The college was founded in February 1992 after operating as a Faculty of Anaesthetists within the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

As its name suggests, the History of Anaesthesia SIG is primarily concerned with researching and presenting the history of anaesthesia.

The History and Heritage Advisory Panel reports to the CEO and sits within the ANZCA committee framework and structure. It works on matters relating to the history and heritage of the college, and the specialties of anaesthesia and pain medicine.

Following the celebrations at the FPM Spring Meeting, we've launched a new online exhibition.

This annual grant program provides up to $A5000 for research and interpretation of the history of anaesthesia and pain medicine.

ANZCA has become aware of variations between hospitals and facilities in the use of red or other colour wrist bands on patients to indicate a history of anaphylaxis. We ask you to take care to know the wrist band practices in each hospital or facility you work in. We also remi...

This form contains guidelines for applying for the 2023 History and Heritage Research Grant as well as the application form.

Dr Mary Burnell history article

​There are several types of anaesthesia that may be used individually or in combination, depending on the operation.

Eye surgery can be performed under eye block, topical anaesthesia or general anaesthesia.