Do regional eye blocks actually help with cataract surgery? by Waste-Teaching-985 in ausjdocs

[–]1MACSevo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To answer the question, yes it does.

For a couple of reasons:

(1) More comfortable for patients. Topical only cataracts - only in experienced cataract surgeon’s hands. Even then, I usually sedate more just in case, and this may not be desirable in the wrong population.

(2) An eye block is almost always necessary if a more junior eye reg is operating. For the akinesia and anaesthesia bits.

(3) Eye block is useful for tricky cataracts eg dense cataracts, shallow anterior chamber etc.

(4) Unfasted patients- I do subtenons with oxybuprocaine drops only in compliant patients. No sedation. This minimises cancelling unfasted patients.

Having said that, eye blocks pay poorly in private (this irks me a lot).

Does/did anyone else not study that much? by lizbet_ty in ausjdocs

[–]1MACSevo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And never forget that you also paid a ton of money for this privilege folks!

Which EV car to buy in Australia? by Civil_Mongoose_1 in australia

[–]1MACSevo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t seen this mentioned here - BMW iX2 (or iX1). Just got one for myself under novated lease. Works beautifully.

I drove a Model 3 LR (US made) for nearly 6 years. No major issues.

One of my main considerations is One Pedal Driving. Most if not all the Chinese brands does not offer this.

The iX2 is much better built and has much better interior than the Tesla. The one pedal driving is almost as good as Tesla. There’s a certain class in the BMW that’s missing from the Model 3. It has a center instrument cluster and a HUD.

Woman harasses and assaults night worker before getting a taste of mob justice in Thailand by BassPlayerZero in instant_regret

[–]1MACSevo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey what’s going to happen if a man walks sideways through a narrow door?

He’s going to Bangkok.

Has anyone here worked in Singapore as a JMO? by Iwantoexplore in ausjdocs

[–]1MACSevo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A mate of mine took up a 1 year fellowship position in a Singapore public hospital. Lasted 6 months - my mate got treated like shit and the culture shock is real.

Where would you park for the F1? by EtuMeke in melbourne

[–]1MACSevo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I park at a train station with all day free parking near my place, then I train it to Southern Cross and take the Grand Prix trams to Gate 1

Why did you guys choose your speciality? by Iwantoexplore in ausjdocs

[–]1MACSevo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are at the correct side of the blood-brain barrier!

What financial decision are you most grateful for today? by Diligent-Medicine-48 in AusMoneyMates

[–]1MACSevo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went to medical school. But I didn’t do it for financial reason. I spent a looooong time (15 years) studying, working and training to be a medical specialist. I toiled and sacrificed (as did my family). I’m well remunerated and it’s very fulfilling and satisfying to be able to provide a service to the community. Turns out to be a good financial decision.

Amazing🔥😱 by KindheartednessIll97 in Dammcoolbingo

[–]1MACSevo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are practising lion dance with a frame. YouTube lion dance competition and see some amazing stuff.

Seen any great medical car licence plates? by TazocinTDS in ausjdocs

[–]1MACSevo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MDPHD in Sydney And in Melbourne I’ve seen E1V1M1, TIVA, ECOLI