Preface
Like its predecessors, Australasian Anaesthesia 2005 contains papers on a range of
topics, varying from relatively common clinical problems, through the drugs we use and
on to the techniques of genetics and software applications that many of us only hear
about. Some papers require more cogitation than others, but all are rewarding. As in
previous editions, the papers have been subjected to limited peer review and their
content remains the responsibility of the individual authors. I would like to thank the
authors for their time and effort preparing their papers, and the Sub-editors for the
support they give in selecting potential papers and writers, as well as often undertaking
a large part of the editing process.
This is the eighth edition of Australasian Anaesthesia for which I have been the
Editor. It will be the last. As a small self-indulgence, I have included the list of papers
that have been published since 1994. I found it fascinating to remind myself of the
topics that have appeared in that time. They reflect the trends in anaesthesia and
intensive care practice over the last decade. Readers might do well to review the list as
well, and find for the first time, or again, papers of diverse interest. However,
assembling the list was a reminder for me of the privilege I have had to meet and work
with so many wonderful colleagues, prepared to enthusiastically contribute to this
popular continuing education enterprise. Again, the authors and the Sub-editors come
to mind, but I would also like to acknowledge the support of Joan Sheales, Helen
Morris and Juliette Mullumby and other Staff at the College. I particularly wish to
thank Michael Jones, who shared editorial duties with me for many years, for his
enthusiastic help and friendship.
John Keneally
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