The use of less invasive methods, including ultrasound, for the diagnosis of Endometriosis
Victorian Perioperative Consultative Council
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Managing fire risk during diathermy use when supplemental open oxygen is administered – Clinical practice point
Victorian Perioperative Consultative Council
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Aim To highlight the use of a diathermy device in the presence of concentrated oxygen creates a high risk of surgical fires. Theatre...
Responding to the deteriorating patient in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) – Clinical practice point
Victorian Perioperative Consultative Council
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Aim To ensure clinical staff understand their institution’s established Post Anaesthesia Care Units (PACU) guidelines and broader...
Concealed blood loss as a cause of postoperative deterioration – Clinical practice point
Victorian Perioperative Consultative Council
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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
Victorian Perioperative Consultative Council
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Aim To highlight the limitations of mobile devices for communicating clinical concerns unless a direct phone call is made. Background...
Nerve injury from prolonged lower limb compression and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring – Clinical practice point
Victorian Perioperative Consultative Council
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MAY 2025 The anaesthesia subcommittee reviewed a case of significant common peroneal nerve injury following prolonged use of non...