Here is Jonathan’s talk on emergent haemodialysis and how to identify patients that may require this intervention. 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…
Here is Sarah’s talk on septic arthritis. Resources: Joint Aspiration from LITFL Joint Fluid Analysis from LITFL (see table below) Video showing a method of knee arthrocentesis with landmark technique Video showing ultrasound guided knee injection (same principles as aspiration, but…
Here is Colleen’s talk on presentations of patients with amphetamine use. Resources: “Stuffed, Speeding and Busted” by Chris Nickson LITFL a great post on methamphetamine poisoning management
Here is Richie’s talk on assessment of the injured hand/forearm….(Rich, I still want my chocolate frog!) Here are some other related posts: “Traumatic Hand Injuries” from LITFL by Kane Guthrie “Hand Injuries” given previously at CME at SCGH ED by Nathan Stewart…
Here is Alex’s post intubation management talk. As adjunct to this, I suggest you have a look at the following resources: SCGHED.com Airway Orientation Resources EMCrit Podcast 84 – The Post-Intubation Package EMCrit Podcast 115 – A New Paradigm for Post-Intubation Pain,…
Here is James’ talk on legal issues related to the practice of emergency medicine. Here are the included links from LITFL on: ConsentConsent and competency in childrenCapacity and competency And the Gillick Case, relating to the competency of a minor: Gillick…
Here is Steph’s talk on Disaster Management. Here is the ACEM Policy on Disaster Health Services For those wanting to do a course and learn more, here is the link to the Major Incident Medical Management Support (MIMMS) website