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Global safe anaesthesia and surgery initiatives: implications for anaesthesia in the Pacific region

M G Cooper1, P B Wake2, W W Morriss3

  • 1Chair, Overseas Aid Committee, Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, Adjunct Professor of Anaesthesiology, University of Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, Senior Anaesthetist, Department of Anaesthesia, The Children's Hospital at Westmead and St George Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales.

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
|June 2, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Global surgery and anaesthesia are increasingly recognized as vital for global health. Key 2015 events highlight the need to improve access, safety, and workforce density, particularly in the Pacific region.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Surgical Care
  • Anaesthesia

Background:

  • Three significant global health events in 2015 impacted anaesthesia and surgery.
  • Essential Surgery (DCP 3rd edition) emphasized cost-effective surgical and anaesthesia roles.
  • The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery 2030 report outlined key areas for surgical advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the implications of major global health initiatives on anaesthesia and surgery in the Pacific region.
  • To examine regional factors affecting surgical access, workforce, data collection, and financial protection.
  • To identify challenges and potential solutions for improving anaesthetic specialist workforce density in the Pacific.

Main Methods:

  • Review of key global health publications and resolutions from 2015.
  • Analysis of regional factors impacting surgical and anaesthesia care provision.
  • Focus on anaesthetic specialist workforce density within the Pacific region.

Main Results:

  • The 68th World Health Assembly passed Resolution A68/31, elevating surgical and anaesthesia care within universal health coverage.
  • The Pacific region faces significant challenges in improving anaesthesia access, safety, and workforce density.
  • Regional factors critically influence the five key areas identified by the Lancet Commission.

Conclusions:

  • Major 2015 global health events have profound implications for safe anaesthesia and surgery in the Pacific.
  • Addressing workforce density and regional challenges is crucial for improving surgical and anaesthesia care.
  • Sustained efforts and support are necessary to enhance surgical and anaesthesia outcomes in the Pacific.

Keywords:
Pacificanaesthesiaglobalsurgery

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