Urgent Bite 215 – The World’s Strongest CPD
Much like going to the gym, CPD can be a hassle or an imposition, but it can also be fun and hugely rewarding.
Urgent Bite 214 – Are Borborygmi useful?
Should we be listening for bowel sounds? Despite evidence suggesting they are not useful, I still think it is an important part of an urgent care assessment.
Urgent Bite 213 – Differentials and the importance of the referral letter
What impact do your acute referral letters have on the admitting team?
Urgent Bite 212 – The Cozen Phenomenon
We must be aware of the possibility of Cozen’s phenomenon in urgent care.
Thinking about Chopart injuries – with Dr Antonio Castro
Today we hear of a case of Chopart injury presenting through urgent care. Thanks to Dr Antionio Castro.
Catching up with Dr Tamsin Lillie
2 years ago we spoke with Dr Tamsin Lillie, a Fellow of the RNZCUC who runs a medical charity that helps fund African students through medical training. Last time we spoke she was calling in from Malawi, but a chance meeting in person prompted a quick catch-up about what has been going on over the last 2 years and her hopes for the charity moving forward.
Urgent Bite 211 – Thinking about medication history taking
Some common, non-psychotropic medications can have psychiatric side effects.
Urgent Bite 210 – Hoffmann’s Sign
Hoffmann’s sign is a simple test that can help in diagnosing cervical myelopathy and upper motor neurone disease as part of a thorough history and examination.
Wellens’ Syndrome – with Dr Ivan Koay and Dr Yoosuf
Wellens’ Syndrome is an ECG finding indicative of critical LAD stenosis. Recognising this ECG change is vital.
Urgent Bite 209 – Abnormal Uterine Bleeding when commencing anticoagulation
We must counsel about the possibility of abnormal uterine bleeding starting, or worsening when commencing oral anticoagulation.