Does this patient have a seizure or syncope?
There are many components to this topic, and the knowledge is variable from junior to senior physicians. So, I put together this Q&A style post to consolidate all the web resources, my collection,...
View ArticleAre you going to order a serum lactate?
The A&E orders the most serum lactate tests in our hospital. Most of it are probably justified as we are the first point of contact for patients with sepsis and trauma in the hospital. However,...
View ArticleAre we (EPs) the weakest link in cardiac arrest?
A recent publication in Intensive Care summarises the strategies involved in improving cardiac arrest outcomes, as can be seen in this infographic:We have many of the elements in place to improve...
View ArticleIt’s time to relook Sepsis
It’s 2017 and what has happened in sepsis care? This year, PRISM was done; no surprise given the 3 big guns last year (ProCESS, ARISE, ProMISe). Vitamin C may be the next big thing, and we are still...
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