Dr Michael Clifford
@drmikeclifford.bsky.social
Paediatric Intensivist and Anaesthetist, atheist, skeptic, member of the “Guardian Reading, Tofu eating, Wokerati”, ex-animal eater, former alcohol self-medicator
Still learning to partner, parent, and appreciate the small things (like compost microbes)
Still learning to partner, parent, and appreciate the small things (like compost microbes)
Pinned
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One of the most important editorials about children by one of Australia's living treasures - "..the world has forgotten that no child is an enemy, unless you make
them so." please read and share - please
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them so." please read and share - please
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🎵 Elle Cordova & Toni Lindgren singing "Mr. Oil Man" in the style of Mr. Sandman.
A song about the EPA not regulating pollution and PFAS. 🎵
A song about the EPA not regulating pollution and PFAS. 🎵
December 8, 2025 at 11:38 PM
🎵 Elle Cordova & Toni Lindgren singing "Mr. Oil Man" in the style of Mr. Sandman.
A song about the EPA not regulating pollution and PFAS. 🎵
A song about the EPA not regulating pollution and PFAS. 🎵
Reposted by Dr Michael Clifford
Reposted by Dr Michael Clifford
Ketamine or etomidate for rapid sequence intubation?
We'll find out at CCR Down Under 2025!
Make your prediction via the link below and we'll see what the critical care community think prior to hearing the results of the RSI trial!
https://redcap.link/rsitrialresults
We'll find out at CCR Down Under 2025!
Make your prediction via the link below and we'll see what the critical care community think prior to hearing the results of the RSI trial!
https://redcap.link/rsitrialresults
December 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Ketamine or etomidate for rapid sequence intubation?
We'll find out at CCR Down Under 2025!
Make your prediction via the link below and we'll see what the critical care community think prior to hearing the results of the RSI trial!
https://redcap.link/rsitrialresults
We'll find out at CCR Down Under 2025!
Make your prediction via the link below and we'll see what the critical care community think prior to hearing the results of the RSI trial!
https://redcap.link/rsitrialresults
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December 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The Worlds Best Intensive Care Meeting is up and running -
Critical Care Reviews Down Under - triallist, editorialist, statistician, expert panel - an hour - not 10 mins - and that is the outside behind them - Naarm (Melbourne)
Critical Care Reviews Down Under - triallist, editorialist, statistician, expert panel - an hour - not 10 mins - and that is the outside behind them - Naarm (Melbourne)
December 9, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The Worlds Best Intensive Care Meeting is up and running -
Critical Care Reviews Down Under - triallist, editorialist, statistician, expert panel - an hour - not 10 mins - and that is the outside behind them - Naarm (Melbourne)
Critical Care Reviews Down Under - triallist, editorialist, statistician, expert panel - an hour - not 10 mins - and that is the outside behind them - Naarm (Melbourne)
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REMEMBER: even in the wettest winter weather, SPONTANEOUS GOTH COMBUSTION is real and can strike AT ANY TIME.
Almost 1 in 4 goths will burst into flames at a Cure concert in their lifetime. Don't be a statistic, KNOW THE SIGNS.
Almost 1 in 4 goths will burst into flames at a Cure concert in their lifetime. Don't be a statistic, KNOW THE SIGNS.
December 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
REMEMBER: even in the wettest winter weather, SPONTANEOUS GOTH COMBUSTION is real and can strike AT ANY TIME.
Almost 1 in 4 goths will burst into flames at a Cure concert in their lifetime. Don't be a statistic, KNOW THE SIGNS.
Almost 1 in 4 goths will burst into flames at a Cure concert in their lifetime. Don't be a statistic, KNOW THE SIGNS.
Tree of the day for Alastair Campbell - Eucalypt, Huntingdale Station, Melbourne, Australia
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Tree of the day for Alastair Campbell - Eucalypt, Huntingdale Station, Melbourne, Australia
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Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/gr...
