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…
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…
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…
