Contributing to public policy and health systems
We work with national, state and territory governments to ensure we're appropriately consulted on decisions affecting our members; the health systems they work within; and their ability to provide every patient with safe, high-quality, and culturally competent care.
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Working with the media
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...
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EMAC course
Effective Management of Anaesthetic Crises (EMAC) is a simulation-based course focused on managing anaesthetic emergencies. It consists of five modules, run over two and a half days, and is a compulsory requirement of the anaesthesia training program.
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AU recall: AMSORB PLUS Prefilled G-Can 1.0L anaesthesia absorber cartridge, possible gas leak
A small number of these GE Healthcare anaesthesia absorber cartridges from lot 110122F312 may leak gas between purple lid and canister body. Always run anaesthesia machine pre-use test to detect any leak.
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Recall: PROVIVE MCT-LCT 1% propofol 200mg/20mL emulsion for injection vial, impurity detected
Recall of lot number A0E0051 of these vials due to detection of propofol dimer impurity within US Pharmacopeia accepted limits. Remove from use and return for credit.
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The perioperative care model
If you’re very old or very sick, a bit of extra care before and after your operation ensures you’re ready for surgery in the first place and have the best chance of a good recovery once the operation is over. We call this the perioperative care model.
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Our strategic relations
We play an active role in in the global health community. Discover some of the ways we're working together to improve health outcomes for all patients.
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Gender equity
Gender equity has ethical, social, and economic benefits to our fellows, trainees, specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs), and the broader community. Find out what we're doing...
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Environmental Sustainability Network Executive
The purpose of the ESN is “to advocate, collaborate and promote initiatives and projects related to environmental sustainability within anaesthesia, perioperative and pain medicine”.
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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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