Learn about the latest updates for ANZCA library services and resources.
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Need a quiet study space? Fellows and trainees are encouraged to use the Library (which has a study/discussion space for up to 3 people) and the Fellows Room (which has a discussion space for up to 5 people) whenever visiting the college in Melbourne.
Free access to the college wi-fi service is also available on site.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Latest books
A new title by the author of Ace Your Medical Exams aimed specifically at junior doctors, and a new edition of Basics of Anesthesia, now retitled: Miller’s Basics of Anesthesia, 8e.
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.
Recent articles of interest
A round-up of anaesthesia and pain medicine-related education articles:
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.
Spotlight on: Airway management
ANZCA fellows and trainees are able to access a wide range of airway management-related resources via our dedicated library guide. The guide isregularly updated with the latest articles, airway resources, apps and e-books, and includes access to such titles asAnesthesia Equipment: Principles and Applications, 3e,Core Topics in Airway Management, 3eandHung's Difficult and Failed Airway Management, 3e.
Latest guides update
The library has updated the Anaesthetic Allergy guide with a full list of full-text links for the references in the updated Perioperative Anaphylaxis Management Guideline.
Latest books
A new rapid-response title for thecritically ill has been added to the intensive care collection:
Spotlight on: Paediatric anaesthesia
ANZCA fellows and trainees are able to access a wide range of paediatric anaesthesia-related resources via our dedicated library guide. The guide has recently been fully updated to include the latest articles, educational videos, apps and e-books, and includes access to such titles as Smith's Anesthesia for Infants and Children, Gregory's Pediatric Anesthesia and A Guide to Pediatric Anesthesia. In addition, users have full to access to our subscription to Pediatric Anesthesia journal.
The latest issue of Anaesthesia Research Review is here:
Recent articles of interest
A selection of the latest anesthesia articles:
ANZCA Library staff attending the NZ CSC
Library manager, John Prentice, will be amongst the ANZCA contingent who will be present at the CSC taking place in Wellington from 21-24 October 2022. Learn more about college library resources and what's being planned for 2023. You'll be able to find John and other college staff (including CPD) at booth 14/15 in theexhibition space.
NZ Print collection
Did you know that the NZ office has it's own print collection available for loan? Requested items are delivered/returned via courier free-of-charge.
FPM Essentials guide updated
The Pain medicine training: FPM essentials guide has recently been updated.
All essential readings can be directly linked to from the guide (where available) with additional readings available via the linked Course Reserves listings.
Note: The ETA3.2 reading list has yet to be updated.
Recently added journals
Recently added titles
Please Note: Essential Notes in Pain Medicine is NOW AVAILABLE as an e-book.
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.
As one of the only anaesthesia and pain medicine specialist libraries worldwide, the ANZCA Library is often seen as the “jewel in the crown” for ANZCA fellows and trainees
Much of this development is due to the college’s response to a 2014 library services review which sought to reposition the library in the context of its support for the “needs and expectations of the fellows and trainees, with a view to enhancing service delivery and raising awareness of the library, its collection and value to fellows and trainees”.
Recently, the library completed a follow up report to this review, detailing the numerous developments that have occurred in the intervening period.
Selected highlights from the full report provided to ANZCA Council in March 2022 may be viewed in the document attached below.
Latest books
Several new training-related titles have been added to the collection:
Self-assessment
Did you know that LWW Health Libraryhas a self-assessment tool containing over 20 quizzes based around various anesthesia-related topics?
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.
Recent articles of interest
A round-up of pain medicine-related articles:
Latest journals
SIS have begun publication of a new open-access journal on interventional pain medicine:
Latest books
Several new pain-related titles have been added to the collection:
Recent articles of interest
A round-up of anaesthesia and pain medicine-related education articles:
Latest books
A new education-related title hasbeen added to the collection:
SOT induction modules and support hub:
A support hub has been created to house all resources relevant to the SOT role, which also includes links to the new SOT induction modules.
It is now possible to access ANZCA Library Full-text via Ovid MEDLINE.
