PG18(A)BP Guideline on monitoring during anaesthesia Background Paper
Justification on guiding practitioners on monitoring standards that should be applied to clinical management in order to optimise patient safety and quality care.
PG29(A)BP Guideline for the provision of anaesthesia care to children Background Paper
To provide justification why one should take into consideration the emotional, cultural and social needs of children at the various stages of development. Provide guidance regarding the provision of anaesthesia services for children to anaesthetists and healthcare providers wh...
Paediatric patient-parent satisfaction survey (anaesthesia) - summary form
Paediatric patient-parent satisfaction survey (anaesthesia) - summary form
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PS04(A)BP Position statement on the post-anaesthesia care unit Background Paper
Background paper explaining rationale for informing clinicians on ANZCA expectations for a PACU and ensure healthcare facilities are designed, equipped, and staffed to deliver safe patient care
PS55(A) Position statement on minimum facilities for safe administration of anaesthesia
This position statement outlines the minimum requirements for healthcare facilities to ensure safe anaesthesia administration. It provides guidelines for staffing, equipment, emergency medications, and service processes in various settings where anaesthesia is delivered, aimin...
PG50(A)BP Guideline on return to anaesthesia practice for anaesthetists Background Paper
This document provides justification for the guidelines on advice for anaesthetists returning to practice after a significant absence, which guides them through a structured return-to-practice program to ensure safe and up-to-date patient care.
PS26(A)BP Position statement on informed consent for anaesthesia or sedation Background Paper
This document provides justification on statement is to support compliance with regulatory and jurisdictional requirements, to assist practitioners in understanding the process of informed consent, and to promote best practice in obtaining consent.
PS42(A)BP Position statement on staffing of accredited departments of anaesthesia Background Paper
This document provides justification for the guidance on appropriate department staffing required for optimal training conditions, but is not meant to specify employment or other working conditions that are best determined in an industrial negotiation.
PG51(A)BP Guideline for the safe management and use of medications in anaesthesia Background Paper
This document provides justification for the safety recommendations for medical practitioners administering anaesthesia, sedation, and local analgesia, aiming to ensure safe medication handling, documentation, and access within healthcare facilities, while complementing state...