CME 16/10/14 – Medical clearance of the Psychiatric Patient
Here is Wen’s talk on the medical assessment of the psychiatric patient in the ED. Resources: Gareth’s previous CME talk from December 2013 – Medical Clearance of the Psychiatric Patient
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CME 23/10/14 – Blood Gas Analysis
Here is James’s take on blood gas analysis adapted from a talk by John G. Younger MD from the University of Michigan Resources: Acid Base Online Tutorial (from the University of Conneticut) Acid-Base Physiology by Kerry Brandis Selected reference slides from the…
CME 09/10/14 – Transfusion Reactions
Emma’s talk on transfusion reactions and their management. Resources: LITFL – Transfusion Reactions SCGH Transfusion Reactions Algorithm Australian Red Cross Blood Service – Adverse Events Mobile Phone App Australian Red Cross Blood Service – Steps for managing suspected transfusion reactions Australian Red…
CME 09/10/14 – Emergency Thoracotomy
Here is John’s talk on emergency thoracotomy. Resources: Mark Corden’s previous CME talk on Emergency Thoracotomy Here is a good summary from LITFL titled “ED Thoracotomy: Is it Just the First Part of the Autopsy?” by Kane Guthrie Hunt PA, Greaves I,…
CME 09/10/14 – Blood Transfusion: Rethinking who, what and when
Here is Rebecca Howman’s talk on what to consider when thinking of giving a patient a blood transfusion. Resources: Patient Blood Management: Patient Blood Management (SCGH) (hospital only access) Patient Blood Management Guidelines 3/2011 (National Blood Authority Australia) CNC for PBM SCGH…
CME 02/10/14 – Syncope Assessment
Here is Anne-Marie’s talk on the assessment of a patient presenting with syncope. Resources: Mo’s previous talk on Syncope Assessment and Management EBM 4/2014 – “Syncope: Risk Stratification and Clinical Decision Making” – full document (need to have logged in…