Defibrillation Pads and Paddles
Defibrillation pads are used to facilitate cardioversion and defibrillation; some allow ECG monitoring and external pacing; paddles are becoming obsolete
Category LITFL
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 268
It's Friday. Boggle your brain with FFFF challenge and some old fashioned trivia. Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 268
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 124
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 124 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind on a Friday, some medical trivia FFFF.
Mistaken Identity
A 22 year old presents to the ED following the alleged ingestion of fenofibrate tablets 2 hours prior to presentation.
Therapeutic Showering
A review of the literature on the assessment and management of the patient suffering from cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome.
A Remorseless Poison
A 20 year-old female had a polypharmacy overdose 36 hours ago. She has had symptoms of GI upset (nausea and vomiting), some anxiety and mild confusion. Her life is in your hands...
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 123
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 123 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind on a Friday, some medical trivia FFFF.
A Toxic Slumber
A 3 year-old boy is BIBA with a reduced level of consciousness. He is protecting is airway, has a respiratory rate of 15/min, a pulse rate of 70/min and blood pressure of 85/35 mmHg. He is responsive to painful stimuli and has pupils 2mm in diameter. Can you keep out of harm's way?
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 122
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 122 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind on a Friday, some medical trivia FFFF.
Seafood poisoning
A couple present to the ED with vomiting and paraesthesiae after eating at a seafood restaurant. Can you help them by solving the seafood poisoning conundrum?
Hypoglycemia, but how?
A man presents with hypoglycemia, but has no history of any other illness nor a history of ingesting a hypoglycemic agent. Can you unravel the puzzle?
Smoking is deadly
A 37 year-old man is BIBA to the emergency department following a fire at his apartment. He has a fluctuating level of consciousness (currently GCS 11) and is hypotensive (BP 85/50). He has no evidence of airway compromise, burns or other significant injury.