Welcome to Episode 10 of the official podcast of the Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care.

We discuss:-

– managing Facial wounds in Urgent Care (1.26)

– Using Tramadol (7.55)

https://first10em.com/tramadol/

https://www.goodfellowunit.org/events/pharmacological-management-acute-pain

– Using Ear Drops with a tympanic membrane that is not intact.(12.38)

– IV versus Oral Antibiotics for Cellulitis (17.15)

https://first10em.com/oral-antibiotics-oviva/

– Will Epipens ever be subsidised? (23.35)

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/112354998/pharmac-unlikely-to-fund-epipen-despite-pleas-from-allergy-community

– Remember Bonjela contains salicylate. (24.50)

https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/112362181/potential-to-kill-mother-calls-for-awareness-over-dangers-of-mouth-gels-for-babies

– Compartment Syndrome Story (29.35)

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12234569

(Apologies for any builder related noises that leach into the recording – I have tried to remove as many bangs and saw noises as I can.)

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This podcast is intended to assist in ongoing medical education and peer discussion for qualified health professionals.  Please ensure you work within your scope of practice at all times.  For personal medical advice always consult your usual doctor