Specialist international medical graduate (SIMG) Dr Sharon D'Souza completed her anaesthesia training in India, before moving to Adelaide and then Melbourne.

New W. John Russell ANZCA Research Award, Melbourne Research Awards, AMA honours ANZCA Fellow, grant outcomes reports received

In 2025, the patient interaction component of the final exam medical viva will be re-introduced as the patient clinical interaction assessment (PCIA).

The 2023 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (AKA the Blue Book) is now available.

Children with breathing problems requiring surgery could benefit from a new oxygen delivery technique that improves oxygen flow during anaesthesia.

ANZCA, along with peak diabetes, obesity and gastroenterological bodies, has produced clinical practice recommendations for patients using GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists.

ANZCA’s statement on desflurane supports the continued education and actions to reduce usage.

The national shortage of IV fluid bags across multiple suppliers in Australia is ongoing and anticipated to continue until March 2025.

The following advice to anaesthetists is provided by the Chair of ANZCA’s Safety and Quality Committee, Associate Professor Joanna Sutherland in response to a widespread shortage of intravenous fluids.

Important information for ANZCA trainees and supervisors on changes to Appendix 2 of the anaesthesia training program curriculum.