The role of the Anaesthetist is to preserve and maintain the life of the patient during surgery and other procedures, and to supervise the patient during the recovery phase.
Responsibilities include pre-anaesthetic assessment of the patient, constant supervision of the patient during anaesthesia and management of pain following surgery. The Anaesthetist takes this role not only in relation to surgery in operating theatres but also for procedures in cardiac laboratories, endoscopy suites, imaging departments, labour wards and day surgery units. The role of the Anaesthetist as a peri-operative physician is expanding. Anaesthetists work closely with Surgeons, Obstetricians, Physicians and Radiologists and are usually supported by Anaesthetic Technicians.
Dr Alastair Ineson is an Anaesthesia Registrar who shares his experiences at Auckland City Hospital and Middlemore Hospital with us.....
As well as general rotation posts in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, provisional fellowship posts are available in the following subspecialties:
Training to become an Anaesthetist in Auckland is a comprehensive five year programme that encompasses all of the rotations required to fulfil the requirements of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.
The training programme in Auckland is organised by the Anaesthesia Vocational Training Committee with representation from all hospitals across Auckland. This Committee is committed to further improve the quality of teaching in Anaesthesia in Auckland.