Sepsis and Septic Shock The new surviving sepsis guideline is being rolled out in NSW in January 2017. Here is a quick summary blog of ‘Sepsis 2017‘: Summary of New Recommendations A. Time to antibiotics within 60 minutes for patients with Sepsis (SOFA>=2), septic shock patients which essentially implies anyone with qSOFA and/or organ dysfunction … More New Sepsis Guidelines (2017)

LUCAS 3 MECHANICAL CPR The New LUCAS 3 (basically LUCAS2 with a fancy bag and bluetooth connectivity): Pros (compared with other Mechanical CPR Machines): Creates an active ‘decompression suction’ on upstroke Lightweight Portability (can be moved in bag and is relatively easy to assemble) Can work off a mains power supply or a battery source Potential … More LUCAS 3 Mechanical CPR

PRINT Radiology Lecture I had the honour of being asked to speak to the new Sydney doctors at the annual PRINT conference.  Having also been along to this event last year it appears to be a spectacular success.  Congratulations to all the guys that organised the conference… My Slides – CLICK HERE My Handout – CLICK HERE … More PRINT Conference – Sydney

High risk for and subtle presentations of serious pathologic conditions in the elderly patient who has abdominal pain require careful and timely evaluation. The elderly patient with abdominal pain consumes more time and resources than any other emergency department (ED) patient presentation. Their length of stay is 20% longer than younger patients who have the … More Royal College Alert – Abdominal Pain