Challenging Cases Sexual Health and PEP Case 1 – You are starting your evening shift in the Emergency Department (ED). 32 year old female presents to the ED requesting consideration for “PEP” (Post exposure Prophylaxis) after having unprotected sex with a man from ‘Botswana’.  Patient is otherwise well with normal observations. Case 2 – ‘OSCE … More Challenging Cases – Sexual Health and PEP

Today’s Weekend Australian 28/1/17 – News Article Commentary The Australian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) has been accused of systemic racism by more than 30 non-white students, who have revealed their white colleagues are 13 times more likely to be admitted as specialist emergency doctors. The students have lodged a highly detailed 34-page complaint with the college … More Shocking Article – ACEM accused of systematic prejudice

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