FACEM OSCE Preparation Courses
March 12, 2018
“A NEW INTENSIVE CRASH COURSE FOR THE ACEM OSCE EXAM” … More FACEM OSCE Preparation Courses
Airway Avalanche
April 23, 2016
Airway Workshop 2015 … More Airway Avalanche
7 Simulation Pearls – Westmead Debrief Workshop
July 13, 2014
“Be interested in your learners – they will value this and are more likely to benefit from the simulation” … More 7 Simulation Pearls – Westmead Debrief Workshop
The Solution to Dilution
January 7, 2014
When put on the spot can you tell ‘how many milligrams of Lignocaine (lidocaine) there are in 5mls of a 1 percent solution?‘ Well, don’t worry if you are not sure, panic is most people’s initial thought. In healthcare the classic confusion exists with “%” solutions and “1:1000” dilutions. In this post we would like … More The Solution to Dilution
Defibrillation Primer
September 22, 2018
COACHED Defibrillation Demonstration The Background – CLICK HERE The Evidence – CLICK HERE Una’s Links https://lifeinthefastlane.com/ccc/defibrillation-pads-paddles https://lifeinthefastlane.com/ccc/defibrillators https://lifeinthefastlane.com/ccc/electrical-storm ILCOR: http://www.ilcor.org/consensus-2015/costr-2015-documents ERC: https://cprguidelines.eu AHA: http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/132/16_suppl_1 ARC https://resus.org.au/guidelines
Recommended – Sydney Resuscitation Conference (17-19 September 2018)
July 24, 2018
R@TH 2018 will take place from 17-19 September at the International Convention Centre Sydney, encompassing skills workshops, innovation and invention in delivery, and a jam-packed program bringing you the best and brightest speakers in the resuscitation world. You can browse the website – CLICK HERE You can register here – CLICK HERE At this local … More Recommended – Sydney Resuscitation Conference (17-19 September 2018)
A Seismic Shift in Simulation?
June 22, 2018
If you participate or organise simulation for medical education you will know it can be stressful (on both sides of the fence)… The notion of ‘Cognitive Load Theory‘ has been popularised by NASA and is now being discussed in the medical education literature. In summary, of relevance to learning, transfer of new knowledge to long-term … More A Seismic Shift in Simulation?
Lumbar Puncture for a late presentation of Severe Headache
June 20, 2018
A Classic LP Case The Fictionalised Case (with permission) A 45 year old gentleman presents to the Emergency Department (ED) by car with an on-going severe headache. The headache started 5 days ago. The headaches were precipitated by sneezing whilst bracing a recently injured knee (diagnosed on MRI as a meniscal tear). The patient reported ‘the worst headache … More Lumbar Puncture for a late presentation of Severe Headache
Cardiology and ECG – FACEM Short Answer Question (SAQ)
March 21, 2018
Cardiology Short Answer Questions 2018-2019 The FACEM fellowship exam often features ECGs and Cardiac Cases This 10 question (1 hour) SAQ should challenge your cardiology and SAQ knowledge: Download SAQ (FACEM exam) – CLICK HERE Good Luck
