Urgent Bite 165 – Thinking about SUFE
SUFEs will often first present in primary care and are easily missed.
Urgent Bite 164 – Thinking about Leukonychia and CPD
Not everything that comes through UC is urgent, but knowing a little about these out-of-scope topics is still necessary.
Urgent Bite 163 – Hypopyon
Looking for and identifying a hypopyon is an important part of the UC eye exam.
Urgent Bite 162 – Seidel’s Test
We should all know how to do Seidel’s test in urgent care.
Urgent Bite 161 – Bowel Cancer in Urgent Care
Good safety netting and follow-up are vital for patients presenting through UC with rectal bleeding.
Urgent Bite 160 – Funded Adrenaline Auto-injectors
As of February 1st, 2023, adrenaline auto-injectors are now funded in New Zealand under Special Authority.
Urgent Bite 159 – Which steroid when the seal barks?
Do you use Prednisone of Dexamethasone for croup?
Urgent Bite 158 – Nasal Septal Haematoma
Always look for a nasal septal haematoma in cases of nasal trauma.
Urgent Bite 157 – Needle Expectation
Does expectation influence the experience of receiving an injection?
Urgent Bite 156 – Thinking about hand lacerations in urgent care
We should be cautious with penetrating volar hand lacerations.