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Dr Monaghan welcoming the participants
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The Major Haemorrhage Workshop, held on 28 April 2025, marked the third event in the 2025 ACE WA Lecture Series. This highly popular session featured an innovative, station-based format that maintained participant engagement throughout the evening and offered a balance of case-based discussions and practical, hands-on learning.

Participants rotated through five education stations, each facilitated by a clinical expert:

• Large Bore Venous Access – Dr Clinton Ellis, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH)
• Obstetric Haemorrhage – Dr Jamie Salter, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH)
• Trauma Case Discussion and Resuscitation Physiology – Dr Andrew Challen, Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH)
• Real-Life Case Discussion Including ROTEM/TEG and Blood Product Selection – Dr Roger Browning, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH)
• EZ-IO Intraosseous Access – Dr James Anderson, Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)

The ANZCA WA team again demonstrated resourcefulness, transforming multiple areas of the office – including meeting rooms, workspaces, and even the kitchen – into interactive learning environments to support the delivery of this comprehensive workshop.

The session was fully subscribed, with a waitlist reflecting strong interest from across the medical community. It stands as another example of how the ACE WA Lecture Series continues to provide high-quality, practical professional development aligned with contemporary clinical practice.

Special thanks are extended to workshop lead facilitator Dr Rebecca Monaghan, and to the session facilitators: Dr James Anderson (RFDS), Dr Roger Browning (KEMH), Dr Andrew Challen (FSH), Dr Clinton Ellis (SCGH), and Dr Jamie Salter (KEMH), for their valuable contributions to the program’s success. 

The Country Conference will be held from 13 to 15 June 2025 at the Cable Beach Resort in Broome and will be convened by Fiona Stanley Hospital and Royal Perth Hospital. Please visit the ACE WA Country Conference website for further details.

For any queries please contact [email protected]. 

The information evening for aspiring anaesthetists interested in the WA Rotational Anaesthesia Program took place on Tuesday 8 April, and once again, it was a hit. Every year, a passionate group of future anaesthetists gathers to learn more about the journey to becoming an anaesthetist. This year was no exception, with 35 attendees in person at the ANZCA WA Office, enjoying a slice of pizza while soaking in expert advice from Dr Nikki Harmey, Chair WA RATP Selection Committee; and Dr Alan Ch’ng, ANZCA WA Education Officer.

The event’s popularity was further underscored by nearly 40 online participants joining the session via Zoom, showcasing the growing interest in the profession from medical students, residents, and registrars. It's clear that anaesthesia continues to captivate a new generation of healthcare professionals!

To register your interest in attending the information sessions, please contact Ineke Krom ANZCA WA Administrative Officer.