Deterioration in memory, thinking ability and concentration – collectively referred to as cognitive decline – has been reported to follow anaesthesia and surgery. This particularly affects the elderly.

WA Anaesthetic Mortality Reporting General Information

New Australian research on COVID-19 screening of hospital patients during the first wave of the pandemic found that the documentation of patient screening procedures before surgery could be improved.

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A set of three fact sheets designed to guide conversations between patients and healthcare professionals, and to provide reassurance and advice to pregnant women about the safety of anaesthesia before, during, and after having a baby.

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