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The SA/NT ACE ASM event at the Adelaide Hilton successfully delivered both high-quality education and meaningful workshops for delegates. The program featured three insightful keynote presentations, thought-provoking M&M and case study sessions and a series of interactive workshops.

A highlight of the day was the specialised gastric ultrasound workshop, offering a rare, hands-on opportunity to strengthen practical skills in this important area of anaesthesia. Participants also valued the sessions on regional ultrasound and emergency response, ensuring a well-rounded program to meet diverse learning needs.

Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, particularly from private consultants, many of whom commented on the challenge of accessing CPD hours. They found the event both accessible and highly relevant to their practice.

Beyond fulfilling CPD requirements, to end the day, a valuable peer networking drink and canapes event over-looking Victoria Square. 

This combination of academic rigor, practical application, and professional connection left participants well-supported in advancing their anaesthesia practice.

Image: Guest speakers, Dr Lahiru Amaratunge and Dr Clayton Lam

_{Image: Dr Meredith Daff, Dr Michelle Harris, Dr Irina Hollington, Professor Pamela Macintyre, Dr Alette Roux}

The SA FPM November CME "Intraoperative Methadone: Benefits, risks’ was held on 17 November,  presented by Professor Pamela Macintyre with input from Dr Meredith Daff.

Pam delivered an excellent presentation outlining the growing interest in intraoperative methadone, along with its safety considerations and the need for clear guidelines. We are grateful to the SA/NT Regional Committee, whose thoughtful topic and speaker selection and continue to make these events highly valuable and effective in bringing our members together.