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NZSA - A Voice for Anaesthesia
08/03/2010

Pacific Update

ANZCA ASM 2010

Pacific and Beyond Session and Real World Anaesthesia Workshop

Already heard about BIS and POISE?  Come to the Pacific and Beyond session on Monday 3 May at the ANZCA ASM.  Workshop is an introduction to working in developing 
countries and resource-poor environments.

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01/03/2010

Medsafe Update

Additions to Medsafe's Web site from 25-29 January 2010

Recall Notices
http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/hot/Recalls/Marevan.asp
Product recall notice - Marevan (Warfarin) 3mg tablets

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27/01/2010

Early Anaesthesia

Neolithic surgeons are thought to have  been capable of amputations in "relatively aseptic conditions" about 6900 years ago and to have used the hallucinogenic effects from the toxic datura plant as an anaesthetic, as quoted in the journal, Antiquity.

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Welcoem to the Society of Anaesthetists

The New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists (NZSA, the Society) was established in 1948. Our motto ‘Salus Per Scientiam' ('Safety through Knowledge’) refers to our patients’ wellbeing and safety through our knowledge as anaesthetists. This is reflected in the Society’s logo - a pentagram, which is an ancient symbol of safety and represents a safe homecoming.

Our Society supports continuing education and research for and by all those involved with anaesthesia (anaesthetists, technicians, nurses, allied health professionals, technology companies) so that we may improve safety and benefits to our patients.

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The aims of our Society are to promote the provision of safe anaesthesia and perioperative medical care in New Zealand by:

  • promoting and providing education in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine
  • facilitating the exchange of ideas between anaesthetists
  • supporting research and publication in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine
  • informing and educating the public and other interested parties about anaesthesia
  • promoting professionalism in the practice of anaesthesia and perioperative medicine
  • supporting the health and well being of anaesthetists and their families.

The New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists is the only organisation to represent the views of New Zealand anaesthetists alone, ensuring that the collective voice of anaesthetists in New Zealand is heard via our ongoing submissions to government, health organisations, other professional bodies and lay groups regarding proposed legislative changes and any other issues relevant to our members.

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