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PCIA resources now available

12/05/2024
John Prentice
Anaesthesia training, Final exam (FEx), Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA), Anaesthesia training assessments
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Information and resources related to the new Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA) can be found on the new Assessment > Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA) page. This includes PCIA guidance documents, Teaching/learning resources, PCIA assessment resources and a PCIA-related webinar.

Note: Updated versions the PCIA Implementation guide and Summary sheet were added on 20 December 2024.

Cover ArtThe Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment: Implementation Guide by Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Publication Date: v1.0 - December 2024
This guide is part of the PCIA resources pack and is available to anaesthesia trainees, SIMGs and members of Anaesthesia Departments to support implementation of the PCIA in hospitals and health services.
Anaesthesia training, Final exam (FEx), Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA), Anaesthesia training assessments

Updates to FEx resources

06/25/2025
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A number of additional resources (including texts) have been added to the FEx page covering anatomy, biochemistry, ECG, trauma and perioperative medicine.

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Understanding the Numbers in Depth of Anesthesia Monitors now available

06/20/2025
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Cover Art Understanding the Numbers in Depth of Anesthesia Monitors by Ashraf A. Dahaba Is there a unified definition of anesthesia? What exactly are we monitoring? Processed electroencephalography (pEEG) monitors may not reliably assess all anesthetic endpoints. This book explains how anesthesiologists should not blindly follow the displayed numbers when they adjust their anesthetic agents' doses. This book is based on the author's 30 years of experience researching the topic of Depth of Anesthesia (DOA) monitoring. Depth of Anesthesia monitors are pEEG Monitors. All conditions that would alter the EEG (these are many) would also alter the DOA displayed numbers so each reader should learn how to correctly interpret the displayed numbers. In many instances physicians are confronted with various paradoxical Depth of Anesthesia monitors displaying inaccurate readings that do not concur with "clinically judged Anesthetic state" whether arising from an underlying pathophysiology alteration of the patients' own EEG cerebral function or those due to shortcomings in the performance and design of the DoA. This book - very easy to read although the topic sounds very complicated - would like to represent a reference where anesthesiologists can go back to when they are confronted with such situations. Each chapter is focused on one contributing element that could influence depth of anesthesia monitoring. It reports cases or studies of displayed numbers that do not concur with clinically assessed depth of anesthesia; these are immediately followed by the documented scientific EEG explanations. A book that both younger and older anesthetists should read to better understand how to use DOA monitors in their daily practice and that very much simplifies the topic.
ISBN: 9783031882593
Publication Date: 2025-05-29
Anaesthesia training

Case Studies of near Misses in Clinical Anesthesia now available

06/19/2025
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Cover Art Case Studies of near Misses in Clinical Anesthesia by John G. Brock-Utne All anesthesiologists eventually face the fear of a "near miss," when a patient's life has been put at risk.nbsp; Learning from the experience is crucial to professionalism and the ongoing development of expertise. Drawing on forty-plus years of practice in major metropolitan hospitals in the United States, Norway, and South Africa, John Brock-Utne, MD presents 80 carefully selected cases that provide the basis for lessons and tips to prevent potential disaster. nbsp;The cases emphasize problem-centered learning and span a broad range of topics--from an outbreak of operating room infection (could it be the anesthesia equipment?), nbsp;complications of fiberoptic intubations, nbsp;and problems with epidural drug pumps, to performing an urgent tracheostomy for the first time, working with an aggressive surgeon, and what to do when a patient falls offnbsp; the operating table during surgery.nbsp;nbsp;80 true-story clinical "near misses" never before published, ideal for problem-centered learning, recommendations, references, and discussions accompany most cases, rich basis for teaching discussions both in or out of the operating room, settings include sophisticated as well as rudimentary anesthetic environments, complements the author's other case book, Clinical Anesthesia: Near Misses and Lessons Learned (Springer, 2008).
ISBN: 9781441911780
Publication Date: 2011-08-09
Anaesthesia training, Anaesthesia training assessments

How are VIVAs assessed

05/20/2025
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A series of How are VIVAs assessed? videos have been added to the PEx revision aids page and the FEx resources page.

These videos explore how vivas are scored to provide a clear understanding of the evaluation criteria. The written commentary highlights examiner techniques and assessment of the candidates’ performance.

