South East Dublin Department of Anaesthesia (SEDDA) Report

Co-ordinator: Dr. Alan McShane

The South East Dublin Department of Anaesthesia (SEDDA) was delighted to welcome the appointment of two new consultant colleagues who will work between St. Vincent's University Hospital and St. Michael's Hospital. Drs. Cathal Nolan and Robert Plant were appointed to these posts and each is a highly trained intensivist. They will split their time between both hospitals. In St. Vincent's University Hospital they will work as Intensivists and in St. Michael's Hospital will work as Anaesthetists.

Other new consultant jobs in the region have been somewhat slow in being processed. This is due to a variety of reasons. There is nonetheless a need for more Consultant Anaesthetists in St. Vincent's University Hospital , St. Columcille's Hospital, The National Maternity Hospital and the Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital .

The integration and rationalization of night rosters between the constituent hospitals remains a pressing issue. There is much work going on in this difficult area at present and hopefully a better roster system can soon be evolved.

The SEDDA rotation for anaesthesia trainees remains popular. We hold interviews each six months and appoint successful candidates for up to 3 years. While rotating through the constituent hospitals the trainees are encouraged to take part in the teaching activities and facilities at St. Vincent's University Hospital .

During the year Dr. Gabriella Iohom who was filling a Consultant locum position between St. Vincent's University Hospital and St. Michael's Hospital was appointed as permanent Lecturer in Anaesthesia at Cork University Hospital and University College Cork. We wish her every success in her new position.