Each year we celebrate ANZCA National Anaesthesia Day across Australia and New Zealand on 16 October, the anniversary of the day in 1846 that ether anaesthetic was first demonstrated in Boston, Massachusetts.

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

As a member, you can subscribe to the high-impact British Journal of Anaesthesia (BJA) at a heavily discounted personal subscription rate.

We're helping to support research exploring environmental impact of anaesthesia and related products and activities

Smiths Medical, the manufacturer of the Level 1 Fast Flow Fluid Warming System and Level 1 Normoflo Irrigation System, has issued a Product Defect Correction due to potential for aluminium ion leaching into fluids being warmed by these devices, which may reach toxic levels.

Our Perioperative Care Framework maps the patient’s journey from the time surgery is contemplated through to an optimal outcome.

Graduated volume markings are reported to be misaligned on the BD (Becton Dickinson) 5mL luer-slip syringe, item number 302130, leading to measurement error.

The purpose of the ESN is “to advocate, collaborate and promote initiatives and projects related to environmental sustainability within anaesthesia, perioperative and pain medicine”.

Defect in these machines causes defaulting to 100% O2 ventilation, risking hyperoxia and oxygen toxicity if ventilation is prolonged for some patients.

Damaged barrels may admit air. Check all devices before, during and after use, and report any defective devices discovered.