Convenor thanks
This year’s scientific programme was themed Aspirations into Action, an aspirational and wide-ranging programme which not only provided the usual AQUA update sessions, but was intended to challenge you to ensure your practice is the best it can be. We hope you found the sessions provided both valuable learning, and inspiration, and that you thoroughly enjoyed the combined ASM + AQUA, the networking with friends and colleagues, and the social activities on offer.
We were delighted to welcome an exceptional array of local and international speakers to the 2019 ASM + AQUA – and would like to extend our sincere gratitude in particular to Professor Mary Dixon-Woods, a true champion of quality improvement from Cambridge; Professor Ed Mariano from Stanford, a world leader in regional anaesthesia, as well as being at the forefront of anaesthesia on social media; Professor Andy Klein from Papworth, the Editor-in Chief of Anaesthesia and a top quality and engaging speaker; Professor Bruce Spiess, a dynamic speaker and champion of Blood Management Systems; Professor Simon Mitchell from Auckland, a NZ legend in research and the demanding world of technical dive medicine; and local legend, Professor Alan Merry, who provided an inspiring and aspirational opening address to set the tone for the conference.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our entire panel of guest speakers, highly regarded local specialists, chairpersons, trade industry partners, workshop facilitators and the many volunteers required to make the 2019 NZ ASM + AQUA such a success. Thank you all for your contribution!
Dr Kerry Holmes, Convenor
Organising Committee
Dr Olivia Albert
Dr Tom Fernandez
Dr Kerry Gunn
Dr Neil MacLennan
international keynote speakers
Prof Ed Mariano
Professor of Anaesthesiology,Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine
USA
Prof Mary Dixon-Woods
Director
The Health Improvement Studies Institute
University of Cambridge
United Kingdom
Prof Andrew Klein
Cardiothoracic AnaesthetistEditor-in-Chief, Anaesthesia
Royal Papworth Hospital
Cambridge, United Kingdom
INVITED SPEAKERS
- Dr Aimee Clark, Anaesthetist, Nelson Hospital, Nelson
- Dr Martin Culwick, Medical Director, ANZTADC, QLD
- Dr Amanda Dawson, Anaesthetist, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland
- A/Prof Lis Evered, Head of Research, Department of Anaesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine, St Vincents Hospital, VIC, Australia
- Dr Lana Ferguson, Palliative Specialist, Waikato DHB, Waikato
- Dr Nadia Forbes, Anaesthetist, Auckland DHB, Auckland
- Dr Michael Foss, Anaesthetist, Waikato DHB, Waikato
- Dr Kate Grundy, Palliative Medicine Physician, Canterbury DHB, Canterbury
- Dr Matthew Jenks, Anaesthetist, Southern DHB, Otago
- Dr Kylie Julian, Anaesthetist, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland
- Mr Allan Keast, Otolaryngologist, Canterbury DHB, Canterbury
- Dr Nola Ng, Anaesthetist, Auckland DHB, Auckland
- Dr Susan Nicoll, Anaesthetist, Canterbury DHB, Canterbury
- Dr Aidan O’Donnell, Anaesthetist, Waikato DHB, Waikato
- Dr Ashley Padayachee, Anaesthetist, Clinical Director, Christchurch Hospital, Canterbury
- Prof Alison Phipps, UNESCO Chair, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Ms Kiri Rikihana, ANZCA, Wellington
- Dr David Sidebotham, Anaesthetist, Auckland DHB, Auckland
- Dr Jane Torrie, Director of Simulation Centre for Patient Safety, University of Auckland, Auckland
- Dr Jay Van der Westhuizen, Anaesthetist, Auckland DHB, Auckland
- Dr Stuart Walker, Anaesthetist, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland
- Dr Ian Williams, Anaesthetist, Canterbury DHB, Canterbury
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
To download a copy of the program in pdf format, please click on the link below.
Version date: 19 August 2019
PLATINUM AND GOLD PARTNERS
The 2019 Organising Committee, ANZCA, NZSA, AQUA and the NZAEC, would like to acknowledge all of our industry partners and their role in making this conference successful. We sincerely thank you for your continued support. In particular, we acknowledge those companies who were Platinum and Gold investors for 2019.