MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'elearning'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:22:57 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174622&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FX8KSTUUJEno%2F A chest trauma patient lies before you. When would you perform an emergency thoracotomy? A case-based Q&A approach to the indications and contraindications. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174622 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:10 +0100 5174622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159008&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FA_Uef_POJIA%2F "VT or not VT? That is the question..." you muse. Then your patient Bill says "A shock, a shock, my kingdom for a shock"... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159008 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:08 +0100 5159008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159009&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fs7S_ZPgTeFY%2F A case-based Q&A on the assessment and management of patients presenting with suspected rectal foreign bodies. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159009 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:50 +0100 5159009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130756&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F9o1-UChiy-0%2F This week Ian Miller’s blog impactednurse.com along with his twitter account and Facebook page have been removed as a result of 'issues' with his employer (The Canberra Hospital). (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130756 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:10:04 +0100 5130756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096215&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FAGN1vEnQmY4%2F ECG pimping - the ECG rule of fours... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096215 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:02:25 +0100 5096215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077697&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FcAKgzU3LuFY%2F In the critical care specialties we have to make things happen, sometimes this involves life-saving actions that may have never before performed. We must be ready, after all, in the words of Peter Safar, "it's up to us to save the world!" Cliff Reid tells us how. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077697 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:43 +0100 5077697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036238&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F1LTHl_vklng%2F Great news LITFLers, Keeping Up with Emergency Medicine is back! Once again, you can stay up to date with the literature in 10 minutes a week, for free! (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036238 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:37:52 +0100 5036238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028237&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FWyjziQ_V90I%2F We review another misdirected and underdone 'research' article from the most recent issue of Emergency Medicine Australasia... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028237 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:21:53 +0100 5028237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028239&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FJzcJ0iXgn6M%2F A real case highlighting the challenges of managing the critically ill obstetric patient in remote regions of Australia. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028239 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:00:23 +0100 5028239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008205&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F3S8wYPz7964%2F Insights from the podcast PE/ PERC wars that are raging on the web as a result of the clash of two New York titans on EMCrit... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008205 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:12:58 +0100 5008205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008207&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fj69mxbcbNbM%2F Getting very excited about this November…as conference fever sets in If all goes to plan various members of the LITFL team will be traveling and speaking around the globe - spreading the word about the use of social media in education So far on the agenda we have…San Fransisco, Cape Town, Sydney and Molvania. Hopefully [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008207 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:55:02 +0100 5008207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997532&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FeGWyjEbJ2TY%2F We have just started the long process of cataloguing the LITFL image collection - currently standing at 120,000 prospectively consented images from the last 15 years. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997532 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 07:28:58 +0100 4997532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997533&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FkIUxHYA-kTM%2F LITFL gives a shout-out to new emergency blog - EM Literature of Note. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997533 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:49:58 +0100 4997533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997535&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FFAw3qq0vzrY%2F The AHA combine the acting skills of Ken Jeong, MD (trained physician and crazy-ass actor from the Hangover II) with the metronomic beat of Stayin' Alive to teach CPR rhythm. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997535 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:04:39 +0100 4997535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997536&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fi5up-SjFC0Q%2F This one's for our medical student friends... and anyone else fighting the axis of evil! Understanding axis is one of the keys to understanding ECGs. Super Axis Man (SAM) is here to help! (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997536 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:29:03 +0100 4997536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952852&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FLbq2SFrYZZ0%2F The first of EB Medicine's EM Critical Care review articles is out - here is a Q&A on respiratory monitoring inspired by this exciting new publication. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952852 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:31 +0100 4952852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934171&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FVKOk8s-E5yQ%2F Having a look on the web to review some fundamental chemistry I saw a couple of demonstrations of audiovisual knowledge sharing, though not sure how many of these ideas we can realistically incorporate into emergency medicine and critical care learning! (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934171 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:52:04 +0100 4934171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934172&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FMexheSqEmG4%2F illustrated in a single diagram...why and how? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934172 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:50:01 +0100 4934172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934174&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FwtkDNQWHJKA%2F I’ve always thought ‘GP proceduralist’ is a very understated term for people who should really be considered the ‘MacGyvers of medicine’. GP proceduralists in remote Australia are what most doctors were maybe eighty years ago — and what most of us dreamed of being when we went into medical school: having a baby? They’ll deliver [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934174 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:45 +0100 4934174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911493&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FIJ5pagkDJTU%2F We recently featured a video on what could turn out to be the emergency medicine/ critical care 'Trial of the Year'... That's right, the FEAST Trial: (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911493 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:18 +0100 4911493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893457&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FSen8YuWqphg%2F Some fun figures well worth engraving on the surface of your encephalon if you're an emergency or critical care doc in this week's FFFF. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893457 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:23 +0100 4893457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862557&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FzMal2K2f9cg%2F You can't get through emergency medicine training these days without the TLA 'NAI' ringing in your ears every time a sick child pops up on the triage screen. Can you remember all the things to look for if you suspect non-accidental injury? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862557 Wed, 25 May 2011 06:16:45 +0100 4862557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841486&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F-a0s0sef6dE%2F So, what are you gonna use for this rapid sequence intubation --- roc or sux? Can you answer the hard questions to determine once and for all, whether roc rocks and sux sucks or if it should be the other way around? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841486 Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:19 +0100 4841486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803148&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F9EW9Mif-9Q0%2F In this materialistic day and age you can never own too many things... It's time to Own the Chest Tube! (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803148 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:56 +0100 4803148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803149&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fk_4ImiQmwmA%2F The plumbing problem is this: a man has a urinary catheter in situ, it won't come out. What are you going to do about it? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803149 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:26:57 +0100 4803149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753702&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FJNBrgOGeUfs%2F Back from the Dead highlights the fascinating documentary by Dr Kevin Fong investigating a pioneering technique of extreme cooling that is being used to bring people back from the dead. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753702 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:12:47 +0100 4753702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734113&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FTUJMem-E3mc%2F The neurological exam in 3 minutes, on video - the highest form of art? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734113 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:39:00 +0100 4734113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714750&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FQiqApWaeJFc%2F It's April 2011 and time for @EBMedicineʼs Emergency Medicine Practice. This month the focus on the hottest of hot topics, therapeutic hypothermia. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4714750 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:07:15 +0100 4714750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709209&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FfxqSH9JDGF4%2F Is it safe to give a patient frusemide if he has an allergy to sulfa drugs? Are you feeling slightly immunologically discombobulated? The answer's here. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709209 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:38:13 +0100 4709209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704668&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fl4YbM1G6lCs%2F Feature post showing the excellent presentation on ECMO by Dr Hergen Buescher. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704668 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:41:58 +0100 4704668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676800&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FkM7DGCYSedg%2F Is it possible to summarise all of human pathology into 140 characters or less? Michelle Johnston (aka @Eleytherius) thinks so... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676800 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:08 +0100 4676800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653345&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FYyCwSBM_XLk%2F Get ready for an insanely edutaining roller-coaster ride through the perils of ruling the resus... Oh, and try to stay out of the courtroom if you can. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653345 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:00:16 +0100 4653345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626834&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FLxSL0ZllMzU%2F A review looking at a diagnosis and treatment approach to the patient presenting to the emergency department with a sore throat. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626834 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:19 +0100 4626834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622251&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F5tJjFa-c_Ag%2F Bedside echocardiodiography is taking over the resuscitation world. Learn how to 'own the echo' when it comes to the critically ill or shocked patient! (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622251 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:30:36 +0100 4622251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615110&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FgbEuKJm-LT8%2F Brilliant images illustrating the art of myocardial infarct localisation by ECG interpretation. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615110 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:52:44 +0100 4615110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600541&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FUKR60Ix_GlE%2F A new intensive care educational and networking website is being launched this week, and I invite you all to check it out: Intensive Care Network. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600541 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:27:09 +0100 4600541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592405&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FVkCaN6UfHlU%2F March 2011 sees @EBMedicineʼs Emergency Medicine Practice examine the evidence surrounding the use of Ultrasound in the Emergency Department. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592405 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:12 +0100 4592405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592406&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FImHIW63mnrc%2F Does your mind go blank at a code? If you remember the six true emergencies you'll do fine... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592406 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:26 +0100 4592406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570551&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FgnrI48aoH-o%2F Two quick ECG problems for you this week. See if you can spot the common thread. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570551 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:30:06 +0100 4570551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4565908&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F4IItw-MO2BQ%2F Reuben Strayer's blog Emergency Medicine Updates gets a good 'ole fashioned LITFL shout out. Some awesome links to click in this one. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4565908 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:59 +0100 4565908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4552059&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FJqC1PamTH0Y%2F A 50 year-old woman sees the world spin round when she hangs up her washing. Can you make the diagnosis and effect a cure? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4552059 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:00:28 +0100 4552059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507291&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FV7SJ85Z99i0%2F A man, originally from Somalia, is jaundiced and has abnormal LFTs. Can you work out the cause? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507291 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:28 +0100 4507291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455269&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F_jdJbQrOuhA%2F The LITFL team have scoured the web to find the best collection of online instructional videos known to man or woman to help you 'own the airway'! (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455269 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 06:17:46 +0100 4455269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4441976&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FuA4eO-Nwjls%2F Eight Q-and-As to separate the (wo)men from the amoebae on EBmedicine's Feb 2011 review: An Evidence-Based Review Of Pediatric Pneumonia In The ED. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4441976 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:53 +0100 4441976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436753&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FgkL_aWmCu_Y%2F 10 Q-and-As to test your knowledge on the key learning points covered in T@EBMedicine's Feb 2001 review: Diagnosis And Management Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In The Emergency Department. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436753 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:09 +0100 4436753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429024&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F7jp7GibsULo%2F A Q-and-A review of EBMedicine's article titled: Pediatric Sedation In The Emergency Department Procedural Sedation In The Emergency Department (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429024 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:29 +0100 4429024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4414525&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FxAB9KCkFLYw%2F It’s time for a look at the latest review from EBMedicine: An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing the Anticoagulated Patient in the ED. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4414525 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:41 +0100 4414525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394449&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FiCVQWyHP9js%2F aka Trauma Tribulation 009 Your next patient is a 2 year-old girl who has sustained a burn. This is what the injury looks like: Questions Q1. What is shown and what is the likely mechanism? Answer and interpretation expand(document.getElementById('ddet1194423632'));expand(document.getElementById('ddetlink1194423632')) An oral commissure burn. These injuries typically result from biting on an electrical cord (no, not [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394449 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:22 +0100 4394449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382767&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fl9KNwZkmmIA%2F Among Scott Weingart’s ED Critical Care Dirty Dozen for 2010 was Dr Smith’s ECG blog. The LITFL team thought it was about team we gave this great blog a shout out too. Dr. Stephen Smith is a faculty emergency physician at Hennepin County Medical Center and an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382767 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:30 +0100 4382767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372050&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FTBjRzRfBDmc%2F aka Trauma Tribulation 009 An ambulance crew have radioed through to the emergency department. They are en route with a patient who has sustained a ‘microwave injury’… Questions Q1. What are the 3 main mechanisms of ‘microwave injury’? Answer and interpretation expand(document.getElementById('ddet2103826644'));expand(document.getElementById('ddetlink2103826644')) The most common source of microwaves in day-to-day life is the microwave oven. [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372050 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:35 +0100 4372050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4360988&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FriBDX0JD8EA%2F Another crazy night in the ED... One of the nurses hands you this ECG. "Will you take a look at this guy? He doesn't look so well..." Can you recognize and treat this life-threatening tachyarrhythmia? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4360988 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:16:42 +0100 4360988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4360991&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FMXaAOKFQFfs%2F 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... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4360991 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:08 +0100 4360991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4352719&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FCGpo3IzFyn4%2F A video and description of Neal Cunningham's method of reduction for anterior shoulder dislocations and relevant links on shoulderdislocation.net (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4352719 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:00:19 +0100 4352719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4337948&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FN4vCeXOr-WM%2F A 3 year-old boy is BIBA with a reduced level of consciousness. He is protecting is airway, has a respiratory rate of 15/min, a pulse rate of 70/min and blood pressure of 85/35 mmHg. He is responsive to painful stimuli and has pupils 2mm in diameter. Can you keep out of harm's way? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4337948 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:49 +0100 4337948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331019&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fk25LfLFjGks%2F Twitter is a great tool to keeping your finger on the emergency medicine pulse. In this video Iain Beardsell shows you how it all works. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331019 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:59:24 +0100 4331019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331020&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FWAWtr-Occyk%2F The LITFL team recently added the ICU Rounds podcast to our easy-to-search database of free online podcasts. This podcast has been running for a couple of years now, and is produced by the exceptionally prolific Jeffrey Guy. Dr Guy has specialty training in burn surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care and is an Associate Professor [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331020 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:00:34 +0100 4331020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4318338&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F1hNqqZAm86I%2F is a website is designed to help distribute the vast Emergency Medicine lecture library of Dr. Joe Lex. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4318338 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:00:58 +0100 4318338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309617&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FMLc9Bgh1ERU%2F A look at Cliff Reid's fantastic website: ResusME - Resuscitation Medicine Education. A great way to keep up with cutting edge research and developments in life-saving medicine. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309617 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:51 +0100 4309617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294639&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F7uC772wbUbI%2F A teenager in atrial fibrillation... A worrying family history... A very unusual looking ECG... Can you put together the pieces of the puzzle? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294639 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:17:37 +0100 4294639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294640&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FJltlCfPqe5s%2F USC Essentials videos are now online for subscribers. here is a free sample: Rob Roger's presenting Visual Diagnosis Fun. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294640 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 04:29:24 +0100 4294640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265752&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FaPH1YS6apTU%2F There has been an avalanche of new recreational drugs hitting the streets recently. Apart from a few anecdotal reports, most of the information available to clinicians comes from those involved in drug culture. Given these limitations, treatment of toxicity from these new recreational drugs should be guided by the clinical manifestations and the known pharmacology of these agents. They're coming to an ED near you soon - are you ready? