A truck driver has been punched in the eye by his wife. Things don’t look good… What are the considerations in the emergency department diagnosis and management of penetrating eye trauma?
Federal Infection Watch
August 12, 2010 By 1 Comment
Ameritous Professor Broughton-Delirium noted with pleasure the official announcement by the WHO this week that the influenza pandemic was officially over. In a moment of psephological lucidity, he realised that this may explain the steady waning of local interest in pollyvirus infections.
Flashing and Floating
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A Pox on your Eye
August 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
An elderly woman from a nursing home presents to the emergency department with a 3 to 4 day history of a painful rash on her face, in the region of her right eye. What’s the diagnosis? How is this condition managed?
Fellowship Update
August 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Quick update on Aussie Fellowship education sites for all those of you who are nervously waiting to sit the written portion of your ACEM Fellowship examination…
First day of the rest of my life
August 10, 2010 By 3 Comments
The first day of the rest of my life started today at 7:00am…I had been up till 4am working. I had every intention, of course, of getting up to speed with the unit, but unfortunatey, the need to earn income is a priority, so of course, I am up until 4am.
Something in my eye, Doc
August 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A mechanic presents with something in his eye. Can you navigate the traps and pitfall of assessing and managing this common emergency presentation?
That optic disc doesn’t look right…
August 9, 2010 By 2 Comments
Can you diagnose these conditions characterised by the presence of an abnormal optic disc appearance? Can you provide emergency management for these conditions?
Under Attack
August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It is with sincere regret that the Life in the Fast Lane team write to inform readers of a viral invasion…Viral Symptoms
A Curtain Descends
August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A 50 year-old man presents with ‘a curtain coming down across his vision’, preceded by ‘flashes and floaters’. What is the diagnosis and management?
