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NEW anaesthesia training resources guide! A brand-new dedicated anaesthesia training resources guide is now available. The guide provides comprehensive resource support for all parts of the anaesthesia training program and curriculum, as well as an extensive list of PEx and FEx assessment and exam resources.Latest books
The latest edition of Atlas of Common Syndromes has been added to the collection. In addition, there are new books examining myofascial pain and dysfunction and psychological pain management.
Atlas of Common Pain Syndromes, 5e by
Making the correct diagnosis is the first step in the effective management of patients in pain, and simplifying the diagnosis is the primary focus of Atlas of Common Pain Syndromes, 5e. Dr. Steven D. Waldman provides clinicians with a clear, concise, and up-to-date understanding of the most common pain syndromes encountered in day-to-day practice, along with practical insights on how to diagnose and treat them. Featuring more than 1,000 high-quality illustrations, this unique atlas provides the information needed to make the correct diagnosis--the signs and symptoms associated with each syndrome, the testing needed to confirm the working diagnosis, and the differential diagnosis.
Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: Diagnostics and Therapy by
Patients often seek advice in the doctor's office whose complaints are of a functional nature and cannot be directly assigned to an organ disease via laboratory or imaging. Many of these disorders such as pain, dizziness, tinnitus, lumpiness or the "heel spur" originate from the fascial organ, which is only now slowly being understood as such. Fascia connects all parts of our body mechanically but more important, all our receptors for intro-and extroception and for the regulation of homeostasis are embedded in fascia. If you take this system into account in the differential diagnosis, you can spare your patients invasive, stressful diagnostics and offer an accurate and successful therapy. Understand causes of fascial pain and dysfunction: fascial knots, principals of fascial disorders, flash tests, fascial chains, trigger points, interaction between cause and location of pain or other symptoms like fixed eczema and others. Understand causes of myofascial pain and dysfunction: myofascial knots, fascial chains, trigger points, interaction between cause and location of pain.
Unlearn Pain: The Successful Techniques And Exercises Of Psychological Pain Management by
This book shows concrete techniques and exercises of psychological pain management, with which it is possible to reduce pain permanently. It is aimed at all pain patients who want to actively manage pain and at all therapists and doctors who want to support their patients in this. The more than 30 successful techniques and exercises, such as mindfulness exercises, relaxation techniques or hypnosis procedures, can be used alone at home without a doctor or therapist. Each exercise is explained step-by-step and simply, is scientifically recognized, has no side effects, and is effective regardless of the cause or location of the pain. The book also provides a wealth of background information on the development of pain and numerous practical tips. The 4th edition is completely updated.
Latest articles of interest
A recent article in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care that was co-written by our former president, Lindy Roberts, explains how the Diploma of Rural Generalist Anaesthesia is supporting the rural and remote communities of Australia.
Recent training titles of interest
New editions of Irwin & Rippe's Intensive Care Medicine and the *international* version of Advanced Paediatric Life Support (Note: An updated ANZ edition is not yet available). Plus a new title focussing on remediation in medical education.
Irwin and Rippe's Intensive Care Medicine, 9e by
Irwin & Rippe's Intensive Care Medicine, 9e, provides state-of-the-art, evidence-based knowledge for specialty physicians and non-physicians practicing in the adult intensive care environment. Drs. Craig M. Lilly, Walter A. Boyle, and Richard S. Irwin, along with a team of expert contributing authors and education expert, William F. Kelly, offer authoritative, comprehensive guidance from an interprofessional, collaborative, educational, and scholarly perspective, encompassing all adult critical care specialties. Provides easy access to evidence-based critical care practice; Offers a practical, clinically oriented approach to intensive care, with detailed descriptions of procedures, incorporating new ultrasound and how-to videos that can easily be accessed in the eBook; Key points are identified at the beginning of each chapter and in the margins of the text; Key references chosen by the author experts are highlighted at the end of each chapter.
Advanced Paediatric Life Support: A Practical Approach to Emergencies, 7e by
The gold standard for treating paediatric emergencies. This book is the internationally renowned manual on emergency paediatric care. Written to support the course run by the Advanced Life Support Group, the book uses their structured approach: a tried and tested practical method of treating children during the crucial first few hours of a life-threatening illness or injury. Advanced Paediatric Life Support is used by doctors, nurses and allied health professionals dealing with emergencies in children. Its clear layout and straightforward style make it a highly practical tool both for training and in the event of an emergency. In the seventh edition you will find descriptions of both common and uncommon paediatric emergencies which you may encounter in clinical practice, their causes, and how to best treat them during the first hours after presentation.
Please Note: This is the new international edition. An updated ANZ edition is not currently available.
Difficult Airway Management: Case Studies by
This book consists of real-life clinical scenarios, describing how these were managed at the time and on reflection how their management could have been improved. Further discussion emphasises how any associated failures and complications could have been mitigated. Using a combination of up-to-date knowledge, advanced technology and clinical expertise, this book provides an invaluable resource for any specialist managing airways in a clinical environment.
Remediation in Medical Education: A Mid-Course Correction, 2e by
On a daily basis, health professions educators struggle to find effective and respectful ways of working with trainees who struggle to meet standards - most of whom will become practicing clinicians. Society allows and expects the health professions to regulate ourselves, and we must do so. The first edition of this book concentrated on medical student learners mainly in the United States. Since then, the literature has exploded, offering a wider range of remediation practices for all levels of learners in all health professions throughout the world. This new edition continues to offer evidence-based, theory-informed, and pragmatic approaches to identifying and remediating trainees who cannot yet perform to standards. Illustrative case studies frame practical and programmatic advice from experienced front-line educators. All original chapters have been updated, and there are 21 brand new chapters. Of the 73 chapter authors, 52 are new to this edition, broadening the book's relevance internationally and across the health professions. This book is required reading for all those committed to ensuring health professionals are ready and able to serve the health of the public.
NZ resources update
The ANZCA Library Manager recently attended the 2023 NZNC to report on the progress on updates to resourcing for NZ-based trainees and fellows in the last 12 months:
ANZCA Library at the 2023 NZ ASM
The ANZCA Library Manager recently attended the 2023 NZ ASM in Dunedin to promote the ANZCA Library resources to current and prospective trainees, fellows and CPD participants. A number of discussions also took place around how the library could better support the various SIGs, with a specific focus on improving communications with SIG members both in Australia and New Zealand.
Latest articles of interest
A recent article in Anaesthesia journal by 2 NZ-based fellows examining large effect sizes in discovery trials.
Leadership & management guide update
As part of a series of major updates to our SIG-related resource guides, the library has recently updated the Leadership & management guide. This includes a full refresh of articles, books, websites, and other resources.
Access the Leadership & management guide
Recent titles of interest
A new edition of Irwin & Rippe's, a new title covering difficult airway case studies, and a print-only title examining anaesthesia in Ireland.
