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Proning for respiratory failure in a crisis (such as a pandemic)

Posted March 19, 2020June 20, 2022 Steven Musca6 CommentsPosted in Blog, Education

Post updated 20-6-2022 Minimum staff and resources listed below, more can be utilised based on availability or need. Consider this as a streamlined technique and supplement to the existing SVHM ICU ‘Prone positioning in ARDS 2018’ protocol rather than a replacement. Quick links: Proning: 1:48 (click time to move to this part of video on […]

COVID-19: what you need to know

Posted March 9, 2020March 5, 2021 Steven MuscaLeave a commentPosted in News

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused significant panic in the Australian public as reports of its impact overseas grow. This post is intended to provide a brief summary of what we know about the virus and advice to our families/friends and staff. For updated information please visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus, make use of the links below or contact your […]