Latest books
Several new titles have been added to the collection:
Latest e-books
A new title looking at post-anesthesia are has just been added to the collection.
Latest print books
The latest to arrive in print at the ANZCA library.
ANZCA Library wins innovation award
Health Libraries Australia and MedicalDirector have announced that the winner for the 2022 HLA/MedicalDirector Innovation Award is John Prentice, Library Manager, ANZCA. John was awarded for his project Automated interlibrary loan/document delivery (ILL/DD) database for health libraries.
The ILL/DD system allows ANZCA library staff to automate many of the standard searching, requesting and communication tasks associated with document delivery requests, resulting in a far quicker turnaround of requests for ANZCA users. With the help of the system, request turnaround time fell to under 1 day for the first 6 months of 2022.
What's happening with New Zealand Health?
On the 1 July 2022, new Zealand health services transitioned to Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, replacing the District Health Boards (DHBs).
gt; Overview of the changes
> Te Whatu Ora website > What's happening
Recent articles of interest
A round-up of the latest NZ-focussed articles:
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.
Recently added titles
A number of new pain medicine training titles have recently been added, including Essential Notes in Pain Medicine (co-edited by FPM fellow Enrique Collantes Celador).
Please Note: Essential Notes in Pain Medicine is NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE.
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. 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.
Recent articles of interest
In case you missed it, a recent issue of the RCoA's Bulletin highlighted the changing landscape of anaesthesia training.
Did you know?
That AccessAnesthesiology has a Review Questions section where you can generate MCQs for a number of anaesthesia training titles (Exam Board & Review, Hadzic’s, Hung’s, etc).
Recently added titles
A number of new trainee-related titles have been recently added to the library collection.
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.
Recent articles of interest
The following pain-related articles have recently been published:
Recently added titles:
A number of new pain medicine titles have been recently added to the library collection, including a new edition of the Practical Management of Pain.
Recent articles of interest
A number of new anaesthesia-related articles have recently been published, including one offering words of encouragement to young anaesthesiologists.
Recently added titles:
Brand new editions of Evidence-Based Practice of Anesthesiology and Rosen's Emergency Medicine are now available.
Recent articles of interest
A number of new anaesthesia-related articles have recently been published:
Recently added titles
A number of new anaesthesia-related titles have been recently added to the library collection, including an online version of Christine Ball's The Chloroformist, and the latest edition of Conn's Current Therapy.
Recent articles of interest
A number of new NZ-focussed articles have recently been published.
Recently added titles
A number of new trainee-related titles have been recently added to the library collection.
Primary Exam Print Update
Following unprecedented demand, the library has recently purchased additional PRINT copies for the majority of primary exam texts, including additional copies of West's Respiratory Physiology: The Essentials, 11e and The physics, clinical measurement, and equipment of anaesthetic practice for the FRCA, 2e.
Recent articles of interest
A new article on managing chronic pain during the COVID pandemic, co-written by Dr Steven Faux (FFPMANZCA).
The latest issue ofPain Management Research Reviewis here:
Recently added titles
A number of new pain-related titles have been recently added to the library collection.
New PPR guide
A new library guidehas been designed as a means of promoting and providing curated access to relevant resources related to research in the professional practice domains.
Recent articles of interest
A number of medical education-related articles have recently been added to the Medical Education guide.
Recently added titles
A number of new medical education-related titles have recently been added to the library collection.
New SOT induction modules and support hub
A single point of contact (one-stop-shop) support hub has been created to house all resources relevant to the SOT role, which also includes links to the new SOT induction modules.
Recent articles of interest
Two new anaesthesia-related articles on the use of blocks and prone positioning of patients with COVID.
The latest issue ofAnaesthesia Research Reviewis here:
E-journals update
The primary access point for the majority of the journals listed on our ANZCA Journals page have now been moved to our BrowZine service. This will allow ANZCA members to experience a more uniform user experience, with access to whole range of new features, including the requesting of articles not available online. A new Emergency Medicine section has also been added. See the ANZCA Journals page for more information.
