McMurray test
McMurray test is used to evaluate individuals for tears in the meniscus of the knee. First described 1928 by Thomas Porter McMurray (1887-1949)
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The spontaneous tension pneumothorax...does it really exist?
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
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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.
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ROSC, hypotension and an ECG exigency
A patient has had an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, but thanks to great prehospital care has achieved ROSC. What does the ECG show? What do you need to do next?
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.