PROPOFOL – 1st line in Psychosis?
OK, now that I have got your attention with a controversial headline lets discuss the real topic – safe sedation and management of acutely unwell...
Clinical Case 007: DKA update
This 35 yo man had a 20 year history of well controlled type 1 DM, on tds Novorapid + nocte Lantus. Never had an episode...
Medical Myth 002: Post-LP headache prevention
Case 006 – about meningoencephalitis raised a few queries amongst my nursing colleagues. Specifically – how to prevent post-LP headaches. So I thought I would...
Saving Mothers’ Lives: Reviewing maternal deaths to make motherhood safer
The Poms have just released the 8th triennial report into Maternal Deaths in the UK. It is worth reading if you do regular antenatal care...
Medical Myths 001: Metformin mythology
Metformin is a good drug. Has been 1st line oral diabetic agent for years and is effective for other problems – PCOS etc. However, it...