Lessons from Osler 003

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The art of observation is central to the art of medicine, and William Osler was its greatest teacher. Here are some more lessons from the master.

Putting PBL Into Practice

It is essential to take a frequent breaks from the entombed darkness of pixel-lit study and escape from the monotony of medical learning.

Putting Patients at Ease

A new UCEM guideline is out: “Putting Patients at Ease”. Apparently the best way to learn how to do something is to first learn how NOT to do it.

Syncopated Juxtaposition and the Nature of Cell Science

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Sit back, relax and prepare to be swept away by cell biologist Dirk Pacholsky’s visualization of “Szamár Madár” – Aaron Funk’s interpretation of Sir Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85

Minor Injuries 004

"What is this?"

Avulsed teeth are a medical/dental emergency that need prompt treatment and reinsertion into the socket, for best outcome for the patient.

Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 008

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Just when you thought your brain could unwind on a Friday, you realise that it would rather be challenged with some good old fashioned medical trivia.

Minor Injuries 003

"Functional Taping"

The Boxer’s Fracture: A fracture of the forth or fifth metacarpal neck with volar displacement of the metacarpal head.
One of the most common injuries seen in the ED, and occurs in 20% of patients that punch a hard object.

Clinical Videos Online

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Clinical videos and flash-based resources for emergency medicine and intensive care: lectures, procedures, imaging, examination, basic sciences and more.

Minor Injuries 002

"Concussion" NEJM 356(2)

Case study on mild traumatic head injury, how to recognise, when to scan, and how to safely discharge these patients from the emergency department.

Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 007

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Just when you thought your brain could unwind on a Friday, you realise that it would rather be challenged with some good old fashioned medical trivia. This week we have an ‘Easter’ feel to the quiz…well sort of