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Episode 17 - Gastroenterology - Part 2: TEG In Variceal Bleeding
In this part, we discuss the potential role of thromboelastography (TEG) management of variceal bleeding in patients with cirrhosis. The interlude segment will be pres...
Episode 17 - Gastroenterology - Part 1: Upper GI Bleeding & Endoscopy Timing
In the first part of the gastroenterology episode, we explore the ideal timing of endoscopy in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Episode 16 - Neurology: Part 3 - Status Epilepticus & Pharmacological Agents
In this segment, we discuss the efficacy of Levetiracetam, Fosphenytoin, and Valproate for status epilepticus. The interlude segment will be presented by Dr James Tadros.
Episode 16 - Neurology: Part 2 - Guillain-Barré Syndrome
In this second part of the series on neurology, we explore the association between COVID-19 vaccination and Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The interlude segment will b...
Episode 16 - Neurology: Part 1 - Vertigo
In this first part of the series on neurology, we talk about vertigo and some tools that could improve the rate of diagnosis.
Episode 15 - Paediatrics: Part 3 - Mental Health & Challenges
In this final part of the series on paediatrics, we discuss some of the challenges that children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD encounter during hosp...
Episode 15 - Paediatrics: Part 2 - Family Presence During Cardiac Arrest
In the second part of the series on paediatrics, we discuss the implications of family presence during paediatric cardiac arrest. The second interlude segment will be ...
Episode 15 - Paediatrics: Part 1 - Racial Disparities In Healthcare
In this episode, we discuss rates of delayed diagnosis of appendicitis and its complications across various racial groups. The interlude segment will be presented by p...
Episode 14 - Cardiology - Part 3: The Future
In this final part of the series on cardiology, we explore the potential uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in the risk stratification of undifferentiated chest pain.
Episode 14 - Cardiology - Part 2: The EDACS
In this second part of the series on cardiology, we discuss the utility of EDACS (or Emergency Department Assessment of Chest Pain Score) as well as artificial intelli...
Episode 14 - Cardiology - Part 1: HEART Score
In this first part of the series on cardiology, we explore the utility of chest pain risk stratification tool, the HEART score.
Episode 13 - Workplace Violence: Part 3
In this final segment, we explore potential strategies for managing workplace violence in the emergency department.
Episode 13 - Workplace Violence: Part 2
In this episode, we take a closer look at various coping strategies of healthcare staff exposed to workplace violence.
Episode 13 - Workplace Violence: Part 1
In this episode, we explore the pertinent issue of workplace violence in the emergency department.
Episode 12 - The Christmas Special - Part 3: Injuries & The Holiday Period
In this fascinating episode (and final segment of the Christmas special), we examine the potential health risks associated with the festive season!
Episode 12 - The Christmas Special - Part 2: Snake Bites
In the second segment of the Christmas special, we take you back in time to the 1800s in Australia and find out how snake bites were managed then.
Episode 12 - The Christmas Special - Part 1: Q Fever
Merry Christmas! In this segment, we discuss the important issues surrounding Q fever.
Episode 11 - Pulmonary Embolism: Part 3 - YEARS Algorithm
In this final segment of the series on pulmonary embolism (PE), we take a close look at the YEARS algorithm for PE. The interlude segment is presented by respiratory p...
Episode 11 - Pulmonary Embolism: Part 2 - PERT
In this second segment on pulmonary embolism (PE), we talk to Dr Jimmy Chien, a senior respiratory physician, about developing the PE response team (PERT) at Westmead ...
Episode 11 - Pulmonary Embolism: Part 1 - The Age-Adjusted D Dimer
This episode is all about pulmonary embolism (PE)! In this first segment, we explore the potential use of the age-adjusted d-dimer in the risk stratification of patien...
Episode 10 - General Surgery: Part 3 - Appendicitis
In this third and final segment of the series on general surgery, we explore the potential treatment options for uncomplicated appendicitis and if appendectomy can be ...
Episode 10 - General Surgery: Part 2 - Peri-Operative COVID-19 Infection
In this second part of the series on General Surgery, we discuss the implications of having COVID-19 infection in the peri-operative period. The interlude segment will...
Episode 10 - General Surgery: Part 1 - Uncomplicated Diverticulitis & Antibiotics
In this three-part series on General Surgery, we will first explore the potential treatment options for uncomplicated diverticulitis. The guest experts are Dr Sergei T...
Episode 9 - COVID-19 Series: Part 3 - Current Treatment Options
COVID-19 series: In this segment, we discuss various treatment options for COVID-19, particularly Remdesivir. It also features Kit's Corner.
Episode 9 - COVID-19 Series: Part 2 - Vaccine-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia
COVID-19 series: In this segment, we discuss vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia. The interlude segment will be presented by Prof. Sanjay Swaminathan (immunolo...
Episode 9 - COVID-19 Series: Part 1 - Awake Prone Positioning
COVID-19 series: In this segment, we will discuss the role of awake prone positioning in COVID-19 patients with hypoxaemic respiratory failure. The interlude segment w...
Episode 8 - The Lockdown Special
This episode is the LOCKDOWN SPECIAL - we will (1) explore the pertinent issue of access block in our emergency departments, (2) discuss management options for first-t...
Episode 7 - Medical Oncology
In this interesting episode, we first explore if dexmedetomidine has a role in managing hyperactive delirium at the end of life. Then we discuss the toxic effects of i...
Episode 6 - Retrieval Medicine
This thrilling episode is all about retrieval medicine - we will first discuss the impact of pre-hospital advanced airway management on the neurological outcomes in pa...
Episode 5 - Paediatrics
This episode is all about the little humans - we first look at the reliability of a clinical prediction rule to identify febrile infants who are at low of serious bact...