ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia (SAJAA) aims to publish articles of relevance and interest to the anaesthetist in academia, public sector and private practice. Papers are peer reviewed to ensure that the contents are understandable, valid, important, interesting and enjoyed. All manuscripts must be submitted online. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
The incidence and impact of hypothermia during neuraxial anaesthesia for orthopaedic surgery  
Sanusha Reddy, David G. Bishop
01 September 2026

Original Research

 
Sonographic anatomical variations of internal jugular vein and common carotid artery relationships in a South African tertiary hospital  
Gouws L. Germishuys, Bojan Korda
17 August 2026

Original Research

 
Development and validation of a labour epidural analgesia documentation instrument for South African hospitals  
Sean Chetty, Elizabeth J. Jacobs, Estie Mostert
04 August 2026

Original Research

 
Pre-operative anxiety and the effect of soft toys in children at an academic hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa  
Katherine R. Drennan, Grace Manjooran, Cara Redelinghuys
22 July 2026

Original Research

 
Quality of handover in the post-anaesthetic care unit at a quaternary children’s hospital in Cape Town, South Africa: A clinical audit  
John M. Breedt, Anisa Z. Bhettay, Johan van der Walt, Sarisha Govender
14 July 2026

Original Research

 
Anatomical evaluation of the greater occipital nerve block using embalmed neonatal cadavers  
Lané Prigge, Amelia Ayres, Adrian T. Bosenberg, Albert N. van Schoor
27 June 2026

Original Research

 
Preoperative assessment of paediatric gastric residual volume after consumption of a carbohydrate-containing drink using gastric ultrasound  
Junaid Y. Ajam, Sithandiwe Dingezweni, Kylesh Pegu, Halvani Moodley, Zainub Jooma
25 June 2026

Original Research

 
Evaluating the impact of point-of-care ultrasound training in undergraduate medical education: A quasi-experimental study at the University of the Witwatersrand  
Gothyang Makuya, Bojan Korda, Craig Beringer, Palesa Mogane
29 May 2026

Case Series

 
Perioperative fluid management in a patient with Fanconi syndrome and renal tubular acidosis undergoing major orthopaedic surgery: A case report  
Wilhelm H. Hansen, Tshepo Kanetsi, Aqeelah Kajee, Lourens S. Botes, Joe Malumalu
28 May 2026

Opinion Paper

 
Strengthening anaesthesia support for the National Committee for the Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths  
Esther Cloete, Jonathan L. Burke
22 May 2026
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Notification: CPD course

 

Earn 1 CPD point upon completing the CPD course based on the article ‘Quality of handover in the post-anaesthetic care unit at a quaternary children’s hospital in Cape Town, South Africa: A clinical audit’. Purchase a membership with eCPD® to access the course. View course.

 
Posted: 2026-08-18

Notification: CPD course

 

Earn 1 CPD point upon completing the CPD course based on the article ‘Development and validation of a labour epidural analgesia documentation instrument for South African hospitals’. Purchase a membership with eCPD® to access the course. View course.

 
Posted: 2026-08-18

Notification: CPD course

 

Earn 1 CPD point upon completing the CPD course based on the article ‘Anatomical evaluation of the greater occipital nerve block using embalmed neonatal cadavers’. Purchase a membership with eCPD® to access the course. View course.

 
Posted: 2026-08-17

Notification: CPD course

 

Earn 1 CPD point upon completing the CPD course based on the article ‘Preoperative assessment of paediatric gastric residual volume after consumption of a carbohydrate-containing drink using gastric ultrasound’. Purchase a membership with eCPD® to access the course. View course.

 
Posted: 2026-08-17

Notification: CPD course

 

Earn 1 CPD point upon completing the CPD course based on the article ‘Quality of life in patients diagnosed with chronic pain at a chronic pain clinic at Helen Joseph Hospital, Gauteng, South Africa’. Purchase a membership with eCPD® to access the course. View course.

 
Posted: 2026-07-20
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