Irwin and Rippe's Intensive Care Medicine, 9e by
Irwin & Rippe's Intensive Care Medicine, 9e, provides state-of-the-art, evidence-based knowledge for specialty physicians and non-physicians practicing in the adult intensive care environment. Drs. Craig M. Lilly, Walter A. Boyle, and Richard S. Irwin, along with a team of expert contributing authors and education expert, William F. Kelly, offer authoritative, comprehensive guidance from an interprofessional, collaborative, educational, and scholarly perspective, encompassing all adult critical care specialties. Provides easy access to evidence-based critical care practice; Offers a practical, clinically oriented approach to intensive care, with detailed descriptions of procedures, incorporating new ultrasound and how-to videos that can easily be accessed in the eBook; Key points are identified at the beginning of each chapter and in the margins of the text; Key references chosen by the author experts are highlighted at the end of each chapter.
Stories from ICU Doctors: Navigating and Conquering Adversity by
The intensive care unit (ICU) is a specialised hospital ward where the 'sickest-of-the-sick' patients, often with life-threatening illness, receive around-the-clock monitoring and life support. There is a wide spectrum of conditions managed, and these present unique challenges for those who work in this field. Written in lay language by experienced ICU doctors (Intensivists), Psychiatrists, healthcare professionals outside of medicine and other stakeholders, "Stories from ICU doctors" provides insight and commentary around the nature and management of stressors for senior doctors working in the ICU. The first five sections of the book describe the distinctive nature of the ICU environment: the human factors involved, the characteristics of thriving Intensivists, the emotions they experience, and how they behave in response. The final three sections provide a synthesis of the advice of these clinicians for both current and future Intensivists, the advice from those who surround the Intensivist both at work and at home; and some concluding remarks about trainee suitability and selection for intensive care medicine. This book is for ICU patients and their families, it is for the families of ICU doctors, it is for doctors from other specialities, it is for the nurses and others that work alongside ICU doctors, and for anyone considering a career in ICU medicine and those who care for them. We share these stories in hope that readers might better appreciate the human side of these doctors, better understand the complex working environment in which they practice, and perhaps better empathize with their stressors and struggles. Most importantly, this book is also for the ICU doctors who currently work within the specialty, to validate their feelings and experiences, and ultimately provide support by reminding them that they are not alone in navigating the difficulties they face.
Safety As We Watch: Anaesthesia in Ireland 1847-1998 by
The first operation under anesthesia in Ireland took place 175 years ago when John MacDonnell, a surgeon at the Richmond Hospital, Dublin amputated the arm of Mary Kane on January 1st 1847. This occurred less than three months after the first public demonstration of the use of ether for painless surgery in Boston. Over the next 150 years, anesthesia was to evolve from an apprentice-based craft to become a highly technical specialty, integral not just in the operating theater but also to a wide range of other medical settings.The book, in the first published history of the specialty in Ireland, describes the personalities, institutions and innovators who led the development of anesthesia in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, from 1847 to the foundation of the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland in 1998.
Recent titles of interest
Memoir of an Accidental Ethicist: On Medical Ethics, Medical Misconduct and Challenges for the Medical Profession by
This is an insider's account of the regulation of the medical profession in Australia and key issues in medical ethics and professional conduct that continue to bedevil medical practice. As memoir, the story traces the unusual development of an accidental ethicist whose career was strongly influenced by serendipity. As social history, it traces changes in medical regulation that have led to an unsatisfactory national registration scheme. It identifies matters deserving closer attention including the influence of the pharmaceutical industry, the harm resulting from misconduct in medical research and from sexual misconduct, and the need for a no-fault compensation scheme for medical injury.
Recent articles of interest
A round-up of recent WebAIRS-related articles.
Recent titles of interest
New editions of Rang & Dales and Graphic Anaesthesia (both online and in print) plus Anesthesia Oral Board Review (only only) are now available.
Rang and Dale's Pharmacology, 10e by
Now in its tenth edition, Rang and Dale's pharmacology has been updated to include important new drugs such as gene therapies, personalised medicines and the new wave of RNA drugs. However it has not lost any of the elements that have contributed to its popularity, such as colour coding and illustrations, making it reader-friendly while comprehensively covering the depth of detail required. This essential book is recommended as the first-choice undergraduate text for science and medical students and junior doctors and will also be useful for students in other professional disciplines such as pharmacy, veterinary medicine and nursing.
Graphic Anaesthesia: Essential Diagrams, Equations and Tables for Anaesthesia, 2e by
Graphic Anaesthesia is a compendium of the diagrams, graphs, equations and tables needed in anaesthetic practice. Each page covers a separate topic to aid rapid review and assimilation. The relevant illustration, equation or table is presented alongside a short description of the fundamental principles of the topic and with clinical applications where appropriate. Now fully updated, this second edition contains 35 new topics, including significant additions to the drugs and equipment sections, and new sections on clinical prediction and anatomy related to regional anaesthesia.
Anesthesia Oral Board Review: Knocking Out the Boards, 2e by
A fully updated edition of a popular, illustrated review book, covering all of the essential topics required to pass the current American Board of Anesthesiology Applied Oral and OSCE Examinations. Thoroughly revised to reflect recent literature and changes in anesthesia practice, 12 new chapters explore topics like Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Foreign Body Aspiration, and Patient Blood Management. The book also contains questions and model answers, alongside valuable tips for exam success reflecting the new exam structure. Chapters feature a sample case and clinical issues alongside a Knockout Treatment Plan, a model providing an answer that could be used in the exam, and a Technical Knockout section, offering additional tips for successfully passing the examination. An evidence-based approach presented in a concise outline-oriented format, this resource also functions as an introduction to anesthesia rotations and as a technical study guide for students.
New POM training guide
A new Perioperative Medicine (POM) training guide is now available. The guide provides support resources for the POM framework, roles in practice, units of study readings (Unit 1 currently available), as well as the numerous resources POM trainees may find useful. Watch this space as the guide grows in 2024 with the launch of the full POM course.
Recent articles of interest:
Training and exams hub:
The Training and Exams hub has been designed for trainees and educators participating in the ANZCA, FPM, RGA and DHM training programs to identify suitable training and exam resources, it includes online access to the Primary Exam Reading List, specific texts, and links to exam reports.
SOT induction modules and support hub:
A support hub has been created to highlight all the resources relevant to the SOT role, which also includes links to the new SOT induction modules.
Recent titles of interest
Pain-related titles recently added to the collection include the latest in the Atlas of Interventional Pain series.
Sacroiliac Joint Techniques (Atlas of Interventional Pain Series) by
Sacroiliac joint pain is one of the most common painful conditions, as disorders of this joint are often the cause or a contributing factor to back pain. Treatment of sacroiliac joint pain has advanced significantly in the last decade, ranging from minor interventions to major surgical interventions. Written for pain physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and orthopedic surgeons at all levels of training and practice, this book highlights new and innovative approaches to sacroiliac disease so clinicians may incorporate current techniques into practice. The international roster of authors present up to date information on interventional and surgical pain procedures including peripheral nerve stimulation, surgical fusion, and regenerative techniques. In addition to providing well-illustrated, step-by-step guidance on procedural technique, chapters review patient selection, instrumentation, complications management, and outcomes.
