Category CME

CME: ECG Analysis

SCGHED Education ECG 340

Here is Peter’s talk on ECG analysis. Resources: LITFL ECG Library ECGWeekly Steve Smith’s ECG Blog ECG Academy ECG Guru ECG Features that suggest a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia as the cause for syncope. Joseph E. Marine. Journal of Electrocardiology Volume 46,…

CME: Procedural Sedation

SCGHED Education Toxicology 340

Here is James’ talk on procedural sedation. Resources: ANZCA guideline on sedation/analgesia Ketofol for procedural sedation revisited: pro and con. Ann Emerg Med. 2015 ACEP Clinical Policy: Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in the Emergency Department Procedural Sedation from LITFL Previous…

CME: Practical Prescribing Guide for SCGH ED

SCGHED Education Toxicology 340

Here is Danny’s very useful presentation on prescribing guidelines and other useful pharmacy related resources useful to the emergency medicine doctor. Resources:  Prescribing at SCGH – Tips and tricks from your Pharmacy department SCGH Drug Formulary System (DFS) Allows you to…

CME: Thrombectomy in Stroke

SCGHED Education 3 340

Here is Michael’s review of the recently released thrombectomy in stroke data. Resources: Current SCGH Stroke Call Pathway – 11/2017 Acute Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO) Stroke: Emergency Clot Removal Information Sheet – 5/2017 HERMES – Endovascular thrombectomy after large-vessel ischaemic stroke: a meta-analysis…

CME: Wound Management in the ED

SCGHED Education 4 340

Here is James’ talk on wound closure and wound management options in the ED. Resources: Wound Closure Advice from Closing the Gap Website (www.lacerationrepair.com) Own the Wound from LITFL Lacerations from The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Melbourne Tetanus Prophylaxis from…