Paeds Fever Hangout
This is the audio from a recent hangout chat about the common problems we face when trying to assess and manage small children with fever in the ED.Teething, UTIs,, otitis media, pneumonia and all the...
View ArticleOptic Nerve Sheath Diameter: Dr Leanne Hartnett
The use of Optic Nerve Shaeth Diameter measurement for assessment of patients with potentially raised ICP has been a contentious area of practice for a few years.The studies look good at first read,...
View ArticlePolycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Here is the latest office Gynae podcast from Broome Docs favourite Gynae guru - Dr Penny Wilson
View ArticleThe Schizophrenic Mind of the Part-time Resuscitationist
This is my response to Scott Weingart's Emcrit post on Errors of Commission vs Omission.It s a Broome pearl for you
View ArticleYellow Stone Ultrasound Course
Are you planning to go to the USA for SMACC Chicago.Well we have the ultimate pre-SMACC workshop for you. And it is all in a good cause - help us help out a brother Ultrasound lover.
View ArticleProstate Cancer survival & mortality
A quick Brome Pearl rant on the perils of confusing the biostats we use when we describe the effects of screening.Use mortality (all cause) not 5 year survival.C
View ArticleSore throats, Swabs and Stept - the Hangout
Hi AllAfter the recent blog post on Strept throat and swabbing with a look at the sequelae of this common disease I have recored a chat with some gurus.The PAeds Hangout team joins me to dissect the...
View ArticleA Conversation with Dr Jim McDonald
This is a chat I recorded with my mate and mentor Dr Jim McDonald.Jim is a 45 year veteran of GP, and has worked all over Australia in family, Aboriginal health, Anaesthesia and Obstetrics. He is...
View ArticleLung Ultrasound Pearls with Dr Kylie Baker
This is an introduction to the basics of lung ultrasound. It focusses on the "how to" of setting up your machine, probe use and position as well as some pearls for young players.Dr Baker is an ED Doc...
View ArticleRenal Colic Scans with Dr Adrian Goudie
After the recent NEJM paper on the US vs CT for suspected renal colic - I have asked Dr Adrian Goudie to share his thoughts on the modern workup for the patient with possible renal stones.
View ArticleBeing a Doctor's Doctor
Dr Penny Wilson - regular guest on the podcast nad author of the "bits n Bumps" podcast has recorded this really interresting interview with my old boss, mentor and teacher - Dr Geoff Riley. Geoff has...
View ArticleShared Decision Making
This is a podcast that discusses the everyday application of Evidence based medicine into real-world scenarios.Shared decision making is a simple concept with a lot of dynamic factors to consider - how...
View ArticleSuicide: Sailing Uncertain Seas
This is a talk I produced for the SWEETS 15 conference in Stockholm, Sweden.The first 15 minutes is about my approach to Suicide risk assessment. Then the last 6 minutes are from my RMO Dr Nick...
View ArticleDr Airell Hodgkinson: Rural Anaesthesia for #NOF
My old friend and mentor Dr Airell Hodgkinson has recently completed an audit in his hospital looking at the outcomes for patients with fractured NOF (hips).He and his fellow GP Anaesthetists wanted to...
View ArticlePushing Pressors in the Periphery
This is a discussion on the use of early, peripheral vasopressors in patients with septic shock.The core messages: - limit fluids- use vasopressors earlier / synergistically with IV fluids- Use...
View ArticleDr Dave Forster: Tough Airway case discussion
This is a discussion of a tough airway case - my mate Dave Forster and I go over a tough case and he tells me the "how", some great tips and tricks and how to run a team in crisi scenario.
View ArticleReally Rural Surgery with Dr Bret Batchelor
Dr Bret Batchelor joins me to talk about his work as a rural Canadian surgery, training, doing stuff better etc. @ReallyRuralsurg
View ArticleIntubating the Critical Patient
Here is a 15 minute "Broome style" intubation simulation video.One way to skin a cat!
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