Rodney Mitchell

Adelaide Anaesthetist/Intensivist. President Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

This really has been such a Herculean effort by all concerned: examiners, ANZCA staff, and of course the examinees! Go well.

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

1. Not all N95s are the same! Fluid resist (FR) vs non FR
2. 3M advise all N95s meet our standards, protect in AGPs
3. BUT, if risk facial contamination by body fluids in high risk covid19 pt, need FR mask as part of airborne PPE
4. ANZCA flow diagram still applies per usual

[josutherland @josutherland50]

@ANZCA To clarify: we have 3M 8210 and 8110 masks among our local PPE stockpile. Are you saying these models are suitable for AGPs (say, when performing intubation in ED/elsewhere) but not also protection against fluid splashes etc (as might occur in OT)?

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

Please see updated ANZCA PPE statement/flow diagram. Incorporating national high level expertise, as single benchmark best practice. Designed to allow for local modification by local expert advice, depending on epidemiology/resources. A thousand thanks to the many who contributed

[ANZCA @ANZCA]

#COVID19au and #PPE UPDATE: @ANZCA has updated its statement on #PPE and #COVIDー19. It's on the website here: https://t.co/pgI7MnZxpD

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

Continuation of non-urgent elective surgery undermines social isolation and exposes patents and healthcare workers to infection, consumes our already short supplies of PPE and medicines, and reduces time needed for staff to undertake upskilling in COVID procedures.

[ANZCA @ANZCA]

#COVID19au: @ANZCA @DrRodMitchell has issued a joint statement with @RANZCOG_Pres, @RACSurgeons, @RANZCOeyedoctor and @CICMANZ expressing grave concern over Fed Govt decision to extend private hospital non-critical #electivesurgery deadline to 1 April: https://t.co/ZhJbrZmUqN

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

Good news from Scott Morrison regarding suspension of elective surgery, exceptions being Cat1 and urgent Cat 2. Thanks to the College's, Societies and individuals who have all lobbied for this. Still much to do.

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

Congratulations Albert, and thank you for so generously making this available for all to use, in seven languages! We are once again reminded of the professionalism and contributions of our FANZCAs in Hong Kong. You are a wonderful ambassador for both HKCA and ANZCA. Thank you.

[vanessa beavis @VBeavis]

Have you seen this awesome Infographic for airway management in #COVID -19 patients? https://t.co/UXxJTf1UaX Great work by Albert Chan FHKCA FANZCA from Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong - thanks Albert, and go FANZCAs! @ANZCA @scottdav44 @DrRodMitchell @HagenMaus

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

Really difficult decision yesterday on #ASM20PER. To @DebenhamEd @nolanmcdonnell and every member of the ROC know how much we value, respect & honour your work and your dignity in this tough time. The College celebrates and thanks you. . .and a huge shout out to @anzca events

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

I am #GenerationEquality. Today is IWD2020 and I want to show my support for #diversity and gender equality. I've signed the @ANZCA panelpledge as part of our broader commitment to gender #diversity and equity at every forum.#EachforEqual

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

ANZCA has cancelled the Medical Vivas on Saturday 14 March due to evolving #COVID. Written Exam still proceeding as planned. I acknowledge the difficulties of this situation for all concerned. Updates continuing at https://t.co/X7PafBY3dp.

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

ANZCA welcomes the release by @Ahpra of the results of the Medical Training Survey, the first national study of #doctors in training in Australia. @ANZCA trainees rate their clinical #anaesthesia and #painmedicine supervision and teaching very highly. https://t.co/Tyk8a7tqC7

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

Kia ora to our friends and colleagues in New Zealand/Aotearoa. Happy Waitangi Day!

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

With devastation and health impact of bushfires and other extreme weather events, ANZCA Council has revised Climate Change statement, recognising public health emergency, calling on govt for decisive action. Thanks to all those who contacted our college.https://t.co/Jc6FhXVNIJ

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

Congratulations to Dr W John Russell, AM. Wonderful contributor, researcher, mentor and teacher to so many colleagues (including me). Well done John. All richly deserved.

[ANZCA @ANZCA]

ANZCA's statement on #climatechange recognises that #climatechange has, and will continue to have, a significant impact on #health outcomes. We are committed to promoting sustainability for the #environment. Read our full statement here: https://t.co/MYF9YW74G3

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

Our thoughts, respect and admiration to our colleagues in New Zealand, dealing with disaster in the most compassionate manner. Your professionalism is once again an inspiration to us all, and a great comfort to your patients, and the community.

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

On #HumanRightsDay and every day, @ANZCA supports the rights of others in our work as doctors, and we will continue to advocate and work towards improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.#respect #principles #dignity https://t.co/GBBO2sNIpA #StandUp4HumanRights

[Monash University PeriopMed @monashperiopmed]

Important and REALLY interesting publication in this week’s JAMA Open, showing that waist circumference (easy!) is a better measure than BMI for obesity risk in surgery. Congratulations Usha Gurunathan and the RELIEF Investigators. See: JAMA Netw Open 2019;2(11):e1916345

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

@ANZCA believes climate change will continue to negatively impact on health outcomes. Our #staement PS 64 outlines strategies for fellows and trainees https://t.co/paQ3wQobv2 to work together to cut carbon emissions for #sustainability in #healthcare

[David Scott @scottdav44]

Key article in latest @AICjournal highlighting the significance that @ANZCA places on the health impact of #climatechange and importance of #sustainability practices in our workplace. We can all make a difference! Thanks Forbes McGain, @scruff888 and the rest of the PS64 team!

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

As doctors, I believe we need to strive to ensure that all people have access to appropriate health care. Please consider signing this open letter to our Federal Government. https://t.co/077FwcaHQP

[Rodney Mitchell @DrRodMitchell]

Congratulations Paul. Thanks for being such a wonderful ambassador for our profession, for our college, and for our country!

[Monash University PeriopMed @monashperiopmed]

Congratulations to Prof Paul Myles, Head of Department and Masters convenor, elected to the US National Academy of Medicine (NAM). The first anaesthesiologist outside of North America & only the 8th Australian to receive this honour!
@AlfredHealth @ANZCA
https://t.co/mVQRIZCeJ0