PADDI Trial results announced
A large scale trial by Monash University has definitively found a drug commonly used during anaesthesia before surgery to prevent nausea and vomiting does not increase the risk of a surgical wound infection as once feared.
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ANZCA Foundation update: April 2022
New this month: PPR guide launched; perpetual award honouring Dr Patricia Mackay established; smoking cessation study published; 2022 AMERS and AMEARA awarded.
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The Alfred ditches desflurane
The Alfred in Melbourne is the latest Australian hospital to stop using desflurane as an anaesthetic gas because of its greenhouse gas emissions.
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MBA's new CPD standard from 2023
The Medical Board of Australia has approved new CPD standards effective from 1 January 2023.
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Online/virtual CPD ER activity recognition update
We've extended the recognition of online/ virtual hands-on objectives for the CPD emergency response activities to 1 January 2023.
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ANZCA support for emerging clinician researchers
ANZCA briefs the NHMRC on its research strategy and practical support initiatives specifically targeting emerging investigators
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Monthly media digest: September/October 2021
A digest of college news coverage for September/October 2021.
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Safety and quality update: February 2022
New this month: safety alert for New Zealand, Ahpra on facilitating access to care under COVID-19, webAIRS workshop, mortality case studies, voluntary assisted dying, digital health, quality improvement lead training, and more.
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POISE-3 trial tranexamic arm results announced
POISE-3: Tranexamic acid stems bleeding during non-cardiac surgery
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Wellbeing CPD education sessions activity
We've approved a "wellbeing CPD education sessions" activity for the knowledge and skills category of the ANZCA and FPM CPD program.
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