The Critical Clinician

In this episode, we discuss a tension pneumothorax presentation. Sources: Huan, N.-C., Sidhu, C., & Thomas, R. (2021). Pneumothorax. Clinics in Chest Medicine, 42(4), 711–727. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccm.2021.08.007 Ruchi Jalota Sahota, & Sayad, E. (2024, January 30). Tension Pneumothorax. Nih.gov; StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559090/ Weiser, T. G. (2024,...

In this episode, we will discuss a case involving an acute dystonic reaction and its aetiology. Symptom clusters include: Oculogyric - Upward or lateral deviation of eyes Boccolingual - Facial grimacing +/- dysarthria and/or dysphagia Torticollic - Spasms of neck musculature Tortipelvic - Abdominal wall musculature spasms Opisthotous - tetanic spasm where spine and extremities are bent forward Sou...

In this episode, we will be discussing acute coronary syndromes, in particular unstable angina. Sources: Anonymous. (2022). Acute Coronary Syndrome. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acute-coronary syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20352136 • Goyal, A. Zeltser, R. (2022) Unstable Angina. StatPearls. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK442000/#:~:text=Unstable%20angina%20is%2...

In this CRIB-CHAT episode, we discuss a method of self reflection. Sources: Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle . (2020, November 11). The University of Edinburgh. https://www.ed.ac.uk/reflection/reflectors-toolkit/reflecting-on-experience/gibbs-reflective-cycle Business, M. (2022, September 20).  Gibbs Reflective Cycle: Feel the Benefit of Experiential Learning . Medium; Medium. https://makingbusinessmatter....

In this part 2 of 2 episode, we will be discussing the pharmacodynamics of  methamphetamine use and how it can cause cardiac arrests Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Sources: Logan, B. (n.d.).  Methamphetamine - Effects on Human Performance and Behavior . http://www.biblioteca.cij.gob.mx/Archivos/Materiales_de_consulta/Drogas_de_Abuso/Articulos/methamphetamine.pdf DEA. (2024). Methamphetamine . DEA. h...

In this part 1 of 2 episode, we will be talking about the Rapid Discontinuation of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation criteria and the bodily changes following death.   Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Sources: Queensland Ambulance Service (2022). Clinical Practice Guidelines: Resuscitation/ General guidelines. Queensland Ambulance Service. https://www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/21910...

In this episode, we talk about acute cholecystitis. Sources: · Adachi, T., Eguchi, S., & Muto, Y. (2021). Pathophysiology and pathology of acute cholecystitis: A secondary publication of the Japanese version from 1992. Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, 29(2). https://doi.org/10.1002/jhbp.912 · John Hopkins Medicine. (2022). Cholecystitis. Hopkins Medicine https://www.hopkinsmedici...

In this CRIB-CHAT episode, we discuss the things to take and conversations to have on your first on-road placement. {02:55}{Equipment to take} {04:50}{The morning of your first shift} {08:45}{The 'expectations' chat} {13:10}{Enroute to your first job} {15:30}{Difficult mentors} {17:15}{Asking for feedback}

Thankyou for listening once again. This episode explores a case and pathophysiology relating to hypoglycaemia. Sources: • Hamdy, O. (2024, July 18). Hypoglycemia: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology. Medscape.com; Medscape. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/122122-overview • Mathew, P., & Deepu Thoppil. (2022, December 26). Hypoglycemia. Nih.gov; StatPearls Publishing. https:...

We discuss the pathophysiology for a case with the hallmark symptoms of sepsis. Sources: Queensland Ambulance Service. (2021). CPG Medical/Sepsis. Queensland Ambulance Service. https://www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/219052/cpg_sepsis.pdf Remi, Neviere, MD. (2024). Pathophysiology of Sepsis. Up to Date. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/pathophysiology-of-sepsis#:~:text=It%20i...

In this episode we talk about the treatment and pathophysiology of laryngeal trauma in a *bizarre* case. TW: brief mention of suicide. Sources: Knipe, H. (n.d.). Laryngeal trauma | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org. Radiopaedia. Retrieved July 11, 2024, from https://radiopaedia.org/articles/laryngeal-trauma#:~:text=Cases%20and%20figures- Malvi, A.,& Jain, S. (2022). Laryngeal Traum...

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