Following the death of a person from suspected venous air embolism, ANZCA recommends CO2 is used for endoscopy insufflation and that anaesthetists maintain a high index of clinical suspicion of gas embolism.

Defect in these machines causes defaulting to 100% O2 ventilation, risking hyperoxia and oxygen toxicity if ventilation is prolonged for some patients.

Explore some of the measures we're taking to create a culturally safe environment for Indigenous Australian and Māori patients and doctors.

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.

Repeated incidents of pre-filled glass adrenaline syringes unable to administer medication when used with a wrong connector or without an adaptor. When encountering a blockage, try changing to a new connector.

There have been several instances of misconnections involving co-axial breathing circuits where after performance of the “two bag test.”

Gentamicin Injection USP 40 mg/mL (80mg/2mL) – Alternative product filling shortage may cause airway irritation if administered via inhalation

Important information on changes to the design of Salbutamol (Ventolin) metered dose inhalers (MDIs/‘puffers’) in Australia.

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).

Breached seal in packaging of BD Connecta Stopcock with extension tube resulting in loss of sterility of the product