2023 Rural SIG and MAC program
Program for the 2023 Rural Special Interest Group and Mackay Anaesthetic Community (MAC) joint meeting at Airlie Beach from 16-18 June 2023.
FPM trainee toolkit
We've developed a range of courses and resources to support your pain medicine training.
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History of the college
The college was founded in February 1992 after operating as a Faculty of Anaesthetists within the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
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Recognition pathways
There is a recognition pathway open to eligible practitioners across various specialties to apply for legacy transition to be a graduate of the Chapter of Perioperative Medicine - GChPOM
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FPM committees
FPM committees support the board in achieving its objectives in the training, examination and continuing education of specialist pain medicine physicians and in setting the standards of clinical practice for pain medicine in Australia and New Zealand.
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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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CO2 insufflation in endoscopy reduces risk of gas embolism
Following the death of a person from suspected venous air embolism, ANZCA recommends CO2 is used for endoscopy insufflation and that anaesthetists maintain a high index of clinical suspicion of gas embolism.
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ANZCA Course in Perioperative Medicine Content and Assessment Working Group
The working group is a multidisciplinary and collaborative group responsible for developing the diploma educational content, including clinical immersion activities and online learning resources and assessments.
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Neural connector (NRFit®) changeover
Important information about the introduction of neural devices with connectors compliant with the new international standard ISO 80369-6.
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What does an anaesthetist do?
Anaesthetists are specialist doctors with unique clinical knowledge and skills. They have a major role in the perioperative care of surgical patients.
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