Regional Anaesthesia Special Interest Group (RA SIG)
OBJECTIVE
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The major objective of this SIG is the promotion of science and education by:
(a) the exchange of ideas between anaesthetists with a particular interest and involvement in regional anaesthesia.
(b) interaction with other individuals / groups, who share an interest in regional anaesthesia.
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ACTIVITIES
The activities of the SIG may include:
4.1 Organisation of SIG scientific sessions at major annual scientific meetings / congresses. Generally, each SIG is entitled to conduct one session during one annual scientific meeting of the ANZCA or ASA or NZSA per year or, alternatively, a satellite meeting of no more than one day in association with the annual scientific meeting. It is the responsibility of the SIG Executive Committee to decide on whether to request a segment of the scientific programme or a satellite meeting from the Organising Committee of the chosen annual scientific meeting. This request should be made in writing at least one year in advance of the meeting and continual liaison with the scientific programme convenor shall be maintained. If any request is denied due to excess other SIGs at the meeting, it is the responsibility of the ACECC to seek inclusion in other major scientific meetings / congresses.
4.2 Organisation of independent SIG meetings on other occasions with the approval of the ACECC.
4.3 Advice to the ACECC on the suitability of local and overseas experts to participate in meetings.
4.4 Provision of a resource with respect to the appropriate standards of care in the area of special interest.
4.5 Advice to the ACECC on the distribution of educational material.
4.6 Advice to ANZCA, ASA or NZSA on liaison with similar organisations in other regions of the world.
EVENTS
RESOURCES
Australiasian RASIG Database of peripheral nerve blockade
The RA SIG endorses this project to establish accurately the incidence of neurological complications following peripheral nerve blockade in Australasian practice of regional anaesthesia using a range of techniques including ultrasound guidance. By using the standardised definitions a benchmark for complications will be realised for all practices.
The prospective audit aims to collect data from upwards of 10,000 patients who have received peripheral nerve blockade. The project was initiated by Dr Michael J Barrington at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne.
Log onto www.regional.anaesthesia.org.au for further information.
Lipid Rescue
Log onto
http://lipidrescue.squarespace.com for further information.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership will be of two types.
- Members: Fellows of ANZCA, or Ordinary Members of the ASA or NZSA who have a special interest in regional anaesthesia.
- associate members: People with a special interest in regional anaesthesia who are not entitled to be full members. They may include Associate Members of the ASA or NZSA, registered Trainees of ANZCA, allied health professionals or members of other related professional organisations.
Associate Members may only be admitted to membership after nomination by two full members of the SIG and approval by majority at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the SIG.
SIG membership application
EXECUTIVE
Dr Michael Barrington (Chair)
Dr David Scott (Vice-Chair)
Dr Alwin Chuan
Dr Phil Cowlishaw
Dr Peter Hebbard
Dr Neil MacLennan
Dr Steven Watts
Dr David McLeod