Thinking about Chopart injuries – with Dr Antonio Castro
Today we hear of a case of Chopart injury presenting through urgent care. Thanks to Dr Antionio Castro.
Catching up with Dr Tamsin Lillie
2 years ago we spoke with Dr Tamsin Lillie, a Fellow of the RNZCUC who runs a medical charity that helps fund African students through medical training. Last time we spoke she was calling in from Malawi, but a chance meeting in person prompted a quick catch-up about what has been going on over the last 2 years and her hopes for the charity moving forward.
C-Spine assessment in UC
Those of you who attended the Goodfellow Symposium 2024 may have seen a talk within the urgent care stream given by a Critical Care Paramedic on the topic of C-Spine management in the community. It focused on how St.John approaches transporting patients with C-Spine injuries, particularly those from urgent care clinics. It generated some good…
24 Hour Surgery – Medical Officer
The Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery is committed to providing high-quality, 24-hour healthcare to the people of Christchurch. We currently have several permanent Medical Officer positions available (20 hours per week minimum preferred). Ko tāuake mahi | What you will be doing The Medical Officer, as part of a larger team, providing acute medical services to patients…
Urgent Bite 211 – Thinking about medication history taking
Some common, non-psychotropic medications can have psychiatric side effects.
Urgent Bite 210 – Hoffmann’s Sign
Hoffmann’s sign is a simple test that can help in diagnosing cervical myelopathy and upper motor neurone disease as part of a thorough history and examination.
Annual General Meeting 2024
The Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care’s annual general meeting 2024 took place at 6pm, Saturday 23 March 2024 at the Goodfellow Symposium (Dew Drop Centre, Manukau, Auckland). A small number of members were present in the room and online. Of the motions presented to the members through online voting: The motion to allow…
Wellens’ Syndrome – with Dr Ivan Koay and Dr Yoosuf
Wellens’ Syndrome is an ECG finding indicative of critical LAD stenosis. Recognising this ECG change is vital.
Urgent Bite 209 – Abnormal Uterine Bleeding when commencing anticoagulation
We must counsel about the possibility of abnormal uterine bleeding starting, or worsening when commencing oral anticoagulation.
Urgent Bite 208 – Poland Syndrome
An interesting eponymous syndrome with a Kiwi connection.