Sticky eyes
Sticky eyes eh! There is not a week that goes by that i don’t see a sticky eye. The team at DFTB have had a look at the problem and have come up with some key information for you. So watch this space.
Simple Cool Running Water Reduces Burn Severity in Children
Boost this post for MYR130 to reach up to 8,300 people. Simple Cool Running Water Reduces Burn Severity in Children — JournalFeedSimply providing cool running water for 20 minutes within 3 hours of injury for children with burns was associated with a marked reduction in need for skin grafting and possibly burn depth and need…
Palpitations are a common presentation to the urgent
Palpitations are a common presentation to the urgent care or ED clinic. This like dizziness can actually mean a number of things. A very careful history is very important. In my practice I usually do a rhythm strip first to see if it is sinus. This blood shows that most cases are benign and may.
Do you learn by a song.
Do you learn by a song. Heres a song about the serious causes of headache. This is one of those situations where it is good to have a song stuck in your head. Remember if the history or exam suggests serious or if the treatment is ineffective may need CT/LP/Labs!
So why not another measles update.
So why not another measles update. Auckland has topped 410 cases as of Monday. We had a reminder to use nasopharyngeal swabs or throat swabs for PCR not buccal. But where does a buccal swab end and a throat swab begin? Still working that one out. The main treatment is prevention.
RNZCUC Twitter
If you are on Twitter, you can now follow us there @rnzcuc https://twitter.com/rnzcucRoyal New Zealand College of Urgent Care (@rnzcuc) | TwitterThe latest Tweets from Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care (@rnzcuc). The Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care is responsible for training doctors and maintaining professional standards in Urgent Care. New Zealand
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?
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…
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.…