CT Case 108
A 60 year old male is brought in by ambulance following a head on collision at moderate speed in a car. CT c-spine is performed
Above the Ears
Securing the endotracheal tube (ETT) for neuroprotection with cloth ties above the ears. The airway does not end once the tube passes the cords
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.
CT Case 107
A 60 year old male is brought in by ambulance following a head on collision at moderate speed in a car. CT c-spine is performed
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.
Introducing CLARA
Turn any clinical PDF into fellowship and board style questions in minutes for free with CLARA your Clinical Learning And Reasoning Assistant
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.
CT Case 106
A 70 year old woman presents with 12 hours of lower abdominal pain and one episode of haematochaezia at home. CT mesenteric angiogram is performed
Gunnar Wiberg
Gunnar Wiberg (1902–1988), Swedish orthopaedic surgeon. Centre-edge angle, patellar classification and major contributions to hip dysplasia research.