Preventing Neuraxial Drug Errors: The Case for NR Fit® Connectors – Clinical practice point Last updated: 12 Jun 2026 Aim To prevent catastrophic wrong‑route neuraxial medication/solution administration by promoting a planned statewide implementation of ISO...
The use of less invasive methods, including ultrasound, for the diagnosis of Endometriosis Last updated: 02 Apr 2026
Managing fire risk during diathermy use when supplemental open oxygen is administered – Clinical practice point Last updated: 12 Nov 2025 Aim To highlight the use of a diathermy device in the presence of concentrated oxygen creates a high risk of surgical fires. Theatre teams...
Responding to the deteriorating patient in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) – Clinical practice point Last updated: 13 Aug 2025 Aim To ensure clinical staff understand their institution’s established Post Anaesthesia Care Units (PACU) guidelines and broader guidelines...
Concealed blood loss as a cause of postoperative deterioration – Clinical practice point Last updated: 13 Aug 2025 Aim To remind clinicians at all levels that significant occult blood loss may be the cause of tachycardia and hypotension in the...
Communication failure: Why calls still matter – Clinical practice point Last updated: 13 Aug 2025 Aim To highlight the limitations of mobile devices for communicating clinical concerns unless a direct phone call is made. Background Mobile...
Nerve injury from prolonged lower limb compression and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring – Clinical practice point Last updated: 19 May 2025 MAY 2025 The anaesthesia subcommittee reviewed a case of significant common peroneal nerve injury following prolonged use of non-invasive...
“Code Airway” – A proposed hospital code to attract skilled staff to airway crises – Clinical practice point Last updated: 19 May 2025 MAY 2025 A “code blue” is a well- recognised and universally used broadcast call for medical assistance in the event of a cardiac or...
