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ANZCA Clinical Trials Network is a world leader in delivering high quality trial evidence that translates into safe and effective practice in anaesthesia
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My journey in anaesthesia research @bjajournals.bsky.social @thermh.bsky.social @anzca.bsky.social @anzcactn.bsky.social @unimelb.bsky.social topmedtalk.libsyn.com/perioperativ...
TopMedTalk: Perioperative Profiles - Kate Leslie
Andy Cumpstey interviews internationally renowned anaesthetist and researcher, Kate Leslie, Head of Research in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Ho...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
My journey in anaesthesia research @bjajournals.bsky.social @thermh.bsky.social @anzca.bsky.social @anzcactn.bsky.social @unimelb.bsky.social topmedtalk.libsyn.com/perioperativ...
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This week on @topmedtalk.bsky.social - The full team gather together to reflect on the last 12 months at this year’s @ebpomconf.bsky.social Dingle conference and select their highlights from the 2025 archives.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This week on @topmedtalk.bsky.social - The full team gather together to reflect on the last 12 months at this year’s @ebpomconf.bsky.social Dingle conference and select their highlights from the 2025 archives.
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Anaesthesia is not sleep, it’s so much deeper. Today is ANZCA National Anaesthesia Day #NAD25 where each year on 16 October we celebrate the anniversary of the day in 1846 that ether anaesthetic was first demonstrated in Boston, Massachusetts. #InSafeHands @gonggasgirl.bsky.social
Ask an anaesthetist | How do you explain what an anaesthetist does?
YouTube video by Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
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October 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Anaesthesia is not sleep, it’s so much deeper. Today is ANZCA National Anaesthesia Day #NAD25 where each year on 16 October we celebrate the anniversary of the day in 1846 that ether anaesthetic was first demonstrated in Boston, Massachusetts. #InSafeHands @gonggasgirl.bsky.social
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Australia and New Zealand are two of the safest places in the world to have an anaesthetic. For National Anaesthesia Day #NAD25 we spoke to our ANZCA councillors about how they reassure patients they're #InSafeHands. @anzca-fpm.bsky.social
Ask an anaesthetist | How do you reassure patients?
YouTube video by Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
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October 16, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Australia and New Zealand are two of the safest places in the world to have an anaesthetic. For National Anaesthesia Day #NAD25 we spoke to our ANZCA councillors about how they reassure patients they're #InSafeHands. @anzca-fpm.bsky.social
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Breaking trial: Paul Myles discusses #ITACS about #iron and #cardiacsurgery with @topmedtalk.bsky.social at #ANES25 @asahq.bsky.social @anzcactn.bsky.social @anzca.bsky.social @monashuniversity.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Breaking trial: Paul Myles discusses #ITACS about #iron and #cardiacsurgery with @topmedtalk.bsky.social at #ANES25 @asahq.bsky.social @anzcactn.bsky.social @anzca.bsky.social @monashuniversity.bsky.social
From aspiring country GP to global clinical trial leader, Prof Paul Myles shares with #topmedtalk how surfing, setbacks & collaboration shaped his career and helped build the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network into a world-leading research powerhouse. #CTN #ANZCA
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TopMedTalk: Perioperative Profiles, Paul Myles
Perioperative Profiles is a new series from TopMedTalk which looks at both the professional and personal journey taken by some of the world’s most innovative and successful perioperative practitioners...
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August 26, 2025 at 5:56 AM
From aspiring country GP to global clinical trial leader, Prof Paul Myles shares with #topmedtalk how surfing, setbacks & collaboration shaped his career and helped build the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network into a world-leading research powerhouse. #CTN #ANZCA
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Great opening to ANZCA #CTN2025 in Adelaide @anzcactn.bsky.social
August 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Great opening to ANZCA #CTN2025 in Adelaide @anzcactn.bsky.social
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ICYMI: Imported IV fluids can contain as much as 60 millilitres of air compared to 5 millilitres in Australian-made products. ANZCA President Dave Story says while the risk of an air embolism is small clinicians need to be aware #anaesthesia @amamedia.bsky.social:
Air inside imported IV fluid bags is posing an extra risk in emergencies
Imported IV fluids containing as much as 12 times more air than those made in Australia are posing a heightened air embolism risk in emergencies for clinicians to manage.
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May 28, 2025 at 6:52 AM
ICYMI: Imported IV fluids can contain as much as 60 millilitres of air compared to 5 millilitres in Australian-made products. ANZCA President Dave Story says while the risk of an air embolism is small clinicians need to be aware #anaesthesia @amamedia.bsky.social:
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Are you a new or emerging researcher? Do you have a new research proposal for a new clinical trial? There's less than 2 weeks left to submit it for the 2025 ANZCA CTN Strategic Research workshop! Visit the website for more info and submission guidelines: bit.ly/45di2Hv #CTN2025 #clinicaltrials
June 4, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Are you a new or emerging researcher? Do you have a new research proposal for a new clinical trial? There's less than 2 weeks left to submit it for the 2025 ANZCA CTN Strategic Research workshop! Visit the website for more info and submission guidelines: bit.ly/45di2Hv #CTN2025 #clinicaltrials
Congratulations to Professor Kate Leslie AO on receiving the 2025 ASA Award for Excellence in Research!
A founding leader and former Chair of the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network, Kate has led major advances in perioperative care and continues to champion diversity and inspire future research leaders.🥳
A founding leader and former Chair of the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network, Kate has led major advances in perioperative care and continues to champion diversity and inspire future research leaders.🥳
👏👏Drum roll please...congratulations @katy-skier.bsky.social for being awarded the @asahq.bsky.social 2025 Award for Excellence in Research. The award recognises individuals for outstanding #research achievement that has or is likely to have an important impact on the practice of #anesthesiology.
Top global research accolade for Professor Kate Leslie - ANZCA
Professor Kate Leslie AO FAHMS is the recipient of the 2025 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Award for Excellence in Research.
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June 2, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Congratulations to Professor Kate Leslie AO on receiving the 2025 ASA Award for Excellence in Research!
A founding leader and former Chair of the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network, Kate has led major advances in perioperative care and continues to champion diversity and inspire future research leaders.🥳
A founding leader and former Chair of the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network, Kate has led major advances in perioperative care and continues to champion diversity and inspire future research leaders.🥳
Happy International Clinical Trials Day!
Today, we celebrate our dedicated network across Aus & NZ, including our amazing participants & their carers. Your commitment improves safer, better patient care through large-scale trials in anaesthesia, perioperative, and pain medicine. @anzca.bsky.social
Today, we celebrate our dedicated network across Aus & NZ, including our amazing participants & their carers. Your commitment improves safer, better patient care through large-scale trials in anaesthesia, perioperative, and pain medicine. @anzca.bsky.social
Ahead of International Clinical Trials Day on 20 May @anzcactn.bsky.social is acknowledging the important contribution of hundreds of participants in regional hospitals to #clinicaltrials #anaesthesia #research
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ANZCA CTN thanks regional clinical trial participants - ANZCA
Regional patients participating in Australian-led international trials led by ANZCA's Clinical Trials Network (CTN) are being recognised at a Grampians Health event in Ballarat on Friday 16 May.
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May 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Happy International Clinical Trials Day!
Today, we celebrate our dedicated network across Aus & NZ, including our amazing participants & their carers. Your commitment improves safer, better patient care through large-scale trials in anaesthesia, perioperative, and pain medicine. @anzca.bsky.social
Today, we celebrate our dedicated network across Aus & NZ, including our amazing participants & their carers. Your commitment improves safer, better patient care through large-scale trials in anaesthesia, perioperative, and pain medicine. @anzca.bsky.social
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Ahead of International Clinical Trials Day on 20 May @anzcactn.bsky.social is acknowledging the important contribution of hundreds of participants in regional hospitals to #clinicaltrials #anaesthesia #research
www.anzca.edu.au/anzca-ctn-th...
www.anzca.edu.au/anzca-ctn-th...
