Obstetric Anaesthesia Special Interest Group
The clinical situation regarding the COVID19 pandemic will impact the anaesthetic care of pregnant women
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists released a document for healthcare professionals on 9 March, 2020, updated on 13 March, 2020. This information is being updated regularly and you can apply for email updates at the website.
This information should be used in conjunction with local guidelines and according to local resources, which differ between institutions. Communication between local obstetric, anaesthetic and neonatal services regarding management is important.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists also published a shorter statement on their website on 14 March, 2020, which will be updated.
In addition, their advice to obstetricians and gynaecologists on 14 March, 2020 may be of interest.
Information regarding the provision of general anaesthesia is consistent with advice in non-pregnant patients, the resources provided by ANZCA are recommended.
It is important to accept that as the situation develops, guidance may change.
RESOURCES
Summary of considerations for obstetric anaesthesia and COVID19OVID-19 Updates
OBJECTIVE
The executive of the Obstetric Anaesthesia SIG meets regularly, usually via teleconference, to discuss matters related to the group's area of interest.
PAST EVENTS
2021 Joint Airway Management, Obstetric Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine SIG meeting (satellite meeting to the ANZCA ASM)
Thursday 29 April 2021
Theme: "Looking over the Bridge'
You can still register and view the on-demand content until 31 July, please click here to register.
2018 Obstetric Anaesthesia SIG Meeting
"Obstetric anaesthesia... deliverying what really matters"
Held May 7-11, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC).
Please visit the meeting website to view presentation slides.
SUPPORTING QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Obstetric Anaesthesia SIG is pleased to present a resource document for Obstetric Anaesthesia data-sets, along with the data-sets and definitions. Please click to view the resource document, Labour Analgesia CQR data collection form, Obstetric Anaesthesia CQR data collection form.
CLINICAL RESOURCES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF WOMEN WITH PREECLAMPSIA
Dennis AT. Management of pre-eclampsia: issues for anaesthetists. Anaesthesia 2012; 67: 1009–1020. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2012.07195.x
MEMBERSHIP
If you would like information on joining the Obstetric Anaesthesia Special Interest Group, please download an application form or contact events on +61 3 9510 6299.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Position/Role
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Name
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Region
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Co-Chair
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A/Prof Victoria Eley
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Qld
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Co-Chair
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Dr Jane Brown
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NSW
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Deputy Chair / Private Pratice
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Dr James Griffiths
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Vic
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Education & meetings
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Dr Ed Debenham
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WA
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Prof Docs / Equipment (NR-fit)
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A/Prof Nolan McDonnell
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WA
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Education & Meetings
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Dr Matt Rucklidge
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WA
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Trans-Tasman representative
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Dr Morgan Edwards
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NZ
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Newsletter
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Dr Nicole Sheridan
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Vic
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Quality Assurance
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Dr Guy Godsall
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Qld
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SIM / Trainee engagement
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Dr Fiona Barron
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Qld
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Private practice issues
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Dr Craig Hargreaves
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NSW
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Research
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Dr Alan Yam
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NSW
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Co-opted member /Research / Prof docs
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Professor Alicia Dennis
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Vic
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Co-opted trainee representative
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Dr Erica
Sanderson
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NSW
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For further information, please contact Events or phone +61 3 9510 6299 or visit the ANZCA website.