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
adc.bmj.com/content/arch...
them so." please read and share - please
adc.bmj.com/content/arch...
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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 !
jennabuilds.com/about
Extraordinary !
jennabuilds.com/about
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
bsky.app
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
Reposted by Dr Michael Clifford
Diphtheria, measles whooping cough, polio back worldwide. Diseases with the same fatal risks & effects (deaf & blind babies, stillbirth, agonising symptoms). We need new strategy, public education, vaccine-making capability & funded research. Tax the gas & oil companies to protect babies & kids.
October 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Diphtheria, measles whooping cough, polio back worldwide. Diseases with the same fatal risks & effects (deaf & blind babies, stillbirth, agonising symptoms). We need new strategy, public education, vaccine-making capability & funded research. Tax the gas & oil companies to protect babies & kids.
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3-step guide to mastering #HAVL from @cliffreid.bsky.social
1. Watch the video
m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYo7...
2. Read the stepwise guide
drive.google.com/file/d/14r_W...
3. Deliberate team practice
(rinse & repeat)
1. Watch the video
m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYo7...
2. Read the stepwise guide
drive.google.com/file/d/14r_W...
3. Deliberate team practice
(rinse & repeat)
July 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
3-step guide to mastering #HAVL from @cliffreid.bsky.social
1. Watch the video
m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYo7...
2. Read the stepwise guide
drive.google.com/file/d/14r_W...
3. Deliberate team practice
(rinse & repeat)
1. Watch the video
m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYo7...
2. Read the stepwise guide
drive.google.com/file/d/14r_W...
3. Deliberate team practice
(rinse & repeat)
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Step By Step Guide to Hyperangulated VL by Nick Chrimes.pdf
drive.google.com
July 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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The @universalairway.org guidelines for preventing unrecognised oesophageal intubation are supported by @safeairwaysociety.org, @anzca.bsky.social & @dasairway.bsky.social
VL should be used routinely whenever feasible.
Clinical signs should not be used to exclude oesophageal intubation.
VL should be used routinely whenever feasible.
Clinical signs should not be used to exclude oesophageal intubation.
August 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The @universalairway.org guidelines for preventing unrecognised oesophageal intubation are supported by @safeairwaysociety.org, @anzca.bsky.social & @dasairway.bsky.social
VL should be used routinely whenever feasible.
Clinical signs should not be used to exclude oesophageal intubation.
VL should be used routinely whenever feasible.
Clinical signs should not be used to exclude oesophageal intubation.
Reposted by Dr Michael Clifford
Reposted by Dr Michael Clifford
The selective silence of the media is stunning. Florida physicians are blamed for not speaking against Ladapo’s war on vaccines, yet our letter - signed by more than 1,200 verified physicians urging to keep the mandate - went unpublished by big media.
November 8, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The selective silence of the media is stunning. Florida physicians are blamed for not speaking against Ladapo’s war on vaccines, yet our letter - signed by more than 1,200 verified physicians urging to keep the mandate - went unpublished by big media.
Reposted by Dr Michael Clifford
Just two days ago, hundreds of scientists, healthcare and public health professionals rallied to demand RFK’s removal. Members of Congress joined them. The press showed up - but coverage didn’t.
The press, too, has failed public health.
The press, too, has failed public health.
November 8, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Just two days ago, hundreds of scientists, healthcare and public health professionals rallied to demand RFK’s removal. Members of Congress joined them. The press showed up - but coverage didn’t.
The press, too, has failed public health.
The press, too, has failed public health.
BCG TRIAL DEMONSTRATES LIVE SAVING EFFECTS IN NEONATES
This is BIG ! I could work my whole life in PICU and not “save” as many lives as this intervention in a day
This is BIG ! I could work my whole life in PICU and not “save” as many lives as this intervention in a day
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
BCG TRIAL DEMONSTRATES LIVE SAVING EFFECTS IN NEONATES
This is BIG ! I could work my whole life in PICU and not “save” as many lives as this intervention in a day
This is BIG ! I could work my whole life in PICU and not “save” as many lives as this intervention in a day
Sorry i can only give you 3 min grabs of The Cliffords Live in Birmingham
Dungarven Bay is my current fave
Dungarven Bay is my current fave
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Sorry i can only give you 3 min grabs of The Cliffords Live in Birmingham
Dungarven Bay is my current fave
Dungarven Bay is my current fave
The Cliffords (no relations named after Daniels dog) emerging as the next Cranberries - shamelessly promoting their music (and apologising for the multiple copyright infringements in advance). Have a listen to this voice and watch her on guitar
www.cliffordsofficial.com
They do merch !
www.cliffordsofficial.com
They do merch !
November 7, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The Cliffords (no relations named after Daniels dog) emerging as the next Cranberries - shamelessly promoting their music (and apologising for the multiple copyright infringements in advance). Have a listen to this voice and watch her on guitar
www.cliffordsofficial.com
They do merch !
www.cliffordsofficial.com
They do merch !
