Urgent Bite 37 – Intersection Syndrome
Have you heard of Intersection Syndrome?
Communication and history taking.
Communication and history taking. It is sometimes important to go back to basics. For me it is 29 years since I learnt to take a history. Do you remember when as a student you took a history and the registrar or consultant walked in and got a better history in 10 seconds?
Urgent Bite 36 – The Pulled Elbow
Is there anything more satisfying than reducing a pulled elbow? Is there a role for USS in the diagnosis and management?
Urgent Bite 35 – The Shark Fin Sign
Do you know the Shark fin sign?
Finally something you can get your teeth into.
Finally something you can get your teeth into. Tongue laceration. They are a very common paediatric presentation. Almost always they are managed conservatively and allowed to heal by secondary intention. If you are considering suturing you are in for a challenging time. Thus it is not likley you will be able to suture a tongue…
Imaging chests in children.
Imaging chests in children. Is this a routine test to order. i think not. Here is a discussion about imaging studies in children. Personally I don’t usually order a CXR unless I am looking for a coin or to exclude a battery. https://gppaedstips.blogspot.com/2019/06/chest-x-rays-in-children-wimbledon-rules.htmlChest X-rays in children – The Wimbledon RulesA combination of commentary and clinical…
CME Interview – Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Urgent Care – Dr Kelvin Ward
What is Point of Care Ultrasound and how can it be utilised in Urgent Care? We talk with Urgent Care Physician and POCUS enthusiast Dr Kelvin Ward about how POCUS can benefit your practice.
Urgent Bite 34 – The Torus Fracture
How do you manage Torus Fractures in Children?
Recertification survey – updates and the lucky draw
Thank you for all Fellows and registrars who participated in the RNZCUC Recertification Survey. Your experiences, ideas and suggestions have given the College a new insight into what our new programme should be. We will now consolidate all your suggestions and work closely with the Medical Council to develop a new strengthened approach to recertification.…
Urgent Bite 33 – The Jones Fracture
Did you know the Welsh are responsible for modern orthopaedics?