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
The Non-Thrombolytic Management of Acute Stroke
May 7, 2013
Discussion Given the recent dominance in academic discussions within the Australasian Emergency Medical Literature regarding Thrombolysis (1)(2), it is interesting to also think about the acute management of stroke when Thrombolysis is not used or has already been given. Other than regular observations, a dose of Aspirin and good supportive care, the role of the … More The Non-Thrombolytic Management of Acute Stroke
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