Anaethetists warn against nitrous oxide during labour
The inhaled drug has no real clinical benefit, but has a sizeable environmental impact, says updated ANZCA guidance.
Tag: Anaesthesia
Risk of contraceptive failure with anaesthesia drug ‘seldom disclosed’
UK researchers say sugammadex interacts with progesterone and can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives.
Anaesthetist attends ‘code blue’ while waiting for own cardiac scan
Dr Suzi Nou, who has been ill with COVID-19-related cardiac issues, describes how she couldn't help but assist in another patient's emergency care.…
Anaesthetist denies killing murdered nurse in 1980s
Dr Gregor Stewart was having an affair with Melbourne nurse Ina-Doris Warrick when she was murdered in 1986, heard Victoria's Supreme Court .
Anaesthetist handover during heart surgery linked to higher mortality risk
It might be safer for the same doctor to complete complex cases, commentators say.
Overdiagnosis adds to carbon footprint, Aussie experts warn
Tackling overdiagnosis takes on a new urgency with its impact on climate emergency, say University of Sydney experts.
Anaesthetist suspended over COVID-19 vax social media posts
Dr Paul Oosterhuis says the Medical Council of NSW is trying to silence doctors whose public comments deviate from the 'official narrative'.
Doctor facing suspension after fiance dies in ‘home hospital’
The “meek” anaesthetist treated the obstetrics registrar against his better judgement because he didn’t want to rock their relationship, find…
IV lignocaine ‘superior to fentanyl’ in angiography: trial
Lignocaine avoids the impairment of ticagrelor seen with opioid analgesia, cardiologist says.
Anaesthetist who bored holes into fentanyl vials escapes ban
The Sydney doctor was self-medicating for back pain and stress, but has now recovered and is practising at a high level, says the NSW Civil and Adm…