Non-Migraine Primary Headaches in Medicine: A Machine-Generated Overview of Current Research by
This book on tension-type headache is the second machine-generated scientific book in medicine published by Springer and reflects a new publication format which focuses on literature reviews: state-of-the-art computer algorithms were applied to select relevant sources from Springer Nature journal, rearrange them in a topical order, and provide short summaries of these articles. The result is the auto-summarization of current texts, organized by means of a similarity-based clustering routine in coherent chapters and sections. The human intervention of a world-renowned expert in this field grants the scientific soundness and appropriate organization of the contents identified. The AI-based approach seemed especially suitable to provide an innovative perspective as the topics are indeed both complex, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary, as is tension-type headache, the most diffuse among the chronic non communicable diseases. The result of this innovative process will of help especially for readers with limited time, interested in migraine and wishing to learn more about the subject quickly and if they are new to the topic. Springer seeks to support anyone who needs a fast and effective start in their content discovery journey, from the undergraduate student exploring interdisciplinary content, to Master- or PhD-thesis developing research questions, to the practitioner seeking support materials, this book can serve as an inspiration, to name a few examples.
Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine: A Guide for Practitioners, 3e by
This book addresses current issues surrounding hospital admissions and re-admissions and the practice of post-acute and long-term care (LTC). Now in its fully revised and expanded third edition, it contains the most up-to-date knowledge and regulations pertinent to practice in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. Post-Acute and Long-Term Medicine is divided into four main sections. The first section is an introduction to long-term care. It includes chapters on home health care, assisted living and residential care, department of veteran affairs and nursing facilities, among others. The second section focuses on clinical medicine in post-acute and long-term care and contains chapters on common clinical conditions, preventing hospital admissions and readmissions, palliative care, weight and nutrition and wound care. The third section details psychosocial aspects of post-acute and long-term care. Chapters in this section describe dementia, delirium, depression, ethical and legal issues and caring for families. The fourth and final section centers on special issues in post-acute and long-term care. This section focuses on documentation and coding, medication management and rehabilitation and maximizing function. The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to two very important new chapters in this section. One chapter discusses challenges and opportunities in post-acute long-term care that have arisen during the pandemic. Another new chapter talks about the importance of virtual care and telemedicine in post-acute and long-term care amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
Recent articles of interest
A number of new pain-related articles have recently been added to the library guides.
Recent titles of interest
A number of new NZ fellow authored or NZ-related articles have recently been added to the library guides.
Kaplan's Cardiac Anesthesia: Perioperative and Critical Care, 8e by
Current, comprehensive, and evidence-based, Kaplan's Cardiac Anesthesia: Perioperative and Critical Care Management, 8e, offers practical guidance from today’s international leaders in cardiac anaesthesiology, helping you to optimize perioperative outcomes, avoid complications, and ensure maximum patient safety. Dr. Joel A. Kaplan, along with an expert team of associate editors, guides you through today’s clinical challenges, including expanded coverage of critical care, the newest approaches to perioperative assessment and management, state-of-the art diagnostic techniques, and cardiovascular and coronary physiology.
Everything You Need to Know about the Uluru Statement from the Heart by 
The Voice to Parliament Handbook: All the Detail You Need by
The Voice to Parliament Handbook is an easy-to-follow guide for the millions of Australians who have expressed support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart, but want to better understand what a Voice to Parliament actually means.
'We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.' These words from the Uluru Statement from the Heart are a heartfelt invitation from First Nations People to fellow Australians, who will have the opportunity to respond when the Voice referendum is put to a national vote by the Albanese Government.
Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo and acclaimed journalist Kerry O’Brien have written this handbook to answer the most commonly asked questions about why the Voice should be enshrined in the Constitution, and how it might function to improve policies affecting Indigenous communities, and genuinely close the gap on inequalities at the most basic level of human dignity.
A handy tool for people inclined to support a ‘yes’ vote in the referendum, The Voice to Parliament Handbook reflects on this historic opportunity for genuine reconciliation, to right the wrongs and heal the ruptured soul of a nation. This guide offers simple explanations, useful anecdotes, historic analogies and visual representations, so you can share it among friends, family and community networks in the build-up to the referendum.
If the ‘yes’ vote is successful this book will also become a keepsake of an important and emotional milestone in Australia's history.
Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2024 by
For more than 25 years, Ferri's Clinical Advisor has provided immediate answers on the myriad medical diseases and disorders you're likely to encounter in a unique, easy-to-use format. A bestselling title year after year, this popular "5 books in 1" reference delivers vast amounts of information in a user-friendly manner. It is updated annually to provide current and clinically relevant answers on over 1,000 common medical conditions, including diseases and disorders, differential diagnoses, clinical algorithms, laboratory tests, and clinical practice guidelines--all carefully reviewed by experts in key clinical fields. Extensive algorithms, along with hundreds of high-quality photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and tables, ensure that you stay current with today's medical practice.
Recent articles of interest
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A number of new anaesthesia-related articles have recently been added to the library guides.
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The library has recently several new titles to the e-Book collection.
Current Therapy of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, 3e by
Drawing on the experience and knowledge of master world-renowned trauma surgeons, Current Therapy of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, 3e, offers a comprehensive summary of optimal treatment and post-operative management of traumatic injuries. Ideally suited for everyday use, this practical, concise reference highlights the most important aspects of urgent surgical care, from damage control to noninvasive techniques to chemical and biological injuries. A focus on the surgical techniques required to manage even the most complex injuries makes it both an excellent resource for quick review before entering the operating room and a valuable review tool for board certification or recertification.
Rang and Dale's Pharmacology, 10e by
Now in its tenth edition, Rang and Dale's pharmacology has been updated to include important new drugs such as gene therapies, personalised medicines and the new wave of RNA drugs. However it has not lost any of the elements that have contributed to its popularity, such as colour coding and illustrations, making it reader-friendly while comprehensively covering the depth of detail required. This essential book is recommended as the first-choice undergraduate text for science and medical students and junior doctors and will also be useful for students in other professional disciplines such as pharmacy, veterinary medicine and nursing.
Radiofrequency Ablation Techniques: Atlas of Interventional Pain Management Series by
Radiofrequency Augmentation Techniques, part of the Atlas of Interventional Pain Management series, is a concise, practical guide that provides clinicians with detailed, step-by-step guidance on how to perform the latest interventional techniques for treating patients with chronic pain. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide offers expert coverage of how to deliver safe, accurate, and cost-effective pain relief to patients using all clinically useful imaging modalities, including ultrasound-guided techniques and fluoroscopy. With high-quality images and clear, authoritative guidance throughout, it shows exactly how to evaluate the causes of pain, identify the most promising stimulation technique, locate the site with precision, and deliver effective relief.
Textbook of Paediatric Emergency Medicine, 4e by
This leading text is essential reading for all those working in the paediatric emergency medicine setting who require concise, highly practical guidance that incorporates the latest best practice and evidence-based guidelines. The Textbook of Paediatric Emergency Medicine provides clear, concise and comprehensive information to support clinicians in what can be a challenging area to provide care. It not only covers diagnosis and management of all common presentations, but it also includes practical tips on communicating with both patients and their families. As a companion book to Cameron’s Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine, this volume is specifically tailored to the educational needs of emergency medicine trainees, but is also expected to benefit others working in the emergency setting including paramedics and emergency nurse specialists.
