Children of all ages, including newborn babies, may require 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.

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

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...

ANZCA's Research Committee chair, Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg, has received the 2024 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year. 

The 2023 Anaesthesia Training Program Dashboard Data Report is now available. 

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

We have released the final updated version of our pre-anaesthesia consultation professional document and background paper which includes information on fasting, breastfeeding and smoking.

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Are you interested in the history of anaesthesia, pain and perioperative medicine? We're seeking expressions of interest for the role of Honorary Historian.