Expert personalised coaching for ACEM Fellowship Written and OSCE exams. Specialist education in Emergency, Paediatric Emergency and General Paediatrics
Here’s my structured scaffold for assessment in ED. Important to have a diagnostic statement for every condition that includes sensitive and specific clinical features.
Also note emphasis on classification and severity scoring. @acemonline
Today is R U OK? Day.
It’s a reminder to start meaningful conversations and ask, “Are you okay?” to your friends, family, and work colleagues whenever you spot the signs that someone might be struggling with life.
Just ask, listen, encourage action, and check in!
Congratulations to all our OSCE clients that have passed the March exam, of which most had sat the November 2021 Written. What a mammoth year it has been for you all. Thank you for trusting us in your Fellowship Journey.... #acemonline
#ACEMWellnessWeek 2022 dates have been announced!
Be sure to mark 8 May - 14 May in your calendars and stay tuned
for more information, including your Wellness Week toolbox, to assist with planning activities throughout the week.
#emergencymedicine
The University of Cape Town's library and residences and upper campus building are currently burning as firefighters battle to contain the fire on the slopes of Table Mountain . #capetownfire
Picture: @armandhough & @Traceyleighadam
It is unacceptable for people needing mental health support to wait 8, 12, 24hrs - even days - in an ED for definitive psychiatric care. #COVID19 has added to pressures and issues we have been raising for years. Our systems must do better. https://t.co/pXfCjBp1CQ
EXAM PEARLS - ACS RISK scores. We reviewed National Heart Foundation Aus high risk score vs TIMI vs HEART vs GRACE vs EDACS. understand strategies for high, intermediate, low and very low risk populations in ACS, sensitivity of and components
Key consultant issues for paediatric burns.
Parklands formula / modified parklands / Galveston - are only starting points - careful monitoring for 0.5ml/kg/hr important.