Highlights include a new book on back pain and updates to the Learn@ANZCA readings, which are now reflected in the FPM Essential Topic Areas Reference lists.
Latest books
Back Up: Why Back Pain Treatments Arent Working and the New Science Offering Hope. by Pain medicine training guide/ETA essentials update
The library - in conjunction with the Faculty of Pain Management - has now completed more updates to the FPM Essential Topic Areas Reference lists. The Learn@ANZCA readings have now been updated, and the full list of references are now accessible from the Pain Medicine Training guide.
NEW anaesthesia training resources guide! A brand-new dedicated anaesthesia training resources guide is now available. The guide provides comprehensive resource support for all parts of the anaesthesia training program and curriculum, as well as an extensive list of PEx and FEx assessment and exam resources.Recent titles of interest
The library has recently purchased a number of titles to supplement the anaesthesia training curriculum:
Advanced Paediatric Life Support: A Practical Approach to Emergencies, Australia and New Zealand, 6e by
Advanced Paediatric Life Support is the internationally renowned manual on emergency paediatric care, written to support the course run by the Advanced Life Support Group. This edition has been adapted specifically for use in Australia and New Zealand, with the latest procedures, medications and clinical best practice to match the guidelines of the Australia and New Zealand Resuscitation Councils.
Critical Care Compendium: 1001 Topics in Intensive Care & Acute Medicine by
Uncommon clinical problems can present serious challenges in any medical specialty, particularly in those areas providing acute care. Bringing together all uncommon problems relevant to the treatment of seriously ill patients in a quick one-stop reference, this book is an easy-to-use and practical reference for the clinician at any level faced with an uncommon acute medical problem at the bedside. Using a popular A-Z format, over 1000 entries reflect the current breadth of the specialty's extension to hospital-wide issues of acute care. Each topic contains both essential diagnostic and treatment information and discusses the implications for intensive care management. Extensive cross-referencing throughout aids rapid access to key information and the use of cartoons enhances learning. The book offers a source of reference for the many issues so often overlooked in major textbooks, which can be difficult not only to locate elsewhere but also for experienced clinicians to remember in detail. An invaluable resource within a single volume for intensivists, anaesthetists, emergency specialists, and a wide range of other healthcare professionals.
Medical Pharmacology at a Glance, 9e by
The internationally best-selling Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is the ideal companion for all medical and healthcare students, providing a visual overview of pharmacology, and describing the basic principles of drug action, interaction, absorption, and excretion. Clear and accessible chapters organised around common diseases and conditions facilitate efficient clinical learning, and include references to drug classes and side effects, disease pathophysiology, prescribing guidelines, and more. Now in its ninth edition, this leading guide has been thoroughly updated to reflect current guidelines and drug information. This edition features new and revised illustrations, additional pedagogical tools, and enhanced online content. Widely recognised as both the best introduction to medical pharmacology and the perfect revision tool for USMLE and pharmacology exams, this invaluable guide: Covers a wide range of drugs used to treat conditions such as hypertension, anaemias, cancer, and affective disorders Explains drug mechanisms and the principles of drug action Discusses practical topics including drug misuse, drug indications, and side effects Includes a companion website featuring online cases, flashcards, and a list of core drugs
Percutaneous Emergency Oxygenation Strategies in the Can't Intubate, Can't Oxygenate Scenario by
A definitive guide for management of the Can't Intubate Can't Oxygenate Scenario, for Anaesthetists.
Recent articles of interest
A number of new education-related articles have recently been added to the library guides.
Recent articles of interest
A number of new anaesthesia-related articles have recently been added to the library guides.
Recent titles of interest
The library has recently added 2 new titles related to the Uluru Statement of the Heart/Voice to Parliament to the general collection.
Everything You Need to Know about the Uluru Statement from the Heart by The Voice to Parliament Handbook: All the Detail You Need by
The Voice to Parliament Handbook is an easy-to-follow guide for the millions of Australians who have expressed support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart, but want to better understand what a Voice to Parliament actually means.
'We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.' These words from the Uluru Statement from the Heart are a heartfelt invitation from First Nations People to fellow Australians, who will have the opportunity to respond when the Voice referendum is put to a national vote by the Albanese Government.
Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo and acclaimed journalist Kerry O’Brien have written this handbook to answer the most commonly asked questions about why the Voice should be enshrined in the Constitution, and how it might function to improve policies affecting Indigenous communities, and genuinely close the gap on inequalities at the most basic level of human dignity.
A handy tool for people inclined to support a ‘yes’ vote in the referendum, The Voice to Parliament Handbook reflects on this historic opportunity for genuine reconciliation, to right the wrongs and heal the ruptured soul of a nation. This guide offers simple explanations, useful anecdotes, historic analogies and visual representations, so you can share it among friends, family and community networks in the build-up to the referendum.
If the ‘yes’ vote is successful this book will also become a keepsake of an important and emotional milestone in Australia's history.
Recent articles of interest
A number of new NZ fellow authored or NZ-related articles have recently been added to the library guides.
New NZ print titles
Several new print titles have recently been added to the NZ collection.
There's a Cure for This : A Memoir by
Encompassing whanau, love, death, '90s action movies and scarfie drinking, There's a cure for this is Espiner's own story, from a childhood spent shuttling between a 'purple lesbian state house and a series of man-alone rentals' to navigating parenthood on her own terms; from the quietly perceived inequities of her early life to hard-won revelations as a Maori medical student and junior doctor during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Clear, irreverent and beautiful, this book offers a candid and moving examination of what it means to be human when it seems like nothing less than superhuman will do.
Essentials of Equipment in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine, 6e by
Essentials of Equipment in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Peri-Operative Medicine is a highly practical textbook for trainees in anaesthesia and an invaluable guide for all those who work with anaesthetic equipment, including anaesthetic and intensive care nurses and operating department practitioners.
NZ print collection
Did you know that the NZ office has its own print collection available for loan? Requested items are delivered/returned via courier free-of-charge.
Recent articles of interest
A number of new pain-related articles have recently been added to the library guides.
Recent titles of interest
A number of new pain-related titles have recently been added to the library collection.
Neuromodulation Techniques for the Spine by
Neuromodulation Techniques for the Spine, a volume in the Atlas of Interventional Pain Management series, is a concise, practical guide that provides clinicians with detailed, step-by-step guidance on how to perform spinal nerve stimulation procedures for patients with chronic pain. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide offers expert coverage of how to deliver safe, accurate, and cost-effective pain relief to patients using all clinically useful imaging modalities, including ultrasound-guided techniques and fluoroscopy. With high-quality images and clear, authoritative guidance throughout, it shows exactly how to evaluate the causes of pain, identify the most promising stimulation technique, locate the site with precision, and deliver effective relief.
