Originally posted on AmboFOAM:
There has been a fair bit about mechanical CPR devices floating around the FOAMasphere lately, so I thought I should probably do a post. These devices are not exactly new (check out the Thumper, in use in Victoria in the 70s) However, there seems to be a surge in interest in these…

Part I – Aortic Dissection (AD) A 68 year old woman is brought to your emergency department (ED) from a shopping centre where she had sudden onset chest pain and a syncopal episode. On examination there is no evidence of trauma. Observations: Blood Pressure 97/40, Respiratory Rate 20/min Heart Rate 125, Temperature 37.1 degrees, Oxygen … More Aortic Injuries and Aortic Dissection

PDF Handout Graded Assertiveness Many adverse outcomes in healthcare are a result of absent or incomplete communication.  Strong verbal communication skills are key in coordinating teams and optimising the flow of information between colleagues. Problems can arise for a number of reasons, but one common occurrence is failure of junior staff to question seniors about their … More Graded Assertiveness