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Reports of blocked syringe bores have been received by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and Link, which made it difficult or impossible to administer a dose of potentially life-saving medication.

During an emergency situation involving the use of a self-inflating resuscitation bag-valve-mask unit, the mask could not be readily detached, which prevented connection to the laryngeal mask/endotracheal tube.

ANZCA has been made aware of an incident where vecuronium was mistakenly administered instead of cephazolin.

A recent study published in the journal Anaesthesia suggested the use of certain types of fluid warmers might release free aluminium into the infusion fluid.

Affected units’ safety valve may remain open when triggered by “High Continuous Pressure” in manual mode, even after the pressure is reduced below the trigger point, resulting in no ventilation as pressure cannot be rebuilt.

Pregabalin use during pregnancy increases risk of birth defects