Weekly schedule April 29 - May 5
No birthdays this week
Please be on the lookout for the new pain rotator this week - contacting the correct person for PCA pumps and uncommon blocks/epidurals. Please remember to mention to the pain rotator if you use anything from the airway trolley š
April 29 - Monday
Flash back into history
- 1967 Aretha Franklin releases her single "Respect" (written by Otis Redding); Billboard Song of the Year, 1967
Last week's interesting cases/events:
- Dr Moulton's 3 stage esophagectomy
Round of applause - We have discovered our departmental firelighter *
- Tips to prevent your microwave from exploding
April 30 - Tuesday
Our interns' last day before rotating towards orthopaedics
May 1 - Wednesday - Public holiday
Worker's day
Workersā Day has been officially recognised and observed since the first democratic elections in 1994. The holiday serves both as a celebration of workersā rights.
A reminder š Call take overs are at 17:30 on public holidays
May 2 - Thursday
Rotation time š°ļø Please sign our intern's books before disappearing into the abyss.
Welcome back to Steve for everyone from Kalafong
A few noticeable differences but same old same old Steve.
Welcome back to Kalafornia for everyone from "Stevey Bae"
May 3 - Friday
Friday academics slot - introduction into Private anaesthesia by Dr Martin King. (Presented by NOVA Anaesthetics and financial advisors) - there will be delectables (pizzas) and a goodie parcel. Please attend to learn more about working in private.
NOVA Anaesthetics is also one of the major sponsors to our year end function
NOVA ANAESTHETIC PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
FOR ANAESTHETISTS by Anaesthetists
Scheduled tuts after the presentation:
FCA 2 tut
Dr Tlhake - Remote locations, outpatient anaesthesia and sedation
FCA 1 tut
Dr Mbeki - Cardiac physiology: Ventricular performance (preload, after load and contractility), coronary physiology
DA tut
Dr Madonsela - Endocrine diseases and anaesthesia: Diabetes Mellitus and thyroid disease
May 4 - Saturday
No scheduled tuts
#LearnAboutYourColleagueDay:
Dr Marde van Dyk *
- When her birthday comes, please get her some Harry Potter gifts. Sorted into Ravenclaw but she identifies as a Gryffindor. She's also a huge Rocky Horror fan.
May 5 - Sunday
No scheduled tuts
"Please commit to your own premeds"
Please keep an eye out for social announcements on our WhatsApp channel and social group š„°
