ANZCA

100 years of insulin: Everything old is new again. By Dr Terence Pham and Dr Andrew Gardner, and edited by Dr Marli Smit. This is an audio recording of a chapter published in the 2023 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (also known as the Blue Book). To see any figures and tables in this chapter, as well as the references and any appendices, find the chapter online here: https://bit.ly/4x6QmhJ Pro...

Are you thirsty? Changing the liquid fasting paradigm – The “Sip Til Send” initiative. By Dr Fernando Arduini, Dr Phuong Markman, Dr Hannah Shoemaker and Dr Cathy King, and edited by Professor Alicia Dennis. This is an audio recording of a chapter published in the 2025 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (also known as the Blue Book). To see any figures and tables in this chapter, as well as the r...

Bronchoalveolar toileting for severe pulmonary aspiration. By Dr Richard Luo Oliver and Dr Robert Brogan, and edited by Dr Andrew Deacon and Associate Professor Matt Doane. This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2027 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (also known as the Blue Book). To see any figures and tables in this chapter, as well as the references and any appendices, find the chap...

GLP-1 receptor agonists – an evolving paradigm in perioperative medication management. By Dr Edward Lim, Dr Josh Szental and Associate Professor Shane Hamblin, and edited by Professor Alicia Dennis. This is an audio recording of a chapter published in the 2025 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (also known as the Blue Book). To see any figures and tables in this chapter, as well as the references...

The following is part of our series 'Conversations with Chris Cokis'. In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews Dr Vanessa Beavis. Vanessa is the immediate past president of ANZCA and has held positions including chair of the Training Accreditation Committee, chair of the Perioperative Medicine Steering Committee, ANZCA Council representative on the FPM Board, founding chair of t...

The following is part of our series 'Conversations with Chris Cokis'. In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews Dr Kieran Davis. Kieran is dean of the Faculty of Pain Medicine and works in New Zealand as an anaesthetist and pain medicine specialist. He talks with Chris about his journey to settling in Auckland from the UK, the differences between working in pain medicine and anae...

Leonie chairs our committee at the top of our education tree, the Education Executive Management Committee (EEMC).

The following is part of our new series 'Conversations with Chris Cokis'. In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews Dr Scott Ma. Scott is chair of the Professional Affairs Executive Committee, and the Specialist International Medical Graduate Committee and former chair of the ANZCA Environmental Sustainability Network Executive.

The following is part of our new series 'Conversations with Chris Cokis'. In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews ANZCA Councillor and chair of the ANZCA and FPM CPD Committee Dr Deb Devonshire.

The following is part of our new series 'Conversations with Chris Cokis'. In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews ANZCA Councillor and 2023 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting Co-convenor Dr Tanya Selak.

Enhancing powerful medication – applications of the placebo response for pain management. By Dr Andrew Watson and Professor Thomas Bruessel. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital. This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book). To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: bit....

Preparing the elderly patient for elective non-cardiac surgery. By Dr Naomi Osborne, Dr Leena Nagappan, and Dr Kevin Kwan. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital. This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book). To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: bit.ly/3T7muOL

Teaching medical students during clinical anaesthesia placements. By Dr Jeremy Rogers, Dr Jeremy Carman, Dr Andrew Gardner, Dr Ross MacPherson. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital. This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book). To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: b...

Epidural labour analgesia: Current trends, advances, and future techniques. By Dr Victor Chen and Dr Harriet Wood. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital. This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book). To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: bit.ly/3T7muOL

Direct acting oral anticoagulants – pharmacology and perioperative considerations By Dr Kate Drummond. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital. This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book). To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: bit.ly/3T7muOL

Atrial fibrillation, ablation, and the anaesthetist By Dr Cameron Maxwell, Dr Derek Potgieter and Professor Thomas Bruessel. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital. This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book). To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: bit.ly/3T7muOL

A beginner’s guide to in-flight medical emergencies By Dr Gareth Jones, Dr Nicola Emslie and Dr Dean Bunbury. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital. This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book). To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: https://bit.ly/3T7muOL

How can anaesthetists talk to patients with obesity? By Dr Natalie Smith, Dr Anthony Hodsdon, and Professor David A Story. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital. This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book). To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: https://bit.ly/3T7muOL

Bubble trouble: Vascular gas embolism By Dr Bridget Devane. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital. This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book). To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: https://bit.ly/3T7muOL

Medicolegal insights into anaesthesia By Dr Chris Bolton. Voiced by ANZCA fellow Dr Peter Cook from The Tweed Hospital. This is an audio recording of a chapter from the 2021 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia (commonly referred to as the Blue Book). To read the Blue Book in digital format, please find it here: bit.ly/3T7muOL