About the Thames Paediatric Anaesthetists Group (Thames PAG)

Welcome to the Thames Paediatric Anaesthetists Group (Thames PAG) website.This site is intended for use by consultants and trainees with an interest in paediatric anaesthesia and as a resource to promote excellence in anaesthesia care for children

What is the Thames PAG?

The Thames PAG is a clinical network of specialist and non-specialist consultant anaesthetists who have a responsibility for providing comprehensive anaesthesia services for children in the Thames region.

What are the aims of Thames PAG?

  • To provide a forum for discussion and the development of clinical guidelines.

  • To provide a source of information for use in clinical practice, teaching and training.

  • To promote the highest standards of peri-operative care for children.

How does the Thames PAG achieve its aims?

The Thames PAG is made up of a number of members who are all consultant anaesthetists in NHS hospitals in the Thames area.

Meetings are held twice a year at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, for discussion of current topics, dissemination of national guidelines and to formulate regional suggested guidance.

Details of national and international meetings of interest can be found at News and Events.