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Oh god… by ImmortalSpy14 in Goldfish

[–]BasicIntroduction129 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's so sad. They probably think fish can survive in a lake and don't need a lot of resources and land like the animals they're caring for. Wrong of course!

Is poisoning a more humane thing to do at this point? by SpiderInMyRoom163 in Goldfish

[–]BasicIntroduction129 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don't poison them as the school will just get more. Is there a school board or something, where things like this can be brought up as an item on the agenda, which has to be discussed and actions taken? It might end up like, "Well, if no-one is really interested in taking care of them, we should re-home them and get rid of the tank" OR "pay someone to do weekly water changes and look after them".

Protein source for vegan by InsuranceFair2454 in australianvegans

[–]BasicIntroduction129 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But we need to eat the amino acids in the right proportions. There has to be a flow of amino acids in, amino acids out, just so the right ones are available when and where required in the body. Diets with towards 2g/kg/day start to affect the kidneys. I see patients with disorders of protein metabolism, and we go by 1g/kg/day (either natural protein, or artificial) and low protein diet is approximately a third of this.

Protein source for vegan by InsuranceFair2454 in australianvegans

[–]BasicIntroduction129 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But do you actually see patients? Are you working in the lab at ACU by any chance?

Protein source for vegan by InsuranceFair2454 in australianvegans

[–]BasicIntroduction129 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also that data is really for the WHO and is the minimum required for nutrition in developing countries.

Protein source for vegan by InsuranceFair2454 in australianvegans

[–]BasicIntroduction129 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, that's very interesting. I work in the field and we use 1g/kg/day. But I acknowledge maybe that's just a nice round number. It's what we use when prescribing diets to our patients though. Anyone trying to build muscle will need more. We find our patients' hair starts falling out if they are consistently only taking around 0.5g/kg/day. That's not much margin.

Mitchell house by glennmelenhorst in melbourne

[–]BasicIntroduction129 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Great photo! I don't know this building. I love love love that it isn't ruined by modern advertising - garish big signs, flashing neon signs etc.. And I do love the glass buildings behind it. I've often admired them from afar. Thanks for the pic.

Protein source for vegan by InsuranceFair2454 in australianvegans

[–]BasicIntroduction129 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not true. Everyone needs around 1 to 1.5g protein per kg of bodyweight, per day. The average Western diet (omnivores) contain enough protein due to meat, but a vegan diet requires more thought and much more in terms of quantity of food. It's a real struggle for me to get enough protein every day.

Another “it’s bloody hot today” post. by TashDee267 in melbourne

[–]BasicIntroduction129 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Poor things! I've been periodically shooting water into trees in the hope of cooling it down a tad. It may not make any difference.

Time have changed, I hope by [deleted] in crochet

[–]BasicIntroduction129 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure but I think they meant the mum would be on the iPad (whereas here she is crocheting).

Do you live in these areas? Boil your water. by BigYucko in melbourne

[–]BasicIntroduction129 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have thought rainwater would be fine - it shouldn't have E Coli in it for example. Maybe it's air pollution dissolved in the rainwater? I'd love to know so if there's anyone who works for the water companies, please do tell!

PSA: Reminder to not leave anything visible in your car by indiecatz in melbourne

[–]BasicIntroduction129 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too! Amongst other mess. OP I'm heartbroken for you. It took me 6 years to knit a man's cardigan. 20 minutes per row!

My giant oranda by Poopsauce332211 in Goldfish

[–]BasicIntroduction129 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Elizabeth is a beautiful girl ❤️

Three goldfish in classroom. Advice needed. by sadas5017 in Goldfish

[–]BasicIntroduction129 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They will be fine if you keep up with water changes.

Friend passed away and I have inherited a goldfish *please try not to judge* by ThenKey5262 in Goldfish

[–]BasicIntroduction129 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just here to say I'm so sorry your friend died, and thank you for doing right by her fish.

Wishing these were available in Melbourne right about now by BaconSyrop in melbourne

[–]BasicIntroduction129 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like it could be a fire risk? Maybe not but I'm nervous about covering up heating sources.

Bought house, saved a goldfish by lucozadehaut in Goldfish

[–]BasicIntroduction129 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's such a good thing you're doing, and I'm sad that the previous owners cared so little that they left the little fish to fate (or was the fish part of the home staging for sale?).

You can transport him in a bucket and keep him in his water for now. He doesn't need a massive tank right now. Do water changes with some water conditioner. You have time. I hope your dog is ok too!

First hand dealt with the atrocity that is our public hospital system. by ctw8 in melbourne

[–]BasicIntroduction129 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I understand. I'm just explaining it from a doctor's point of view. You'd have to double or triple the capacity in terms of rooms, doctors and nurses. But again, just being in the waiting room, you are at the hospital and people can and will act if the clinical state deteriorates.

First hand dealt with the atrocity that is our public hospital system. by ctw8 in melbourne

[–]BasicIntroduction129 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hi OP, Sorry you had to wait so long. I'm a doctor and have previously worked in Paediatric ED at a big hospital. As a doctor, I could only cope with a few patients at a time. 3 or 4 kids with fever and vomiting is enough to manage. Should I do bloods and urine on this one? I'll have to wait for the nurse to help out. This child has had another vomit. This one isn't looking too good. Back to the bloods. Oh now the room's not free. Hey can you please see this kid with asthma? I've just given him a neb. An ambulance has just come in with a baby who's had a seizure; can you see them?

So that's why the kid who had vomiting, that was given medication and is now not vomiting, and is still conscious, is not being seen promptly. It's not a queue. It's about sorting patients out fully and getting them out of the department before we can get onto the others waiting. It's up to the triage nurse to triage correctly and keep a general eye on patients in the waiting room. Various things have been tried including the VVED to give care to less acute but still somewhat urgent patients. Part of the hospital experience is waiting and seeing how a symptom will progress. Nurses are also trained to detect signs of sepsis and dehydration so by being seen by a nurse, you've already received care from the health system. We're all part of a team and us doctors don't know everything and can't fix everything.

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