The Neuroanaesthesia SIG exists to foster interest in matters relating to the perioperative care and anaesthesia of patients with intracranial and spinal pathology. This includes the application of basic and translational science relevant to clinical anaesthesia.
Most of this activity revolves around the Neuroanaesthesia SIG sessions at the ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting and meetings of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists and the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists, as well as our three-day biennial Neuroanaesthesia SIG meeting that alternates between venues in Australia and New Zealand.
We have elected representatives from each Australian state and one each from New Zealand and Hong Kong. They are available as a conduit for discussion of topics relevant to neuroanaesthesia for the ANZCA executive and any FANZCA or trainee.
The 2025 Neuroanaesthesia SIG meeting will be held at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Precinct in Sydney, NSW on Saturday 20 September. Please visit the meeting website to view the program and register.
| Position | Name | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr Thanan Elalingam | NSW |
| Member | Dr Shona Charlton | SA |
| Member | Dr Dean Cowie | Vic |
| Member | Dr David Highton | Qld |
| Member | Dr Holger Holldack | WA |
| Member | Dr Julia Hoy | ACT |
| Member | Dr Hilary Madder | Vic |
| Member | Dr Tanya Przybylko | SA |
| Member | Dr Jim Troup | Qld |
| Co-opted member | Dr Nigel Robertson | NZ |
Please visit the Neuroanaesthesia SIG LibGuide to access a wide range of wellbeing resources. If you would like access to an archived resource document, please contact the Senior Events Officer.
Membership of the Neuroanaesthesia SIG is open to fellows and trainees of the Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, members of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists and the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists. Fellows of other colleges, practitioners and allied health professionals are encouraged to participate as associate members.
To join the Neuroanaesthesia SIG, please download and return a completed SIG membership application form.
For further information, please contact the events team.