Here is Sam’s useful talk on how to improve plaster technique in the ED. Resources: Previous SCGH ED CME Post on Plaster Tips & Guides from 05/2014 WA Health ED Adult Discharge Instructions on Plaster Cast Care (Intranet only) ‘An Easy…
Reducing a dislocated hip can be a physically challenging procedure but if done with good technique, can be a much more successful and less challenging endeavour. Here is Sam’s talk on hip reduction techniques, including multiple video examples. Resources: Quick…
In a world that is seeing increasingly more disasters, both natural and non-natural, disaster medicine has never been so important. Here is Tim’s talk on Principles of Disaster Medicine,including good examples of the Ebola crisis and the Boston Marathon bombing.…
Here is Andy’s talk on naltrexone implants, some of the evidence for their use, and their issues in the emergency department. Resources: SCGH Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) – (Intranet link) SCGH Opiate Withdrawal Chart: References: Naltrexone implants after in-patient treatment for…
Here is Sanjay’s very informative presentation on the use of spirometry in the assessment of patients with SOB, and other pearls for the management of respiratory patients. Essentially: use spirometry in all cases of SOB of unknown cause if suspecting…
Here is Dan’s second summary of what’s he’s currently been reading in the world of emergency medicine. Resources: Closing the Gap website An educational site dedicated to improving expertise of both novice and experienced health care practitioners dealing with acute…
