Managing Acute Pain
The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists have developed a brochure entitled "Managing Acute Pain - A guide for Patients", which is available below. Whilst now a little dated, it is very comprehensive, and may be particularly useful for patients to read prior to undergoing surgery.  [...]
Anaesthesia for lower limb joint replacement
Anaesthesia for lower limb joint replacement can be approached a number of different ways. The commonest anaesthesia provided for these procedures is a spinal anaesthetic, combined with either a general anaesthetic or sedation (depending on a number of factors including patient preference and coexisting medical conditions). [...]
Anaesthesia for Oral / Maxillofacial Surgical Procedures
Surgery performed within the mouth is known as oral surgery. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, dental surgeons and dentists all perform oral surgery. Minor procedures such as a simple tooth extraction are usually performed with a local anaesthetic administered by the dentist in the dental surgery. However [...]
Sedation Anaesthesia
For your surgical procedure you will be attended by a anaesthetist who will administer agents to make you relaxed and sleepy. A needle will be inserted into a vein in your arm or hand after you come into surgery. Oxygen will be given via a mask [...]
Anaesthesia for Major Knee Surgery
The aims of anaesthesia for major knee surgery (including joint replacement) include: 1. Anaesthesia – a state of controlled unconsciousness throughout the operation 2. Analgesia – pain relief for the patient throughout the operation, aiming to reduce the stress response to surgical stimulation 3. Prevention of [...]
Anaesthesia for Children
Specialist Anaesthetists try to reduce the anxiety to you and that of your child. We understand that this time can be stressful. It helps if you are candid and provide your child information about the surgery and the anaesthesia. It is preferable that your child does [...]