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Learn about the latest updates for ANZCA library services and resources.

Anaesthesia Training ResourcesOur dedicated anaesthesia training resources guide provides resource support for all parts of the anaesthesia training program and curriculum, as well as an extensive list of assessment and exam resources.

Our dedicated CPD program resources guide provides resource support for all parts of the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program, covering every activity in the CPD curriculum.

Te Hā – te reo (For the breath)/NZ News (10 October 2024)

Library staff at the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2024

As in previous years, ANZCA library staff will be attending the ANZCA booth at the November meeting in Auckland. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the resources we provide to support trainees, fellows and CPD Participants. So, if you'd like to learn more about the revised and expanded CPD resources guide, the upgraded PEx list, set up the Read by QxMD app or learn more about LibKey, then this is your chance.

Latest articles

A round up of recent articles with an Aotearoa New Zealand focus:


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.

Training E-News (26 September 2024)

Updates to PEx recommended reading list

We're delighted to report that after many years of trying that West's Respiratory Physiology is finally available online for the very first time!


Latest titles

New editions of Coté, Lerman and Anderson’s and Katzung's are now available.


Recent articles of interest

A number of new education-related articles have recently been added to the library guides.

ANZCA E-News (17 September 2024)

Expanded resourcing for CPD Program participants

ANZCA library - in conjunction with the ANZCA & FPM CPD Program - have launched a REVISED & EXPANDED guide for ANZCA & FPM CPD Program Resources. The expanded guide now covers every activity in the current CPD curriculum and provides information, suggestions and resource support for the entire CPD program. This joins the recently launched CPD for Clinical Support Roles guide for CPD participants working in clinical support roles and/or without direct patient care.


Latest articles

Recent articles by ANZCA fellows plus a new article on developing "green" operating rooms.


FPM Training E-News (12 September 2024)

Latest books

The latest edition of Care of Adults with Chronic Childhood Conditions is now available.


Pain medicine training guide/ETA essentials

Looking for pain medicine training resources or ETA readings? Then check out the Pain Medicine Training Resources guide!

FPM Synapse E-News (29 August 2024)

Latest books

Pain-related titles recently added to the collection include new books on CRPS and managing chronic pain.


Special Issue

Neuromodulation recently released a special edition, Neuromodulation for Pain and Headache Disorders.


Recent articles of interest

A number of new pain-related articles have recently been added to the library guides.


ANZCA E-News (16 August 2024)

Latest titles

Several new titles have been added to the collection, including the Handbook of Cardiac Critical Care and Anaesthesia, a new edition of Goldman-Cecil Medicine, and Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2025.


Latest articles

Recent articles by ANZCA fellows, including Prof David A Scott, Assoc Prof Stuart Marshall, ;and Assoc Prof Benjamin Cheung.


Te Hā – te reo (For the breath)/NZ News (8 August 2024)

Latest articles

A round up of recent articles with an Aotearoa New Zealand focus:

Podcast spotlight

New Zealand Anaesthesia podcast can be claimed as time under the ANZCA knowledge and skills, learning sessions activity. After listening simply use a screenshot as evidence when adding this activity to your dashboard.


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.

Training E-News (25 July 2024)

Updates to PEx recommended reading list

The college's primary exam team are reviewing the content of the PEx recommended reading list, with the following changes having recently been made:

  • Addition of title-specific study notes
  • Addition of blood-related sites
  • Addition of Gray's Anatomy for Students to the list
  • The addition of a new Other Recommended Resources section (with notes)


Latest titles

Gray's anatomy for students has been added to the recommended reading list. In addition, several new exam prep titles have been added.


Latest articles

One recent article, co-written by two FANZCAs, discusses the factors considered critical in securing an anaesthetic training position.

ANZCA E-News (17 July 2024)

Latest titles

Several new titles have been added to the collection, including the Cambridge Handbook of Anesthesiology and Devices in Cardiac Critical Care.


Latest articles

Recent articles by ANZCA fellows, including Prof. Paul Myles and Prof. Laurence Weinberg.


FPM Training E-News (4 July 2024)

Latest books

The latest edition of Waldman's Principles of Critical Care is now available, plus a new text on pain procedures.


FPM Synapse E-News (1 July 2024)

Latest articles

A focus on recent pain-related articles, including one by two FPM fellows:


Latest books

The latest edition of Waldman's Physical Diagnosis of Pain is now available. There is also a new book examining the pioneering work of John Loeser.


ANZCA E-News (18 June 2024)

Latest articles of interest

A round up of the latest articles, including one on whether anaesthesia in AUS/NZ is still a "boys club".


Michael Cousins Lecture 2024 (Posted 4 June 2024)

At the recent 2024 ANZCA ASM held in Brisbane, Associate Professor Vivianne Tawfik the FPM ASM Visitor delivered the Michael Cousins Lecture: Perioperative analgesia for the patient with chronic pain.

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Te Hā – te reo (For the breath)/NZ News (13 June 2024)

Latest articles of interest

A recent article by a final year medical student highlighting the benefits of conducting a period of elective study, particularly in terms of personal and professional development


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.

Training E-News (23 May 2024)

Latest books

The latest edition of Cottrell and Patel's Neuroanesthesia is now available online. In addition, we've been enhancing some of the SSU resources, including a brand new book on local anaesthesia in dentistry.


Are you a new trainee? If so be sure to check out our Anaesthesia training resources guide!


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 course-specific resource guides, the Primary Exam Reading List, specific texts, and links to exam reports.

