Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCASep 3, 20201 minThe Rafferty Distraciton Headset available now at Henleys Medical SuppliesAnaesthetists are frequently required to deal with a child who is uncooperative at induction of anaesthesia. In studies undertaken in the...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAJul 5, 20201 minThe Health-Tech Podcast with Dr James SomaurooHad a great conversation with Dr James Somauroo on his podcast. Health-Tech Podcast. James and I were in Anaesthetic training in the same...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAJun 27, 20201 minGreat working with Design RealityBased in beautiful North Wales Design Reality are a world leading design product design consultancy. Founded in 2000 they are a team of d...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAMay 19, 20201 minCommunal toys as vectors in transmission of infection? Recently there has been an increased reluctance to share toys/ games between children as this may pass on viruses or bacteria. Clinics an...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAMay 18, 20202 minJournal Club: VR + RA a synergistic relationship!Virtual Reality for PEripheral Regional Anesthesia (VR-PERLA Study). J Clin Med.2020 Jan 13;9(1). pii: E215. doi: 10.3390/jcm9010215. Ala...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAMay 17, 20201 minVideo of Pre Alpha game play of the VR experience to help gas induction of anaesthesiaNew video see below
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAMay 16, 20201 minA solution for new COVID-19 restrictions on children and parents in theatre? Going for an operation or having your child go for an operation can be terrifically upsetting. With the COVID-19 pandemic there has been ...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAMay 15, 20201 minSurgical training during COVID 19 pandemic, is VR an option?With the huge disruption to non emergency surgery due to the Covid 19 pandemic all post graduate medical training has been affected. None...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAMay 14, 20201 minBetter than Crocs, Skechers Men's Equalizer-Persistent Low-Top SneakersSuper comfortable footwear. In fact the most comfortable footwear I have done on calls in. I have worn Crocs and Toffeln shoes in the pas...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAMay 13, 20201 minBrilliant Evidence for Paediatric Peri operative Virtual RealityAnesthesia & Analgesia: November 2019 - Volume 129 - Issue 5 - p 1344-1353 doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000004165 Systematic Review and Meta-a...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAMay 12, 20202 minICU usage of Virtual Reality Made patients sleep betterCurrently working in ICU and I am reminded of the difficulties we face when people are getting better. The key to getting people better o...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAMay 11, 20201 min"VIRTUAL REALITY PARTY" Video update Early development footage of very early build of "VIRTUAL REALITY PARTY" the first bespoke app for the "Rafferty Distraction Headset". Ke...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAMay 10, 20201 minNintendo LABO simple and effective Virtual Reality Nintendo have delved into the realm of virtual reality. As ever they have taken a different view on how to implement it. Whereas Sony dev...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAMay 10, 20201 minKeep a diary and someday the Moleskine® diary may keep youHave been buying this diary for a couple of years - excellent product. It never leaves my side. I have also gifted this to friends and f...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAMay 9, 20201 minBest Pen for Sloppy Writers and Lefties the Tombow AirpressReview of Tombow Airpress Pen
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAMay 8, 20202 minBespoke Virtual Reality App in development for the Rafferty Distraction HeadsetA novelty Game that can be used for fun or to help children accept anaesthetic masks and gas induction of anaesthesia.
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAMay 7, 20201 minThe Best Final FRCA Viva BookThe Final FRCA Structured Oral Examination: A Complete Guide (Masterpass) Paperback – 15 May 2015 by Bobby Krishnachetty (Author), Darshi...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAApr 27, 20202 minAutism in the Anaesthetic RoomWhat is Autism? An autistic person does not have an illness or disease. An autistic person's brain works in a different way from other pe...
Dr Kevin Rafferty FRCAApr 22, 20202 minPatient simulation may be beneficialEur J Anaesthesiol 2019 Oct;36(10):728-737. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000001059. Virtual Reality Exposure Before Elective Day Care Surgery...
