Urgent Bite 276 – World Sepsis Month
September is World Sepsis Month. Use this as a reason to explore some sepsis related CPD.
Urgent Bite 275 – Pityriasis Rosea
Do you see a Christmas tree when you see pityriasis rosea?
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.
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.