Obstetric Anaesthetist, Masters of Epidemiology
Melbourne, Australia
Joined July 2010
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James Griffiths retweeted
A tragic death
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c990…
Large volume LA infiltration (by a surgeon) now commonplace joint replacement, plastics & vascular surgery
Falls between stools
- who is the prescriber
- who is responsible for preparation
- who is responsible for complications
Coroner's prevention of future deaths may surprise some
judiciary.uk/prevention-of-f…
James Griffiths retweeted
Tranexamic Acid, a Trivial in Preventing Postpartum Blood Loss in Vaginal Delivery- a Double Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial.
buff.ly/48dgStT #OBAnes #OBGYN @ajog_thegray #TXA
“A group of researchers in America and China found that a mosquito-inspired needle required 27% less insertion force than an ordinary one. And less puncture force means less pain”
Mosquitoes manage to extract their blood meals almost painlessly. That has given engineers some ideas econ.st/42fqZuJ
Fantastic to hear @DrMichaelMcCabe talking about the #CallMe initiative, where NHS patients specify their preferred name.
My dad hated his birth name and spent eight decades using his middle name, except when in hospital! He would have loved this.
#Anaesthesia2023
James Griffiths retweeted
Anaesthesia at The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne has positions for OB anaes Fellow/Reg 2024. Applications until 28 May. Come work in a great department that’s passionate about great obstetric care and having fun doing it! @thewomens
Apply at:
bit.ly/cometoRWH
James Griffiths retweeted
I don't get it. Policy decisions around Medicare reform seem to go like this.
1.Govt effectively reduces the Medicare rebate over decades, assuming that GPs are too compassionate to charge patients who can't pay. Most GPs pay the gap between the cost & rebate themselves
James Griffiths retweeted
On Monday night the world watched 24-year-old Damar Hamlin collapse to the ground in Cardiac Arrest on the football field.
His life was saved because he got immediate CPR and defibrillation.
This can happen to literally anyone, anytime, anywhere.
Life is precious. Learn CPR.
The AMA has revealed there is a huge 45% difference between the amounts different health funds shellout for the same procedure.
Health fund nib paid the lowest, or among the lowest, benefits for many common services
apple.news/AmwWtVw4OQueNxyFa…
James Griffiths retweeted
To those who think TXA is 'safe'. Please read.
Tranexamic acid at cesarean delivery: drug-error deaths ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(…
Interesting take on the #MBS Faux scandal, on Inside Story inside.org.au/faux-scandal
Surely it is vital that the vials are redesigned to take into account #humanfactors
Tranexamic acid is routinely given to reduce bleeding, but there have been several tragic cases of inadvertent intrathecal administration of tranexamic acid instead of local anaesthetic. The vials look similar, so it's vital they are stored separately.
obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.co…
James Griffiths retweeted
This tweet by Sarah Andrews prompted me to look more closely at aromatherapy at @NHSNotts. 🧵
Sarah's daughter Wynter died at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre after the Trust failed to provide safe care and treatment.
nitter.gq/babylossmummy/status/1…
James Griffiths retweeted
VIC anaesthetists.
Check your local! I know you would anyway, but check the really really small print to ensure it is preservative free
mailchi.mp/safercare/alert-u…
@ASA_Australia @ANZCA
James Griffiths retweeted
Well done ands thanks to all involved in @ANZCA new Professional Guidance on Intravenous access and blood pressure monitoring in patients with previous axillary nodal dissection
tinyurl.com/22638mbv
@ChristobelSaund @eley_victoria
@RACSurgeons