Primary exam preparation courses (formerly Part 1)
We offer a range of activities around Australia and New Zealand specially designed to help trainees prepare for the written and oral components of the ANZCA primary exams. Find out what's available in your area.
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ANZCA National Anaesthesia Day
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.
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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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BJA personal subscriptions
As a member, you can subscribe to the high-impact British Journal of Anaesthesia (BJA) at a heavily discounted personal subscription rate.
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Product defect correction: Fluid warming systems may leach aluminium
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.
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Product defect correction: Carestation 750/750c Anesthesia Delivery Systems – O2 mixer failure condi
Defect in these machines causes defaulting to 100% O2 ventilation, risking hyperoxia and oxygen toxicity if ventilation is prolonged for some patients.
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Product defect correction: damaged barrels on BD Plastipak 50mL Syringe with Luer-Lok Tip
Damaged barrels may admit air. Check all devices before, during and after use, and report any defective devices discovered.
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Defect: Aisys CS2/Avance CS2/Avance CS2 Pro Anaesthesia Systems, switched O2/air pressure reading
Specified models can show O2 and air cylinder pressure readings as switched, creating possible risk of the cylinder in use depleting without warning.
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Australian Recall: Medtronic Covidien Shiley Hi/Low-Contour Oral/Nasal Tracheal Tubes Cuffed
Recall in Australia of certain lot numbers of Medtronic endotracheal tubes, after a shipment may have been exposed to fungicide.
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AU defect: Philips IntelliVue Monitors with Nellcor SpO2 Boards, malfunction with age
The SpO2 function on certain model numbers deteriorates with age, leading to a malfunction technical alarm. Keep an alternative SpO2 monitor on hand, and book a service if malfunction occurs.
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