Category CME

CME 27/04/17 – Spirometry in SOB

Here is Sanjay’s very informative presentation on the use of spirometry in the assessment of patients with SOB, and other pearls for the management of respiratory patients. Essentially: use spirometry in all cases of SOB of unknown cause if suspecting…

CME 20/04/17 – ED Psychiatry

Here is Anne’s excellent presentation on emergency psychiatry. To summarise a part of Anne’s talk, the essential processes of assessment and management in the ED are covered by ‘SACCIT’: Safety: Ensuring risks of self harm & harm to others are…

CME 20/04/17 – Dan’s Soapbox 2

Here is Dan’s second summary of what’s he’s currently been reading in the world of emergency medicine. Resources: Closing the Gap website An educational site dedicated to improving expertise of both novice and experienced health care practitioners dealing with acute…

CME: Tachyarrhythmias

SCGHED Education ECG 340

Here is Tim’s talk on the diagnosis and management of tachyarrhythmias. Resources: Nahdi’s talk on Tachyarrhythmias 4/2016 Ali’s talk on Tachyarrhythmias 9/2015 Candice’s talk on Tachyarrhythmias 10/2014 LITFL ECG Library Atrial Fibrillation with Tachycardia SCGH ED Guideline Postural modification to the…

CME: Common Toxidromes

SCGHED Education Toxicology 340

Here’s Sinead’s talk on toxidrome. Resources: Toxidromes by Claire Plint 11/2015 Toxidromes from LITFL Toxicology Guidelines (onsite access only) Physical Exam Summary of Findings: