Other supports for perioperative medicine
From literature reviews to advocacy, find out what we're doing to makes the case for reform and resource allocation by governments, funders, and administrators.
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Request a literature search form
Literature searching involves capturing the key literature for a particular topic. ANZCA Library staff can assist users to search databases more effectively, or conduct a literature search on your behalf.
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HFNO and fire risk
A short video produced by the ACE Airway Special Interest Group demonstrating the flammability of high flow nasal prongs when flowing with 100% oxygen at 15L/min. First published 28 March 2018. Accompanies an article in the Bulletin March 2018.
ROSI SNAP Assessment
In July 2023, the process for hospitals to achieve accreditation and demonstrate compliance with the NSQHS standards changed from scheduled
visits to the Short Notice Assessment Program (SNAP).
Acute pain management forms
Acute pain services require a significant number of core forms that need regular updating. To help reduce the time acute pain services requires for this service, SIG members have provided these specimen forms for you to copy, trial, and adapt to local requirements.
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Anaesthesia and smoking
Smokers are at increased risk of respiratory, cardiac and wound-related complications following surgery.
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What do specialist pain medicine physicians do?
As pain medicine is a multi-disciplinary specialty, specialist pain medicine physicians come from a variety of backgrounds.
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FANZCA and FFPMANZCA logos
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The perioperative care team
Your perioperative care team will coordinate your care before, during, and after surgery to help you get what you want out of your operation.
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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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