European journal of anaesthesiology
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Current regulations of anaesthesiology training programmes may affect gender equity, female representation and leadership. ⋯ European countries have a wide variety of regulations. On paper, numerous countries have various paid maternal, paternal and parental leave; however, it remains to be determined if such leave takes place in practice. The practical consequences of these regulations on female trainees during the child-rearing period need to be explored further.
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Neuraxial access is necessary for an array of procedures in anaesthesia, interventional pain medicine and neurosurgery. The commonly used anatomical landmark technique is challenging and requires practical experience. ⋯ Augmented reality guidance significantly improved the accuracy and success in an experimental phantom model of epidural puncture. With further technical development, augmented reality guidance might prove helpful in anatomically challenging neuraxial procedures.