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.
Dr Emily Amos – Whole Hearted Medicine
Dr Emily Amos is a GP who founded Whole Hearted Medicine following an episode of career burnout. This company provides CPD retreats with a focus on wellbeing education.
This has been endorsed as a CPD activity for RNZCUC members.
Urgent Bite 291 – Urgent Care Research Network and Bootcamp Meeting
Research is essential for establishing best practice. More urgent care specific research will enable best practice to be established for patients attending urgent care clinics with urgent conditions.
Urgent Bite 290 – Epistaxis blood loss estimation
An epistaxis can be severe enough that a patient becomes anaemic and develops shock. How good are estimations, by patients and clinicians, of blood loss during an epistaxis?
Urgent Bite 289 – DDH pick up in Urgent Care
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hips (DDH) in newborns is screened for by midwives, Plunket nurses, and GPs. While not a routine part of UC practice, spotting signs and referring appropriately is something we should be aware of in urgent care.
Urgent Bite 288 – The Jahss Manoeuvre
The Jahss Manoeuvre is a technique used for reducing metacarpal neck fractures with unacceptable molar angulation.