Spinal Fusion Techniques by
Spinal Fusion Techniques, a volume in the Atlas of Interventional Pain Management series, is a concise, practical guide that provides clinicians with detailed, step-by-step guidance on how to perform the latest interventional techniques for treating patients with chronic pain as a result of spinal stenosis. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide offers expert coverage of how to deliver safe, accurate, and cost-effective pain relief to patients using all clinically useful imaging modalities, including ultrasound-guided techniques and fluoroscopy. With high-quality images and clear, authoritative guidance throughout, it shows exactly how to evaluate the causes of pain, identify the most promising stimulation technique, locate the site with precision, and deliver effective relief.
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A number of new titles have recently been added to the library collection, including Obstetric Anesthesia: Quick References & Practical Guides, Textbook of Critical Care, 8e and Elsevier’s 2024 Intravenous Medications (formerly Gahart's Intravenous Medications).
Anesthesia for Congenital Heart Disease, 4e by
In this fourth edition of Anesthesia for Congenital Heart Disease, a distinguished group of expert authors in congenital heart disease (CHD) from all over the world provide a thorough, comprehensive, and fully updated overview of the specifics of congenital heart disease and the intricacies involved with administering anaesthetic care to patients who suffer from the myriad of lesions encompassed by CHD. In the seven years since the third edition of Anesthesia for Congenital Heart Disease was published, an explosion of new procedures, approaches, and patients eligible for anaesthetic care has occurred. This new edition contains new chapters that reflect exciting new approaches in this rapidly changing field, and also includes: Updated information in the chapter Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Mechanical Support of the Circulation, reflecting the increasing prominence of these patients in CHD care New chapters on Informatics and Artificial Intelligence, Genetic Syndromes, Point of Care Ultrasound, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Congenital Heart Disease.
Elsevier’s 2024 Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals, 40e by
Find the essential information you need to safely administer more than 400 intravenous drugs! For nearly 50 years, Elsevier's Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals has been a trusted resource for complete, accurate drug information in a concise, quick-access format. New to the 2024 edition are 8 monographs of the most recent IV drugs to be approved by the FDA, in addition to updated drug uses, interactions, precautions, alerts, and patient teaching instructions for all current IV drugs. Known as the #1 IV drug handbook on the market, this annual publication is ideal for use in critical care areas, at the nursing station, in the office, and in public health and home care settings.
Obstetric Anesthesia: Quick References & Practical Guides by
This succinct, evidence-based guide provides everything you need to provide safe, effective care to pregnant women in subacute and emergent situations A quick-reference guide designed for on-the-spot clinical guidance, Obstetric Anesthesia: Quick References & Practical Guides fills a gap in the current literature by distilling the information of a comprehensive textbook into a quick review and providing standard instructions that can be integrated into everyday practice.
Textbook of Critical Care, 8e by
Bridging the gap between medical and surgical specialties in critical care, Textbook of Critical Care, 8e, offers a practical, multidisciplinary approach to the effective management of adult and paediatric patients in the ICU. A full-colour art program, relevant basic science and key summary points in every chapter, and expert contributing authors from all over the world make this an indispensable resource for every member of the critical care team.
Guides refresh
We recently updated another of our specialists guides.
The Acute Pain guide is your gateway to acute pain resources available via the ANZCA Library and beyond. The guide has recently been refreshed with an updated titles list, and includes a number of recently published articles.
Recent articles of interest
A round-up of a number of recent articles of interest including the latest issue of New Zealand Anaesthesia and Pain Management Research Review.
NZ print collection
Did you know that the NZ office has its own print collection available for loan? Requested items are delivered/returned via courier free-of-charge.
Latest books
New editions of Essentials of Equipment in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine and Radiology for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care now available.
Essentials of Equipment in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine, 6e by
Essentials of Equipment in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Peri-Operative Medicine is a highly practical textbook for trainees in anaesthesia and an invaluable guide for all those who work with anaesthetic equipment, including anaesthetic and intensive care nurses and operating department practitioners.
Radiology for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 2e by
This concise, highly illustrated text discusses the key aspects of radiology, examining all imaging modalities and body regions. Introductory sections review the imaging knowledge required for the FRCA exams and the role of imaging in the Pre-Operative Assessment. These are followed by chapters on each imaging modality and body region, each containing numerous illustrations, practical advice on diagnosis, and many case illustrations. Each modality chapter contains a concise introductory section on the principles of image formation.
The Airway Manual: Practical Approach to Airway Management by
The book provides up-to-date and easy to understand information on airway management with special emphasis on practical management along with required theory background and key points. It covers all aspects of airway management including education, training, audit, controversies, recent advances, case discussion, etc. The book covers all the techniques of airway management like the use of video laryngoscopy, fibre-optic intubation, and retrograde intubation. Further, the book includes a chapter on airway management during transmittable infectious diseases, such as COVID-19. The book also includes separate chapters on the available guidelines; discussion of interesting cases; neonatal airway; and out of hospital airway management.
Recent articles of interest
A round-up of a number of recent articles of interest.
Training and exams hub:
The Training and Exams hub has been designed for trainees and educators participating in the ANZCA, FPM, RGA and DHM training programs to identify suitable training and exam resources, it includes online access to the Primary Exam Reading List, specific texts, and links to exam reports.
SOT induction modules and support hub:
A support hub has been created to highlight all the resources relevant to the SOT role, which also includes links to the new SOT induction modules.
Guides refresh
We recently refreshed two of our library guides.
The Apps guide provides access to a number of highly-utilised apps. Spotlighted apps include ;Read by QxMD, BrowZine and the newly-updated AudioDigest. The revamped A-Z list includes a number of apps used by anaesthetists and pain specialists in their everyday work. If you think there is an app that we should be spotlighting, please let us know!
We've also updated our popular Drug Information guide. The guide includes access to AusDI, AMH and Therapeutic Guidelines, with the Journals & articles tab including a Most Read pharmacology feed.
Latest books
The college has just purchased anniversary edition of the classic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Previously only available in print, this is now available to access online for the first time.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change, 30th Anniversary Ed by
This 30th anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 Habits with modern additions from Sean Covey. The 7 Habits have become famous and are integrated into everyday thinking by millions and millions of people. With Sean Covey's added takeaways on how the habits can be used in our modern age, the wisdom of the 7 Habits will be refreshed for a new generation of leaders. They include: Habit 1: Be Proactive Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind Habit 3: Put First Things First Habit 4: Think Win/Win Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Habit 6: Synergize Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw.
The High-Risk Surgical Patient by
The aim of this book is to define and identify the clinical factors that warrant a broader and more detailed assessment of pre-operative surgical risk in difficult and unusual clinical settings. One of the sections is dedicated to the main pathway of peri- and post-surgical critical care based on the patient-specific deterioration risk and associated diseases; here, a panel of selected experts describes the correct patient-oriented pathways for complex or unscheduled surgical operations in order to reduce the operative risk. In addition, the book describes the latest trends in minimally invasive surgical techniques that are associated with peri- and post-operative risk reduction.
Please Note: Free registration is required to access the above audio lecture.
Latest books
A new e-book on Neuropathic Pain management has just been added to the collection. We've also added another title (print only), on the Symptom Management in Advanced Cancer.
Neuropathic Pain by 
Symptom Management in Advanced Cancer, 4e by Pain medicine training guide/ETA essentials update
The library - in conjunction with the Faculty of Pain Management - has now completed updates to the FPM Essential Topic Areas Reference lists. The Module 2 readings have now been fully revised and updated, with all references for Module 2 now available online.