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265752 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:40:07 +0100 4265752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4253146&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F3MLsIhOGBA8%2F A 4 year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his parents with a history of increasing numbers of red spots on his legs over the past 6 days. They took him to two different family doctors and have tried various creams. The spots have spread to his buttocks and his arms, and now his legs are sore and look swollen. He has also had abdominal pains. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4253146 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:11 +0100 4253146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245309&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FpelAtJdhi8Y%2F Have you checked out EP Monthly's feature: 'The Best of EMRAP'. This month's installment features pearls on subarachnoid hemorrhage. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245309 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:15 +0100 4245309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237902&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FS0UKl-csoWc%2F A 26-year old man presents to ED by ambulance after an episode of syncope while playing soccer. He begins to deteriorate in the resuscitation room. Can you make the ECG diagnosis that will save his life... and possibly the lives of his children? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237902 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:45:41 +0100 4237902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214121&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FIGz3MSQO44U%2F Introducing Life in the Fast Lane's new searchable and sortable online Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Podcast Database (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214121 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:14:20 +0100 4214121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172063&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FGAAAvssZU0o%2F Can you spot the subtle ECG abnormality that will help you nail the diagnosis in this patient with chest pain? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172063 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:19:12 +0100 4172063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151800&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FgfGFsKuDWDU%2F Highlights and pearls on toxic alcohol ingestion from the EBMedicine article, "Toxic Alcohols: Not Always A Clear-Cut Diagnosis" (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151800 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:50:28 +0100 4151800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121863&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F5Bk_Nu7cXp4%2F Life in the Fast Lane review a new Australian based emergency medicine video podcast on examining the finer points of acute medical emergency management - ResusTV. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121863 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 01:00:18 +0100 4121863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105677&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FRUrjKsRWMyI%2F A 5 year old boy presents with ongoing vomiting and diarrhoea. He was discharged the day before following a diagnosis of gastroenteritis and treatment with nasogastric rehydration. His father says that he seems very weak, to the point where he's been having trouble standing up. Can you get him back on his feet? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105677 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:25:30 +0100 4105677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086273&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F4DdimgFeB6c%2F A 3 year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his father after coming second best in a head versus chair collision. Can you manage his injury? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086273 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:23 +0100 4086273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4065373&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FSHdXVHpJteY%2F A while back I learned about the FARES technique for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocations from the guys at Keeping Up with Emergency Medicine. Missing out the 'do one' step of the classic trifecta of medical learning, I encouraged a colleague to use the technique to reduce a child's dislocated shoulder. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4065373 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:54:02 +0100 4065373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060597&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F6dkv_dxNxu0%2F An 18-year old male is brought to ED by ambulance following a generalised seizure at home. He has a further witnessed seizure en route in the ambulance. By the time of arrival to ED he is comatose with a GCS of 3 and poor respiratory effort. Pupils are symmetrically dilated. Blood sugar is normal. BP is 70/40. Can you interpret his ECG and save his life? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060597 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:41:41 +0100 4060597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4022916&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FenMWGrocPFY%2F Working on some anatomy teaching sessions today, and I stumbled across the online version of Instant Anatomy - a fantastic website with great illustrations to aid the learning of Human Anatomy with diagrams, podcasts and revision questions. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4022916 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:42:24 +0100 4022916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018188&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffreeemergencytalks.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F05%2F2010-04-15-1100-Ten-Things-to-Consider-in-the-Crashing-Patient-Amal-Mattu-Temple_32.mp3 A 60 year-old man is brought into the emergency department because he has felt unwell the past 5 hours. He is awake, diaphoretic and ‘looks sick’. He is mildly tachycardic, mildly tachypneic and afebrile with a blood pressure of 100/60 mmHg. His blood glucose is normal. There is no history of trauma. Clearly this man needs a bit of work --- he looks sick with abnormal vital signs. So... Now what? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018188 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:52 +0100 4018188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013191&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Ff8C7Inj47uw%2F Baby Tim is 3 months-old and has been crying inconsolably. His exhausted mother has brought him into the emergency department at one in the morning desperate for help. Can you help her? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013191 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:00:29 +0100 4013191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003260&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FjKy0g36IhNs%2F Can you correctly interpret the ECG findings in a marathon runner with gastroenteritis? What is their significance? What management is required? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003260 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:31 +0100 4003260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4002887&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FuCM8VbqDNU0%2F A 34 year-old man became unwell soon after arriving in Australia, having recently traveled to South Africa to watch the soccer World Cup. He hasn't even felt like using the vuvuzela he bought. Can you diagnose and manage his condition? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4002887 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:27 +0100 4002887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3993919&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FmuNgqpdJiIw%2F A 5 year old girl is unable to walk and is becoming progressively weaker. She also complained of a lump on her head. Can you make the diagnosis? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3993919 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:00:51 +0100 3993919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3993922&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FWqkh2EcpPFA%2F A 4 year-old boy has been brought to the emergency department by his worried parents. He has had fevers for the past 6 days. They are concerned because he is not getting better despite repeated visits to a number of doctors. Each time they were told he had a viral illness. Can you kickstart this diagnosis? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3993922 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:56 +0100 3993922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987061&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FCk3HHlvgMLg%2F A 35 year-old martial artist presents with loss of vision in his right eye after being on the wrong end of a spinning back fist. Can you save his eyesight? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987061 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:37 +0100 3987061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983399&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Ff4YOpGOt57U%2F A 3 week-old newborn is brought in to the emergency department by her worried parents. A non-blanching rash has appeared overnight. How are you going to handle this scenario? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983399 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:54 +0100 3983399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3972919&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FkSpobmoG0G8%2F A previously healthy 15-year old boy presents to ED with sudden onset of palpitations while playing sport. On arrival to ED he is alert and pain free with a good blood pressure. Can you interpret his ECG and prevent him from coming to grief? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3972919 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:47 +0100 3972919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965417&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FgYJUm5Hz2Ik%2F Feature post looking at the University of Maryland; Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls. A weekly email filled with pearls, pitfalls, and research pertinent to emergency medicine. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965417 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:25:24 +0100 3965417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965427&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FUVddhU-FBLU%2F A 37 year-old man is BIBA to the emergency department following a fire at his apartment. He has a fluctuating level of consciousness (GCS 10) and is hypotensive (BP 85/50). He has no evidence of airway compromise, burns or other injury. A venous gas shows that he has a COHb of 21% and a lactate of 14 mmol/L. Can you keep this man alive? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965427 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:35 +0100 3965427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965429&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FDkEfOHdQF4I%2F This week's ECG Exigency serves up 5 different risky rhythm strips. Each tells a story. Can you work out what is happening before its too late? What would you do to save the day? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965429 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:32 +0100 3965429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3938413&cid=t_165150_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Ftutorial-how-to-use-the-interactive-mode-for-our-radiology-cases.html  The interactive stack viewer has been adapted from our affiliated Journal of Radiology Case Reports and allows multiple functions that enhance the educational value of the provided cases. The user may scroll through the entire image stack, window, level, zoom and pan the images as known from the workstation. (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3938413 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:41:38 +0100 3938413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965432&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FiRYW3UVw1Cc%2F A 57 year-old man presents to the emergency department after being accidentally poked in his left eye by his grandson. He complains of sharp pain on the surface of his eye and photophobia. He refuses to open his eyelids until you instill a few drops of topical anesthesia. Can you help him? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965432 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:00:40 +0100 3965432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3872620&cid=t_165150_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fmy-role-model.html Salman Khan is my hero ! Not the Bollywood star, but this Harvard grad, who has created a 1600+ video library which has become " the most-used educational video resource as measured by YouTube video views per day and unique users per month. " His next step is to " complement this ever-growing library with user-paced exercises--developed as an open source project--allowing the Khan Academy to become the free classroom for the World."What do I love about him ?1. It's the work of one person - which proves that it takes just one person to improve the world2. He started small - without waiting for funding !3. He dreams big ! (Source: The Patient's Doctor) The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3872620 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:22:00 +0100 3872620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3139136&cid=t_165150_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fradiology-case-gallery-improvements-associated-literature-references-and-peer-reviewed-radiology-resources.html There is no end!We did this weekend many improvements on the Radiology case gallery in Radiolopolis.A final improvement is the embedding of several educational and research resources. A new tab has been added to each case that displays related latest publications for the discussed entity (thanks to PubRad - www.pubrad.org). Another educational feature is the embedding of the peer-reviewed and Radiology specific search engine Search Radiology (www.searchradiology.com) thaRead More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3139136 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:14:48 +0100 3139136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441346&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F05%2Fmedting-collaborative-learning%2F MEDTING is a free online MEDical MeeTING and Exchange platform where registered medical practitioners can publish and share medical content. Users can create clinical cases, upload images and videos. Currently there are 2336 cases to read and 29203 images and videos to view. MedTing is a great online resource to share and discuss clinical images and videos. The images or [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441346 Wed, 27 May 2009 01:28:33 +0100 2441346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2389757&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F05%2Femergency-medicine-web-resources%2F The time-poor ED physician, faced with an ever increasing patient load, is finding it difficult to keep up to date with the expansive proliferation of clinical knowledge and more worryingly the presumption of technological competence. The concept of using a locally derived, living database of clinical and other teaching material connected to a user-friendly web-based interface, raises many [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2389757 Mon, 04 May 2009 16:11:02 +0100 2389757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2270490&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F03%2Ftoxicology-conundrum-003%2F A 27 year-old woman felt a sting on the back of the right leg while pulling on her tracksuit pants. She investigated further and discovered a small black spider, with a red-stripe on its back, crawling around  in  her tracksuit pants. A burning itch developed soon after (affecting the back of her right leg) and lasted [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2270490 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:51:53 +0100 2270490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2256177&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F03%2Ftoxicology-conundrum-001%2F You are called by a doctor in a remote hospital asking for advice. The doctor is concerned about the risk of hepatotoxicity from repeated supratherapeutic ingestion (RSI) of paracetamol in the following patient: A 46 year old male (75 kg) with 2 days of low back pain. He has self-medicated with a total of 10g of [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2256177 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:41:09 +0100 2256177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249927&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F03%2Facademic-earth-open-source-lecture-series%2F Academic Earth aims to give everyone on earth open access to a world-class education. They have built a ‘user-friendly educational ecosystem’ that allows internet users all around the globe to easily find, interact with, and learn from full video courses and lectures from the world’s leading scholars.  