Dig a Little Into the Research on Caffeine and Hypertension and You’ll Notice It’s a Bit of a Minefield
Let's have a look at the research. Some recent research might have finally answered the question - does caffeine effect the risk of hypertension?
Revision Notes: Narrow-Complex Tachycardias – Features
Have a closer look at the notes in the PDF attachment:
Beta Blockers: What Do They Do, And Why Give Them Long-Term Post-MI?
Read more: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10497890/
Rhabdomyolysis: Presentation, Diagnosis, Treatment, Causes, Prognosis.
Want to understand a little more about rhabdomyolysis. Here are 8 key points, all referenced, with lots more info due soon in quick refresher posts.
The Decompensating Child: Blood Pressure Ranges to Watch
Why is it important to measure the blood pressure in an unwell child? What defines hypotension in a child? Have a quick refresher here.
Methods of ECG Interpretation
There are so many different recommendations of ECG Interpretation. Some books have 5 steps, some 6, some 9, some 11. Below, I have listed a few common ones in the hope of highlighting the differences - and the similarities. Do you have a preference? Have you spotted more methods? Add them in the comments and let us know which one you prefer.
ECG Concepts: The Importance of Time and Direction
Pattern recognition can only go so far. Understanding how the underlying physiology relates with what is shown on the ECG is key to unlocking a deeper ability of ECG interpretation. Read more...
Recommended Content: Cardiac Action Potential, Explained with Dominoes
If you, like me, struggle to understand the action potential, here is a great video from UBC Medicine, which explains the concept with dominoes. Check it out below.
Interpreting the Acid-Base Balance Using Tic Tac Toe (0s and Xs)
To interpret the acid-base blood gas results, you first need to know what normal levels are. You also need to know what a high figure means vs a low figure - is this acidemia, or alkalemia? And you need Tic-Tac-Toe. Here's why...