Anaesthetists share pearls of wisdom in Hong Kong
More than 2000 anaesthetists, pain medicine specialists and trainees from Australia,
New Zealand, Hong Kong and beyond will discuss the latest innovations in
anaesthetic practice and pain management at a scientific meeting in Hong Kong this
week.
Titled “Seeking the Dragon Pearl”, the Combined Scientific Meeting of the Australian
and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), the Faculty of Pain Medicine
(FPM) and the Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists (HKCA) will provide a
stimulating program of expert talks on the latest advances in this area.
Internationally renowned speakers from the US, Canada and the UK will be joined by
Australian, New Zealand and Chinese experts to discuss a range of topics including
obstetric anaesthesia, ultrasound-guided anaesthesia, traditional Chinese medicine,
training, ethics, improved patient care, environmentally-friendly initiatives and the
use of new technology.
The program runs for four days and is preceded by the Faculty of Pain Medicine
Refresher Course Day, focusing on pain management. The program and abstracts
can be found here.
Seeking the Dragon Pearl
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Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), the
Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) and the Hong Kong College of
Anaesthesiologists (HKCA)
Combined Scientific Meeting
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai
Saturday May 14 – Tuesday May 17
(Faculty of Pain Medicine Refresher Course Day Friday May 13)
www.anzca.edu.au
Media alerts with highlights will be issued daily and interviews can be
arranged with speakers on request.
For further information, please contact ANZCA media manager, Meaghan
Shaw, on +61 3 8517 5303 or +61 408 259 369 or email
mshaw@anzca.edu.au