world federation of societies of anaesthesiologists annual report 2006
world federation of societies of anaesthesiologists annual report 2006 world federation of societies of anaesthesiologists annual report 2006
the non-technical skills of anaesthesiologists. The paper and philosophy behind it is essential for futurepractitioners.Angela Enright and her team (Education) have once again been able to assist numerous anaesthesiologistsaround the world achieving better insight, knowledge and skills. The fellowships in cardiac, neuro and paediatricanaesthesia with support from Dräger developed further and wider as did the basic training programmes andrefresh courses. The ESA has notably supported the Education team in Eastern Europe for which we are grateful.NVA and CAS have supported fellowships the support for these was essential for them to take place.Iain Wilson and his gang (Publication) steadily continue to publish Update and would really like to increase theirnumbers. So far it is published in five (5) languages: French, English, Mandarin, Spanish and Russian.Alan Merry works with his group (Safety and Quality of Practice) diligently on a low cost oximetry project in whichthe AAGBI’s and GE’s contributions are well appreciated.The Foundation group ably inspired by Phil Bridenbaugh explores uncharted roads to facilitate more WFSAeducation, publication and safety activities. Should you be aware of methods to bring them further: don’t hesitateto contact them at wfsahq@anaesthesiologists.orgWorking in the background and not so visible to you are Michael Dobson maintaining relationship with WorldHealth Organisation, Nick Newton with International Standardization Organisation and Joshe Rupreht with theWood Library Museum.The past year has been a melting pot of pride, admiration, awe and respect whilst at the same time counterbalanced by downright frustration, disbelief and stupefaction.Asked to join WFSA in an active role following my term as Secretary of the Dutch national anaesthesiologysociety for eight (8) years I wondered how much work could it be: meeting once in four (4) years and one hundredten (110) members – at the time? Colleagues such as Richard Walsh, John Moyers, David Wilkinson and JerryFontenot will join Mohamed Takrouri and Florian Nuevo in admitting a low assessment and appreciation of thework involved before we agreed! Some of us took less or other employment; others sacrificed their vacation,income and/or off days to dedicate ourselves to the WFSA expectations.Subspecialties.Anaesthesia has seen breath-taking developments in special fields of interest and subspecialties. Each in its turnof course would like to organise specialty based meetings. Patronage is often requested from WFSA suggestingcertain standards. What is involved with WFSA patronage and how both parties can meet certain criteria – shouldreally be discussed at the upcoming World Congress and will be tabled at the first General Assembly on the 2 nd ofMarch 2008, credentialing to open from 11.00 onwards.Some are concerned about the specialty breaking into a number of subspecialties. Worries were also raisedabout the interference with World Congresses and the effect on registrations of speakers (limited time available)and registrants, industry and trade support for local, international and global meetings. Meeting all anaesthetistsof all subspecialties at the world congress and only once in four years has been such a cross-fertilisingexperience. Now anaesthesia seems to break apart into highly specialised subspecialties gathered insubspecialty regional, international and global meetings. At the same time, 80% of anaesthesiologists still practisethe full scope of anaesthesia and need updates/ continuing medical education on all topics by experts. In order togive anaesthetists an opportunity to listen to more than one subspecialty expert and unite at least once in 4 yearsthose in general practice and those who have as yet not decided what subspecialty to take, I propose to create anInternational Scientific Committee. All subspecialties will be invited to become a member or send a representativeto Cape Town. This ISC may help realise the organisers of future world congresses maintain the scientificstandards aimed for by the current and previous world congress organisers whilst at the same time giving thespecialty groups a voice in WFSA.Finally, the organisers of the World Congress in Cape Town (www.wca2008.com) deserve your full attention.They have aimed to bring us all together under a wonderful scientific umbrella in the so called rainbow nation. Itrust to meet you there. Thank you for giving me the honour to serve as your President. I did so to the best of myabilities and talents. May anaesthesia florish!1. Fletcher G, Flin R, McGeorge P, Glavin R, Maran N, Patey R: Anaesthetists' Non-Technical Skills (ANTS): evaluation of abehavioural marker system{dagger}. Br. J. Anaesth. 2003; 90: 580-588Anneke MeursingJuly 20074
