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A step-by-step guide to setting up and using X (formerly Twitter) as a delegate at the ANZCA Emerging Leaders Conference.
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ANZCA Course in Perioperative Medicine
The ANZCA Course in Perioperative Medicine enables specialist doctors, such as anaesthetists, surgeons, physicians, intensivists, and general practitioners to enhance their skills and knowledge in perioperative medicine.
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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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Advertised training positions
Looking for a training position? We advertise anaesthesia and pain medicine roles at all levels and across Australia and New Zealand.
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