LV Pressure volume loop
Physiology Philes: Please draw and describe the Pressure volume loop of the left ventricle. Basic Science in Clinical Context
Month May 2019
Expedition and Wilderness Medicine
The scope of wilderness medicine combines traditional medical specialities, particularly emergency medicine, sports medicine, military medicine and general practice, with pre-hospital care and rescue skills.
Tox Conference Talks
Have a listen to some of the eclectic toxicology lectures from around the world as we manage to catch these speakers in action.
Beta-blocker toxicity
Beta blocker overdoses can be relatively benign but a couple can causes serious cardiotoxicity and even death if not managed aggressively.
Calcium channel blocker toxicity
Calcium channel blockers are not all born the same. Some produce severe cardiotoxic effects which in the past has caused significant mortality and others cause severe peripheral vasodilatation
Clonidine toxicity
Clonidine has a vast array of uses including anxiety, ADHD, hypertension, withdrawal (opitates, alcohol and smoking), migraines, menopausal flushing, diarrhoea and finally pain. It causes the classic triad of drowsiness, miosis and bradycardia in overdose.
Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine
Commonly used on holidays in malaria prone destinations, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine will not be over familiar to the emergency physician. However, it is one of the leading causes of drug overdose in malaria prone countries and also the occasional toddler has managed to consume the grandparents lupus or rheumatoid arthritis medication leading to lethal consequences.
Non-Medical Medical Eponyms
To truly define the domain of eponymous prolixity we have to understand the 'Who' aspect of naming convention...
Shock… Do We Know It When We See It?
'Shock... Do We Know It When We See It?' was a talk by Michelle Johnston at SMACC2013 - you can listen to the audio here and check out the background material and references. Enjoy!
Ever tried smoking?
Perhaps hospitals were a little hasty in becoming "smoke-free" zones - next time I lead a code I might see if anyone volunteers to be the pipe operator for a good old-fashioned tobacco smoke enema...
Geelong Health SAQ 010
Trail SAQ produced by Geelong Health for the written fellowship. See more trial SAQs on litfl.com and other fellowship resources.
Geelong Health SAQ 009
Trail SAQ produced by Geelong Health for the written fellowship. See more trial SAQs on litfl.com and other fellowship resources.