Australian Anaesthesia

I chat with anaesthetist Claudia von Peltz about the 4th Consensus Guidelines on the Management of PONV, published by the American Society for Enhanced Recovery (ASER). 4th Consensus Guidelines on PONV: https://journals.lww.com/anesthesia-analgesia/fulltext/2020/08000/management_of_postoperative_nausea_and_vomiting_.15.aspx Addendum to the 4th Consensus Guidelines: https://journals.lww.com/anesthe...

I review this article on what it means to report quality measures in the US. https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2015.1258#:~:text=Each%20year%20US%20physician%20practices,the%20reporting%20of%20quality%20measures.

ASA VIC Committee member Jennifer Reilly and I discuss highlights from the Victorian AGM. You could hear a pin drop during Prof Michelle Ananda-Rajah's talk. ASA members can access the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts Look for episode #37

I chat with Dr Carmen Brown about why she left the US (hint, it's in the title) and what might be in store for the Australian health system For more information, please visit: https://asa.org.au/managed-care/ https://www.sendtheeaglehome.com.au/ Please send any feedback to asa@asa.org.au

Peter Waterhouse and I discuss the details and implications of the nib/Cigna Honeysuckle Health proposal. Managed Care on the ASA website: https://asa.org.au/managed-care/ Now is a good time to consider supporting the ASA by becoming a member: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join Members Only resources: https://asa.org.au/members-advocacy/ Join the conversation on the ASA Forum: http...

I chat with one of our newer staff members, Rhian Foster, Events and Membership Coordinator about some of the educational resources and events hosted by the ASA. ASA Education Resources: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation ASA Events List: https://asa.org.au/events ASA National Scientific Congress: https://asansc.com.au/ If you're keen to access the full range of ASA Educational resources and events t...

I chat with paediatric anaesthetist Poranee Buttery about how the paediatric anaesthesia network was developed to support us in delivering safe care for children throughout Victoria. It's not just for Victorians and not too late to get involved! If you would like to join the conversation on the ASA Forum (our secure chat site), then please apply here: https://asa.org.au/join-the-asa-forum/ or cont...

I chat with Dr Colin Baird about his first hand account of being an anaesthetist with substance use disorder. He authored an excellent review article and shares further details in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0310057X20969704 Further  resources: Australian & New Zealand Doctors in Recovery:  https://www.idaa.org/sites/adr/ Sick Doctor...

I chat with Lisa Murphy, Executive Director of the Stroke Foundation about moving to Australia, leaving anaesthesia and transitioning to a leadership role. Resources for members of the ASA: Find events, including those for International Medical Graduates here:  https://asa.org.au/events Educational resources such as videos, talks & webinars can be found here:  https://asa.org.au/asae...

I chat with Sheila Hart, current President of the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists To find out more about ASA events, such as the 4D event which fosters leadership in anaesthesia in Australia, please visit asa.org.au or email asa@asa.org.au. NZSA:  https://anaesthesia.nz/ https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/ LLHW:  https://asa.org.au/what-we-do/welfare-of-anaesthetists    

I chat with Melbourne anaesthetist Jen Dixon who attended the 2021 Tasmanian Annual Scientific Meeting organised by: Convenor – Shirin Jamshidi Workshop Convenor – Chris Wilde Chair TRC – Lia Freestone Chair ASA TAS CoM – Mike Challis Trainee co-convenors – Dylan Siejka and Nicola Fracalossi ANZCA regional coordinator – Janette Papps ASA President's address: https://vimeo.com/wallfly/review/515572...

I chat with three inspiring women who have took periods of leave from their anaesthetic training and written a resource document to help others through this process. The Trainee Returning to Work document can be found here:  https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48309022 Apply for the ASA CRASH Scholarship here:   https://asa.org.au/membership-benefits/membership-crash/ You'll...

Happy International Women's Day! I chat with Rosmarin Zacher and Isabelle Cooper about navigating pregnancy and working as an anaesthetist. The Trainee Returning to Work document can be found here: https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48309025 Zacher R. Maternal wellbeing and pregnancy outcomes in anaesthetic trainees. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care . 2019;47(4):326-333. doi: 10.1177/0...

I chat with Emergency nurse Cherylynn McGurgan about her experiences providing care for those in hotel quarantine as well being the recipient of care. For more information about the Australian Medical Assistance Team  (AusMAT), please visit https://www.nationaltraumacentre.nt.gov.au/    

CRASH: Critical care, Resuscitation and Airway Skills in High Fidelity Simulation, helping you return to work. I chat with Drs Kara Allen and Janette Wright who developed the course. ASA CRASH Course Scholarship (members only):   https://asa.org.au/membership-benefits/membership-crash/ More deets:  https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/continuing-education/anaesthesia-and-pain-m...

The story behind the Anaesthetic Crisis Manual and more with author, publisher and Chair of the ASA's Communication Committee, Dr David Borshoff Leeuwin Press:  https://leeuwinpress.com.au/ Discount code for ASA members can be found here:  https://asa.org.au/resources/publications

Congratulations to Prof Alan Merry who has just been awarded Honorary Membership of the ASA! In this episode we chat about his life and times and explore why he is such a worthy recipient. Interested in joining the ASA?  Here's the link:  https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

Everything you need to know about forming a Peer Group and earning those hard to earn CPD points! I chat with Dr Kushlani Stevenson, Executive Committee Member of the ANZCA/ASA/NZSA Wellbeing Special Interest Group and author of the Peer Group document. Peer Group document:  https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48703566 For more information about any of the ANZCA/ASA/NZSA Special...

I chat with Emily Munday, outgoing Chair of the Trainee Member Group about what she learnt in navigating the College Continuing Professional Development program as a Provisional Fellow. There's some subtle differences to know about! ANZCA CPD:  https://cpd.anzca.edu.au/Account/LogOn? ReturnUrl=%2f Anaphylaxis (online course):  https://networks.anzca.edu.au/d2l/home/7561  

I chat with Dr Ahmad Al Hewani who has joined the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) and found some useful resources which will hopefully help him get a position on the ANZCA training program. He also picks my brain about the ASA! https://asa.org.au/become-a-member/trainee-membership Interested in joining the ASA?  Here's the link:  https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-jo...

I chat with Rob Wengritzky and Chris O'Loughlin about how they rolled out the CleanSpace Halo PAPR in their operating theatres. In only 3 weeks! Peninsula Health Clinical Practice Guideline: The Use of Cleanspace Halo Powered Air Purifying Respirators in the COVID-19 Operating Theatre on the ASA Forum here: https://asa.org.au/asa-forum/topic/handy-resources-for-your-workplace/ (ASA members only) h...

Highlights from a chat I had back in April with 3 passionate anaesthetists who managed to organise fit-testing of respirators for their department. ASA members can access the full episode here:  https://asa.org.au/podcasts Look for episode #9

Kate Cole, occupational hygienist and I chat about fit-testing, the Australian Standards and counterfeit respirators (masks). Resources to help spot fake face masks: The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists to help find a consultant: https://www.aioh.org.au/ SafeWork NSW Safety Alert on Fake Face Masks:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/safety-alerts/safety-alerts/supply-of-fake-fac...

I chat with ICU Fellow Dr Nick Wilson and medical aerobiologist Professor Euan Tovey about particles, airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and ask about aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) and whether the community should wear masks. Review article by Dr Nick Wilson: https://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/anae.15093

Full content is available for members here:  https://asa.org.au/podcasts