Note: The full list of references is only accessible via the Pain Medicine Training guide, as the Learn@ANZCA readings have yet to be updated.
ANZCA Library at the 2023 ASM
You can find out more about the ANZCA Library at the ANZCA stand located in the Healthcare Industry area. at this years ASM Library staff will be available during all breaks from Saturday to Tuesday and will be more than happy to answer any library-related queries you may have. We’ll also be attending the FPM Symposium on the Thursday preceding the ASM.
Incision Academy Trial
The library has just commenced a 30-day trial on Incision Academy that will take us through to the end of the 2023 ASM. The Incision Academy contains high quality courses on surgery-related skills and procedures with videos, human body anatomy, and tech training. The portal includes a wide variety of perioperative and anaesthesia-related courses covering a wide variety of topics including patient prep, airway management and regional anaesthesia
To learn more about the trial - including full access details - see our Trials page.
Recent articles of interest
A round-up of recent articles of interest.
Please Note: Free registration is required to access the above audio lecture.
A number of new pain-related book titles have recently been added to the library collection, including Elsevier’s 2023 Intravenous Medications (formerly Gahart's Intravenous Medications).
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Comprehensive Guide by
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Comprehensive Guide is a one-stop resource offering practical guidance on performing a wide array of pain-relieving procedures using office-based ultrasound-guided techniques, fluoroscopy, and more. Concise and user-friendly, this easy-to-use guide helps physicians deliver safe, accurate, and cost-effective care by demonstrating how to evaluate the causes of pain, identify the most promising stimulation technique, locate the site with precision, and provide effective pain relief.
A Case-Based Approach to Shoulder Pain: A Pocket Guide to Pathology, Diagnosis and Management by
This practical text is an evidence-based, user-friendly review of the literature for the breadth of shoulder pathologies that present to the busy practitioner. Opening with a review of the relevant anatomy, subsequent chapters discuss injuries to the rotator cuff, biceps tendonitis, labral tears, adhesive capsulitis, and osteoarthritis. Additional chapters cover shoulder pain in the paediatric patient, sports trauma and fractures, and medical causes of shoulder pain. And while reviewing pathology and its diagnosis and treatment is important, proceeding through real case studies is extremely valuable in bringing the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder pathologies to life, hence an engaging section of clinical case material rounds out the presentation. Taken together, A Case-Based Approach to Shoulder Pain will be an ideal resource for musculoskeletal medicine practitioners of all types.
Pain in Residential Aged Care Facilities: Management Strategies, 2e by
This new edition is designed as a “one stop shop” with easy-to-use information and resources at the fingertips of the residential aged care facility workforce. It is relevant for personal care assistants, registered nurses, general practitioners, physiotherapists, psychologists, dieticians, occupational therapists, pharmacists and other allied health professionals to identify, assess and manage pain by addressing various pain management strategies.
The 2nd edition of this landmark document is authored and reviewed by expert multidisciplinary stakeholders. It includes revised and expanded content, including two new chapters Pain at the End of Life and Pain and Nutrition. It also aligns with the new Australian Aged Care Quality Standards effective from 01 July 2019. The document aims to provide contemporary research and expanded clinical practice insights and knowledge that should be utilised to inform clinical practice for the management of pain in residential aged care facilities.
https://www.apsoc.org.au/Pain-in-RACF2-Resources
New journals
Alongside the recently announced Neuromodulation subscription and the return of Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine (RAPM), thelibrary is pleases to announce the library has also gained access to Current Pain and Headache Reports as part of it's new Springer journals collection subscription.
Current Pain and Headache Reports provides in-depth review articles contributed by international experts on the most significant developments in the field.
Recent articles of interest
A round-up of recent articles of interest, including a recent joint editorial from from the major pain journals "Promoting Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Pain Science".
New RGA library guide
The library - in conjunction with the RGA working group - has created a Rural Generalist Anaesthesia (RGA) library guide to support the new RGA course.
The guide provides support resources covering roles in practice, clinical fundamentals, the specialist study units, assessment/exams, rural and remote practice, as well as the numerous apps/websites/resources RGA trainees may find useful.
You can access the RGA library guide here.
Latest books
ANZCA fellow - and former SOT/current primary examiner - Lachlan Rathie has recently updated his book: The First Year: What you should know after a year of anaesthesia training.
The library has been provided with a PDF version available for download, and also has print copies available for loan.
The First Year: What You Should Know After a Year of Anaesthesia Training (Revised Edition) by
***Highly recommended***
This book is not an exam primer nor is it a comprehensive textbook of anaesthesia. This is the book you give to the trainee specialist who is about to embark on their anaesthesia training. It contains the information they need to formulate and develop a safe practice of anaesthesia. This book lucidly describes and justifies the core knowledge, behaviours and practical skills that a junior trainee would be expected to possess after a year of anaesthesia. Written specifically for Australasian specialist anaesthetic trainees and those doing their Diploma of Rural Generalist Anaesthesia (DRGA), this book fills the gaping hole in the existing anaesthetic literature. The curriculum for the Introductory Training period and the DRGA is comprehensively addressed in this book.
Latest books
ANZCA fellow - and former SOT/current primary examiner - Lachlan Rathie has recently updated his book: The First Year: What you should know after a year of anaesthesia training.
The library has been provided with a PDF version available for download, and also has print copies available for loan.
The First Year: What You Should Know After a Year of Anaesthesia Training (Revised Edition) by
***Highly recommended***
This book is not an exam primer nor is it a comprehensive textbook of anaesthesia. This is the book you give to the trainee specialist who is about to embark on their anaesthesia training. It contains the information they need to formulate and develop a safe practice of anaesthesia. This book lucidly describes and justifies the core knowledge, behaviours and practical skills that a junior trainee would be expected to possess after a year of anaesthesia. Written specifically for Australasian specialist anaesthetic trainees and those doing their Diploma of Rural Generalist Anaesthesia (DRGA), this book fills the gaping hole in the existing anaesthetic literature. The curriculum for the Introductory Training period and the DRGA is comprehensively addressed in this book.
Journal coverage extended
The journal coverage for Pediatric Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine Australasia has now been extended, with both titles now available from 1991. For Pediatric Anaesthesia, this now means we have full online access from volume 1.
Recent articles of interest
A round-up of recent articles of interest:
Audio-Digest lectures
Spotlight on a recent Audio-Digest lecture of interest:
Please Note: Free registration is required to access the above audio lecture.
Recent articles of interest
A round-up of recent articles of interest:
NZ print exam book update
As mentioned in the last e-news, the library recently purchased additional print copies of the high-use Primary Exam and Exam Prep texts for use by NZ-based trainees. This includes texts such as the recently released ANZCA Primary Exam Companion; The physics, clinical measurement, and equipment of anaesthetic practice for the FRCA; Pharmacology and physiology for anesthesia; Nunn and Lumb's applied respiratory physiology; and Dr Podcast scripts for the primary FRCA. These texts are now available for loan.
NZ print collection
Did you know that the NZ office has its own print collection available for loan? Requested items are delivered/returned via courier free-of-charge.
