#FOAMed

If you have ever worked as or with a doctor, you've probably encountered something called a multi-source feedback form, or a “360 appraisal”. It is part of the process for junior doctors to progress to the next stage of our training, and is often a valuable tool as an anonymous insight into what our senior doctor, nursing, and allied health professional colleagues think about us, both good and bad.

Thompson BB et al. Prior antiplatelet therapy and outcome following intracerebral hemorrhage: A systematic review.

A 31 year old gentleman is wheeled into your resuscitation room by two paramedics and four police officers. You were pre-alerted five minutes ago that you would be receiving an agitated man who was found in the street acting aggressively.

This is all well and good, but doesn’t the evidence show that these people just need blood and urgent surgery?

It's been a while since we shared a cardiology case but here's a cracker for you. As usual, see our Caveats and Cautions.

To perform well in an acutely stressful environment, you must have the right mindset.