Pain and Anaesthesia Guidelines

Follow the links below to find guidelines on the management of pain and the use of anaesthesia.

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists  publishes guidelines on anaesthesia and pain management.

Reviewed June 2009

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Title:   Non-traumatic neck pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with non-traumatic neck pain.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Recurrent headache
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for young children with recurrent headache.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Non-traumatic hip and knee pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with new onset non-traumatic hip or knee pain.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Child with hip pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for young children with recent onset hip pain.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Child with limp
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for young children with a newly developed limp.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Lower back pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with acute low back pain. It highlights the 'red flag' symptoms/signs that prevent indiscriminate use of plain radiography for this complaint.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Acute left iliac fossa pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for 'left iliac fossa pain' with an emphasis on the imaging techniques used for suspected diverticulitis and its complications.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Statement on anaesthesia care of children in healthcare facilities without dedicated paediatric facilities
Publisher:   Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Description:   Anaesthesia for children is an area of practice in which the College strongly recommends specific training and experience.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Recommendations on monitoring during anaesthesia
Publisher:   Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Description:   Monitoring of fundamental physiological variables during anaesthesia is essential. Clinical judgement will determine how long this monitoring should be continued following completion of anaesthesia.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Recommendations for the pre-anaesthesia consultation
Publisher:   Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Description:   Prior to anaesthesia, consultation by an anaesthetist is essential for the medical assessment of a patient. This is in order to ensure that the patient is in an optimal state of health, the anaesthesia management can be planned, and the patient can be appropriately informed of the anaesthesia and related procedures.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Statement on the standards of practice of a specialist anaesthetist
Publisher:   Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Description:   In defining the attributes and qualities necessary for the high standards of practice in anaesthesia that are expected of a specialist anaesthetist, it is necessary to consider both the anaesthetist and the environment in which he/she works.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Shoulder pain/instability
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with a new onset shoulder pain/instability.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Non-traumatic abdominal pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients presenting with 'non-traumatic abdominal pain.' Emphasis is placed on the evidence and consensus based indications for plain film radiography.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Management of burns and scalds in primary care
Publisher:   New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
Description:   The focus of the guideline is the appropriate assessment and management of burns in the primary care setting specifically, and appropriate referral practice from primary care to secondary care and regional burns unit services.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Statement on fatigue and the anaesthetist
Publisher:   Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Description:   In the interests of patient safety, it is important that anaesthetists are aware of the following principles and their responsibilities in respect of working while fatigued.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Suspected ischaemic chest pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected ischaemic chest pain.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Guidelines on acute pain management
Publisher:   Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Description:   Effective treatment of acute pain is a fundamental component of quality patient care. Education and practical experience in acute pain management are essential components of training programs for Fellowships of ANZCA and FPMANZCA.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Recommendations for responsibilities of the anaesthetist in the post-operative period
Publisher:   Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Description:   The anaesthetist has major responsibility for the management of the patient recovering from anaesthesia. During this time, responsibility is shared with the surgeon or other consultants.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Recommendations on monitored care by an anaesthetist
Publisher:   Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Description:   The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists endorses the concept of monitored care provided by an anaesthetist for a procedure performed under local anaesthesia or sedation. Monitored care may be requested by a surgeon, dentist, obstetrician, physician, endoscopist, radiologist, radio therapist, or other proceduralist, or by a patient or his/her carer.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Guidelines on the duties of an anaesthetist
Publisher:   Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Description:   The specific duties of an anaesthetist are outlined in this document.
Date:   Dec 2006
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