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Anaesthesia training resources news & updates

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
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.

 

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.

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
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.
12/20/2024
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Cover ArtQuick Draw Anatomy for Anaesthetists, 2e by Joanna Oram Fox This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and continues to provide you with simple instructions on how to draw and interpret the crucial anatomy you need for your anaesthetic training. Covers all the relevant anatomy in: Head, neck and neuro - from Circle of Willis to cervical plexus Vertebral column- from the spinal cord to the sacrum Cardiac- coronary arteries and venous drainage of the heart Airway and respiratory- from airway sensation to the diaphragm Abdomen- from the abdominal aorta to the nephron, via a TAP block Limbs- from blood vessels in the arms to the ankle, via the femoral canal For the majority of sections, in addition to a simple drawing and detailed explanation, there are also step-by-step illustrations to show you how to draw the anatomy yourself - taking some of the stress out of potential viva questions!
ISBN: 9781914961434
Publication Date: 2024-04-09
12/19/2024
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The Learning Outcomes documents for the new MCQA and SES assessments have now been added.

12/06/2024
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Changes to program requirements are being introduced to the ANZCA training program in 2025 and will apply to trainees who begin introductory training after 1 January 2025.

A new Introductory Training (IT) assessments page has been created with links to information and resources related to the new MCQA and SES assessments.

12/06/2024
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Updated versions of the training handbook, curriculum and regulations have been released.

Cover ArtANZCA Anaesthesia Training Program Handbook by Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists The ANZCA Anaesthesia Training Program Handbook (the ANZCA Handbook for Training) sets out in detail the requirements of the training program leading to FANZCA. It is intended that the ANZCA Anaesthesia Training Program Handbook will be the usual source consulted by those seeking information about training. Should there be conflict between this handbook and Regulation 37, then the regulation takes precedence.
Publication Date: v2.9 - December 2024
12/05/2024
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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.