James Griffiths @jamesdgriffiths

Obstetric Anaesthetist, Masters of Epidemiology Melbourne, Australia Joined July 2010

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James Griffiths @jamesdgriffiths

4 months ago

Some sage advice here nytimes.com/2025/04/13/opi… via @nytopinion

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Tim Cook @doctimcook

a year ago

A tragic death bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… Large volume LA infiltration (by a surgeon) now commonplace joint replacement, plastics & vascular surgery Falls between stools - who is the prescriber - who is responsible for preparation - who is responsible for complications Coroner's…

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Kos Samaras @KosSamaras

a year ago

A welfare system that killed Australians. Conservative MPs often love to beat the war drum, yet they repeatedly show little regard for veterans after their service ends. Sixty thousand veterans, along with their families and widows, were left stranded, which many view as a…

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Dr. Ron George 🇨🇦 #Anesthesiologist @Ron_George

2 years ago

Tranexamic Acid, a Trivial in Preventing Postpartum Blood Loss in Vaginal Delivery- a Double Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial. buff.ly/48dgStT #OBAnes #OBGYN @AJOG_thegray #TXA

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @DGlaucomflecken

2 years ago

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James Griffiths @jamesdgriffiths

2 years ago

“A group of researchers in America and China found that a mosquito-inspired needle required 27% less insertion force than an ordinary one. And less puncture force means less pain”

The Economist @TheEconomist

2 years ago

“A group of researchers in America and China found that a mosquito-inspired needle required 27% less insertion force than an ordinary one. And less puncture force means less pain”

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James Griffiths @jamesdgriffiths

2 years ago

Fantastic to hear @DrMichaelMcCabe talking about the #CallMe initiative, where NHS patients specify their preferred name. My dad hated his birth name and spent eight decades using his middle name, except when in hospital! He would have loved this. #Anaesthesia2023

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Patrick Tan @DrPatCFTan

2 years ago

Anaesthesia at The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne has positions for OB anaes Fellow/Reg 2024. Applications until 28 May. Come work in a great department that’s passionate about great obstetric care and having fun doing it! @thewomens Apply at: bit.ly/cometoRWH

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Tanya @GongGasGirl

2 years ago

A/Prof Bishop aware of 10 cases recently of inadvertent intrathecal tranexamic acid during caesarean delivery, 8 cases fatal. Problem likely underreported. ejog.org/article/S0301-… #OBS23SYD #ASM23SYD

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Tanya @GongGasGirl

2 years ago

Whoop whoop first time meeting @jamesdgriffiths in the flesh! His talk was terrific! #ASM23SYD

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Louise stone @GPswampwarrior

3 years ago

I don't get it. Policy decisions around Medicare reform seem to go like this. 1.Govt effectively reduces the Medicare rebate over decades, assuming that GPs are too compassionate to charge patients who can't pay. Most GPs pay the gap between the cost & rebate themselves

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Sam Ghali, M.D. @EM_RESUS

3 years ago

On Monday night the world watched 24-year-old Damar Hamlin collapse to the ground in Cardiac Arrest on the football field. His life was saved because he got immediate CPR and defibrillation. This can happen to literally anyone, anytime, anywhere. Life is precious. Learn CPR.

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James Griffiths @jamesdgriffiths

3 years ago

The AMA has revealed there is a huge 45% difference between the amounts different health funds shellout for the same procedure. Health fund nib paid the lowest, or among the lowest, benefits for many common services apple.news/AmwWtVw4OQueNx…

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alexander j butwick @aljabut

3 years ago

To those who think TXA is 'safe'. Please read. Tranexamic acid at cesarean delivery: drug-error deaths ajog.org/article/S0002-…

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James Griffiths @jamesdgriffiths

3 years ago

Interesting take on the #MBS Faux scandal, on Inside Story inside.org.au/faux-scandal

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James Griffiths @jamesdgriffiths

3 years ago

Surely it is vital that the vials are redesigned to take into account #humanfactors

BJOG @BJOGTweets

3 years ago

Surely it is vital that the vials are redesigned to take into account #humanfactors

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James Griffiths @jamesdgriffiths

3 years ago

The only problem with *always* using a red syringe for muscle relaxant. Now what??

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James Griffiths @jamesdgriffiths

3 years ago

Yeah um … not today kids 😳 #melbournefloods

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Catherine Roy @catherineroyuk

3 years ago

This tweet by Sarah Andrews prompted me to look more closely at aromatherapy at @NHSNotts. 🧵 Sarah's daughter Wynter died at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre after the Trust failed to provide safe care and treatment.

BabylossMummy @babylossmummy

3 years ago

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A/Prof Suzi Nou @snouzin.bsky.social @snouzin

3 years ago

VIC anaesthetists. Check your local! I know you would anyway, but check the really really small print to ensure it is preservative free mailchi.mp/safercare/aler… @ASA_Australia @ANZCA