As the world becomes smaller and our populations more multicultural (Yes I am a “Lefty” Mr Burley)… so communication in our emergency departments becomes even more crucial. Last week whilst […]
Aortic dissection in the ED – Are they laughing at me? Read More
Management of Croup in the emergency department. Does dexamethasone work?
Croup: Riding the Dex Express Read More
“The report of my death was an exaggeration” Mark Twain Just a quicky and a link out to our guide on Emergency Medicine Journal Clubs. Despite the rumours of the
JC: Journals are dead: Long live the Journal Club Read More
Taste influence compliance in paediatric prescribing. Important to test taste in the ED.
Paediatric medications – Kiddy pills, syrup, compliance and cost Read More
I’ve seen a few paediatric femoral shaft fractures in the last couple of years, and while they always make my spidey-sense tingle for non-accidental injury, most (even the spiral fractures)
Chirocaine vs Bupivicaine – Through the Looking Glass Read More
Thanks for a great post, Gareth. If you’ve landed here without reading that post, hit the link – this is a follow on, a ‘deep dive’ in the words of Smart
Glasgow Blatchford Score 2 – The case for an RCT! Read More
Quick post… NICE have recently published new guidance on Upper GI bleeding. It is surprisingly sensible. I was pleased with their position on PPI’s for upper GI bleeding (not before endoscopy…). The other point
Glasgow Scores… Not just for coma any more! Read More
Managing sports and Olympics Olympic athletes in the emergency department. Should we treat them differently?
The Olympics and the ED physician Read More
