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
(1) TESTS Investigations and Tests: Be ‘judicious’ with your choice of tests. Please don’t send alpha-1 antitrypsin, c-peptide, diazepam levels or mast cell tryptase! (or a D-dimer without thought) By all means take your histories with brevity and send off appropriate tests early. This will save time and help you achieve the necessary time targets at … More 10 ways to survive your time in Emergency
“Be interested in your learners – they will value this and are more likely to benefit from the simulation” … More 7 Simulation Pearls – Westmead Debrief Workshop
Emergency Medicine Interest Group The Disaster Workshop is an Annual Event at Westmead since 2008 E.M.I.G. event with Dr Kavita Varshney MBBS FACEM PRE READING “DISASTER MEDICINE” Westmead Hospital Dr Varshney is a local expert in the area of disaster and one of the key members of the Western Sydney Disaster Team. Be sure not to miss … More EMIG Event – Disaster Medicine – 23rd of July (4pm)
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