Thanks to Deanne et al. for arranging a fantastic simulation session on pre-hospital disaster mass casualty management. This provided a great opportunity to be educated / reminded about the specifics of patient management in this setting. Specifically: environmental limitations of the…
Here is Dr Ranieri Falcão Aguiar (Radiology Fellow) talk on the imaging of the head and neck. Resources: Andy Neill’s talk from SMACC Gold 2014 “Neuroanatomy of the Critically Ill”
Here is Amy’s talk on the assessment and management of acute pharyngitis. Resources: Clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and management of group A streptococcal pharyngitis: 2012 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. The Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and…
Above is Andy Neill’s talk at SMACC Gold 2014 on clinically relevant neuroanatomy for the critically ill patient. Here is the associated post on Andy’s own medical blog, EmergencyMedicineIreland.com.
Here is Jonathan’s talk on emergent haemodialysis and how to identify patients that may require peritoneal dialysis. Resources: Haemodialysis Modes – Pro’s and Con’s from LITFL Indications for Emergent Haemodialysis (Mnemonic = AEIOU): Acidosis (Metabolic) if severe / refractory to…
Antiplatelets and anticoagulation in AMI from SCGH ED CME Here is Shane’s talk on the evidence behind antiplatelet and anticoagulation use in AMI. Resources: EBM Chest Pain Adjunctive Therapies from LITFL Australian Heart Foundation – ACS Treatment Algorithm…
