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Spotlight: Exhibitions
- Without Sensation: A brief history of early anaesthesia
  
  How did anaesthesia originate and what did it entail in the days before such innovations as antibiotics were invented?
  Delve into the new online exhibition Without Sensation? A brief history of early anaesthesia to read about human striving to find solutions for painful surgery. The exhibition is launched to coincide with National Anaesthesia Day.
Spotlight: Professional development
- Fellowship to mentor/train early career individuals
  
  Anesthesia & Analgesia now has an open call for applicants for the newly formed A&A Editorial Fellowship. They are seeking to appoint up to 12 Editorial Fellows annually to join their Journal Editorial Board to shadow and to learn from the work of editors, while also completing a project relevant to the science and practice of scholarly publishing. Current residents, specialty trainees and fellows, or early career researchers are encouraged to apply.
  
  Applications close November 1st, 2024
  
  More information
  
  Latest Books
  
  Miller's Anesthesia, 10e by Gropper, Cohen, Eriksson, Fleisher, Johnson-Akeju & Leslie [eds] ***Highly Recommended*** Offering up-to-date coverage of everything from historical and international perspectives to basic science and today’s clinical practice, Miller's Anesthesia 10e, remains the #1 reference and trusted learning resource for practitioners and trainees in this complex field. Dr. Michael Gropper leads a team of expert editors and contributing authors who provide current information on the technical, scientific, and clinical issues you face each day—whether you’re managing a challenging patient care situation, preparing for the boards, or studying for recertification.
  
  Call Number: NOT AVAILABLE FOR LOAN
  
  Publication Date: 2024-10-07
  Highly Recommended Note: Create a ClinicalKey personal profile to access/download PDF chapters.
  
  Brown's Atlas of Regional Anesthesia [via Hinari] by Ehab Farag; Loran Mounir-Soliman Regarded as the go-to reference in the field, Atlas of Regional Anesthesia brings you the detailed visual guidance and unmatched expertise needed to confidently administer a myriad of nerve block techniques in all areas of the body. Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate each technique in a simple, easy-to-follow manner while an emphasis on cross-sectional anatomy, illustrations of gross and surface anatomy, and ultrasound, CT and MRI scans help you develop a 3-dimensional concept of anatomy essential to successful regional anesthesia.
  
  ISBN: 9780323354905
  
  Publication Date: 2016
  
  Coaching Skills: The Definitive Guide to Being a Coach, 5e by Jenny Rogers Relevant to lifestyle and executive coaching, human resources and careers, training and management, 'Coaching Skills' offers practical advice backed up by case studies and examples. This updated edition contains more extensive treatment of barriers to change in clients, new coverage of goal-setting, and more on assessing a client's needs.
  
  Call Number: 158.3 ROG
  >> REQUEST PRINT LOAN [4th ED]<<
  
  ISBN: 9780335251438
  
  Publication Date: 2024
  
  Total Reset: Realigning with our Timeless Holistic Blueprint for Living by Greg Campbell In 1991, curious about the ways of humanity’s oldest continuous culture, Greg Campbell exited corporate life to live in the remote Kimberley region of Australia with a traditional Aboriginal elder and powerful maban (shaman), Lulu, and his people. Concerned about the state of the world and threats to the continuity of all life, Lulu asked Greg to work with him and the Aboriginal people on one book, a journey of 31 years.
  
  ISBN: 9780645273120
  
  Publication Date: 22 October 2023
  
  Recent articles of interest
  
  A number of new articles by our FANZCAs have recently been added to the library guides, including an informative correspondence and a feature on nitrous oxide leaks.
  
  Mossenson AI, Livingston P, Brown JA, Khalid K, Rubio Martinez R. A competency framework for simulation facilitation in low-resource settings: a modified Delphi study. Anaesthesia. 2024 Oct 4.
  
  Abou Nafeh NG, Aouad MT, Khalili AF, Serhan FG, Sokhn AM, Kaddoum RN. Use of Sugammadex in "Cannot Intubate, Cannot Ventilate" Scenarios: A Systematic Review of Case Reports. Anesth Analg. Epub October 4, 2024.
  
  Culwick MD, Ling R, Sen K, Endlich Y, van Zundert AA. Is patient data measurement and recording important in advancing healthcare studies?. Anaesth Intensive Care. Epub September 5, 2024.
  
  AudioDigest
  
  AudioDigest Anesthesiology Collection [App] This link opens in a new window
  
  Featured
  
  AudioDigest provides instant online and mobile access to 250+ accredited anaesthesiology, pain medicine and critical care audio lectures presented by experts from leading institutions, bringing clinicians a convenient continuing medical education (CME/CE) experience. Each lecture includes: objectives, pre-test Q&A, summary & readings, post-test Q&A, evaluation.
  
  Waste Reduction: Environmental Consciousness and Sustainability in the Operating Room (28 Oct 2024)
  
  The goal of this program is to improve improve environmental consciousness and sustainability in the operating room, including acknowledging the impacts of inhalational anesthetics on global warming and identifying opportunities to minimize environmental impacts in the operating room.

