Call for Papers: 8th International Symposium for the History of Anaesthesia
International Symposium on the History of Anaesthesia 2013, Sydney
The 8th International Symposium for the History of Anaesthesia will be held from January 22-25, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.
The Australian Society of Anaesthetists, the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists are pleased to announce that they are hosting the 8th International Symposium on the History of Anaesthesia (ISHA) in Sydney, Australia in January 2013.
The theme of the meeting: HISTORY MATTERS!
ISHA 2013 is administered by the Australian Society of Anaesthetists.
Abstracts must be received by July 15, 2012
Papers should relate to historical aspects of anaesthesia, critical care medicine, resuscitation and pain management. Abstracts on medical humanities or ethical topics that relate to the history of these areas are also invited. All papers and presentations are to be in English which will be the language of the Symposium.
Historical themes will include the relationship of the profession with industry, military anaesthesia, equipment, pioneers and notable names, regional anaesthesia, pain management, simulation, society and education, organisations, antiquity, subspecialty anaesthesia, veterinary anaesthesia, anaesthesia and the arts, anaesthesia mortality and others.
Presentations should be no longer than 15-20 minutes including 3-5 minutes for discussion. Presentations from trainees are very welcome.
Contact
Please contact the ASA for more information.
email: isha2013@asa.org.au
tel +61 2 9327 4022
