Cold is the new hot topic in Resus
Here is an interesting statistic – the “Number Needed to Treat” for aspirin in acute STEMI is actually about 42, for thrombolysis in STEMI it...
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...
Clinical Case 004 – Post-op PEEP++
This case happened today and I think it is in my top 3 ventilation challenges ever! 19 yo man, fit and well, thin. Acute appendicitis,...
Obstetric Evidence: What difference does a week make?
What difference does a week make? Those of us who work in rural Obstetric services know the difficulties of planning for timely intervention and delivery...
Case 0002 – Speeding on speed….
30 yo man with a past history of IVDU, infective endocarditis with mitral vegetations / scarring and “adult-onset ADHD”. Several recent admissions for SVT. Presents...