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My Anaesthesia: Trusted Patient Resources from NZ Society of Anaesthetists

Find here for a new suite of free, online patient information resources developed by the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists – Ngā Ringa Tauwhiro o Aotearoa.

Available at www.myanaesthesia.nz, the My Anaesthesia resource hub offers clear, accessible information to help patients and whānau better understand what to expect before, during, and after anaesthesia.

Topics include:

  • The day of your planned surgery

  • All about anaesthesia

  • Regional anaesthesia

  • Who are anaesthetists?

  • FAQs about anaesthesia

  • Information for parents and caregivers of tamariki

  • Epidurals and spinals

  • Anaesthesia and sedation for breastfeeding parents

  • Posters for healthcare providers

  • Anaesthesia for labour and caesarean births

  • Bariatric, joint replacement, and spine surgery

To support equitable access, many of these resources are available in te reo Māori, Simplified Chinese, Samoan, and Tongan.

These materials are designed for wide use and we encourage rural practices, clinics, and providers to share them with patients and whānau wherever they may be relevant.

Explore the resources: www.myanaesthesia.nz
Feedback and suggestions are welcome at nzsa@anaesthesia.nz