SECRETARY’S MESSAGE1. London OfficeThe WFSA Administrative Coordinator, Mrs. Ruth Hooper, continues to manage the London Office in exemplaryfashion. She is truly vital in the administration and organization of the myriad of WFSA activities and is a largeportion of the “glue” that holds the Federation together. The Secretariat continues to strive to fulfill itsresponsibilities to the WFSA and National Member Societies while managing expenses with frugality. Theaddress of the London Office is:Ruth Hooper, World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists,21 Portland Place, London W1B 1PY, United Kingdom.Tel: +44 20 7631 8880/1 OR Fax: +44 20 7631 8882E-mail: wfsahq@anaesthesiologists.orgAlso at WFSA headquarters, under the leadership of Dr. Peter Kempthorne of the WFSA Executive Committee,the WFSA website (www.anaesthesiologists.org) has continued to grow. The membership is encouraged to visitthe website for information on all WFSA activities.2. Proposed WFSA ConstitutionA proposed revision of the WFSA Statutes and Bylaws, now termed the WFSA Constitution, prepared by theWFSA Committee on Statutes and Bylaws has been distributed to all National Societies. It is an attempt tosimplify the old document and toReflect current WFSA policy and procedure. A final draft will be distributed to the National Societies later thisyear in time for placement on the agenda for a vote during the General Assembly in Cape Town in March 2008.3. WCA 2008 - Cape Town, March 2-7The 14th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (www.wca2008.com) boasts the world’s foremost educationalprogram for anesthesiologists. The World Congress Faculty will present over 320 lectures and discussionsessions covering a wide range of topics in anesthesia and related medical fields, as well as workshops in areasof technical expertise. The professional development offerings are created for each level of expertise – fromtrainees and residents to pioneering experts – allowing each to gain knowledge and enhance professionalperformance, reputation and career.WCA 2008 offers a multitude of professional development offerings crucial for all anesthesiologists and allieddoctors. Its objective is to be the most authoritative international anesthesia meeting and to set the standard ofeducation in the profession. Through the scientific sessions, social program, exhibits and satellite meetings thecongress will bring anesthesiologists from all over of the world together in the Rainbow Nation – the perfectsetting for the global anesthesia family.4. WFSA Committee ActivitiesThe work of the WFSA is carried out through its committees and working parties. There are “standingcommittees” on Education, Publications, Statutes & Bylaws, Finance, Safety & Quality of Practice and the WFSAFoundation. “Specialist committees” exist for Obstetric Anaesthesia, Paediatric Anaesthesia, Pain Relief, andResuscitation, Trauma & Intensive Care Medicine. Currently, there is a working party on worldwide anesthesiaworkforce and a Primary Trauma Care Working Party. A complete description of committee activities is availableon the WFSA website. A few of the highlights from committee reports are presented below.Education Committee:The Chair of the Education Committee, Dr. Angela Enright, reports that the major focus of the educationcommittee is on developing training programs where young physicians from the developing world can acquireeither basic or advanced training in anesthesia. It is a strongly held belief that this training should be offered asclose to home as possible so as to be relevant to the environment in which the trainee will eventually practice.A. Basic Anaesthesia Training ProgramsBangkok, Thailand -This program accommodates four trainees per annum. All the residents spend seven months in a universityhospital before rotating to a provincial hospital for three months to prepare them better for work at home. Theyspend their final month back at the university and then sit for their exit examination. Since 1996 the Bangkokprogram has trained anesthetists from the following countries: Mongolia 13, Lao PDR 12, Cambodia 10, Vietnam4, Myanmar 3 and Bhutan 2 for a total of 44. Almost all of these are continuing to practice anesthesia in theirhome countries. There has been a recent concentration on Mongolia in order to develop a sufficient cohort of5
