‘Thanks for the Feedback’ – A Video Summary in Quotes
For mentors/PPEDs, PHEM feedback facilitators, ALS instructors, teachers, and those interested in responding better to feedback (and in doing so, giving better feedback), here's one for you. This is a summary in quotes of the 'Thanks for the Feedback' book, picking up on some key points.
News – Artificial Blood ‘can reverse cell damage’
Source: New Scientist. Aug 2022.
News – Scientists Closer to a ‘Cure’ for Cardiomyopathies
Source: BBC. 29/07/2022.
CPD Templates v1.4: A Video Walkthrough and Printing Guide
As is the style of Article 999, here’s a video guide to the CPD templates. Note: This relates to v1.4. If the template you’re using doesn’t have a version number, […]
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...
The Case of Anna Bagenholm
In 1999, Anna Bagenholm survived a cardiac arrest after a prolonged down-time and a temperature of just 13.7c. The circumstances of her survival continue to make international news and to inform and inspire research about target temperature management. But does her survival mean we should target hypothermia in cardiac arrest patients? Should we target hypothermia in ROSC? Let's have a look at the case and the research that has followed...
What To Do When You Fall Over, Aged 65+
This is a video series for adult patients aged 65+ on what to do when you fall over. The series includes information on when to call for help, what to do if you are not hurt, and when to speak to your Doctor about your falls. There is also a complete (merged) video if you wish to watch the whole series at once. Health-care-professionals may share these videos with patients as health promotion and worsening advice.
Vitamin D Deficiency Government Review
A six week review begins today (03/04/2022) to produce evidence for ways to reduce vitamin d deficiencies and health inequalities in the UK. Click the photo or link to read more on the GovUK website. -- Health News
When Treating Burns, Consider IV Fluid
This is a fast fact based on this post. Full reference available there.