This guide has been designed for anaesthetists interested in perioperative medicine to locate relevant resources on this topic, including those available through the ANZCA library.
Modern Monitoring in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care by A practical resource for understanding this array of clinical monitoring options in anaesthesia, this important text focuses on real-world applications in anaesthesia and perioperative care. Reviewing the evidence for improved patient outcomes for monitoring technology, neurological monitoring, echocardiography systems and ultrasound are amongst the techniques covered in a head-to-toe approach. Statistics used by manufacturers to gain approval for their technology are discussed, as well as the under-appreciated risks associated with monitoring such as digital distraction. Future monitoring technologies including wearable systems are explored in depth.
Medication Safety during Anesthesia and the Perioperative Period by With medication errors in healthcare an internationally recognised problem, this much-needed book delivers a comprehensive approach to understanding medication safety in the perioperative period. It reviews what medication adverse events are, and how often and where these errors occur, as well as exploring human cognitive psychology and explaining why things can go wrong at any time in a complex system.
Decision Making in Perioperative Medicine: Clinical Pearls by Decision Making in Perioperative Medicine: Clinical Pearls focuses on the critical process of assessing and managing patients with medical comorbidities undergoing surgical procedures. It provides preoperative validated risk assessment tools and mitigation strategies for identified comorbidities. Emphasizing risk factors and filled with clinical pearls for postoperative complications, this thorough, expertly written resource covers perioperative medication management; cardiac, pulmonary, and frailty risk indices with modification strategies; diabetes management using target-specific anticoagulants; and challenging perioperative cases.
Practical Perioperative Transoesophageal Echocardiography, 3e by Practical Perioperative Transoesophageal Echocardiography, 3e, is the definitive guide dedicated to helping clinicians use this essential imaging technique to manage perioperative cardiac patients. Capturing the latest evidence-based developments; this resource offers authoritative guidance on monitoring and procedures for cardiac anaesthetists and intensivists.
Perioperative Care and Enhanced Recovery after Surgery. Research review. July 2017
A discussion between Prof Andrew Hill (Colorectal Surgeon) and Dr Nick Lightfoot (Anaesthestist) at Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (July, 2017).
The discussion centres on principles of Perioperative Care and Enhanced Recovery after Surgery, and will be of interest to all healthcare professionals involved in the surgical process.
Key documents
PS07 Guideline on pre-anaesthesia consultation and patient preparation PILOT
PS07BP Guideline on pre-anaesthesia consultation and patient preparation Background Paper PILOT
PS12 Guideline on smoking as related to the perioperative period
PS12BP Guideline on smoking as related to the perioperative period Background Paper
PS15 Guideline for the perioperative care of patients selected for day stay procedures
PS46 Guideline on Training and Practice of Perioperative Cardiac Ultrasound in Adults
PS59 Statement on roles in anaesthesia and perioperative care
PS59BP Statement on roles in anaesthesia and perioperative care Background Paper
Perioperative Medicine SIG
For more information about this Special Interest Group (SIG), including information about recommended courses and details about Fellowships for trainees, please visit the Perioperative Medicine page or the Anaesthesia Continuing Education website.
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