A recent study found that noise levels in Australian EDs exceed those in the chimpanzee enclosure in Whipsnade Zoo. So what chance have we got of detecting a tell-tale palatal click, or the characteristic hum of a pulsatile cervix?
Rorschach Test Revealed
August 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
Last week’s Rorschach test is revealed for what it is, and a new F.UCEM is inducted into the hall of infamy.
Postcard from the Edge in the Middle
June 26, 2012 by 13 Comments
In this ‘Postcard from the Edge’, LITFL’s Michelle Johnston reflects on her recent exposure to indigenous health in Australia’s remote communities. The ‘Edge’ can be quite close to home.
Puffed Post-Tracheostomy
May 7, 2012 by 1 Comment
An ICU patient has become increasingly ‘puffed’ post-tracheostomy. Can you figure out why? What are your going to do about it?
Can your ballpoint pen own the airway?
March 20, 2012 by 8 Comments
Minh Le Cong talks to Andy Neill about improvised emergency airway management with a ballpoint pen – myth or reality? Listen to this 17 min LITFL podcast to find out.
The True Angina
December 13, 2011 by 1 Comment
Ludwig’s angina!! Do you know how to dominate this difficult condition in the ED?
All Bleeding Stops
March 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Epistaxis, hemophilia… what happens next? A harrowing clip from Jed Mercurio’s classic Cardiac Arrest TV show.
Quiz Surgery 009
November 9, 2009 by Leave a Comment
A 76 year old female with a history of controlled atrial fibrillation presents to the emergency department with severe central abdominal pain of 2 hours duration.
Quiz Administration 004
November 9, 2009 by
A number of staff have been assaulted over the last 6 months in your emergency department.
Quiz Resus 004
November 8, 2009 by
A 58 year old woman presents to the emergency department complaining of a 5 day history of sore throat and progressive difficulty in swallowing.