SOT induction modules and support hub:

The SOT support hub highlights all the resources relevant to the SOT role, which also includes links to the new SOT induction modules.

ANZCA E-News (17 May 2024)

Latest books

A new cardiopulmonary bypass title, and an EMS simulation title have both been added to the collection.


ANZCA E-News (18 April 2024)

AI in health focus

The ANZCA library has just launched a new guide looking at AI in health. We've also highlighted a new AI in Anesthesiology book!

Latest articles

Several recent articles including one on AI for surgical services in ANZ.


Te Hā – te reo (For the breath)/NZ News (11 April 2024)

Latest articles of interest

Auckland-based Professor Simon Mitchell recently authored a supplement for Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine offering a comprehensive overview of decompression illness. Professor Mitchell also recently co-authored a case report with Drs Challen and Richards. Waikato-based fellow, Dr Kelly Byrne recently co-authored an editorial on revascularization for JCVA Christchurch-based fellow, Dr Susan Nicoll recently authored a letter to the editor on simulation training for A&A.

FPM Synapse E-News (28 March 2024)

Latest articles

Several recent articles on pain with an Australian/New Zealand focus.


Latest books

We have a new book on interventional pain procedures.


Training E-News (27 March 2024)

Latest books

The latest edition of Clinical Anesthesia is now available online. In addition, there is new book on emergency anesthesia procedures.


Latest articles

An article spotlighting the I-Excel course for SIMGs.


ANZCA E-News (15 March 2024)

New journals

The library has just begun 2 new journal subscriptions: NEJM Evidence and Perfusion.

NEJM Evidence offers a behind-the-scenes view of clinical trials that enables readers to develop a deeper understanding of the statistical methods used in trials, to become more sophisticated evaluators of medical evidence, and to learn from trial participants whose stories can help shape and inform the future direction of clinical trial design.

Perfusion is an ISI-ranked, peer-reviewed scholarly journal, which provides current information on all aspects of perfusion, oxygenation and biocompatibility and their use in modern cardiac surgery. The journal is at the forefront of international research and development and presents an appropriately multidisciplinary approach to perfusion science.


Latest books

The latest edition of Obstetric Anesthesia and Uncommon Disorders has been added to the collection. In addition, The Thriving Doctor: How to Be More Balanced and Fulfilled, Working in Medicine has also been added to our wellbeing collection.


FPM Training E-News (14 March 2024)

Latest books

The latest edition of Neurology Companion has been added to the collection. In addition, there is new book on treatment of chronic lower back pain.


ANZCA E-News (16 February 2024)

Latest titles

The library recently added several new titles to the collection, one as the result of a suggestion by a fellow. Cardiopulmonary Bypass has been added to our CVTP collection. Oxford's brand new Oxford Textbook of Respiratory Critical Care has also been added to our ICM collection.


Latest articles of interest

FANZCA, Anton Booth, has just published a systematic review on emergency airway management of adult epiglottitis.

Te Hā – te reo (For the breath)/NZ News (8 February 2024)

Latest articles of interest

Waikato-based fellow Jamie Sleigh recently co-authored a paper on Consciousness and General Anesthesia. CCR also recently published 2 articles that may be of interest to NZ-based intensivists.

Latest print titles

Additional copies of the popular print-only Ace your medical exams and Study less and still blitz your medical exams have been purchased for the New Zealand exam collection.


Training E-News (25 January 2024)

New year - new titles!

Rolling into 2024, a number of new training & exam-related titles have become available, including a new edition of Faust's Anesthesiology Review and a companion study text for Drugs in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care.


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.


Latest articles of interest

ANZCA E-News (17 January 2024)

New CPD-related library guide

ANZCA library - in conjunction with the ANZCA & FPM CPD Program - have just launched a new guide for CPD participants working in clinical support roles and/or without direct patient care. The guide provides information on key areas to consider, suggestions for compliant CPD activities and in-depth resource support for the newly-updated CPD curriculum. Several new titles have been purchased/subscribed to in order to supplement the new guide including BMJ Quality & Safety and Cultural Safety in Trauma-Informed Practice from a First Nations Perspective.


New year - new titles

Rolling into 2024, several new book and journal titles are now available. This includes a number of quality and safety-related titles, including a new journal subscription to BMJ Quality & Safety.


Note: Work has also begun on updating and expanding the ANZCA & FPM CPD Program and Keeping Current guides.



Latest articles of interest

ANZCA E-News (18 December 2023)

Obstetric anaesthesia guide update

As part of a series of major updates to our SIG-related resource guides, the library has recently updated the Obstetric anaesthesia guide. This includes a refresh of articles, books, websites, and other resources.

Access the Leadership & management guide

Latest articles of interest

Latest books

A round-up of the several recently-received donations, plus a new e-book on qualitative research.

FPM Synapse E-News (14 December 2023)

Research Review

Research Review recently released the latest entry in their Educational Series, which focusses on opioid dependence and the role of LAI buprenorphine.


Latest pain-related articles


FPM Training E-News (6 December 2023)

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.


Training and SOT E-News (5 December 2023)

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 7th edition of the APLS course manual is currently being finalised). Plus a new title focussing on remediation in medical education.


Te Hā – te reo (For the breath)/NZ News (22 November 2023)

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.

ANZCA E-News (17 November 2023)

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.


ANZCA E-News (16 October 2023)

Recent titles of interest


Recent articles of interest

A round-up of recent WebAIRS-related articles.


BJA change of access (4 November 2021)

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:

  • Issues published pre-2022
  • Issues published from 2022 onward that are older than 12 months

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

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