There are several types of anaesthesia that may be used individually or in combination, depending on the surgery.

The Perioperative Medicine SIG has three aims: Improving patient safety and outcomes; collaborating and sharing knowledge with other specialist groups; and developing perioperative medicine with various craft groups.

Having surgery under anaesthesia can be a bit daunting. Especially if it’s your first time. But there are a few simple things you can do  to get yourself better prepared for your surgery.

Endoscopy procedures, which include gastroscopy and colonoscopy, are frequently performed as day-stay cases.

Awarded in recognition of those who make extraordinary and critically important contributions (clinical or non-clinical) in times of major disaster, conflict or in other circumstances outside the college.

The spring 2021 edition of the ANZCA Bulletin includes the latest tips for your hospital's neural connector changeover; FANZCA Colonel Su Winter's military deployment accounts; and the pros and cons of having a public social media profile.

We strongly endorse gender equity because of its ethical, social, and economic benefits. The GESC reports its activities and initiatives to the Professional Affairs Executive Committee (PAEC).

The Professional Affairs Executive Committee (PAEC) reports to ANZCA Council on issues relevant or important to fellows of the college including fellowship engagement, policy, advocacy and community development.