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What is anaesthesia?

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

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Types of anaesthesia

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

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Anaesthesia for endoscopy

Endoscopy procedures, which include gastroscopy and colonoscopy, are frequently performed as day-stay cases.

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Anaesthesia and children

Children of all ages, including newborn babies, may require anaesthesia. Your child’s age; illness or developmental concerns; and the nature of the procedure all make a difference to what skills and experience are required by medical staff and the type of hospital needed to en...

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History of anaesthesia

Anaesthesia is one of the greatest discoveries of modern medicine. In fact, many of today’s operations, especially for the very young, very old, or very ill would not be possible without it.

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Anaesthesia and smoking

Smokers are at increased risk of respiratory, cardiac and wound-related complications following surgery.

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Anaesthesia exams

In order to qualify as a specialist anaesthetist and become eligible for ANZCA fellowship, trainees need to successfully complete two exams. Each exam consists of a written and viva (oral and medical clinical) components. Some specialist international medical graduates will ne...

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Recall of pholcodine-containing products

Following the withdrawal of pholcodine-containing products from the Australian market, we have developed advice for anaesthetists to aid in conversation with patients who will receive general anaesthesia.

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Beyond City Limits ebook

You can now enjoy all six stories from our popular ANZCA Bulletin series 'Beyond City Limits' as an ebook.

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Safety and quality update: October 2023

New this month: Glycine toxicity and TURPS, Tranexamic Acid and labelling deaths, Withdrawal of pholcodine-containing products from New Zealand market, ‘Surgeon’ becomes a protected title in Australia, webAIRS publications.

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