Health Equity Projects Fund
A funding stream that supports the college’s work to improve the health and wellbeing of our community
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Australian impact of regional and global shortage of intravenous solutions
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) have published an alert about a shortage of multiple intravenous (IV) fluid products in Australia due to global supply limitations, unexpected increases in demand, and manufacturing issues.
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Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment FAQs
The Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA) is being introduced in 2025 to address the gap left when the patient clinical interaction was removed from the medical viva (in 2020).
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What is anaesthesia?
There are several types of anaesthesia that may be used individually or in combination, depending on the operation.
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AU recall: ITL Australia catheter kit - compromised sterility of specific models/lots
Recall in Australia of specific models and lots of this single-use surgical procedure pack due to possible compromised sterility, increasing the risk of patient bloodstream infection.
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AU defect: Philips IntelliVue Monitors with Nellcor SpO2 Boards, malfunction with age
The SpO2 function on certain model numbers deteriorates with age, leading to a malfunction technical alarm. Keep an alternative SpO2 monitor on hand, and book a service if malfunction occurs.
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Safer Care Victoria Alert: Xylocaine 2% with Epinephrine batch #9949864 (Update)
A batch containing preservative has mistakenly been shipped in place of that without preservative. Xylocaine 2% with Epinephrine with preservative may cause patient harm if administered intrathecally or epidurally.
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Probable allergic reaction to Spongostan
The college has been made aware of an incident involving a probable allergic reaction to Spongostan (a gelatin foam).
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Product Defect Alert: Pressure Plates used in Level 1 Fast Fluid Flow Fluid Warmers
A changed hinge design may cause variable pressure on the IV bag, leading to under-delivery or delay of therapy with possible consequences including hypothermia, hypovolemia, and/or hypotension.
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AU recall: Philips BiPAP A40 – non-conforming materials could cause off-gassing or device failure
Recall in Australia of bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) ventilator devices that may contain a plastic material that could degrade and cause off-gassing or device failure.
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