STAARMUC, emergency and disaster management

A Word from the President

It is with immense joy that I announce the launch of the official website for the Togolese Society of Analgesia, Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Emergency and Disaster Medicine (STAARMUC).

This achievement is the result of the remarkable work accomplished by all the predecessors to whom I pay tribute for their essential contribution to the creation of STAARMUC.

I would also like to commend the commitment and professionalism of all the members of our society, and especially those of the Executive Board, whose dedication and dynamism have allowed STAARMUC to rise to the rank of the most prestigious academic societies in our country.

Anesthesia and Resuscitation is a field in constant evolution, one that fully leverages modern technological advancements. It therefore requires adaptation, continuous renewal, and the updating of skills to ensure the optimal safety of the patients entrusted to our care. In this context, continuing education becomes an absolute necessity with the essential objective of providing training adapted to our healthcare system.

I am convinced that together, and thanks to these new communication tools, we can meet these challenges and make STAARMUC an indispensable reference in our field of activity.

Professeur SAMA Doles Hamza

STAARMUC Overview

The Togolese Society of Analgesia, Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Emergency and Disaster Medicine (STAARMUC) is the leading scientific association for critical care in Togo.

Founded on October 17, 2024 (as per receipt N° 1440 / MATDCC-SG-DLPAP-DOCA published in the JORT), this non-profit, apolitical organization aims to unite physicians and all medical personnel working in its areas of expertise: anesthesia, analgesia, resuscitation, emergency, and disaster medicine.

STAARMUC thus brings together professionals working in operating theaters, intensive care units, or any other critical care structure, with the main objective of promoting best practices within these vital disciplines.

Our Specific Objectives

We aim for excellence in critical care in Togo through the following focus areas :

Promotion and Development
- To encourage the evolution and modernization of anesthesia-resuscitation and its related disciplines (emergency medicine, pain management, palliative care, and disaster medicine).
Scientific Collaboration
- To facilitate the exchange of expertise and sharing of knowledge with national and international scientific societies and medical institutions.
Standards and Protocols
- To develop national standards, recommendations, and clinical guidelines to standardize and improve practices in anesthesia, critical care (resuscitation), and emergency medicine in Togo.
Education and Research
- To develop continuing medical education and intensify scientific research in anesthesia, critical care, emergency medicine, and medical simulation, in partnership with universities and research institutions.
Dissemination of Work
- To promote and disseminate research results to ensure their effective clinical and scientific application, thus transforming knowledge into tangible care.
Strategic Partnerships
- To establish strong collaborations at the national, regional, and international levels to maximize STAARMUC's impact and influence.

Our Major Challenges

To achieve these goals, we are committed to tackling the following structural challenges :

Standardization of Structures and Care
- To define rigorous standards for the creation and optimization of anesthesia-resuscitation and emergency medicine departments.
Excellence through Continuing Education
- To ensure high-quality continuing education by regularly organizing conferences, webinars, and simulation workshops, in collaboration with key partners.
Structuring Specialized Care Pathways
- To establish and develop specialized care pathways dedicated to major life-threatening emergencies, notably severe trauma, postpartum hemorrhage, strokes (CVA), and acute coronary syndromes.