Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist

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People like Ed Patrick looked to their colleagues for support, they took heart from messages left by those working outside of ICU “Good luck, ICU! Other things I've done include creating and presenting the pilot Infectious Personalities on BBC Radio 2, where my guests were Charlie Brooker and Sindhu Vee. At the same time, perhaps that relatability is why I can’t give it a higher rating, yet I still recommend it to some readers.

It was quite fascinating to learn about the role of anesthesiologist and how they are really specialists in the area of breathing, making them vital during COVID. Was a little traumatizing to read about the inside of COVID wards, but it was traumatizing for everyone, so that’s a null point. The most striking part I read was where he described going into the ICU day after day, listening to the beeps of the respirators, spending entire shifts just maintaining the airway of unconscious people he never got to know, who all left without without any exchange of conversation, through death or recovery. On top of this it's moving without being overwrought, and insightful about the issues facing the NHS without being preachy.He also created and presented “Infectious Personalities” broadcasted on BBC Radio 2 where his guests include Charlie Brooker and Sindhu Vee. The author masterfully avoids any hint of bragging or entitlement, presenting the challenges Anesthetists face with humility and authenticity. Hard hitting and hilariously funny, not quite the combination youd expect from a behind the scenes tale of an anaesthetist! Coffee and Covid podcast - where I catch up with NHS friends across the UK about life on during the pandemic lockdown (edited by my girlfriend, please say it sounds good).

Yes it is a memoir that hits you at moments like a hammer blow, yes it will upset you, cause you to reflect, but also it will have you rolling around laughing so hard you will need tissues to wipe away tears of laughter. Being prepared and ready for the worst case scenario is a reoccurring theme throughout the book, because things don't always go smoothly, keeping a cool head in a stressful scenario! Written in short snippets of cases, experiences, and daily life this book was super easy to read and would be a great book to dip in and out of if you're short on time. I have written my first book 'Catch Your Breath' a funny and honest story about becoming an anaesthetist, and then also being at the forefront of a little-known, worldwide pandemic. Patrick are crucial in providing intravenous access, making them the go-to person during challenging moments when doctors and nurses struggle to get cannula into patients with difficult veins in the ward.This book follows Ed from medical school, through rotations as a junior doctor to training as an anaesthetist. Accessible entry: Steep internal staircase consisting of 20 steps leading to the basement where The Lower Hall space is located. It seems that he wanted to be the next Adam Kay, with his funny patient stories and awkward situations, but that for me didn't really hit.