This page includes all books which are part of the recommended reading list for the ANZCA Primary exam.
Titles hyperlinked in crimson, can be accessed by clicking the heading.
Titles without a hyperlink are hardcopy resources only and can be requested via the discovery service. Access and request items from the complete hardcopy list here.
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Borrowing books
ANZCA Library provides access to a large range of books and e-books, specialising in anaesthesia and pain medicine-related titles.
For further information about requesting books, see the Borrowing books page
How to access e-books
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Can't find your book online? Request a print copy via our courier delivery service or request a book chapter via our article request service
Experiencing difficulties, or would like some help accessing e-books? Contact the Library
For further information about searching for and accessing e-books, see the E-books guide
How to access journals
Your college ID (or staff username) and ANZCA/ Networks password is required to access Library e-resources
Having trouble logging into e-resources? Try emptying your browser cache, closing and reopening your browser, and trying again.
Forgotten your ANZCA/ Networks password? Try resetting your password using the "Forgot Password?" link and/or messaging the "Webmaster (technical issues)" using the college contact form
Can't find your article online? Request it via our article request service
Experiencing difficulties, or would like some help accessing articles or journals? Contact the Library
For further information about searching for and accessing journals, see the Journals guide
Candidates are advised that all examination questions are based on Learning Outcomes and that the great majority of information required is contained in the recommended texts. The most recent version of each of the following texts is the recommended text. However, some topics are only superficially covered in the textbooks and candidates are advised to draw on many resources as they study, in order to gain a deeper understanding of those areas that relate to everyday anaesthetic practice.
No specific textbook is recommended for the anatomy section of the syllabus, as any general text would be considered suitable. The following text could be consulted for more detailed information in specific areas.
General pharmacology
Anaesthetic pharmacology
Whilst the titles below are not on the recommended reading list, they contain information that may be of interest.
Need help prepping for your exams? Try the Exam Preparation guide.
Want to test your knowledge? Check out our Self-assessment Tools guide.
Find out more
For more information about the Primary Exam (PEx), please visit the ANZCA Anaesthesia exams website.
General physiology
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Renal physiology
AccessMedicine now includes interactive modules allow for visualization of the human body in an interactive, 3D format where both male and female anatomy modules can be viewed. Choose a module and then utilize the options on the left-side of the screen to learn more about human anatomy.
Additionally, there a number of discrete anatomy tours for areas of the body including the brain, muscles and nerves, the spine and many more.
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