History of epidural needles and catheters
History of epidural needles and catheters from caudal access and loss of resistance to Tuohy, Curbelo and modern catheter design.
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History of Spinal Needles
History of spinal needles from early lumbar puncture and Quincke cutting bevels to Greene, Whitacre and Sprotte atraumatic designs reducing PDPH.
Free Relaxation Resources
Free evidence-based relaxation resources for shift workers and clinicians, including yoga nidra, NSDR, cyclic sighing, meditation apps and soundscapes.
Presence, Purpose, and Recovery
Burnout, shift work, and sleep loss are ageing emergency physicians. A practical 30-minute framework to protect recovery, long-term health and longevity.
Edward H. Bennett
Edward Hallaran Bennett (1837-1907) Irish surgeon. Bennett fracture: Two-part intra-articular thumb fracture base of first metacarpal
Practical Longevity Supplement Guide
A practical longevity supplement guide for shift workers and healthcare workers, covering omega-3, vitamin D3/K2, dosing, storage and monitoring tips.
Gunnar Wiberg
Gunnar Wiberg (1902–1988), Swedish orthopaedic surgeon. Centre-edge angle, patellar classification and major contributions to hip dysplasia research.
Centre-edge angle of Wiberg
Centre-edge angle of Wiberg measures lateral acetabular coverage. Review the original 1939 method, later modifications, normal values and definition drift.
Critical Debrief: The Pitt Episode 3
Three rapid clinical updates: tenecteplase for stroke, the danger of overshooting blood pressure after ICH, and the new Surviving Sepsis guidelines ACEP won’t endorse.
Not Just Expensive Urine
Evidence-based supplements for shift-workers, including vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3, creatine, and the berberine-PSA trap.
William Henry Trethowan
William Henry Trethowan (1882-1934), British orthopaedic surgeon known for fracture surgery, bone grafting, foot surgery and the historical Trethowan sign
Trethowan sign
Trethowan sign is a historical SCFE radiographic sign linked to William Henry Trethowan. Review its uncertain origin, evolving definition and relation to Klein line.