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Library updateContinuedPrediction and outcomes of impossible maskventilation: a review of 50,000 anesthetics /Anesthesiology 2009; 110: 891-7Impossible mask ventilation is aninfrequent airway event that is associatedwith difficult intubation. Neck radiationchanges represent the most significantclinical predictor of impossible maskventilation in the patient dataset.Available online via the ANZCA JournalList: http://www.anzca.edu.au/resources/library/online-journals.htmlHaptic simulator for epiduralsResearchers at the University of Limerick inIreland have created a spinal anaestheticsimulation program as a training tool.“The ‘haptic simulator’ recreates the skintension felt by the practitioner at the pointthe needle is inserted.If the injection is not carried out correctly,the trainee receives immediate audio andvisual feedback.”BBC report: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7948300.stmProject website: http://www.idc.ul.ie/dbmt/technology.htmlAAGBI safety guideline: pre-hospitalanaesthesiaPre-hospital anaesthesia is carried outregularly only by a small number of doctorsin the UK. Although mostly predictable, prehospitalconditions can be more difficultthan those in hospital and, in addition,trained assistance and peer support is notusually available. It is therefore importantthat patient safety is paramount andsystems are in place to ensure that thehighest standards are achieved.http://www.aagbi.org/publications/guidelines/docs/prehospital_glossy09.pdfLong-term consequences of postoperativecognitive dysfunction / Anesthesiology. 2009Mar;110(3):548-55.Available online via the ANZCA JournalList: http://www.anzca.edu.au/resources/library/online-journals.htmlA Healthier Future for All Australians /National Health and Hospitals ReformCommission1. Taking Responsibility2. Connecting Care3. Facing Inequities4. Driving Quality Performancehttp://www.nhhrc.org.au/internet/nhhrc/publishing.nsf/Content/interim-reportdecember-2008Music during caesarean section underregional anaesthesia for improving maternaland infant outcomes / Cochrane DatabaseSyst Rev. 2009 Apr 15;(2)http://mrw.interscience.wiley.com/cochrane/clsysrev/articles/CD006914/frame.htmlWHO guidelines on hand hygiene inhealth careThese guidelines review the scientificdata, state consensus recommendationsand provide information on process andoutcome measurement.http://whqlibdoc.who.int publications/2009/9789241597906_eng.pdfNew 7th edition of Miller’sAnaesthesia – special offer toANZCA membersThe ANZCA Library has arranged aspecial offer on the new edition ofMiller’s Anaesthesia, 7th edition2009 in conjunction with SPP Books.The premium version of Miller’sAnaesthesia, normally priced at$730, is on an introductory offer of$599 net and free delivery withinAustralia.The expert consult version of Miller’sAnaesthesia, normally priced at$550.00, is on an introductory offerof $449.00 net and free deliverywithin Australia.In addition to these savings,announce yourself to SPP Books asa ANZCA member and receive withyour purchase of Miller’s Anaesthesiaa gift voucher to the value of $20 tobe used against any purchase at SPPBooks in the next 12 months.This offer is valid until July 31, 2009.Contact the Library OR SPP directly:SPP Books, 688 Elizabeth Street,Melbourne, VIC 3000Phone: +61 3 9341 7000Fax: +61 3 9341 7097Freecall: 1800 333 672www.sppbooks.com.auEmail: info@sppbooks.com.auContact the Librarywww.anzca.edu.au/resources/libraryPhone: +61 3 8517 5305Fax: +61 3 8517 5381Email: library@anzca.edu.au64The ANZCA Bulletin June 2009
RegionsAustralian CapitalTerritoryThe new Australian Capital Territory(ACT) office proved a suitable venue fora productive Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD) workshop on Saturday,May 23. Under the guidance of VidaViliunas, Fellows were able to log onto the ANZCA website, set up and updatetheir CPD portfolio.On July 18, a Clinical Teaching Course(CTC) workshop will also be held. Thiswill provide an opportunity for Fellowsinvolved in supervision to structure theirapproach to teaching and learning in aclinical environment.Planning continues for the popularFloriade Meeting to be held from September19-20, with the theme “Anaesthesia forRenal and Vascular Surgery”. A new venueis being planned and further details will beadvertised on the ANZCA website shortly.The Society for Paediatric Anaesthesiain New Zealand and Australia (SPANZA)Annual Scientific Meeting will be held atthe Hyatt Hotel between October 29 andNovember 1. Professor Stephen Stayeris the international guest and the themeof the meeting is “New Frontiers inPaediatric Anaesthesia”.ACT Fellows are also looking forwardto welcoming local and interstate gueststo the official opening of the new officeson June 23, 2009.New South WalesContinuing Medical Education MeetingDate: Saturday and Sunday,November 14-15, 2009Where: Novotel Wollongong Hotel,Northbeach, WollongongTitle: “Risky Business: The Art and Scienceof Preoperative Assessment”This meeting will focus on a rangeof issues surrounding preoperative care.What are the risks for patients, how welldo we assess this risk, what does testingtell us, how does it improve patients andis preoperative testing even necessary?There will be numerous speakers fromdifferent specialties who will talk aboutcurrent best practice and evidencebasedtesting.The meeting will also incorporateworkshops, small group discussions andlectures, designed to stimulate thinkingabout what is best for patients.This meeting is suitable for practicinganaesthetists and also has relevanceto trainees preparing for their finalexaminations.Primary Refresher Course in AnaesthesiaThe Primary Refresher Course inAnaesthesia was held at the Royal PrinceAlfred Hospital during May and was wellattended. The NSW Regional Committeethanks the lecturers who put in a hugeamount of time and effort in helpingtrainees prepare for their forthcomingexaminations. Special thanks also goesto the convenor of the course, ProfessorPeter Kam. Professor Kam has overseen thiscourse for more than two decades. The nextPrimary Refresher Course in Anaesthesiawill be held at the Royal Prince AlfredHospital from October 12 – 23, 2009.Trial VivasTo assist candidates presenting for theirFinal Anaesthetic Vivas in Melbourneon May 29-30, trial vivas were conductedat Liverpool, Westmead, Royal PrinceAlfred and St George Hospitals. Onceagain, Fellows and trainees at each of theanaesthetic departments volunteered theirtime to assist in organising these successfultrial viva evenings and we thank everyoneinvolved. The next trial viva evenings willbe held in September and October 2009.Please also note that the Part Zero“Introduction to Anaesthesia” coursescheduled for later in the year has beenpostponed until February 2010.Clinical Teaching Course workshopA Clinical Teaching Course (CTC) workshopwas held at the Sydney ANZCA office onMarch 27. Conducted by Felicity Hutton(Education, Training and Developmentmanager at ANZCA), the day workshopfocused on “Teaching in Small Groups”.Participants were encouraged to exploreways they could use small groups as amethod of teaching anaesthesia. Theactivities and discussions were focusedon developing understanding of smallgroup dynamics and strategies to promotemaximum participation of all groupmembers. The workshop also provideda good opportunity for participants toplan, conduct and evaluate a small groupteaching activity.For updates and future meetingsplease visit the NSW regional website:www.nsw.anzca.edu.auTop: Novotel Wollongong at Northbeachin New South Wales;Above from left, back row: D. Wolfers,J.Poulos, A. Singh, H. Abouelnasr,J.Killen, S.Wharton, J.Prowse,T.Selak;front row: A.Playoust, N.Smith, T.Tay,F.Hutton, Y-L.Wan.The ANZCA Bulletin June 2009 65
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