ANZCA CTN thanks regional clinical trial participants - ANZCA
Regional patients participating in Australian-led international trials led by ANZCA's Clinical Trials Network (CTN) are being recognised at a Grampians Health event in Ballarat on Friday 16 May.
www.anzca.edu.au
May 15, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Ahead of International Clinical Trials Day on 20 May @anzcactn.bsky.social is acknowledging the important contribution of hundreds of participants in regional hospitals to #clinicaltrials #anaesthesia #research
www.anzca.edu.au/anzca-ctn-th...
www.anzca.edu.au/anzca-ctn-th...
The Foundation’s named research awards support career development, recognise outstanding investigators, and celebrate donor contributions to research. This year, Professor Story presented 12 awards at this year's ANZCA Foundation reception at #ASM25CNS Read more here bit.ly/431Z2Jg
May 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The Foundation’s named research awards support career development, recognise outstanding investigators, and celebrate donor contributions to research. This year, Professor Story presented 12 awards at this year's ANZCA Foundation reception at #ASM25CNS Read more here bit.ly/431Z2Jg
For over 25 years, the ANZCA CTN has led world-class trials, delivering evidence that shapes best practice in anaesthesia and perioperative care—locally and globally. #ASM25CNS
May 5, 2025 at 6:23 AM
For over 25 years, the ANZCA CTN has led world-class trials, delivering evidence that shapes best practice in anaesthesia and perioperative care—locally and globally. #ASM25CNS
Randomising 2,463 high-risk non-cardiac surgery patients to BIS monitoring showed reduced awareness under anaesthesia vs routine care—driving widespread adoption of BIS monitors to prevent awareness. The B-aware study was funded by the ANZCA Foundation. #ASM25CNS
May 5, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Randomising 2,463 high-risk non-cardiac surgery patients to BIS monitoring showed reduced awareness under anaesthesia vs routine care—driving widespread adoption of BIS monitors to prevent awareness. The B-aware study was funded by the ANZCA Foundation. #ASM25CNS
CTN Methodology session: demystifying trials for anaesthetists. Andrew Davidson looks beyond p-values for interpretation of results, Ben Moran brings Bayesian stats to theatre, and Paul Myles shares insights for a collaborative platform trial. #CTN #ClinicalTrials #ASM25CNS
May 5, 2025 at 5:46 AM
CTN Methodology session: demystifying trials for anaesthetists. Andrew Davidson looks beyond p-values for interpretation of results, Ben Moran brings Bayesian stats to theatre, and Paul Myles shares insights for a collaborative platform trial. #CTN #ClinicalTrials #ASM25CNS
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We invite you to #RuralSIG25, held in association with the Mackay Anaesthetic Community. Hear from distinguished invited speakers, Professor Laurence Weinberg & Professor Philip Peyton @anzcactn.bsky.social. Join hands-on CICO and ultrasound for regional nerve blocks workshops. More: bit.ly/424afbH
March 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
We invite you to #RuralSIG25, held in association with the Mackay Anaesthetic Community. Hear from distinguished invited speakers, Professor Laurence Weinberg & Professor Philip Peyton @anzcactn.bsky.social. Join hands-on CICO and ultrasound for regional nerve blocks workshops. More: bit.ly/424afbH
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Our Cairns ASM #ASM25CNS is fast approaching! Don’t forget to register for an incredible line-up of talks, workshops and social events this May. Register here: bit.ly/3B5hfvu
April 9, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Our Cairns ASM #ASM25CNS is fast approaching! Don’t forget to register for an incredible line-up of talks, workshops and social events this May. Register here: bit.ly/3B5hfvu
Top 10 research priorities in perioperative medicine identified in Australia using a James Lind Alliance approach. Highlights: equitable access, pain, infection, decision-making & risk. Findings will shape future research & funding. Congratulations to Sophie Wallace and collaborators: bit.ly/4c3DKPy
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March 23, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Top 10 research priorities in perioperative medicine identified in Australia using a James Lind Alliance approach. Highlights: equitable access, pain, infection, decision-making & risk. Findings will shape future research & funding. Congratulations to Sophie Wallace and collaborators: bit.ly/4c3DKPy
Wellington anaesthetist Dr Daniel Frei receives a $1.4M grant to lead the HOT-ROX trial, optimising oxygen levels in surgery to reduce complications. The study will involve patients in NZ and Australia, marking the inaugural study of the PROMPT platform. bit.ly/4bZ7FYU
Media release: Anaesthetist receives $1.4m grant to improve surgery outcomes - ANZCA
The Health Research Council of New Zealand has awarded a $1.4 million grant to Wellington anaesthetist Dr Daniel Frei.
