Set of four fact sheets about anaesthesia and children

Epidurals offer the most complete relief from contraction pain. They rapidly numb the lower body, but allow you to be aware during the birth of your baby. They can provide sustained pain relief that can be tailored to your needs to still allow a degree of movement and sensation.

Encourage best practice in the management and care of patients and define the standards. Guide the development and review of anaesthesia records to ensure they capture critical and relevant information. Provide guidance to all practitioners administering general anaesthesi...

Deterioration in memory, thinking ability and concentration – collectively referred to as cognitive decline – has been reported to follow anaesthesia and surgery. This particularly affects the elderly. Updated 2024

New COVID-19 video campaign celebrates how frontline anaesthetists are “always ready”