The Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) exists to promote and protect the status, independence and best interests of Australian anaesthetists.
In 2013, Canberra will host the ASA NSC. Check out the NSC website for all the details! We hope to see you there!
The RVG application is available to members. Download the app to your IPhone and IPod Touch now. If you're not already a member, join now!
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The ASA database is used to provide anaesthetists with overseas work opportunities and to provide organisations with the names of anaesthetists interested in working abroad. Click here to find out more
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ACECC is a great resource if you're looking for events to attend or need help organising and promoting an event of your own. It's also home to 17 Special Interest Groups, so if you have a special interest in any area of anaesthesia, you'll find a group representing it here!
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Find out about the important work being done to ensure the supply of lifebox pulse oximeters in developing nations and how you can help. |
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The Relative Value Guide is available for all members to download. Simply visit the member area of the website! |
Opinion Piece by Dr Richard Grutzner submitted to The AGE regarding recent media events.
ASA response to the article in The AGE: Anaesthetists slam 'bored' claims
Following on from an article that appeared in The Age on Sunday on 10 February the Australian Society of Anaesthetists would like to disagree with the comments made by Austin Hospital CEO, Dr Brendan Murphy in regard to work practices of anaesthetists.
In changing healthcare practices, hasten slowly
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Nurses take on doctors' tasks
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ASA conducted a new members/fellows forum in Melbourne on 6 May during the ANZCA ASM.
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Frankston Hospital Department of Anaesthesia 28 October–1 November 2013
This is the 22nd RWAC (formerly RSDCDCA) and the third to be held in Melbourne.
The four and a half day course concentrates on the practical teaching of drawover anaesthesia in theatre and an interactive problem-based lecture series to prepare anaesthetists for work in a variety of humanitarian aid and civil disaster situations. There are also sessions on equipment maintenance where you can get your hands dirty.
