Urgent Bite 301 – Pica disorder
Pica is an eating disorder that can cause abdominal symptoms, obstruction, poisoning, parasitic infections and is associated with iron deficiency anaemia. We should be aware of it in the urgent care setting.
Urgent Bite 300 – Continual, Collegiality, Cognition
For the 300th Urgent Bite, we reflect on lessons learned from seven and a half years of podcasting.
Urgent Bite 299 – The Kager Fat Pad
The Kager fat pad is seen in lateral radiographs of the ankle, and the loss or alteration of this pad can indicate injury or pathology in that region.
Urgent Bite 298 – Martha’s Rule
Martha’s Rule is an important new initiative in the NHS England that aims to ensure that patient, family and caregiver concern for deterioration is heard and acted upon. This is because evidence shows that these groups recognise deterioration earlier, and there are cases, as with Martha Mills, where these concerns are not acted upon quickly enough to prevent harm, or even death. We should all reflect on Martha’s story and Martha’s Rule.
Urgent Bite 297 – The Barton Fracture
The Barton fracture is an eponymous fracture of the distal radius. While perhaps a name less used compared to the Colles, it is still an important injury to recognise and refer to orthopaedics.
Urgent Bite 296 – Maternal Sepsis
There is a webinar coming up on March 25 at 1900 NZDT on the topic of Maternal Sepsis.
Urgent Bite 295 – Subcutaneous Foreign Bodies
If we suspect a subcutaneous foreign body, we need to know where it is, what it is and how long it has been there. This requires a good history, a thorough examination and appropriate imaging. With this information, we can plan the best way to remove, which might involve referral.
Urgent Bite 294 – Hook of Hamate fracture
The hook of hamate fracture is often a delayed diagnosis. There are certain mechanism of injuries, usually sporting related, that should make us be more aware of this injury.
Urgent Bite 293 – Pompholyx
Pompholyx, also known as dyshidrotic eczema, is a condition that might present through urgent care.
Urgent Bite 292 – National Antibiotic Guidelines
New national antibiotic guidelines have been launched in New Zealand to help guide our prescribing and improve antibiotic stewardship.