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National Strategy for Health Practitioner Pain Management Education (companion document)
The National Strategy for Health Practitioner Pain Management Education project was funded through an Australian Government grant and developed by the Faculty of Pain Medicine.
Anaesthesia for cardiac surgery
Most adult heart surgery in Australia and New Zealand is performed for coronary artery disease and heart valve disease.
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Taking a career break and returning to anaesthesia practice
If you're planning to return to anaesthesia practice after a career break of 12 months or more, we strongly advise you to submit a “return to practice plan”. Find out what this involves and access the required documentation.
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Anaesthesia for eye surgery
Eye surgery can be performed under eye block, topical anaesthesia or general 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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Have you had axillary lymph nodes removed during breast surgery?
Information on anaesthesia monitoring and other common medical procedures for patients who have undergone axillary surgery, including sentinel lymph node biopsy, targeted axillary dissection, and axillary clearance.
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ANZCA Recognition
Awarded in recognition of significant contributions at a regional level to anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and/or pain medicine.
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Anaesthesia and children
Children of all ages, including newborn babies, may require anaesthesia. Your child’s age; illness or developmental concerns; and the nature of the procedure all make a difference to what skills and experience are required by medical staff and the type of hospital needed to en...
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ANZCA Bulletin Spring 2023
In this edition: Training in Tasmania; the dangers of perioperative vaping; harnessing the power of ChatGPT; call for primary examiners; and much more!