ANZCA Bulletin - March 2006 - Australian and New Zealand College ...
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8 <strong>Bulletin</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>2006</strong><br />
I would like to acknowledge the Obituary written<br />
by Prof T Crammond(Brophy) as the source for<br />
the majority of the information contained in this<br />
essay.<br />
<strong>ANZCA</strong> Trials Group Pilot Research Grants for <strong>2006</strong><br />
Reference<br />
(1) Westhorpe R. A rose in the desert; the influence of<br />
wartime activities on Anaesthesia. The <strong>Australian</strong><br />
Visitor’s Lecture of the Travers Travelling Professor.<br />
Published in the FARACS <strong>Bulletin</strong> May 1991.<br />
The <strong>ANZCA</strong> Trials Group invites applications<br />
from Fellows of <strong>ANZCA</strong>, JFICM <strong>and</strong> or FPM for<br />
pilot research grants for projects related to<br />
anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, or pain<br />
medicine.<br />
letter indicating that they are seeking<br />
endorsement from the Trials Group <strong>and</strong> wish<br />
to apply for a pilot research grant.<br />
Applications will be adjudicated by the Trials<br />
Group Executive.<br />
The aim of the grants is to assist researchers in<br />
the following areas: pilot-phase testing of<br />
trials, collection of baseline data using surveys<br />
or establishing a network of investigators. The<br />
Trials Group will award up to five Grants at<br />
A$5,000 with infrastructure support from the<br />
Trials Group Research Coordinator.<br />
To be eligible for a pilot research grant, a<br />
proposed study must first be endorsed by the<br />
<strong>ANZCA</strong> Trials Group.<br />
Applications, or further enquiries, should be<br />
sent by mail or email to:<br />
Ornella Clavisi<br />
Research Coordinator<br />
<strong>ANZCA</strong> Trials Group<br />
<strong>Australian</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>and</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
of Anaesthetists<br />
630 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Victoria 3004<br />
Tel: +61 3 8517 5326 Fax: +61 3 8517 5346<br />
Email: oclavisi@anzca.edu.au<br />
Applicants should send a description of the<br />
proposed research project <strong>and</strong> a covering<br />
<strong>ANZCA</strong> DISASTER RESPONSE TASKFORCE<br />
Membership<br />
Group Captain George Merridew, F<strong>ANZCA</strong>, FFPM<strong>ANZCA</strong> (Chair)<br />
Wing Comm<strong>and</strong>er David Scott, F<strong>ANZCA</strong> (Deputy Chair)<br />
Dr Kevin Baker, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />
Air Commodore Roger Capps AM, RFD, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />
Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Hanrahan, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />
Dr Ken Harrison, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />
Wing Comm<strong>and</strong>er Allan Mackillop, F<strong>ANZCA</strong>, FFPM<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />
Dr John Moloney, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />
Dr Geoff Mullins, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />
Dr Blair Munford, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />
Captain William O’Regan, F<strong>ANZCA</strong>, FJFICM<br />
Brigadier Brian Pezzutti, RFD, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />
Squadron Leader Diane Stephens OAM, F<strong>ANZCA</strong>, FJFICM<br />
Major Peter Tralaggan, F<strong>ANZCA</strong>, DipObsRACOG<br />
Squadron Leader Bruce Waxman, FRACS, FRCS, FACS (Co-opted)<br />
TERMS OF REFERENCE<br />
1. Identify the main roles in 2005 in which <strong>ANZCA</strong> <strong>and</strong> JFICM Fellows could contribute to <strong>Australian</strong> disaster responses.<br />
2. Recommend strategies to enable <strong>ANZCA</strong> <strong>and</strong> JFICM to complement existing <strong>Australian</strong> disaster responses. (Emphasise trauma management, Infective<br />
disasters eg an influenza p<strong>and</strong>emic, are being addressed by another body).<br />
3. Focus on providing effective, rapid <strong>and</strong> sustainable responses by <strong>ANZCA</strong> <strong>and</strong> JFICM Fellows to disasters.<br />
4. Identify <strong>ANZCA</strong> <strong>and</strong> JFICM disaster-related training deficiencies that exist, <strong>and</strong> define their remedies.<br />
5. Submit the Taskforce Report to <strong>ANZCA</strong> Council by 16th February <strong>2006</strong>.