Recently added titles
A number of new anaesthesia-related titles have been recently added to the library collection.
Recent articles of interest
A new anaesthesia-related article on the carbon footprint for TKRs, and another spotlighting female leaders in anaesthesiology.
Recently added titles
A number of new anaesthesia-related titles have been recently added to the library collection.
NZ Anaesthesia & Pain Management Research Review
A new issue of NZAPMRR has just been released.
Recent articles of interest
A number of NZ-related articles have recently appeared.
Recently added titles
Newly added to the collection is Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Policy, with a chapter on "Indigenous data and policy in Aotearoa New Zealand".
Recent articles of interest
A number of pain-related education articles have recently appeared.
Recently added titles
A new exam preparation e-book looking at regional anesthesia and chronic pain.
Training and exams hub:
TheTraining 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.
UPDATED: The primary access point for the majority of ANZCA journals has now been moved to our BrowZine service. This will allow ANZCA members to experience a more uniform user experience, with access to whole range of new features.
In addition, a new Emergency Medicine journal section has been added to showcase the large number of journals for that area.
Note: For those users who prefer to continue to access journals direct via the platform, an alternate access vendor link is also provided.
As always, we welcome any feedback you may have to give.
New Communicator Role library guide
We’ve created a new library guide to support "communicator role" activities. These resources are available to help you establish rapport, trust, and ethical therapeutic relationships with your patients and their families.
The guide includes informative, accessible and diverse training resources such as journal articles, books, videos, websites, and framework (LAURS and NURSE) details.
Access the Communicator role library guide
Recent articles of interest
A recent article on development of an airway simulation on the out-of-operating-room management of COVID-19 patients for anaesthesiology residents.
Recently added titles
The latest edition of Anesthesia: A Comprehensive Review is now available.
Recently added titles:
A new title aimed at emerging SOTs, with Australian and UK contributions.
Recent articles of interest:
A number of education articles have
Recently added titles:
A number of new pain medicine titles have been recently added to the library collection.
Recent articles of interest
The following pain-related articles by FPM and ANZCA fellows have recently been published:
The following pain-related articles have a significant Australian or NZ focus:
Recent articles of interest:
A number of articles have
Recently added titles:
The latest edition of Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia,
Recent articles of interest:
A number of pain-related education articles have recently appeared in Pain Medicine journal.
Recently added titles:
The latest edition of Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of Pain Managementis now available.
Training and exams hub:
TheTraining 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.
A recording of the overview of the ANZCA Research Grant program presented by Professor David A. Scott onTuesday 15 February is now available to watch.
Duration: 62 mins approx.
New journals
BJA has launched a new open-access version of it's popular BJA publication. BJA Open aims to publish high-impact original work in all branches of anaesthesia, critical care, pain medicine and perioperative medicine. Note: The new publication should also allow UK researchers to continue publishing their research using the BJA moniker in light of the UKRI-mandated announcement on Open Accesstaking effect from 1 April 2022.
Elsevier have also recently launched a new open-access intensive care title. Journal of Intensive Medicine is an open-access peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality review papers and original research articles related to the latest trends and advances covering all aspects of intensive care medicine.
Both titles can be accessed via the Journals page, relevant library guides and the A-Z list.
Recent articles of interest:
New articles on webAIRS and livestreaming surgical education.
Latest titles:
A new e-book offering a critical examination of evidence-based in medicine, and the latest edition of Talley & O'Connor's Clinical Examination now available e-book and print formats.
Recent articles of interest:
NZ Print collection update
Due to the impact of ongoing COVID restrictions in New Zealand, it is not currently possible to lend out NZ-based books at this time. However, should any trainee or fellow require access to any materials only available in print, they can submit a chapter request via the ANZCA library's Request a chapter form.
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:
ANZCA users requiring urgent access can submit chapter request/s via the Request an article service.
ANZCA acknowledges the traditional custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present, and emerging.
ANZCA acknowledges and respects Māori as the Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa and is committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, fostering the college’s relationship with Māori, supporting Māori fellows and trainees, and striving to improve the health of Māori.