Emergency in the Sim Ward on Soundproof
June 14, 2016
Westmead Simulation Our Simulation lab was featured on Radio National this week Pictures from our lab were featured (Fiona Pepper @Fi_Pep): Have a wee listen by CLICKING HERE
Author: Andrew Coggins
NSW Health Doctor
Methotrexate Toxicity
June 6, 2016
Background Methotrexate is a drug which is often unintentionally involved in medication misadventure. Because of its unusual dosage requirements (e.g. weekly rather than daily dosing) it is particularly associated inadvertent mistakes by patients and medical staff. This may occur as a result of confusion by patients with other ‘daily’ medications or prescriptions being misinterpreted by nursing … More Methotrexate Toxicity
Reblog – Former Westmead Student talks to ACEM
May 3, 2016
The Night Watch The only doctor on duty at night for an area the size of the UK. It’s a nightmare for some, but for Cameron Spenceley, it’s a dream come true. When you’re on the night shift in Tennant Creek, you’re the only doctor awake and on duty for 240,000 square kilometres. The … More Reblog – Former Westmead Student talks to ACEM
Deranged Physiology of Aviation
April 24, 2016
Ever flown on a plane? Fascinating gas laws apply to physiology and medicine at altitude. So if you have flown before (most of us) have you ever wondered why you get wee bit bloated or why oxygen is required in the event of depressurisation? While not all the implications of the ‘gas laws‘ are … More Deranged Physiology of Aviation
Airway Avalanche
April 23, 2016
Airway Workshop 2015 … More Airway Avalanche
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