Primary exam (PEx), Final exam (FEx), Anaesthesia training assessments

New edition of Rogers’ Textbook of Pediatric Intensive Care now available

03/31/2025
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Rogers' Textbook of Pediatric Intensive Care, 6e by Donald H. Shaffner John J. McCloskey; Elizabeth Anne Hunt; Robert C. Tasker [eds] Long recognized as the leading text in this dynamic field, Rogers' Textbook of Pediatric Intensive Care provides comprehensive, clear explanations of both the principles underlying paediatric critical care disease and trauma as well as how these principles are applied. The fully revised Sixth Edition brings you completely up to date on today's understanding, treatments, technologies, and outcomes regarding critical illness in children. Contains 120 up-to-date chapters covering everything from hematologic/oncologic disorders to mass casualty incidents to PICU organization and physical design. Keeps you current with the latest evidence and practices, including recent advances in electronic monitoring, education, and pandemic management. Includes Key Points at the beginning of each chapter along with associated numbered margin icons throughout correlating pertinent sections so you can find what you need, quickly margin icons so you can find what you need quickly.
ISBN: 9781975174217
Publication Date: 2023-10-06
Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthesia training, Rural Generalist Anaesthesia (RGA) training

Planning for success: A resource for anaesthesia exam preparation

03/26/2025
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Planning for Success is our new exam preparation resource designed to support trainees and SIMGs on the exam pathway.

Read the news article to learn more: https://www.anzca.edu.au/news-and-safety-alerts/planning-for-success-a-resource-for-anaesthesia-exam-preparation

See the Primary Exam (PEx) - Revision aids tab for links and access instructions.

 

Anaesthesia training, Primary exam (PEx), SIMG

College website relinking and page updates

03/03/2025
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AlertFollowing last week's college website update, a number of broken webpage and resource links have been corrected.

If you encounter a broken or incorrect link on this guide, please use the library feedback form (select Report an Issue > Library Guide Link Issue) and we will update the link as a matter of urgency.

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Latest training & exam related titles added to our collection

01/23/2025
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Cover ArtHow to Teach the Epidural Block in Obstetric Anesthesia by Giorgio Capogna [ed} This book highlights the distinction between "how to teach" and "how to practice," emphasizing the importance of effective teaching skills in conveying information and skills to others. The authors' extensive experience and research make this book a comprehensive and authoritative guide to effective teaching methods for the challenging task of teaching the epidural technique.
ISBN: 9783031702105
Publication Date: 2024-11-01
 
 
 
 
Hensley's Practical Approach to Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, 7e by Bartels K; Fox AA; Howard-Quijano K; Thiele RH; Shaw AD Offering a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the field, Hensley's Practical Approach to Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, 7en, edited by Drs. Karsten Bartels, Amanda A. Fox, Andrew D. Shaw, Kimberly Howard-Quijano, and Robert H. Thiele, is an ideal reference and review tool for fellows, residents, and practicing anaesthesiologists. Concisely written and readily accessible, it combines the depth of a reference book with the no-nonsense guidance of a clinically-oriented handbook. This edition has been newly reorganized for current practice patterns and to better align with the ACGME requirements for adult cardiothoracic anaesthesiology.
ISBN: 9781975209100
Publication Date: 2024-06-19
 
 
 
 
Basic Sciences in Anesthesia, 2e by Maged Argalious, Ehab Farag, Deepak Sharma [eds] Basic Sciences in Anesthesia, 2e presents the most recent evidenced-based knowledge in basic sciences in anesthesia. It covers topics from the syllabus of the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) basic science exam, including anatomy, pharmacology, physiology, physics in anesthesia, and more. In each chapter, key points summarize the content, followed by a pertinent and concise discussion of the topic, ending with multiple choice questions with answers and suggested further reading. This 2nd edition is fully revised featuring new chapters on infection prevention in anesthesiology, principles of patient safety, physician impairment, advance directives and informed consent.
ISBN: 9783031602030
Publication Date: 2025-01-09
Anaesthesia training, Online Books (eBooks)

Assessments Update

01/23/2025
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The Assessments section of this guide has been updated to remove the old IAACQ page as this has been replaced by the new Introductory Training (IT) assessments page. This new page contains LO information and dedicated forms/resourcing to be used with the assessments. The new Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA) page is also in place and contains the new PCIA Implementation guide and dedicated forms/resourcing to be used with the PCIA assessment.

Cover ArtThe Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment: Implementation Guide by Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Publication Date: v1.0 - December 2024
This guide is part of the PCIA resources pack and is available to anaesthesia trainees, SIMGs and members of Anaesthesia Departments to support implementation of the PCIA in hospitals and health services.
Training, Anaesthesia training, Final exam (FEx), Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA), Anaesthesia training assessments

New paediatric anaesthesia title now available

12/24/2024
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The Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia Handbook, 2e by Viviane G. Nasr; James A. DiNardo
ISBN: 9781119835394
Publication Date: 2025-01-02
Anaesthesia, Anaesthesia training, Paediatric Anaesthesia