Pain medicine training guide/ETA essentials update
The library - in conjunction with the Faculty of Pain Management - has recently updated access to the FPM Essential Topic Areas Reference lists. The content for the lists has been thoroughly revised to match the updated FPM curriculum.
The updated reference content has moved to online access - where available - to ensure the most current version of the resource is available to trainees. The FPM Essentials tab of the Pain Medicine training guide is now the primary access point for all FPM Essential Topic Areas (ETAs) reference content.
The list has also been embedded in the new Learn@ANZCA portal for ease of access, and can also be accessed from the Training & Exams hub: Pain Medicine Training & Exams section.
Recently added titles
Alongside the newly launched RGA course, the ANZCA library is undertaking a 12 month trial subscription to The Australian Journal of Rural Health. AJRH includes articles on anaesthesia, pain medicine, medical education and indigenous health practice in a rural/remote context.
A number of new e-book titles have recently been added to the library collection, including Elsevier’s 2023 Intravenous Medications (formerly Gahart's Intravenous Medications).
Cases in Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine, 2e by
This highly regarded case-based book focuses on the principles of pre-hospital and retrieval medicine and the continuum of care provided for critically ill or injured patients in the field. The second edition has been extensively re-written and updated to keep up with the rapidly expanding sub-speciality of Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine (PHRM)/Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM). Written by leading specialists in PHRM, each question and discussion is usually illustrated with a photograph from author archives and real events. The cases are divided into the following themes: pre-hospital medicine; retrieval medicine; service development and special circumstances; and a new section on Paediatric and Neonatal retrieval.
Elsevier’s 2024 Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals, 40e by
Find the essential information you need to safely administer more than 400 intravenous drugs! For nearly 50 years, Elsevier's Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals has been a trusted resource for complete, accurate drug information in a concise, quick-access format. New to the 2024 edition are 8 monographs of the most recent IV drugs to be approved by the FDA, in addition to updated drug uses, interactions, precautions, alerts, and patient teaching instructions for all current IV drugs. Known as the #1 IV drug handbook on the market, this annual publication is ideal for use in critical care areas, at the nursing station, in the office, and in public health and home care settings.
Recent articles of interest
A round-up of recent articles of interest, including a special issue of MJA focussing on health inequities in Australia.
AudioDigest collection update
Keep up-to-date on the latest anaesthesia and pain medicine research and practice, in your car, office, home, gym or while travelling.
AudioDigest provides instant online and mobile access to 245+ accredited audio lectures and board reviews presented by experts from leading institutions, providing trainees with a convenient "learning on the run experience".
The collection has been fully updated for 2023 and includes many new and topical lectures covering managing COVID-patients in the theatre, anaesthetic complications and airway management.
See our updated AudioDigest guide for further information including full access details.
Keep up-to-date on the latest anaesthesia and pain medicine research and practice, in your car, office, home, gym or while travelling.
AudioDigestprovides instant online and mobile access to 245+ accredited audio lectures and board reviews presented by experts from leading institutions, providing trainees with a convenient "learning on the run experience".
The collection has been fully updated for 2023 and includes many new and topical lectures covering managing COVID-patients in the theatre, anaesthetic complications and airway management.
Seeour updatedAudioDigest guide for further information including full access details.
Latest books
ANZCA fellow Lachlan Rathie has written a new book aimed at Primary Exam trainees. The library has multiple copies now available for loan. In addition, the latest edition of Goodman & Gilman's is now available online and in print.
The ANZCA Primary Exam Companion by 
Goodman and Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 14e by 
Anesthesia Student Survival Guide: A Case-Based Approach, 3e by Recent articles of interest
A round-up of recent articles of interest:
Training and exams hub:
The Training and Exams hub has been designed for trainees and educators participating in the ANZCA, FPM and DHM training programs to identify suitable training and exam resources, it includes online access to the Primary Exam Reading List, specific texts, and links to exam reports.
Latest books
ANZCA fellow Lachlan Rathie has written a new book aimed at Primary Exam trainees. The library has multiple copies now available for loan.
The ANZCA Primary Exam Companion by 
Teaching Evidence-Based Medicine: A Toolkit for Educators by 
Handbook of Open, Distance and Digital Education by Recent articles of interest
A round-up of recent articles of interest:
SOT induction modules and support hub:
A support hub has been created to highlight all the resources relevant to the SOT role, which also includes links to the new SOT induction modules.
Recently added titles
A number of new anaesthesia-related titles have been recently added to the library collection, including the latest editions of Hagberg and Benumof's Airway Management andConn's Current Therapy. New journals include Current Anesthesiology Reportsand Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing.
Hagberg and Benumof's Airway Management, 5e by
Considered the go-to reference in airway management not only in anesthesia practice but also in emergency medicine and intensive care settings, Hagberg and Benumof's Airway Management ensures that practitioners worldwide are familiar and proficient with the most recent developments in equipment and scientific knowledge in this fast-changing area. Covering all aspects of this fundamental practice, the new 5th Edition facilitates the safe performance of airway management for all airway practitioners, regardless of specialty, using a concise, how-to approach, carefully chosen illustrations, and case examples and analysis throughout.
Koht, Sloan, Toleikis's Monitoring the Nervous System for Anesthesiologists and Other Health Care Professionals, 3e by
As a single-source volume on intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IOM), previous editions of this celebrated resource amounted to a mission statement from the pioneer generation in intraoperative neurophysiology, converting insights, techniques, and perspectives into tools providing clinical utility for the assessment of the nervous system in patients who could not be assessed by a standard neurological examination. Now directed by a new generation of experts, this thoroughly illustrated Third Edition is updated with new case material, images, videos, practice guidelines, references, and technologies, and is intended for those who encounter IOM in the operating room and intensive care unit, including anaesthesiologists, technologists, neurophysiologists, surgeons, and nurses, as well as graduate students and trainees.
Conn's Current Therapy 2023 by
Trusted by clinicians for more than 75 years, Conn's Current Therapy presents today's evidence-based information along with the personal experience and discernment of expert physicians. The 2023 edition is an excellent resource for a wide range of healthcare professionals, including primary care, subspecialists, and allied health, providing current treatment information in a concise yet in-depth format. Nearly 350 topics have been carefully reviewed and updated to bring you state-of-the-art content in even the most rapidly changing areas of medicine.
Recent articles of interest
A round-up of recent articles of interest:
NEW: Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine BACK ONLINE!
We are pleased to announce that the library has commenced a new online subscription to Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine (RAPM) AVAILABLE NOW.
Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine is a monthly journal that publishes peer-reviewed scientific and clinical studies to advance the understanding and clinical application of regional techniques for surgical anesthesia and postoperative analgesia. Coverage includes intraoperative regional techniques, perioperative pain, chronic pain, obstetric anesthesia, paediatric anesthesia, outcome studies, and complications.
RAPM can be accessed via our journals page, as well as BrowZine app and users can access any issue/article from Volume 1, 1976 onwards.
Der Anaesthesist has a new name
In June of this year, Der Anaesthesist changed it's name to Die Anaesthesiologie. As a result, all our journal listings have been now been updated to reflect the new name.
