Pacific Society of Anaesthetists

14/08/2025

Good morning Society of Anaesthetists. As we move closer to this years PSA Conference, we are excited to meet up with everyone and share some interesting work experiences and make lasting networks with our colleagues from other countries.

For those in Suva, below is the information for the bus organised by our FNU lectures to take the FNU delegates down to Nadi.

21/07/2025

Definitely everyone should have a read of this.

💉 The Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS) releases a position paper on safe procedural sedation - guiding best practices for sedation inside and outside the OR.
Read more 👉 https://shorturl.at/52LbW

21/07/2025

Incase anyone is looking for a side LOCUM job. Here you go.

The Ministry of Health is seeking to engage suitably qualified health professional for the provision of consulting services in the role of Anaesthetist Locum at the Northern Provincial Hospital, Luganville, Santo.

Interested bidders may obtain electronic copy of Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents by emailing Leiep Joseph Tari (Leiep.Joseph@vhp.com.vu) or Dr. Sereana Natuman (nsereana@vanuatu.gov.vu) with ‘RFQ CS2512’ in the subject title.

Responses to this RFQ must be received no later than the Submission Date and Time being: 11:59pm (Vanuatu Local Time) on Friday 1st August 2025 by email or hand delivered to the Office of the Director Curative Services, Ministry of Health, Port Vila

Northern Provincial Hospital, Santo, Vanuatu

04/07/2025

Vital Anesthesia Simulation Training (VAST) - Facilitator course - Fiji National University Pasifika Campus,Suva. An amazing week of learning, teaching, networking and bonding as a multidisciplinary team.🙌 Vinaka vakalevu to everyone who made this course a success.

03/07/2025

The PSA Pasifika Pulse Newsletter Issue No #. 3 is now ready for your enjoyment. 😁

Click on the link below to access it.

26/06/2025

This is for everyone. Any Anaesthetist in the Pacific who wish to share their research on a global stage. Please share it with our World Congress and who knows, we just might be seeing you up on stage presenting your research to the world.

WCA2026 Abstract Awards

Submit your research by 30 September 2025 to be considered for:
• Best Clinical Research & Best Basic Science Competitions – with cash prizes and free registration to WCA2028 in Vancouver.
• Best Track Abstracts – featured in the WCA2026 Programme and awarded an official certificate

Finalists will present live on 18 April 2026 in Marrakech!

Learn more: wcacongress.org/abstracts

24/06/2025

Something we should consider fighting for, for our mothers in the Pacific.

📢 Have you endorsed the WFSA Declaration on Labour Analgesia yet?
Pain relief during childbirth is a right, not a privilege.
Endorsed globally by WFSA societies and partners. Will you join them?
🔗: https://shorturl.at/mNnDv
📩: Send your letter of support to: comms@wfsahq.org

24/06/2025

Definitely worth a read. Since we in the pacific "Sub-specialize" in everything. 🙂

❗️NEW ATOTW 549: Comprehensive Guide to Paediatric Spinal Blocks

🆕Covers the methods, indications and contraindications of spinal anaesthesia in paediatric patients, as well as its safety profile. It discusses dosage, complications and recent developments, equipping anaesthetists with the knowledge they need to administer regional anaesthetics safely and effectively in children.

✍️This article has been written by Dr. Vrushali Ponde, Deputy Chair of WFSA's Paediatric Anaesthesia committee, Dr Amrita Rath and Dr Kimani, WFSA Fellowship student

🔗https://bit.ly/4jThQk2

✅ Download • CME

17/05/2025

For anyone or everyone who is interested. Dont miss out on this once in a Lifetime opportunity.

📢 Deadline Extended: Apply by 15 June 2025
The PATA Fellowship 2025/26 offers two 12-month training positions in Lusaka, Zambia.

🔗 Apply now: https://shorturl.at/Smcdu

Questions? Contact Dr Hazel Mumphansha Sonkwe at hazelsonkwe5@gmail.com

17/05/2025

Something all the limited bed ICUs in the Pacific debate and struggle with daily.

Weaning from mechanical ventilation is crucial but challenging. can be used for pulmonary and diaphragmatic monitoring during MV, allowing real-time evaluation of structures and function https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(25)00145-X/fulltext

10/05/2025

Happy Mother's Day from the PSA to all our hard working Mothers in the Pacific.