Greenfreight must compensate Cherysh and change its workplace culture!
Even after the assault, the company did not immediately suspend the perpetrator. It took police intervention for him to finally be stood down.
The impact on Cherysh’s life has been profound. Gr...
www.megaphone.org.au
November 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/gr...
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Our latest Media Storm guest @katymontgomerie.com breaks down what it’s like to do the media rounds as a trans person.
🎙️🔗 Full episode: ‘What is a woman? Common sense vs culture wars’ is OUT NOW.
🎙️🔗 Full episode: ‘What is a woman? Common sense vs culture wars’ is OUT NOW.
July 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Our latest Media Storm guest @katymontgomerie.com breaks down what it’s like to do the media rounds as a trans person.
🎙️🔗 Full episode: ‘What is a woman? Common sense vs culture wars’ is OUT NOW.
🎙️🔗 Full episode: ‘What is a woman? Common sense vs culture wars’ is OUT NOW.
Our latest Media Storm guest @katymontgomerie.com breaks down what it’s like to do the media rounds as a trans person.
🎙️🔗 Full episode: ‘What is a woman? Common sense vs culture wars’ is OUT NOW.
🎙️🔗 Full episode: ‘What is a woman? Common sense vs culture wars’ is OUT NOW.
November 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/st...
Stop Victoria’s public school funding cuts
• Every student’s learning and wellbeing is at risk when schools don’t have the resources to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including more 1:1 support from teachers and education support staf...
www.megaphone.org.au
November 22, 2025 at 4:37 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/st...
Happy birthday and merry Christmas to me - a work of artistry for the kitchen - recycled timber saw and wood from Tasmania - thank you Jenna McElvogue
Extraordinary !
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Extraordinary !
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November 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Happy birthday and merry Christmas to me - a work of artistry for the kitchen - recycled timber saw and wood from Tasmania - thank you Jenna McElvogue
Extraordinary !
jennabuilds.com/about
Extraordinary !
jennabuilds.com/about
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The place to start for "loading (revision)" and "maintenance" dosing of your ICU educational needs
The place to start for "loading (revision)" and "maintenance" dosing of your ICU educational needs
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November 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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The place to start for "loading (revision)" and "maintenance" dosing of your ICU educational needs
The place to start for "loading (revision)" and "maintenance" dosing of your ICU educational needs
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The story of Melbourne’s inner north.
November 16, 2025 at 3:26 AM
The story of Melbourne’s inner north.
Watch me go with an LLM
November 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Watch me go with an LLM
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An owl gliding through a cloud of helium-filled soap bubbles reveals wingtip and tail vortices.
Credit: Usherwood et al.
Credit: Usherwood et al.
October 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
An owl gliding through a cloud of helium-filled soap bubbles reveals wingtip and tail vortices.
Credit: Usherwood et al.
Credit: Usherwood et al.
Our backyard Ash - main trunk growing at 45 degrees - large branches removed to stop it completely toppling
November 14, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Our backyard Ash - main trunk growing at 45 degrees - large branches removed to stop it completely toppling
While vaping is not risk-free, it is less harmful than tobacco Our World in Data
Important information for those with adolescents (vaping is NOT a gateway drug to cigarettes), talking to families (smoking is worse than vaping is worse than fresh air), vaping usually cheaper, contents need regulating
Important information for those with adolescents (vaping is NOT a gateway drug to cigarettes), talking to families (smoking is worse than vaping is worse than fresh air), vaping usually cheaper, contents need regulating
November 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
While vaping is not risk-free, it is less harmful than tobacco Our World in Data
Important information for those with adolescents (vaping is NOT a gateway drug to cigarettes), talking to families (smoking is worse than vaping is worse than fresh air), vaping usually cheaper, contents need regulating
Important information for those with adolescents (vaping is NOT a gateway drug to cigarettes), talking to families (smoking is worse than vaping is worse than fresh air), vaping usually cheaper, contents need regulating