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March 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Wellington anaesthetist Dr Daniel Frei receives a $1.4M grant to lead the HOT-ROX trial, optimising oxygen levels in surgery to reduce complications. The study will involve patients in NZ and Australia, marking the inaugural study of the PROMPT platform. bit.ly/4bZ7FYU
Congratulations to Dr Jai Darvall & collaborators on publishing their research findings in Anesthesiology.
The CHEWY Trial found that chewing gum was less effective than ondansetron for treating PONV, providing slower relief and requiring more frequent use of rescue antiemetics.
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The CHEWY Trial found that chewing gum was less effective than ondansetron for treating PONV, providing slower relief and requiring more frequent use of rescue antiemetics.
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Chewing Gum to Treat Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in... : Anesthesiology
nausea and vomiting in female patients in the postanesthesia care unit.
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This study was a multicenter, randomized, controlled noninferiority trial in 17 hospitals in Australia and New Zeala...
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February 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Congratulations to Dr Jai Darvall & collaborators on publishing their research findings in Anesthesiology.
The CHEWY Trial found that chewing gum was less effective than ondansetron for treating PONV, providing slower relief and requiring more frequent use of rescue antiemetics.
shorturl.at/Mx8tWx
The CHEWY Trial found that chewing gum was less effective than ondansetron for treating PONV, providing slower relief and requiring more frequent use of rescue antiemetics.
shorturl.at/Mx8tWx
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Step into an exciting leadership role as Clinical Director, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, where your expertise will drive transformative advancements in patient care and shape the future of our service’s medical practices. smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RK5...
Clinical Director (Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine) | Rockhampton region |
Step into an exciting leadership role as Clinical Director, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, where your expertise will drive transformative advancements in patient care and shape the future of ...
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February 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Step into an exciting leadership role as Clinical Director, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, where your expertise will drive transformative advancements in patient care and shape the future of our service’s medical practices. smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RK5...
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Dr Rob Marr is the co-author of the ANZCA Educators Program. He tells us how you can elevate your teaching skills with the AEP. Join us for courses in #Cairns and #Melbourne early this year or see other available locations & Zoom courses: bit.ly/3PQrMzM
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Elevate how you educate – ANZCA Educators Program
YouTube video by Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
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February 4, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Dr Rob Marr is the co-author of the ANZCA Educators Program. He tells us how you can elevate your teaching skills with the AEP. Join us for courses in #Cairns and #Melbourne early this year or see other available locations & Zoom courses: bit.ly/3PQrMzM
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Congratulations to FPM Fellow Professor Paul Andrew Glare on being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his outstanding contributions to pain management and palliative care. A well-deserved honour!
Congratulations to FPM fellow Professor Paul Andrew Glare who has received a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2025 honours list. Received for significant service to medicine in the field of pain management and palliative care. Read more:
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FPM fellow recognised in Australia Day honours
An FPM fellow has received a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2025 honours list.
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January 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Congratulations to FPM Fellow Professor Paul Andrew Glare on being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his outstanding contributions to pain management and palliative care. A well-deserved honour!
Well, out of 30 million Blue Sky users, an incredible 1,000 have joined us at ANZCA CTN! A huge thank you to each and every one of you for supporting our journey—we’re over the moon! 🚀🌕 🥳
January 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Well, out of 30 million Blue Sky users, an incredible 1,000 have joined us at ANZCA CTN! A huge thank you to each and every one of you for supporting our journey—we’re over the moon! 🚀🌕 🥳