Eddie: an avid Tigers supporter, a runner and a legend! Unfortunately, being unvaccinated, Eddie’s body struggled to fight off COVID-19. The massive inflammatory response saw him fighting for his life on a ventilator, being flipped on his front by a team of nurses and doctors (“proning”) and being administered all the medications with evidence to […]
In a world of information overload, this post is intended to provide ICU staff with links to certifiable COVID-19 information that is being updated regularly. Both general information and St Vincent’s Melbourne ICU specific information is provided. This information will be updated as best possible (last update 4-10-2021). Please notify of any areas to be […]
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 […]
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 […]