HAMSTER trial results published: Enhanced oxygen delivery for children during surgery
Children with breathing problems requiring surgery could benefit from a new oxygen delivery technique that improves oxygen flow during anaesthesia.
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GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists - clinical practice guide
ANZCA, along with peak diabetes, obesity and gastroenterological bodies, has produced clinical practice recommendations for patients using GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists.
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Safety and quality update
New this month: Safety Alert – GLP-1 Agonist guideline December review, Victorian Framework for Morbidity and Mortality meetings; Avant article about the importance of communication between colleagues; webAIRS paper on oesophageal intubations.
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IV fluid supply – October update
The national shortage of IV fluid bags across multiple suppliers in Australia is ongoing and anticipated to continue for the remainder of 2024.
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Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA): Updated information
In March 2024 the patient clinical interaction assessment (PCIA) was communicated to stakeholders as a news item on the ANZCA website, which was also promoted through the ANZCA training e-newsletter.
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Guidance on sparing of intravenous fluid use - updated
The following advice to anaesthetists is provided by the Chair of ANZCA’s Safety and Quality Committee, Associate Professor Joanna Sutherland in response to a widespread shortage of intravenous fluids.
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Changes to the ATP curriculum – Appendix 2
Important information for ANZCA trainees and supervisors on changes to Appendix 2 of the anaesthesia training program curriculum.
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National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 3 June 2024
Now More Than Ever
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Changes to Introductory Training in 2025
The ANZCA Training Program is moving towards a model of competency-based education as part of the training program evolution.
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FPM fellows shine at 2025 ANZCA research awards
We are proud to congratulate four of our faculty fellows who have been awarded ANZCA research grants for 2025, three of whom have received honorary named awards for their outstanding contributions.
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