Address: Department of Anaesthesia, level 5, `E' block, Monash Medical Centre, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton 3168
Basic studies on the antinociceptive properties of spinally administered drugs. A detailed analysis of the mechanism of their actions. The development of novel drugs targetting these spinal systems. Clinical studies of the treatment of acute and chronic pain syndromes. Clinical audit of acute post-operative pain services. The department also has an interest in intravenous anaesthesia and cerebral protection during surgery and anaesthesia.