Clearly, for the Junior Doctor of 2015 real-life clinical experience in the wards is second to none in terms of learning and professional development. However, for training to manage time critical emergencies effectively using clear clinical communication and effective teamwork simulation has an increasingly important role. We believe that you need the “big” flagship simulation courses (e.g. … More Multi Dose Activated Simulation
Take Homes (8/12/14) Chest Pain and Risk Assessment (Louise Cullen – Brisbane) Key note address by Dr Louise Cullen Chest Pain is a very Common ED presentation with evolving clinical standards Appropriate History, Examination and Investigations are required ‘High Stakes’ for Missing ACS – historically high mortality in missed Myocardial Infarction In the ED the primary goals are … More EM Conference Highlights 1
MEDEST Following the discussion on ectopy and aberrancy (view Ectopy or aberrancy? Google Ecg+ community comments on a clinical case.) Ken Grauer, EKG master and author of many EKG books, gave us the permission to share his “3 SIMPLE Rules” to recognize VT in a simple ad accurate way. Rule #1 Is there extreme … More The “3 SIMPLE Rules”: an easy and accurate tool for recognizing VT
Phillip Hughes Like many cricket lovers around the world, I had a soft spot for Phil Hughes. I can still remember the dread I felt as an England supporter watching him thrash a very good South African attack for back to back hundreds. What on earth would he do to our bowlers? Given that he … More Phillip Hughes
Westmead Hospital Simulation Centre A 1/2 day simulation course for interns and RMOs Since its establishment in 2012, Westmead’s Simulated Learning Environment for Clinical Training’ (SiLECT) has been providing courses to address the need for acquiring skills in Crisis Management. Junior Medical Officers (JMOs) are a special group in our hospital who we wish to … More Acute Crisis Training with Simulation (ACTS) Programme
