It's important to remember that, as we "open up" the hospital systems will be facing huge patient loads and risks; dragging on for many,many months. The "new normal" is a long way away for health systems.. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

This is happening in every major and most minor ICUs in Melbourne & Victoria right now. This is living with COVID.

Averaging 4 wks in ICU plus ward time after discharge from ICU. Only first 14 days post symptoms counted as COViD burden #COVID #ICU

🚨During surges, much is written about healthcare workers burning out. But they often get by on adrenaline only to find, once ICUs are empty, that so are they. In the US, 1/5 have left. More plan too. I wrote about the hemorrhage happening right now. 1/ theatlantic.com/health/archive…

Let’s bust a myth! There’s a common misconception that by calling an ambulance, you’ll be seen faster on arrival at hospital. This just isn’t the case - all patients are triaged based on the severity of their illness. Help us save lives. Save Triple Zero (000) for emergencies.

So many junior Doctors think it is their role to find the acceptable Doctor in these circumstances, reinforcing unacceptable behaviour #calloutracism

ACEM - Change: it’s unsustainable for emergency clinicians to work in an access-blocked, overcrowded & under-resourced environment. In the COVID-19 era, there can be no tolerance for over-capacity hospitals, overcrowded emergency departments, and ramped ambulances ACEM

Our COVID figures today: The Alfred: 44 ICU: 29 (COVID+ & ongoing care) Ventilator: 8 ECMO: 13 ICU specialist Jamie Cooper said those in the ICU are largely unvaccinated. "94% of COVID ICU patients aren't double vaxxed. "Protect yourself, those you love and the community."

Got this from a clinician at a major Sydney hospital. “Hospital swamped. More than 100 staff furloughed. 30 covid positive & 50 amber. It will be increasingly hard to do anything else. It’s difficult to describe how furious we are with perrotet. He will destroy the health system”

Merry Christmas 💛 wanna give back to you guys for all the support over the last year. 5 ethereum ($20k) to someone who retweets this best of luck

‘A shambolic mess’: the only example Australia is giving the world now is how not to manage Covid theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Belinda Free started the Coastrek SYD 45km! track.rtrt.me/e/SSPL-CTSYD-2…

Belinda Free crossed 15KM. Time 03:21:50, pace 13:28 min/km, est. finish 5:12 pm track.rtrt.me/e/SSPL-CTSYD-2…

Belinda Free crossed 32KM. Time 06:54:13, pace 12:30 min/km, est. finish 4:49 pm track.rtrt.me/e/SSPL-CTSYD-2…

Belinda Free completed the Coastrek SYD 45km! Time 09:31:32 (UNOFFICIAL) track.rtrt.me/e/SSPL-CTSYD-2…

The new Prime Minister of Italy. Wow.

Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) can support ventilation/oxygenation & potentially avoid the need for invasive ventilation. This #Onepager covers the basics of NIPPV: when to use it (& when NOT to), interfaces, & modes of ventilation. onepagericu.com/nippv?rq=NIPPV

Give me 60 seconds I’ll give you a cheat code to remember everything you learn:

Researcher: "We let the data speak for itself." Earlier that day:

My partner, Belinda, is walking 35km in The Bloody Long to support Australians living with mitochondrial disease. Please donate now to support my challenge! event.bloodylongwalk.com.au/s/110365/16000…