Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 127
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 127 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind on a Friday, some medical trivia FFFF.
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Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 126
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 126 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind on a Friday, some medical trivia FFFF.
Paracetamol-Induced Hepatotoxicity
A case of paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity with a discussion of the Schiodt scoring system for predicting paracetamol-induced liver failure.
No Radial Pulse
Your patient's finger tips have turned blue, and the paramedics are unable palpate a radial pulse.... "Is he in cardiogenic shock?" could this be Raynaud's phenomenon
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 125
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 125 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind on a Friday, some medical trivia FFFF.
Propanolol Overdose
aka Toxicology Conundrum 044 A 27-year old female weighing 60kg presents to ED approximately one hour after swallowing 70 x 40mg propranolol tablets (= 2.8 grams) with suicidal intent. At the time of assessment she is drowsy (GCS 13) with…
Defibrillation Pads and Paddles
Defibrillation pads are used to facilitate cardioversion and defibrillation; some allow ECG monitoring and external pacing; paddles are becoming obsolete
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...