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DSM-5-TR includes the fully revised text and references, updated diagnostic criteria and ICD-10-CM codes since DSM-5 was published in 2013. It features a new disorder, Prolonged Grief Disorder, as well as codes for suicidal behaviour available to all clinicians of any discipline without the requirement of any other diagnosis. jQuery(function () { jQuery('[data-toggle="popover"]').popover() }) Call Number: 616.89075 DIA>> REQUEST PRINT LOAN <<ISBN: 9780890425756Publication Date: 2022-03-18 The Pain of Cancer by Marie Joseph 'The Pain of Cancer' should be an essential read for all doctors and nurses in frontline medicine who will day to day be faced with patients having complex pain problems related to cancer. Armed with the concepts and theory of pain management, embellished by real life practical examples contained within this book they will have increased confidence to provide effective pain management. 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On the same token, interventional pain management is defined as the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment. This new edition brings a wide array of information for interventional pain physicians and other physicians practicing regenerative medicine with its applications in managing chronic pain and other disorders. jQuery(function () { jQuery('[data-toggle="popover"]').popover() }) ISBN: 9783031503573Publication Date: 2024-05-02 Recent articles of interestA number of new pain-related articles have recently been added to the library guides.Rau LM, et al. 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases chronic primary pain diagnoses in children and adolescents: representation of pediatric patients in the new classification system. 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ANZCA E-News (16 October 2024)

Spotlight: Exhibitions Without Sensation: A brief history of early anaesthesia How did anaesthesia originate and what did it entail in the days before such innovations as antibiotics were invented? Delve into the new online exhibition Without Sensation? A brief history of early anaesthesia to read about human striving to find solutions for painful surgery. The exhibition is launched to coincide with National Anaesthesia Day. Spotlight: Professional development Fellowship to mentor/train early career individuals Anesthesia & Analgesia now has an open call for applicants for the newly formed A&A Editorial Fellowship. They are seeking to appoint up to 12 Editorial Fellows annually to join their Journal Editorial Board to shadow and to learn from the work of editors, while also completing a project relevant to the science and practice of scholarly publishing. Current residents, specialty trainees and fellows, or early career researchers are encouraged to apply. Applications close November 1st, 2024 More information Latest Books Miller's Anesthesia, 10e by Gropper, Cohen, Eriksson, Fleisher, Johnson-Akeju & Leslie [eds] ***Highly Recommended*** Offering up-to-date coverage of everything from historical and international perspectives to basic science and today’s clinical practice, Miller's Anesthesia 10e, remains the #1 reference and trusted learning resource for practitioners and trainees in this complex field. Dr. Michael Gropper leads a team of expert editors and contributing authors who provide current information on the technical, scientific, and clinical issues you face each day—whether you’re managing a challenging patient care situation, preparing for the boards, or studying for recertification. jQuery(function () { jQuery('[data-toggle="popover"]').popover() }) Call Number: NOT AVAILABLE FOR LOAN Publication Date: 2024-10-07 Highly Recommended Note: Create a ClinicalKey personal profile to access/download PDF chapters. Brown's Atlas of Regional Anesthesia [via Hinari] by Ehab Farag; Loran Mounir-Soliman Regarded as the go-to reference in the field, Atlas of Regional Anesthesia brings you the detailed visual guidance and unmatched expertise needed to confidently administer a myriad of nerve block techniques in all areas of the body. Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate each technique in a simple, easy-to-follow manner while an emphasis on cross-sectional anatomy, illustrations of gross and surface anatomy, and ultrasound, CT and MRI scans help you develop a 3-dimensional concept of anatomy essential to successful regional anesthesia. jQuery(function () { jQuery('[data-toggle="popover"]').popover() }) ISBN: 9780323354905 Publication Date: 2016 Coaching Skills: The Definitive Guide to Being a Coach, 5e by Jenny Rogers Relevant to lifestyle and executive coaching, human resources and careers, training and management, 'Coaching Skills' offers practical advice backed up by case studies and examples. This updated edition contains more extensive treatment of barriers to change in clients, new coverage of goal-setting, and more on assessing a client's needs. jQuery(function () { jQuery('[data-toggle="popover"]').popover() }) Call Number: 158.3 ROG >> REQUEST PRINT LOAN [4th ED]<< ISBN: 9780335251438 Publication Date: 2024 Total Reset: Realigning with our Timeless Holistic Blueprint for Living by Greg Campbell In 1991, curious about the ways of humanity’s oldest continuous culture, Greg Campbell exited corporate life to live in the remote Kimberley region of Australia with a traditional Aboriginal elder and powerful maban (shaman), Lulu, and his people. Concerned about the state of the world and threats to the continuity of all life, Lulu asked Greg to work with him and the Aboriginal people on one book, a journey of 31 years. jQuery(function () { jQuery('[data-toggle="popover"]').popover() }) ISBN: 9780645273120 Publication Date: 22 October 2023 Recent articles of interest A number of new articles by our FANZCAs have recently been added to the library guides, including an informative correspondence and a feature on nitrous oxide leaks. Mossenson AI, Livingston P, Brown JA, Khalid K, Rubio Martinez R. A competency framework for simulation facilitation in low-resource settings: a modified Delphi study. Anaesthesia. 2024 Oct 4. Abou Nafeh NG, Aouad MT, Khalili AF, Serhan FG, Sokhn AM, Kaddoum RN. Use of Sugammadex in "Cannot Intubate, Cannot Ventilate" Scenarios: A Systematic Review of Case Reports. Anesth Analg. Epub October 4, 2024. Culwick MD, Ling R, Sen K, Endlich Y, van Zundert AA. Is patient data measurement and recording important in advancing healthcare studies?. Anaesth Intensive Care. Epub September 5, 2024. AudioDigest AudioDigest Anesthesiology Collection [App] This link opens in a new window Featured AudioDigest provides instant online and mobile access to 250+ accredited anaesthesiology, pain medicine and critical care audio lectures presented by experts from leading institutions, bringing clinicians a convenient continuing medical education (CME/CE) experience. Each lecture includes: objectives, pre-test Q&A, summary & readings, post-test Q&A, evaluation. Waste Reduction: Environmental Consciousness and Sustainability in the Operating Room (28 Oct 2024) The goal of this program is to improve improve environmental consciousness and sustainability in the operating room, including acknowledging the impacts of inhalational anesthetics on global warming and identifying opportunities to minimize environmental impacts in the operating room. ...

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