Anaesthesia for eye surgery
Eye surgery can be performed under eye block, topical anaesthesia or general anaesthesia.
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Types of anaesthesia
There are several types of anaesthesia that may be used individually or in combination, depending on the surgery.
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Day Care Anaesthesia SIG
The Day Care Anaesthesia SIG aims to promote science and education through the exchange of ideas between anaesthetists with a particular interest and involvement in day care anaesthesia and the interaction with other individuals / groups, who share an interest in day care anae...
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What does an anaesthetist do?
Anaesthetists are specialist doctors with unique clinical knowledge and skills. They have a major role in the perioperative care of surgical patients.
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Anaesthesia and children
Children of all ages, including newborn babies, may require anaesthesia.
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Anaesthesia for joint surgery
Joint replacement surgery is a common and effective procedure for relieving disability due to severe joint pain and loss of function.
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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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Regional Anaesthesia SIG
The major objective of the Regional Anaesthesia SIG is the promotion of science and education through the exchange of ideas between anaesthetists and other individuals/groups that share an interest in regional anaesthesia.
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Anaesthesia for endoscopy
Endoscopy procedures, which include gastroscopy and colonoscopy, are frequently performed as day-stay cases.
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