Defect in these machines causes defaulting to 100% O2 ventilation, risking hyperoxia and oxygen toxicity if ventilation is prolonged for some patients.

Unrelieved pain is a major global healthcare problem and its importance is often unrecognised. Adequate pain management results in fewer medical complications, earlier hospital discharge and improved quality of life.

Our professional documents, statements and guidelines are crucial for promoting the safety and quality of patient care for those undergoing anaesthesia for surgical and other procedures and for those receiving pain medicine treatment.

ANZCA has an experienced communications team that proactively engages with the media to highlight the important work of our anaesthetists and pain specialists. This includes sharing our latest evidence-based research and patient safety initiatives. We also actively encourage m...

Highlights from the 2021 ANZCA New Zealand Cultural Safety & Leadership Hui

The 2023-2025 ANZCA Strategic Plan is now available.

We are proud to join our colleagues in calling on the Australian Government to release the Biloela family from detention

We’re seeking expressions of interest for upcoming vacancies on the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network (CTN) Executive.

Read our updated guideline on surgical patient safety for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection and vaccination, with a minor update on intraoperative vaccination.

NZNC Chair Dr Sally Ure launched the name - Te Whare Tohu o Te Hau Whakaora - at the Cultural Safety and Leadership Hui in Waitangi on 28 February 2021.