The most important distinction is whether the rhythm is ventricular (VT) or supraventricular (SVT with aberrancy), as this will significantly influence how you manage the patient.
Self-Discipline Implantation
December 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Since Count Volta first started mixing electrolyte solutions, redox reactions have driven human devices thanks to their storage of chemical energy. From small cells, it was just a matter of time before lazy and lethargic Americans, sick of manually cranking their cars demanded starter engines, and of course the humble car battery.
Weak and vomiting: an endocrine emergency
December 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A 6 year-old boy presents with 5 days of vomiting. He is drowsy, lethargic and is now too weak to walk. What’s going on?
Emergency Christmas Gifts
December 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It may feel like the sands of time are fast running through your fingers, but there is still time to buy emergency Christmas gifts for your favourite emergency physician. Here is the official list of UCEM-approved ‘Christmas Gifts for the Emergency Department’.
Sudden Syncope on the Soccer Field
December 8, 2010 By 2 Comments
A 26-year old man presents to ED by ambulance after an episode of syncope while playing soccer. He begins to deteriorate in the resuscitation room. Can you make the ECG diagnosis that will save his life… and possibly the lives of his children?
UCEM Video Learning Modules
December 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
UCEM’s Professor Stickler presents the first UCEM video learning module to assist the acquisition of core skills by UCEM fondling members.
Staghorn follows his nose
December 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
UCEM’s Prof Staghorn investigates the unexplained disappearances of members of the Society for the Prevention of Surgery and follows his nose to the operating theatre toilets. eels that he needs a stick as big as Prof Stickler’s carrot.
Silent but deadly fumes begone!
December 3, 2010 By 3 Comments
Amid ongoing uncertainty about the role of activated charcoal in acute toxicology, comes this new use for activated carbon. UCEM advocates the use of this new product for neutralising ‘silent but deadly’ fumes and to promote the preservation of marriage.
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 041
December 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On a day of historic destruction we look to provide some more light-hearted medical trivia to ease you into the weekend…with questions on Ayahuasca, Charles Darwin, identical twins and CVS
Emergency Medicine and Critical Care FREE podcasts
December 1, 2010 By 4 Comments
Introducing Life in the Fast Lane’s new searchable and sortable online Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Podcast Database
