Class 1 recall notification - Infusion Sets for Alaris™ Pumps (GP, VP, CC, GW/GW800, SE and IVAC™ 59
Manufacturer, Becton Dickinson (BD), has advised of the recall of a number of Dedicated and Non–dedicated infusion sets and accessories.
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SIMG stories: From Tokyo to Perth
Japanese anaesthetist Dr Naoko Nakaigawa shares her experience as a specialist international medical graduate (SIMG).
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ANZCA Foundation forum: Reducing Perioperative Complications
15 Oct 2022 | Royal Perth Yacht Club
Reducing human and economic impacts of complications after surgery, as a national priority.
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2024 ANZCA CTN Strategic Research Workshop
1 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2024 | Coogee
Join us in Coogee for the 2024 ANZCA CTN Strategic Research Workshop on 1-4 August 2024
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2024 FPM Symposium
3 May 2024 | Brisbane
Registration is now open!
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Demo written exam
A demonstration exam has been set up to assist pain medicine trainees as they prepare for the written examination.
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Product defect correction: Fluid warming systems may leach aluminium
Smiths Medical, the manufacturer of the Level 1 Fast Flow Fluid Warming System and Level 1 Normoflo Irrigation System, has issued a Product Defect Correction due to potential for aluminium ion leaching into fluids being warmed by these devices, which may reach toxic levels.
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Karl Storz C-MAC blades
Product defect: Potential for camera and/or LED optical window lens cover to become detached on KARL STORZ C-Mac Video Laryngoscope Blades 8403 series.
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Safety alert: Fluid warming systems
A recent study published in the journal Anaesthesia suggested the use of certain types of fluid warmers might release free aluminium into the infusion fluid.
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Bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment
ANZCA considers bullying, discrimination and harassment unacceptable behaviour that will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Fellows and trainees acting as college representatives are responsible for ensuring an environment free of this behaviour.
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