Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist

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is a compelling exploration of the often-overlooked world of Anesthetists, offering readers a deeper understanding of their vital role in healthcare. The storytelling style is like a conversation with a longtime friend, making the book a light and enjoyable read despite the heavy subject matter. 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. I really enjoyed hearing more about the life of an anaesthetist and I laughed out loud in some parts and felt really emotional in others.

The Secret Life" makes you think you will learn, well, some secrets, maybe a little mystery, maybe something naughty the author will admit to.Would it be boring, too technical, dark and creepy (some people may not even wake up from the deep sleep). Accessible entry: Steep internal staircase consisting of 20 steps leading to the basement where The Lower Hall space is located.

Ed has written and performed on BBC Radio 4, for shows "Now Wash Your Hands" and "Newsjack", and he has also written for the Guardian about the intersection between medicine and comedy. A quietly funny and self-deprecating read covering some of the many stories from a newly qualified doctor, beginning in his medical student days through to the more recent Covid-19 era. The main difference between this book and any of Adam Kay's is that the end of this one was set during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because, in the real medical life, which involves hospital and night shifts and anaesthesia, there is nothing like that.I said for a while that I didn’t want to read or watch anything to do with Covid or the pandemic - why, indeed, when I lived through it?

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!As soon as I saw this book I knew I wanted to read it, the hardback copy is beautiful as it looks like a green medical box! Declaration of Interest* - I know the author personally, however if you also know him you'll understand why this only makes a positive review even more valid. Because it pushes away the darkest of thoughts, allows those facing what men and women like Ed Patrick did, to maintain some level of sanity.