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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Amendments to the Medicines Regulations 1984 and the Medicines (Standing Order) Regulations 2002 were announced in early 2011. A number of changes took effect on 1 August, with the remainder effective from 1 December 2011. More

The winners of the NZSA Ritchie Prize Session were announced at the NZA ASM in November.

At this year's ASM, President Rob Carpenter announced the Society's bid to host the 2020 World Congress in Anaesthesia in Auckland.

NZSA announces that it will operate from new premises w.e.f. 1 December 2011 and that NZATS will share the office space.

Ephedrine Sulphate

Society President, Rob Carpenter, wrote to the Minister of Health Tony Ryall on 8 September about the restrictions placed on the use of Ephedrine Sulphate as a controlled class B2 drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act and wrote to members on 7 October 2011.

Registration of Anaesthetic Technicians

The Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand's report in response to submissions on the registration and recertification frameworks for the profession of Anaesthetic Technology is here www.mlsboard.org.nz.

Notices

ICCVA ASM 2012 Prospectus - Sponsorship and Health Care Industry Opportunities available here

WFSA World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 2012 REGISTRATION OPEN