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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Epidural Pain Relief for Childbirth
An epidural provides very effective pain relief for women in labour. Â If you are planning your birth, it's important to consider knowing about epidurals before labour, as it's a challenging conversation to have when you [...]
What is an Anaesthetist?
A 2013 Community Attitudes Survey commissioned by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) found that, despite 96 per cent of people reporting experience of a general anaesthetic (personally or through a close [...]
Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section
The following text outlines the types of anaesthesia available for caesarean section. Your anaesthetist will see you and discuss your general health, progress of your pregnancy and anaesthetic with you in more detail. You can [...]
Anaesthesia for Major Hip Surgery
The aims of anaesthesia for major hip surgery 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 [...]