The interface is slick, the content high quality and the open [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249927 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 11:21:56 +0100 2249927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2120913&cid=t_165150_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F21%2Fnew-tutorial-on-evidence-based-medicine%2F Yesterday at Our Bodies Our Blog, I linked to a free online workshop. on evidence-based medicine from the Consumers United for Evidence-based Healthcare (CUE). CUE is part of the US Cochrane Center, which my librarian/medical readers will recognize as affiliated with the Cochrane Collaboration - a producer of systematic reviews of medical evidence. Anyway, I haven’t worked through the online tool yet, but it looks like it might be an interesting resource for teaching and learning EBM. Posted in Free Stuff, Health       (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2120913 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:56:20 +0100 2120913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2117328&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F01%2Fmedical-update-australia%2F Introducing a new website ‘Medical Update‘ designed to provide Australian medical practitioners with free virtual access to educational conferences and meetings has launched. Medical Update Pty Ltd director Gary Smith said video and power point slides from events from around the country are uploaded on to the site – MedicalUpdate.com.au – where they are easily [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2117328 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:03:37 +0100 2117328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2112880&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F01%2Ftwitter-essential-blog-nutrient%2F Prompted by a series of conversational musings and twitterings the concept of a ‘blogging ecosystem‘ became apparent. With the ‘blogging host‘ as the primary producer and ‘blog posts’ as distribution seeds - I went in search of the other energy sources necessary to create a fit, helathy and viable blog. Additional correlates within the blog life cycle include [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2112880 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:12:36 +0100 2112880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2102383&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F01%2Fblogs-rankings-and-rounds%2F Being new to the MedBlog (Medical WebLog) arena it has taken a while for me to find my blogging feet. Thankfully there are some very handy and helpful articles for newbie MedBloggers, and in this post I attempt to synergistically collate some of the great resources that I have gathered during my foundling submersion in [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2102383 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:04:47 +0100 2102383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2079072&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F01%2Fmedicina-emergenza-diagnosi-e-trattamento%2F Medicina d’Emergenza Diagnosi e trattamento Brown A.F.T., Cadogan M.D. La quinta edizione di questo manuale, un vero successo internazionale, è stata completamente aggiornata ed ampliata, con l’intento di includere le più recenti linee guida basate sull’evidenza in medicina di urgenza e di emergenza. Il testo segue un approccio standard, chiaro e ben organizzato, concepito per esaltare la [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2079072 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:58:09 +0100 2079072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2076961&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F12%2Fyottalook-worth-a-look%2F Yottalook is free radiology-centric web search engine and was designed to provide the practicing radiologists with the most important and relevant information at the time of patient care. The search engine is based on natural query analysis, semantic ontology and ranking algorithms powered by iVirtuoso. The thesaurus of medical terminologies is supported by the Radiology Society of North [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2076961 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:34:07 +0100 2076961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2048807&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F12%2Fhealth-services-online%2F Health Sciences Online (HSO) has launched claiming to be a ‘virtual learning center’ which aims to deliver authoritative, comprehensive, free, and ad-free health sciences knowledge using the search technology of Vivisimo. HSO (www.hso.info) is a portal with browse and search functions with access to a comprehensive collection of top-quality courses and references in medicine, public health, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, basic sciences, [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2048807 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:01:32 +0100 2048807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2048809&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F12%2Fprofessor-tony-brown%2F Congratulations to Anthony (Tony) F T Brown on his new appointment as the first Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Queensland, School of Medicine. Professor Brown shares his evidence based critical care lecture series with the wider medical community through this blog. Prof Anthony F.T. Brown (MB ChB, FRCP, FRCS(Ed), FACEM, FCEM) is a senior [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2048809 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:45:02 +0100 2048809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2034535&cid=t_165150_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F12%2F13%2F101-fascinating-brain-blogs-at-online-education-database%2F Take a look at this list of great sites on things ‘brain’ - from lighter to really intense, at least one or two of these blogs will have something for you! While you’re there, the Library holds a range of really good material to inspire you and inform you, especially if you’re taking an on-line education course.        (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2034535 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:20:21 +0100 2034535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2000168&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F12%2Faftb-lecture-notes-acute-pulmonary-oedema%2F AFTB lecture notes - Acute Pulmonary Oedema (APO) DIAGNOSIS Acute heart failure syndrome (AHFS) spectrum can be divided for therapeutic management into: Dyspnoea + /- congestion with elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) >140 mmHg, usually with abrupt onset APO (most frequent type) Dyspnoea + /- congestion with normal SBP 100-140 mmHg, usually with [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2000168 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:00:30 +0100 2000168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997503&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F11%2Faortic-dissection-lecture-notes%2F AFTB lecture notes - Aortic Dissection EPIDEMIOLOGY Incidence: 3 cases per 100 000 people per year; up to 25% missed diagnosis ante-mortem.  ‘Typical’ case 60-80 years old M>F. Overall in-hospital mortality 27%. Risk factors: Inherited disease (especially younger patients < 40 yrs) - Marfan’s syndrome (fibrillin gene mutations), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV (collagen defects), Turner syndrome, annulo- [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997503 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:00:35 +0100 1997503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1993574&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F11%2Faftb-lecture-notes-venous-thromboembolism%2F AFTB lecture notes - Venous Thromboembolism AETIOLOGY: Venous Thromboembolism Acute provoking risk factors: hospitalisation, surgery, trauma or fracture of lower limbs or pelvis, immobilisation incl plaster cast, long haul travel, recent oestrogen therapy in last 2 weeks, IV device such as cannula. Chronic predisposing factors: Inherited: Protein C, S, antithrombin III [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1993574 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:00:06 +0100 1993574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1993575&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F11%2Faftb-lecture-notes-acute-coronary-syndromes-part-iii%2F RISK STRATIFICATION OF PATIENTS WITH SUSPECTED AMI Less than 30% patients currently admitted to CCU have final diagnosis AMI. Conversely 2-5% AMI patients are inadvertently sent home, accounting for 25% of all emergency care malpractice dollars awarded in litigation. Twenty-five percent AMI patients have atypical symptoms and signs, 50% an initial non-diagnostic ECG. EDs +/- chest pain [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1993575 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:00:48 +0100 1993575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1993576&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F11%2Facute-coronary-syndrome-part-ii%2F EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT / EARLY MANAGEMENT STEMI or NSTEACS Targeted clinical examination and 12-lead ECG within 10 minutes. Oxygen, aspirin 75-325 mg orally (odds reduction in vascular events of 46%), nitrates S/L or IV (unless SBP  < 90 mmHg, bradycardia < 50), and adequate parenteral analgesia for everyone. Reperfusion strategy, for ST elevation or LBBB on ECG presenting within [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1993576 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:00:34 +0100 1993576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1985774&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F11%2Faftb-lecture-notes-acute-coronary-syndrome-part-i%2F MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION / ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS) - Part I EPIDEMIOLOGY Over 32,000 deaths per year in Australia: largest single cause. 50% reduction age-adjusted mortality (by risk-factor modification) since 1960, still falling now, but those with chronic CAD are increasing commensurately. Still 60-70% die prehospital (this proportion unchanged) - thus overall 28-day mortality has improved little, compared with reduced [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1985774 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:00:43 +0100 1985774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1985775&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F11%2Facute-asthma-lecture-notes%2F AFTB lecture notes - Acute asthma CLINICAL RECOGNITION OF SEVERE OR CRITICAL ASTHMA Severe asthma indicated by any one of (admit every patient with severe): PEFR (or FEVI) >33≤50% predicted or best, or < 100 L/min (or I L for FEVI). Unable to complete sentences in one breath. Respiratory Rate ≥ 25 / min. Pulse > 120 / min (≥110 / min [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1985775 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:33:16 +0100 1985775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1985776&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F11%2Fcardiopulmonary-resuscitation-cpr%2F CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) LATEST GUIDELINES International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). 2005 International Consensus Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care Science with Treatment Recommendations. Resuscitation 2005; 67: 157-342. [Reference] European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2005. Adult, paediatric and neonatal resuscitation, and much more (see later). Resuscitation 2005; 67 (Suppl 1):S1-S190. [ (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1985776 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:59:32 +0100 1985776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1985777&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F11%2Faftb-lecture-notes-community-acquired-pneumonia%2F COMMUNITY ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA - ADULTS (CAP) • Risk factors for CAP include: Age over 50 years, asthma, smoking, pre-existing COPD, DM, CRF, CCF, alcoholism, liver disease, neoplasia, stroke, seizures, aspiration, immunosuppression, institutionalisation, indigenous. Johnson P, Irving L et al. Community-acquired pneumonia. MJA 2002; 176:341-347 [Reference] • Most common organism is Strep pneumoniae + most severe illness and deaths. Also Mycoplasma pneumoniae, [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1985777 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:00:33 +0100 1985777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1953264&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F11%2Faftb-lecture-notes-community-acquired-pneumonia%2F COMMUNITY ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA - ADULTS (CAP) • Risk factors for CAP include: Age over 50 years, asthma, smoking, pre-existing COPD, DM, CRF, CCF, alcoholism, liver disease, neoplasia, stroke, seizures, aspiration, immunosuppression, institutionalisation, indigenous. Johnson P, Irving L et al. Community-acquired pneumonia. MJA 2002; 176:341-347 [Reference] • Most common organism is Strep pneumoniae + most severe illness and deaths. Also Mycoplasma pneumoniae, [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1953264 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:31:43 +0100 1953264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1945654&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F11%2Faftb-lecture-notes-spontaneous-pneumothorax%2F SPONTANEOUS PNEUMOTHORAX CLINICAL APPRAISAL Determine the following three criteria concerning the diagnosis of a spontaneous pneumothorax. Use an inspiratory CXR (PA, or lateral, if PA is normal and suspicion high). Expiratory CXRs are no longer recommended: Chronic lung disease (CLD) ?: cystic, fibrotic, bullous or emphysematous lung disease. Patient will be admitted overnight irrespective of treatment. Degree of collapse [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1945654 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:00:43 +0100 1945654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1931398&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F11%2Fdr-socrates-medical-search%2F The many and varied world of the HealthCare blogger and Health Tweeple has led me to be connected with @doctorblogs, which in turn led to the exploration of the blogs on OnMedica.com.  OnMedica has a great range of clinical articles, blogs, news and views but I was particularly taken with the medical search engine ‘Dr Socrates Medical [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1931398 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:33:03 +0100 1931398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1925591&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F11%2Fhealth-feed-aggregation%2F There is a Brobdingnagian amount of health information on the web - becoming more gargantuan every day. So how does one stay informed and on top of ones game in this pixelated world that never sleeps. Textbooks are great for reviewing well-recognized facts and journals great for reviewing research developments (if a tad slow in [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1925591 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:09:17 +0100 1925591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1918637&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F10%2F30%2Flancet-launches-new-website%2F The Lancet Informing and Reforming Medicine The Lancet.com gets a makeover and has relaunched following an extensive review of the readership. Employing ‘development partners’ The Lancet’s new website has essentially been designed ‘with physicians, for physicians’. This new site should reduce the problems with the old site such as repetitive login requests, poor search functionality and [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918637 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:24:05 +0100 1918637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1915809&cid=t_165150_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F29%2Fvirtual-symposium-on-pain%2F Discussion (Live) (Date TBC) Cost?  Canadian $  $375 for non-members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.        (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1915809 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:59:50 +0100 1915809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1912471&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F10%2F28%2Fphysician-and-father%2F From time to time you read an article and think - WOW - and, just like watching a softly falling feather you are mesmerized, filled with anticipatory thought and expectant cogitation - a veritable emotional stew… One such article was written by my mentor Associate Professor Anthony Brown and first published by Blackwells Synergy - Emergency Medicine (2000) 12, 349–351. [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1912471 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:37:29 +0100 1912471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1912477&cid=t_165150_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F28%2Fif-youre-new-to-pain-management-v%2F Neuroanatomy is full of names and details that can be quite difficult to learn. I found this site which has a great, albeit simplified, list of labelled images that you need to drag and drop names on as a way of learning them. Another site is Sylvius which has free images with voice-over - and you can purchase an ipod version to carry around with you. Would be a good option if you were needing to study on-the-fly! It’s not so easy to find good, up-to-date material on functional neuroanatomy of pain that includes the brain. There are a couple of reasonable resources on peripheral mechanisms (see yesterday’s post), but as for those reviewing the role of the brain, well that’s not quite so easy to find. In fact, I’m still searching for something visual, interactive, an... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1912477 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:15:39 +0100 1912477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1909278&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F10%2F27%2Faftb-lecture-notes-acute-stroke%2F ACUTE STROKE EPIDEMIOLOGY Stroke is the third commonest cause of death (11%), and the commonest cause of adult disability in western world. 80-85% are ischaemic (thrombotic or embolic) and 15-20% the more lethal haemorrhagic stroke, of which over 50% will die. ACTIVE MANAGEMENT Early CT scan Ideally within 1 hour ED arrival, if any of: indications for lysis or early anticoagulation; [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1909278 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:13:51 +0100 1909278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1909282&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F10%2F24%2Ftop-eleven-books-well-rounded-physician%2F Synergistic tomes for the well-rounded physician I am drawn to an article from the New York Times today extolling the virtues of literature in the education of physicians. I would like to share the sentiments of the author and add to the resurgent pullulation with an eclectic selection of my literature favorites which guided me through my formative training. Many of the [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1909282 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:39:49 +0100 1909282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1909283&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F10%2F23%2Fmultivitamin-safety-lifestyle-longevity%2F Part of the training - the hours of learning and the endless research - has led me to seek out individuals who manage to combine a thirst for knowledge and evidentia scientificus with altruistic pedagogy. One such individual is Professor George Jelinek. He uses an evidence based and measured approach to systematically review health initiatives to define life-choice [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1909283 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:09:29 +0100 1909283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1909285&cid=t_165150_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F10%2F23%2Faftb-lecture-notes-status-epilepticus%2F STATUS EPILEPTICUS (SE) DEFINITION Synonyms: overt, geneneralised tonic-clinic, major motor SE Defined as a seizure lasting over 5 mins, or two or more seizures without recovery in between. AETIOLOGY (ADULTS) Idiopathic (24-38%). If known epileptic, inadequate/ceased medication most common single cause. Remote symptomatic (3-17%) - eg. prior CVA, head injury or cerebral palsy. Progressive encephalopathy (5-15%) - eg. progressive neurological [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1909285 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:24:59 +0100 1909285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1261568&cid=t_165150_113_f&fid=34636&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rodspace.co.uk%2Fblog%2F2008%2F02%2Fnational-nhs-elearning-system.html (Source: Informaticopia) Informaticopia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1261568 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:11:00 +0100 1261568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1160934&cid=t_165150_113_f&fid=34636&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rodspace.co.uk%2Fblog%2F2008%2F01%2Fhea-hs-elearning-sig-meeting.html (Source: Informaticopia) Informaticopia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1160934 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:52:00 +0100 1160934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1186489&cid=t_165150_165_f&fid=36771&url=http%3A%2F%2Foccupationaltherapyotago.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F10%2F29%2Fmy-impact-on-the-world%2F I’m on a conquering technology blitz. For those of you interested in your blog statistics check out my clustrMap on the right. This gives a visual representation of the visitors to my blog telling me where in the world they are based (so now whilst I don’t now who the lurkers are I can enjoy knowing where they are based!!). I have admired for a while Hosmer Schools cluster map and suddenly realised that I to could have one. It continues to amaze me the things people have developed that are free to download and use. If you want a clustrMap when you click on mine it offers the opportunity for you to set up your own. (Source: Occupational Therapy Otago) Occupational Therapy Otago blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1186489 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:22:51 +0100 1186489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1186493&cid=t_165150_165_f&fid=36771&url=http%3A%2F%2Foccupationaltherapyotago.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F08%2F14%2Fonline-learning-communities%2F As can be seen in a previous blog ‘Communities of Interest’ I have recently been checking out the online information about how to develop and maintain effective learning communities. In looking at the online learning community I assumed I would find similar findings. So in trawling through a number of readings what did I learn: As with face to face communities the literature on online communities emphasizes that a sense of “community” is necessary for successful learning outcomes. There is recognition of a strong link between a positive social dynamic and cognitive learning. And yet conversely the literature shows that online learning communities can have many members who act very much on an individualistic level. These people are usually successful and well motivated; th... Occupational Therapy Otago blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1186493 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:42:16 +0100 1186493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1186494&cid=t_165150_165_f&fid=36771&url=http%3A%2F%2Foccupationaltherapyotago.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F08%2F07%2Ffacilitating-elearning-communities%2F I have enrolled in a course on facilitating elearning communities. As part of that course I have to keep a reflective diary of my experiences. This is therefore the start of that journal. The most exciting thing for me so far has been a link posted on the course to The Art of Building Virtual Communities http://www.techlearning.com/blog/2007/08/the_art_of_building_virtual_… it is well worth a look with a great discussion and links. I have heard a lot about the lurkers in elearning communities - the people that visit your site/community but who don’t post and who we all try to image and give form to. However it made me think about the other people that make up the community the linkers, the learners and the leaders. One of the links on the site talked about the leaders ‘bu... Occupational Therapy Otago blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1186494 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:16:29 +0100 1186494