Schwartz–Bartter syndrome
Schwartz-Bartter Syndrome (SIADH): Excess ADH leads to water retention and dilutional hyponatraemia, with low serum sodium and osmolality but inappropriately concentrated urine.
William B. Schwartz
William B. Schwartz (1922–2009) American nephrologist. Co-described SIADH, pioneered decision theory, medical AI, and ethical health care rationing.
Bartter Syndrome
Bartter Syndrome: Renal tubulopathy with hypokalaemic alkalosis, high renin and aldosterone, normal BP, and polyuria—mimics loop diuretic effect at the thick ascending limb.
Frederic Bartter
Frederic Crosby Bartter (1914–1983) American endocrinologist. Defined Bartter syndrome, co-described SIADH, and advanced adrenal and renal physiology.
Augustus Desiré Waller
Augustus Desiré Waller (1856–1922) was a British physiologist who recorded the first human electrocardiogram (ECG) in 1887. His work laid the foundation for modern electrocardiography and inspired Willem Einthoven’s innovations.
Neuroimaging Cases 010
Brain Herniation Syndromes. Clinical and radiological assessment of 13 cases. Neuroimaging case study series with Teresa Crow, Troy Carnwath, Scott DiMeo, L. Erin Miller and Natalie Rall
On Call: Principles & Protocols
On Call 4th Edition: practical, symptom-based, risk-stratified handbook for ward calls in Australasia & UK. Updated, expanded, and evidence-based.
History of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT): history, pioneers, modern use, efficacy, and controversy, one of psychiatry’s most enduring treatments.
Own the Hamilton
Own the Hamilton: video guide to transitioning from Oxylog to Hamilton T1. Learn manual strategies, ASV, and simulation-based ventilator training.
Dominique-Jean Larrey
Dominique-Jean Larrey (1766–1842), Napoleon’s surgeon, pioneered flying ambulances, triage, and humane battlefield care, earning admiration from all sides.
Procedure: Haematoma Block
Emergency Procedure, instruction and discussion: Haematoma block; used in forearm or distal radius fracture requiring reduction
SimCase 002
SimCase 002: older patient with severe hypercapnia and respiratory distress. Explore ventilator setup, escalation, and troubleshooting.