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The spontaneous tension pneumothorax...does it really exist?
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Malaria vaccine
The malaria disease is caused by a Plasmodium protozoal parasite, post proboscis penetration by an infected Anopheles mosquito. Here we discuss Malaria vaccine
ECG Case 098
23 yr old male bodybuilder presented following a 30 minute episode of non-exertional chest pain. Describe and interpret this ECG. LITFL Top 100 ECG
Tension pneumothorax – time to change the old mantra?
ATMIST handover - 28 y/o male, injured 25 mins ago, penetrating chest trauma, Asherman seal anterior chest, RR 35, deteriorating, high flow O2 administered.
ECG Case 097
54 year old lady attends with 2 month history of 'chest flutterings'. Describe and interpret this ECG. LITFL Top 100 ECG
ECG Case 096
29 yr old male presents complaining of vomiting, dizziness and felling 'vague'. Describe and interpret this ECG. LITFL Top 100 ECG
Tension Pneumothorax – an alternative view
Ever since being faced with a spontaneous tension pneumothorax at sea on a dived submarine...I have had an interest in managing pneumothorax.
ECG Case 094
A 73yr old female presents following an episode of syncope. She is on no medication. Describe and interpret this ECG. LITFL Top 100 ECG
ECG Case 093
This ECG is from a 12 day old boy. Describe and interpret this ECG. LITFL Top 100 ECG
ECG Case 092
33 year old male presents with shortness of breath and dizziness during an indoor soccer game. Describe and interpret this ECG. LITFL Top 100 ECG
ECG Case 091
55 year old male presents with central chest pain and diaphoresis. Describe and interpret this ECG. LITFL Top 100 ECG
Toxicology Mnemonic Challenge
There are multiple learning tools used as an adjunctive aide memoire. Herewith a collection of Toxicological related mnemonics used with varying frequency throughout the conundrums. Let us know if you have any more to add...