Latest books
ANZCA fellow Lachlan Rathie has written a new book aimed at Primary Exam trainees. The library has several copies now available for loan. The latest edition of Morgan & Mikhail's Clinical Anesthesiology is also available.
The ANZCA Primary Exam Companion by 
Morgan & Mikhail's Clinical Anesthesiology, 7e by
Morgan & Mikhail's Clinical Anesthesiology, 7e is an essential resource for all anaesthesia students and practitioners. Hailed as the best primer on the topic, this trusted classic delivers comprehensive coverage of the field's must-know basic science and clinical topics in a clear, easy-to-understand presentation. The text is also ideal for coursework, review, or as a clinical refresher.
NEW: Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine BACK ONLINE!
We are pleased to announce that the library has commenced a new online subscription to Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine (RAPM) AVAILABLE NOW.
Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine is a monthly journal that publishes peer-reviewed scientific and clinical studies to advance the understanding and clinical application of regional techniques for surgical anesthesia and postoperative analgesia. Coverage includes intraoperative regional techniques, perioperative pain, chronic pain, obstetric anesthesia, paediatric anesthesia, outcome studies, and complications.
RAPM can be accessed via our journals page, as well as BrowZine app and users can access any issue/article from Volume 1, 1976 onwards.
NEW: Neuromodulation
We are pleased to announce that the library has just commenced a new online subscription to Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface.
Neuromodulation is the preeminent journal in the area of neuromodulation, providing readers with timely and rigorously peer-reviewed articles on the technology, science and clinical application of devices that interface with the nervous system to treat disease and improve function. Neuromodulation covers an ever-expanding field including pain, headache, movement disorders, spasticity, paralysis, psychiatric disorders, epilepsy, sensory deprivation, gastric dysfunction, obesity and incontinence.
Neuromodulation can be accessed via our journals page, as well as BrowZine app and users can access any issue/article from Volume 22, 2018 onwards.
Latest books
The latest title in the new pain-related Waldman case-based learning series (The Ankle and the Foot) and a new e-book looking at the short-stay management of chest pain.
Bedside Pain Management Interventions by
This book describes bedside pain management interventions for basic clinical situations commonly encountered during the inpatient care. It aims to provide clinicians with real-world practical information, including patient selection, required equipment, and procedure guidance, that will optimize patient management. Each chapter addresses a particular procedure or a set of procedures, with specialties selected according to the subject matter.
The Ankle and Foot (Pain Medicine: A Case-Based Learning Series) by
The Case-Based Learning approach focuses learners and clinicians on the key elements for each diagnosis and helps develop a deep understanding of how to diagnose and treat each condition. Covers everyday clinical problems such as arthritis, deltoid ligament strain, Achilles tendinitis and tendon rupture, bunion and bunionette pain, plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and more.
Short Stay Management of Chest Pain, 2e by
The second edition of this book provides scientific and clinical insights on the management of patients who arrive at the hospital with a presentation consistent with a potential acute coronary syndrome. Focusing on the cardiology aspects of chest pain, it presents the science and methodology that has allowed the remarkable improvements in diagnostic accuracy and improved patient outcomes for the evaluation of patients presenting with suspected acute coronary syndromes.
Hadzic's Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Anatomy for Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia, 3e by
Hadzic's is the most comprehensive colour guide to the procedures and equipment used in ultrasound guided nerve blocking. Colour drawings and photographs are bolstered by concise, step-by-step instruction from the world-renowned St. Luke's Hospital in New York. The Third Edition has been updated to include more international contributors, and better align the book's content with the New York School of Regional Anesthesia's (NYSORA) standards of practice.
NZ print exam book update
Following consultation with members of the NZ training committee, the library has purchased additional print copies of the high-use Primary Examand Exam Prep texts for use by NZ-based trainees. This includes texts such as The physics, clinical measurement, and equipment of anaesthetic practice for the FRCA; Pharmacology and physiology for anesthesia; Nunn and Lumb's applied respiratory physiology; and Dr Podcast scripts for the primary FRCA. The texts will be available to borrow from early 2023.
NZ print collection
Did you know that the NZ office has its own print collection available for loan? Requested items are delivered/returned via courier free-of-charge.
Latest books
A new title by the author of Ace Your Medical Exams aimed specifically at junior clinicians and the latest in Waldman's Pain Medicine: Case-Based Learning Series.
Study Less and Still Blitz Your Medical Exams by The Ankle and Foot (Pain Medicine: A Case-Based Learning Series) by
The Case-Based Learning approach focuses learners and clinicians on the key elements for each diagnosis and helps develop a deep understanding of how to diagnose and treat each condition. Covers everyday clinical problems such as arthritis, deltoid ligament strain, Achilles tendinitis and tendon rupture, bunion and bunionette pain, plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and more.
Latest Journals: Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine BACK ONLINE!
We are pleased to announce that the library has commenced a new online subscription to Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine (RAPM) AVAILABLE NOW.
Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine is a monthly journal that publishes peer-reviewed scientific and clinical studies to advance the understanding and clinical application of regional techniques for surgical anesthesia and postoperative analgesia. Coverage includes intraoperative regional techniques, perioperative pain, chronic pain, obstetric anesthesia, paediatric anesthesia, outcome studies, and complications.
RAPM can be accessed via our journals page, as well as BrowZine app and users can access any issue/article from Volume 1, 1976 onwards.
Training and exams hub:
The Training and Exams hub has been designed for trainees and educators participating in the ANZCA, FPM and DHM training programs to identify suitable training and exam resources. The Pain medicine training & exams section contains guides for: Pain medicine training, Conceptual basis of pain medicine, FPM Procedures Endorsement Program curriculum and the Procedures in pain medicine. In addition, the Self-Assessment tools and Roles in Practice guides provide additional resource support for training and examination purposes.
Due to a significant and unsustainable price increase, the ANZCA Library will discontinue its online subscription to the British Journal of Anaesthesia (BJA) from 1 January 2022.
See the complete college news item for more information
With this change, college members will continue to receive the following free online access to the BJA:
This content will be available through the library’s discovery service, journals list, apps and other linking tools and platforms. It will also be possible to request any newer articles not online through the library free-of-cost.
Any current college fellow, trainee, or SIMG, can also take out a personal subscription to the BJA at a heavily discounted rate.
See the college BJA personal subscriptions page for more information
Article access issues: Some users are experiencing ongoing privacy errors when trying to access articles via the library discovery service.
This is due to HSTS redirection issues on external servers preventing the user from properly authenticating.
Users with persistent issues should contact the library for further assistance.
McGraw Hill e-Book access issues: There is an ongoing issue with McGraw-Hill e-books, whereby some users are improperly authenticated when accessing content within the IP range of another institution that also subscribes to MGH e-books. This results in the user being being unable to access some titles.
Access to the above collections should be unaffected when authenticated outside the IP range of the affected institutions. This includes access from home and access from a mobile device using 4/5G (and not the institutions' Wi-Fi). Users with a pre-existing MyAccess login, can sign out of the affected collections, and sign in using their MyAccess credentials.
Creating a MyAccess account:
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