There are several types of anaesthesia that may be used individually or in combination, depending on the surgery.

We're helping to support research exploring environmental impact of anaesthesia and related products and activities

The Faculty of Pain Medicine New Zealand National Committee (FPM NZNC) is an elected body that acts as a conduit between fellows and trainees in Aotearoa/New Zealand, and the FPM Board to which they report.

The board is supported by the FPM New Zealand National Committee and regional committees in five Australian jurisdictions.

The ANZCA Research Committee assesses research applications for projects related to anaesthesia, resuscitation, perioperative medicine, intensive care or pain medicine carried out in Australia or New Zealand.

ANZCA has an experienced communications team that proactively engages with the media to highlight the important work of our anaesthetists and pain specialists. This includes sharing our latest evidence-based research and patient safety initiatives. We also actively encourage m...

The TGA has advised of shortage of corticosteriods

Find out what else we're doing to improve doctors' health and wellbeing.

The purpose of the ESN is “to advocate, collaborate and promote initiatives and projects related to environmental sustainability within anaesthesia, perioperative and pain medicine”.

The History and Heritage Advisory Panel reports to the CEO and sits within the ANZCA committee framework and structure. It works on matters relating to the history and heritage of the college, and the specialties of anaesthesia and pain medicine.