CO2 insufflation in endoscopy reduces risk of gas embolism
Following the death of a person from suspected venous air embolism, ANZCA recommends CO2 is used for endoscopy insufflation and that anaesthetists maintain a high index of clinical suspicion of gas embolism.
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Awards Advisory Panel
The Awards Advisory Panel (AAP) was established in 2022 to adjudicate the annual nominations for the college council awards, in addition to having oversight of the processes and procedures of all awards, to maintain equity, consistency, access and governance standards across t...
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Our museum
The Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History was founded in 1935. It showcases over 170 years of advances in anaesthesia and pain medicine, and is the largest and most diverse collection of its kind in the world.
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FPM New South Wales Regional Committee
The FPM NSW Regional Committee is an elected body that acts as a conduit between fellows and trainees in the NSW region, and the FPM Board and Professional Standards Committee to which they report.
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ANZCA Council
The ANZCA Council governs the college with the support of the FPM Board and various committees. Its roles include reviewing and approving the annual strategic plan and budget, and developing and monitoring key performance indicators and other benchmarks.
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What is anaesthesia?
There are several types of anaesthesia that may be used individually or in combination, depending on the operation.
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SIMG preliminary review (SPR)
The SPR is prepared for all applicants in Australia and summarises the initial assessment of an SIMG’s suitability to enter the SIMG process.
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Our fellows and trainees
Statistics on ANZCA and FPM fellows and trainees
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Michael J Cousins Lecture
In recognition of the significant contributions of Professor Michael J Cousins FANZCA, FFPMANZCA to the field of pain medicine and his initiative to establish the Faculty of Pain Medicine, the faculty plenary session at the college's annual scientific meeting was named the Mic...
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Voluntary assisted dying
Information about ANZCA's position on legalised voluntary assisted dying for terminally ill people in Australia and New Zealand.
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