The Mortality Sub-committee was developed as a collaboration between the chairs of established anaesthetic mortality committees in Australia, under the auspices of ANZCA. The group is chaired by Dr Simon Jenkins, and includes the chairs of all established anaesthetic mortality...

ANZCA has been notified of an episode of life-threatening anaphylaxis, most likely triggered by propofol, in a previously well 12 year-old boy with no allergy history. Propofol anaphylaxis is extremely rare but possible.

Important information on changes to the design of Salbutamol (Ventolin) metered dose inhalers (MDIs/‘puffers’) in Australia.

Faculty feedback on the New Zealand Psychologists Board consultation on a proposed framework for scopes of practice.

The Neuroanaesthesia SIG exists to foster interest in matters relating to the perioperative care and anaesthesia of patients with intracranial and spinal pathology. This includes the application of basic and translational science relevant to clinical anaesthesia.

Recall in New Zealand of CareSens KetoSens Test Strips batch UJ03PBXNG, which give false (too high) readings of patient blood ketones.

ANZCA has become aware of variations between hospitals and facilities in the use of red or other colour wrist bands on patients to indicate a history of anaphylaxis. We ask you to take care to know the wrist band practices in each hospital or facility you work in. We also remi...

College submission to Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) consultation on medicine labeling rules.

The Victorian Regional Committee is an elected body that acts as a conduit between Fellows and trainees in the Victorian region and the ANZCA Council to which it reports.