MBChB FRCA PGCertMedEd Nick was appointed a consultant in anaesthesia in 2009 and enjoys the clinical challenges of colorectal, emergency and trauma anaesthesia. He completed a fellowship in simulation and medical education at St. Michaels' Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada. Nick set up and runs an advanced training module in simulation and medical education for senior anaesthetic trainees wishing to develop an interest in this area. He is course director for Anaesthetic Crisis Resource Management, Train the Trainer and Anaesthetic Assistants.