Here is Rosie’s talk on angioedema. Resources: Shane’s CME talk on “Angioedema” 10/2013 “Clinical Practice Guideline: Initial Evaluation and Management of Patients Presenting with Acute Urticaria or Angioedema” from the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) Angioedema In The Emergency Department: An…
Here is Leesa’s talk on the recognition and diagnosis of pseudoneurological syndromes. Resources: BMJ Best Practice: Conversion and somatic symptom disorders A comprehensive document that gives information regarding the diagnosis and management of patients with these disorders Psychological and behavioural treatments for adults with non-epileptic attack…
Here is Claire’s talk on the management of common withdrawal syndromes. Resources: Baclofen for alcohol withdrawal syndrome, Cochrane Review 4/2015 Lyon JE et al. Treating alcohol withdrawal with oral baclofen: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Hosp Med. 2011 Oct;6(8):469-74.
Here is Juliana’s presentation on imaging in cervical spine injury. Resources: SCGH ED Cervical Spine Injury Investigation Guideline: Diagnostic Imaging Pathway for imaging in Cervical Spine Injury from the WA DOH (this incorporates the Nexus Criteria and Canadian C-Spine Rules):
Here is Fraser’s very helpful talk on the management of patients with acute exacerbations of COPD, specifically indications for NIV. This talk included a discussion on the utility of VBG vs ABG vs CBG in the emergency setting. The current…
Here is Fergus’ talk on traumatic pneumothorax management. Resources: BTS Pleural Disease Guidelines 2010: Management of spontaneous pneumothorax BTS Pleural Disease Guidelines 2010: Complete includes information on: investigation of a unilateral pleural effusion in adults management of spontaneous pneumothorax management of malignant…
