Emergency Medicine – Page 8

Close-up of a medical professional stitching a forearm wound with surgical tools

Suturing, Knots and Wound Care

June 10, 2013

UPDATED PAGE UPDATED 7th August 2026 WOUND CARE WORKSHOP NOTES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17ra6ttSbYV14aUxnmBtq32l1hTwosyltW-ufg8XdyOU/edit?usp=sharing Blog Post In the Emergency Department (ED) most wounds are closed by the ‘in-house’ medical and trained nursing staff (NPs). However, a number of wounds should not be closed either “at all”, in the case of some human and animal bite wounds, or … More Suturing, Knots and Wound Care

London – www.resus.me’s “Critical Care for Emergency Physcians”

June 6, 2013

Blood Gases

May 23, 2013

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

Imaging in Acute Stroke and TIA

May 22, 2013

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 Retrieval & Patient Logistics

May 14, 2013

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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