Urgent Bite 140 – The Gilula Arcs (and lunate dislocation)
An important eponym that may help us miss fewer lunate dislocations on initial presentation.
National Immunisation Programme update: 26 August 2022
COVID-19 Aotearoa Immunisation Register to launch a new vaccinator portal We are excited to share with you that the Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) is preparing to launch its new vaccinator portal. AIR’s vaccinator portal will support Vaccinators from all parts of the immunisation sector to record vaccinations and view vaccination history currently existing in the…
Urgent Bite 139 – Pott’s Fracture
An eponymous fracture that we tend not to hear used so much these days.
Monkeypox and COVID-19 update for primary care – webinar
Te Whatu Ora is hosting a webinar on 31th August at 7:30pm This webinar will focus on nationally relevant guidance forprimary care clinicians managing Monkeypox and COVID-19 inthe community.Topics include: • Monkeypox—case definition, testing, vaccination, treatmentand new Monkeypox pathway• Overall COVID-19 response– persistent infection, rebound,isolation requirements, international travellers, vaccination• Care in the Community— COVID-19 transition to…
National Immunisation Programme Update: 19 August 2022
COVID-19 Updated clinical advice re boosters and pregnant people It is recommended that pregnant people receive a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine to help protect them and their baby against the effects of COVID-19. The booster vaccine can be given at any stage of pregnancy. If you are 18 or over, you can get…
Ask Dr Rob – Important ankle considerations
Let’s ask Dr Rob Evison how not to miss significant ankle injuries.
Urgent Bite 138 – Mason Classification of Radial Head Fractures
The Mason Classification helps us determine which radial head fractures need orthopaedic review.