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Corticosteriods in short supply

The TGA has advised of shortage of corticosteriods

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Recall: PROVIVE MCT-LCT 1% propofol 200mg/20mL emulsion for injection vial, impurity detected

Recall of lot number A0E0051 of these vials due to detection of propofol dimer impurity within US Pharmacopeia accepted limits. Remove from use and return for credit.

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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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New Zealand recall: Carestation 750/750c Anesthesia Delivery Systems, O2 low-pressure alarm malfunct

The O2 supply low-pressure alarm tone may malfunction on GE Healthcare/Datex-Ohmeda Carestation 750/750c Anesthesia Delivery Systems located in New Zealand.

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TGA warns consumers of Ozempic pill scams

The TGA has released a warning cautioning consumers of the quality of Ozempic pills obtained by scammers or illicit suppliers

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Additional links and resources

Access a list of relevant and useful documents and websites to support development of opioid stewardship programs.

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PG68(A) Guideline surgical patient safety SARS-CoV-2

To provide frequently updated advice on safety concerns for surgery in patients with current or previous SARS-CoV-2 infection, or who have recently received or soon plan to receive a SARSCoV-2 vaccination

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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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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