Urgent Bite 274 – Thinking about ECG artefact
We should be aware of artefacts as a cause of error when interpreting an ECG.
Urgent Bite 273 – Quincke’s disease (and other eponyms)
Heinrich Quincke has a number of eponyms, but Quincke’s disease is isolated angioedema of the uvula.
DPD update August 2025
For this month’s newsletter, I wish to share information on the following Bootcamp tickets available Urgent Care Research Network Bootcamp tickets available The biennial virtual urgent care Bootcamp will be on September 13th from 0830-1700. Details and tickets can be found here This year, we have a presentation from Dr Ceri Battle, the creator of…
Urgent Bite 272 – Get your CPD at Bootcamp 2025
The RNZCUC Virtual Bootcamp 2025 is on Saturday, September 13th, starting at 0830.
Urgent Bite 271 – Cauda Equina Syndrome and the DRE
Do you perform a DRE before referring a suspected case of cauda equina syndrome?
Urgent Bite 270 – Ecthyma
Ecthyma is a deeper form of impetigo and can leave scarring.
Urgent Bite 269 – The Mallet Deformity
Why is it called a mallet finger?
Urgent Bite 268 – Ear Lacerations
What to consider when faced with an ear laceration.
Urgent Bite 267 – Thinking about Wound Glue
Wound glue is commonly used in urgent care, and it has an interesting history.
Urgent Bite 266 – Lunate and Perilunate Dislocations
How can we avoid missing these rare but commonly missed injuries?