Following the death of a person after minor foot surgery, ANZCA reminds fellows that under certain conditions the interaction of gabapentinoids and opioids can cause severe respiratory depression, resulting in death.

Opioids are a class of medicines taken to help reduce pain. They work on the central nervous system to slow down nerve signals between the brain and the body.

PS14(PM) Statement on the responsibility of specialist pain medicine physicians for overall opioid management in patients with chronic non-cancer pain who have an intrathecal opioid delivery device in situ 2023 PILOT

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We've released the final updated version of professional document PS41(G) Position statement on acute pain management and accompanying background paper (PS41(G)BP).

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For SA/NT trainees preparing for the primary exam.

Endoscopy procedures, which include gastroscopy and colonoscopy, are frequently performed as day-stay cases.