Anaesthesia and smoking
Smokers are at increased risk of respiratory, cardiac and wound-related complications following surgery.
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BJA personal subscriptions
As a member, you can subscribe to the high-impact British Journal of Anaesthesia (BJA) at a heavily discounted personal subscription rate.
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Environment and sustainability research grant
We're helping to support research exploring environmental impact of anaesthesia and related products and activities
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Skantha Vallipuram ANZCA research scholarship
The future of research depends on helping emerging investigators transition to established researchers
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Product defect correction: Fluid warming systems may leach aluminium
Smiths Medical, the manufacturer of the Level 1 Fast Flow Fluid Warming System and Level 1 Normoflo Irrigation System, has issued a Product Defect Correction due to potential for aluminium ion leaching into fluids being warmed by these devices, which may reach toxic levels.
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Our Perioperative Care Framework
Our Perioperative Care Framework maps the patient’s journey from the time surgery is contemplated through to an optimal outcome.
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Misaligned volume markings on BD 5mL syringe
Graduated volume markings are reported to be misaligned on the BD (Becton Dickinson) 5mL luer-slip syringe, item number 302130, leading to measurement error.
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Environmental Sustainability Network
The purpose of the ESN is “to advocate, collaborate and promote initiatives and projects related to environmental sustainability within anaesthesia, perioperative and pain medicine”.
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Product defect correction: Carestation 750/750c Anesthesia Delivery Systems – O2 mixer failure condi
Defect in these machines causes defaulting to 100% O2 ventilation, risking hyperoxia and oxygen toxicity if ventilation is prolonged for some patients.
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Product defect correction: damaged barrels on BD Plastipak 50mL Syringe with Luer-Lok Tip
Damaged barrels may admit air. Check all devices before, during and after use, and report any defective devices discovered.
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