Concussion: Neha Raukar at DFTB19
Paediatric concussion, directly convertible to adults. Giving some excellent concepts on physiology and analogies.
Urgent Bite 62 – Imaging in renal colic and how we access it – with Dr David Sorrell
What is the best imaging for suspected renal colic? And do you have easy access to that imaging?
MCNZ Consultation on APC fee and disciplinary levy
This consultation document is seeking stakeholder feedback on the Medical Council of New Zealand’s(Council) proposal to gazette an increase to the practising certificate (PC) fee and disciplinary levy, to be effective from 1st September 2020.
Talking Level 1, Mandibular fractures, Paediatric pain relief and embedded ear rings – with Dr David Sorrell
Today we catch up with Director of Clinical Training, Dr David Sorrell. We chat briefly about life at Level 1 and then go over some of his recent Facebook posts that looked at mandibular fractures, paediatric pain relief and embedded ear rings.
Online education content created by our Fellows
The urgent care community is full of highly experienced clinicians who develop educational material to benefit others. One of those is Dr Avijit Barai, an urgent care Fellow and ACEM trainee.
ACC’s new Work Capacity Certification module
ACC has worked with the Goodfellow Unit to release a new module on Work Capacity Certification.
Paediatric Analgesia and Pain Assessment
So perhaps your patient has a triplane ankle fracture. Perhaps a 13% TBSA mid dermal burn. How do you manage and assess paediatric pain?
Removing a Buried Earring
Had quite a few kids with embedded earings recently. With older individuals, I have removed them with anaesthetic but it can be quite challenging in the young. Do you have any tips for embedded earing removal?
Urgent Bite 61 – Examples of myoclonic activity after a vasovagal
Witnessing a young adult fainting recently reminded me of a video of syncopal German medical students from the 1990’s.
Mandible Injuries
Mandible fractures, this is a post from DFTB. I did not realise that mandible fractures are the most common facial fractures in children! An interesting fact to store. My 50 cents is don’t forget the tongue blade test! Also if you have high suspicion don’t rely on plain radiographs for a rule out. They are too insensitive.