Australian Anaesthesia

I chat with paediatric anaesthetist Poranee Buttery about how the paediatric anaesthesia network was developed to support us in delivering safe care for children throughout Victoria. It's not just for Victorians and not too late to get involved!

If you would like to join the conversation on the ASA Forum (our secure chat site), then please apply here:

https://asa.org.au/join-the-asa-forum/ or contact [email protected]

Keen to have full access to the ASA Forum? Then please consider joining the ASA:

https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

To join the Victorian Paediatric Anaesthesia Network, please apply here: https://asa.org.au/victorian-paediatric-network-form/

I chat with Dr Colin Baird about his first hand account of being an anaesthetist with substance use disorder. He authored an excellent review article and shares further details in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care:

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0310057X20969704

Further  resources:

Australian & New Zealand Doctors in Recovery:  https://www.idaa.org/sites/adr/

Sick Doctors Trust:  http://sick-doctors-trust.co.uk/

British Doctors and Dentists Group:  http://www.bddg.org/

Association of Anaesthetists Wellbeing & Support:  https://anaesthetists.org/Home/Wellbeing-support

International Doctors in Recovery:  https://www.idaa.org/

ASA members can confidentially access the Benevolent Fund via [email protected]

For another first hand account of an anaesthetist with substance use disorder:  https://www.drugstories.org/stories/dr-faye-jamali

I chat with Lisa Murphy, Executive Director of the Stroke Foundation about moving to Australia, leaving anaesthesia and transitioning to a leadership role.

Resources for members of the ASA:

Find events, including those for International Medical Graduates here:  https://asa.org.au/events

Educational resources such as videos, talks & webinars can be found here:  https://asa.org.au/asaeducation

Want access or to be notified of upcoming events?  Then join the ASA here:  https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

To chat with Lisa about doing an MBA, please email [email protected]

I chat with Sheila Hart, current President of the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists

To find out more about ASA events, such as the 4D event which fosters leadership in anaesthesia in Australia, please visit asa.org.au or email [email protected].

NZSA:  https://anaesthesia.nz/

https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/

LLHW:  https://asa.org.au/what-we-do/welfare-of-anaesthetists

I chat with Melbourne anaesthetist Jen Dixon who attended the 2021 Tasmanian Annual Scientific Meeting organised by:

Convenor – Shirin Jamshidi

Workshop Convenor – Chris Wilde

Chair TRC – Lia Freestone

Chair ASA TAS CoM – Mike Challis

Trainee co-convenors – Dylan Siejka and Nicola Fracalossi

ANZCA regional coordinator – Janette Papps

ASA President's address: https://vimeo.com/wallfly/review/515572200/96398560e8

Rib Fracture Scoring Systems:

STUMBL:  https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/7/e029187

RibScore:  https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/Abstract/2016/01000/RibScore__A_novel_radiographic_score_based_on.14.aspx

I chat with three inspiring women who have took periods of leave from their anaesthetic training and written a resource document to help others through this process.

The Trainee Returning to Work document can be found here:  https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48309022

Apply for the ASA CRASH Scholarship here:  https://asa.org.au/membership-benefits/membership-crash/

You'll need to be a member to apply for the CRASH scholarship.  Apply here:  https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

Happy International Women's Day!

I chat with Rosmarin Zacher and Isabelle Cooper about navigating pregnancy and working as an anaesthetist.

The Trainee Returning to Work document can be found here: https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48309025

Zacher R. Maternal wellbeing and pregnancy outcomes in anaesthetic trainees. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. 2019;47(4):326-333. doi:10.1177/0310057X19861116

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0310057X19861116

Apply for the ASA CRASH Scholarship here:  https://asa.org.au/membership-crash-2021/

You'll need to be a member to apply for the CRASH scholarship.  Apply here:  https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join

I chat with Emergency nurse Cherylynn McGurgan about her experiences providing care for those in hotel quarantine as well being the recipient of care.

For more information about the Australian Medical Assistance Team  (AusMAT), please visit https://www.nationaltraumacentre.nt.gov.au/

CRASH: Critical care, Resuscitation and Airway Skills in High Fidelity Simulation, helping you return to work. I chat with Drs Kara Allen and Janette Wright who developed the course.

ASA CRASH Course Scholarship (members only):  https://asa.org.au/membership-benefits/membership-crash/

More deets:  https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/continuing-education/anaesthesia-and-pain-management-courses/crash-course

To access the scholarship and become a member:  https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/

The story behind the Anaesthetic Crisis Manual and more with author, publisher and Chair of the ASA's Communication Committee, Dr David Borshoff

Leeuwin Press:  https://leeuwinpress.com.au/

Discount code for ASA members can be found here:  https://asa.org.au/resources/publications