UPDATED NOTES: Suturing Notes Wound Care Notes Blog Post In the Emergency Department (ED) most wounds are closed by the ‘in-house’ medical and nursing staff. However, a number of wounds should not be closed either “at all”, in the case of some human and animal bite wounds, or “not in ED but in … More Suturing, Knots and Wound Care
A Review of Venous and Arterial Blood Gases in Emergency Medicine (POST UPDATED 20/3/21) My recent ANZ General Medical Update Talk Slides: You are a new staff member working in the Emergency Department (ED). During your induction you are introduced to the practical workings of the Point of Care Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Machine in the … More Blood Gases
Introduction Acute stroke is a leading cause of death and accounts for a significant morbidity in survivors. Stroke is becoming more prevalent as a result of the ageing population.1 The importance of stroke is reflected by the associated disability and its place as the 3rd leading cause of death in Western countries.2 Additionally, Acute Stroke … More Imaging in Acute Stroke and TIA
International On-call The last week saw four days of relaxation in Sydney waiting for the phone to ring. Just as I thought I was off the hook the phone rang. The next three days of work involved some interesting International Retrieval work around the South Pacific Rim to bring some Australian Patients home… Leaving Sydney … More International Retrieval & Patient Logistics
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