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Fiona Taverner @FiFiTavs

full time mum of 3 boys, part time paediatric anaesthetist

Joined June 2019
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Infant inguinal hernia surgery. Is there a better way? Caudal, high flow nasal O2 and dexmedetomidine sedation is an alternative to general anaesthesia. Thanks for the funding @ASA_Australia @spanzaorg @ctn_anzca @FlindersFound @THRFG doi.org/10.1111/pan.15040

Caudal block, high flow oxygen insufflation and dexmedetomidine sedation for inguinal hernia...

Background Inguinal hernia repair is the most common operation in infants, with well recognized anesthetic and perioperative risks. The aim was to investigate if the combination of caudal block,...

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SPANZA@spanzaconf
19 Jun 2024
The program committee are pleased to invite submissions of abstracts to be presented at 2024 SPANZA/ANZSPO Conference. Presentations may either be submitted as an oral presentation or a poster. Deadline for submission of abstracts is Monday 5th August. spanza-anzspo.com.au/
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So this happened today. So proud to be part of such an awesome project! Also check out the editorial thelancet.com/journals/lanre… @SHumptyDumpty @britta_sleepydr @LauraBurgoyne1 @lil_miss_emz @JustinSkowno

Paediatric anaesthesia: it is not only what you do, but how you do it

For novices in paediatric anaesthesia, only three things really matter: first airway, second airway, and finally, you guessed it, airway. This statement bluntly underlines the crucial importance of...

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The HAMSTER Trial@HamsterTrial
21 May 2024
We're thrilled to announce the publication of our study: "High-flow nasal oxygen for children’s airway surgery to reduce hypoxaemic events: a randomised controlled trial." This research marks a significant advancement in pediatric airway surgery knowledge authors.elsevier.com/c/1j7n9…
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Must add thanks to @spanzaorg for the support of this trial, very much appreciated!
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Thanks Mary Ann! The whole WCH team did an amazing job 😊
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Do you have or know a child or young adult who would be interested in completing a survey to help develop a list of the top 10 research topics for children having surgery or anaesthesia. Ask them to click the link below! @britta_sleepydr @SHumptyDumpty uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/S…
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Exciting talk by Dr Bailey, using dexmed and high flow for retinopathy of prematurity laser. Great to see an approach aimed to improve outcomes and reduce post op intubation in tiny babies #pedsanes24 @PedsAnesNet
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A great start to SPANZA research day!
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@spanzaconf @spanzaorg
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Consumer and Community Involvement Program@CCI_Program
8 Feb 2024
#Paediatric research teams are undertaking medical research to improve care & outcomes for #children who come to #hospital for #surgery. They have recently spoken to adults & parents, now want to hear the views of children & young people <18 yrs. Register bit.ly/496G3z4
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SPANZA@spanzaorg
12 Feb 2024
Come and join us at the SPANZA Research Day in Sydney on 23 March! There's a great line up of speakers, the opportunity to pitch and get advice on your research ideas and our always popular PhD session! Register here: willorganise.eventsair.com/s…
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Too busy to read the article? Listen to the podcast! The latest on peri operative management of infant inguinal hernia incl surgical timing, techniques, anaesthesia and neurodevelopment. @britta_sleepydr @doc_lite @PediatricAnest
APAGBI@APAGBI
17 Nov 2023
Not only is @sumitdas41 the @apagbi secretary he's also on the #education team @PediatricAnest and a #podcast champion. Check out the latest release pediatricpods.podbean.com/e/… & check out the #free #cpd journal doi.org/10.1111/pan.14726 Management of infant inguinal hernia surgery.
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Excited to be in beautiful Christchurch for the start of SPANZA 23. Lots to learn about the latest in paediatric anaesthesia. #spanza23 @spanzaconf
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Baby CHiX feasibility just recruited last patient! Caudal, high flow and dexmedetomidine sedation for infants undergoing inguinal hernia surgery. Want know the results? Head to Christchurch for SPANZA ASM in October or register online to find out! spanza.org.au/2023

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Thanks guys. It’s has definitely been a team effort! And really just the start of it all…
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@LauraBurgoyne1 @rscottweekly @BenvanderGriend @clairetroberts @britta_sleepydr @lil_miss_emz @spanzaconf @spanzaorg @ASA_Australia @ctn_anzca @flinders_hdct
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Alwin Chuan@AlwinChuan
2 Sep 2023
Heads up for all Australian Society of Anaesthetists members: the deadline for the next round of the ASA Small Grants is Sept 30. Submit your anaesthesia, pain medicine, or intensive care medicine research project asa.org.au/prizes-awards-and… #ASA_Australia
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The FIFA World Cup and the success of the Matilda’s are such a boon for all young people and women’s sport in Australia right now. Good on the SA government for seizing this opportunity. @FIFAWWC @TheMatildas @PMalinauskasMP
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Proud to be an Aussie supporting the Matilda’s today. It’s amazing to see the interest in women’s sport with the World Cup. I hope it continues well beyond this event! 75,000 spectators at the MCG!!! #FIFAWomensWorldCup2023 #Matildas
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It’s a far cry from the days I got teased at school for having big legs and riding a bike in the 90s!
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Also loving my 9yo staying up late to cheer on Raso, Fowler and Kerr.
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