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the non-technical skills <strong>of</strong> <strong>anaesthesiologists</strong>. The paper and philosophy behind it is essential for futurepractitioners.Angela Enright and her team (Education) have once again been able to assist numerous <strong>anaesthesiologists</strong>around the <strong>world</strong> achieving better insight, knowledge and skills. The fellowships in cardiac, neuro and paediatricanaesthesia with support from Dräger developed further and wider as did the basic training programmes andrefresh courses. The ESA has notably supported the Education team in Eastern Europe for which we are grateful.NVA and CAS have supported fellowships the support for these was essential for them to take place.Iain Wilson and his gang (Publication) steadily continue to publish Update and would really like to increase theirnumbers. So far it is published in five (5) languages: French, English, Mandarin, Spanish and Russian.Alan Merry works with his group (Safety and Quality <strong>of</strong> Practice) diligently on a low cost oximetry project in whichthe AAGBI’s and GE’s contributions are well appreciated.The Foundation group ably inspired by Phil Bridenbaugh explores uncharted roads to facilitate more WFSAeducation, publication and safety activities. Should you be aware <strong>of</strong> methods to bring them further: don’t hesitateto contact them at wfsahq@<strong>anaesthesiologists</strong>.orgWorking in the background and not so visible to you are Michael Dobson maintaining relationship with WorldHealth Organisation, Nick Newton with International Standardization Organisation and Joshe Rupreht with theWood Library Museum.The past year has been a melting pot <strong>of</strong> pride, admiration, awe and respect whilst at the same time counterbalanced by downright frustration, disbelief and stupefaction.Asked to join WFSA in an active role following my term as Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Dutch national anaesthesiologysociety for eight (8) years I wondered how much work could it be: meeting once in four (4) years and one hundredten (110) members – at the time? Colleagues such as Richard Walsh, John Moyers, David Wilkinson and JerryFontenot will join Mohamed Takrouri and Florian Nuevo in admitting a low assessment and appreciation <strong>of</strong> thework involved before we agreed! Some <strong>of</strong> us took less or other employment; others sacrificed their vacation,income and/or <strong>of</strong>f days to dedicate ourselves to the WFSA expectations.Subspecialties.Anaesthesia has seen breath-taking developments in special fields <strong>of</strong> interest and subspecialties. Each in its turn<strong>of</strong> course would like to organise specialty based meetings. Patronage is <strong>of</strong>ten requested from WFSA suggestingcertain standards. What is involved with WFSA patronage and how both parties can meet certain criteria – shouldreally be discussed at the upcoming World Congress and will be tabled at the first General Assembly on the 2 nd <strong>of</strong>March 2008, credentialing to open from 11.00 onwards.Some are concerned about the specialty breaking into a number <strong>of</strong> subspecialties. Worries were also raisedabout the interference with World Congresses and the effect on registrations <strong>of</strong> speakers (limited time available)and registrants, industry and trade support for local, international and global meetings. Meeting all anaesthetists<strong>of</strong> all subspecialties at the <strong>world</strong> congress and only once in four years has been such a cross-fertilisingexperience. Now anaesthesia seems to break apart into highly specialised subspecialties gathered insubspecialty regional, international and global meetings. At the same time, 80% <strong>of</strong> <strong>anaesthesiologists</strong> still practisethe full scope <strong>of</strong> anaesthesia and need updates/ continuing medical education on all topics by experts. In order togive anaesthetists an opportunity to listen to more than one subspecialty expert and unite at least once in 4 yearsthose in general practice and those who have as yet not decided what subspecialty to take, I propose to create anInternational Scientific Committee. All subspecialties will be invited to become a member or send a representativeto Cape Town. This ISC may help realise the organisers <strong>of</strong> future <strong>world</strong> congresses maintain the scientificstandards aimed for by the current and previous <strong>world</strong> congress organisers whilst at the same time giving thespecialty groups a voice in WFSA.Finally, the organisers <strong>of</strong> the World Congress in Cape Town (www.wca2008.com) deserve your full attention.They have aimed to bring us all together under a wonderful scientific umbrella in the so called rainbow nation. Itrust to meet you there. Thank you for giving me the honour to serve as your President. I did so to the best <strong>of</strong> myabilities and talents. May anaesthesia florish!1. Fletcher G, Flin R, McGeorge P, Glavin R, Maran N, Patey R: Anaesthetists' Non-Technical Skills (ANTS): evaluation <strong>of</strong> abehavioural marker system{dagger}. Br. J. Anaesth. 2003; 90: 580-588Anneke MeursingJuly 20074
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