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 are used to facilitate cardioversion and defibrillation; some allow ECG monitoring and external pacing; paddles are becoming obsolete
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A 22 year old presents to the ED following the alleged ingestion of fenofibrate tablets 2 hours prior to presentation.
A review of the literature on the assessment and management of the patient suffering from cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome.
A 63 year old man was admitted after a community cardiac arrest. He is currently day 5 post admission with uncertain neurological prognosis. He developed bilateral chest infiltrates yesterday
Affective dispositions to Respond (ADRs) (aka emotional biases). The full range of affect (or affective) conditions) that may influence decision making, including endogenous affective disorders, emotional dysregulation, countertransferance, fundamental attribution error and ambient/ chronobiological effects.
List the possible reasons why a patient with septic shock from infected pancreatitis may have ongoing hypotension despite intravenous fluid therapy, antibiotics and escalating inotrope requirement.
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...
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Bilirubin and Jaundice. Investigations and analysis of conjugated bilirubin, unconjugated bilirubin, urobilinogen and bilirubinuria