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.

There are three commonly recognised types of pain.

This statement has been prepared in response to the decision of the Australian Government Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to withdraw pholcodine-containing products from the market. Evidence shows that pholcodine consumption in the 12-month period prior to a general an...

ANZCA's letter to Medical Board of Australia Chair Dr Anne Tonkin re: the Ahpra cosmetic surgery review 1 December 2021

Find out how we're working with national and state governments to ensure every patient has access to safe, high-quality, and culturally competent care.

You might not need the care of an anaesthetist when you’re carrying and delivering your baby, but it’s good to know what your options are.

We're helping to support research exploring environmental impact of anaesthesia and related products and activities

The Trauma SIG exists to co-ordinate resources, provide education and deliver updates to anaesthetists who care for trauma patients as part of their regular clinical work, those who are occasionally required to deal with severe trauma, and those who have a developing interest ...

We have developed a number of overarching educational principles that have guided our decision-making in relation to education and training during the COVID-19 pandemic.

​The Communication in Anaesthesia SIG plans to develop workshops and resources and provide guidance to help improve anaesthetists’ skills in all communication related aspects of their work.