Author Archives: ketaminh

hospital gas pipeline mix up causes more deaths

More deaths have occurred because of accidental hospital gas pipeline cross-overs. (To read about cases see here). In Australia, 2016 was marred with the events which occurred at Bankstown Hospital (see here). NSW Health should be commended on the publication of their recommendations following the tragedy. It is useful to identify those involved, the […] viaContinue reading “hospital gas pipeline mix up causes more deaths”

IV olanzapine sedation update

The potential role for IV olanzapine was examined in a post last year. The following conclusions were reached: IV olanzapine appears to be safe. IV olanzapine has equal potency compared to IV droperidol and about twice the potency of IV haloperidol. Olanzapine doesn’t affect QT interval or cause torsade de pointes. Two articles were just… viaContinue reading “IV olanzapine sedation update”

12. Bullying, Threats & Intimidation — patientsafe

If patient safety is to improve healthcare needs to change. The historical top down approach which has hindered improvement requires a transition into one where decisions are driven from the front line. Those corporations who’ve introduced front line driven frameworks (e.g. Toyota Production System – see here) provide the highest quality in the most efficientContinue reading “12. Bullying, Threats & Intimidation — patientsafe”

A snapshot of routine airway management complications: can’t intubate can’t oxygenate occurring in 1:2800

A snapshot of routine airway management complications: can’t intubate can’t oxygenate occurring in 1:2800 https://t.co/qvc1O4Ha69 — Anaesthesia (@Anaes_Journal) December 30, 2016 Additional note to consider: @ketaminh @ACflurane @Anaes_Journal The 95% CI is 0 – 5.6 : 2800 or 0-0.0.17%. — thanks, FOAMed (@thanksFOAMed) January 3, 2017