A new definition of Myocardial Infarction: What’s Changed
The Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction makes a major change to the way we…
Dr Peter Kas03/09/2026
AF and mitral stenosis: A killer combination for embolism?
Are patients with valvular atrial fibrillation(AF), at high risk of stroke if we cardiovert them?…
Does continuous flow oxygen have a role in cardiac resuscitation?
Oxygenation During CPR: Is Continuous Flow Oxygen Better Than BVM? Oxygenation and ventilation remain relatively…
Dr Peter Kas07/08/2026
Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiogenic Shock Jul 31, 2026 Cardiogenic shock is associated with a 30-day mortality of 40–50%. There are few…
Dr Peter Kas08/08/2026
Central Positional Vertigo
Only 0.7% of patients who present with solitary vertigo, dizziness or imbalance and no neurology…
Dr Peter Kas14/05/2026
The TICH-2 Trial
Spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage causes up to 20% of srokes, yet is responsible for nearly half…
Dr Peter Kas01/05/2026
The STOP-MSU Trial
Intracerebral Haemorrhage  is a less frequent cause of stroke, however the annual number of deaths…
Dr Peter Kas01/05/2026
Occult VF in Cardiac Arrest
Does occult Ventricular Fibrillation occur? If so what is the incidence and how does it…
Dr Peter Kas25/03/2026
Intussusception
Intussusception Dr Adam Michael answers an important question If you suspect instussusception in a patient…
Dr Peter Kas18/03/2026
VL vs DL for intubating Neonates
VL vs DL for intubating Neonates I would consider intubation of the neonate(<28 days old)…
Dr Peter Kas09/03/2026
Does Induction Agent Choice Affect post intubation hypotension?
Does Induction Agent Choice Affect post intubation hypotension? Rapid sequence intubation can be associated with…
Dr Peter Kas12/03/2026
Does reduced dose induction agent affect post intubation hypotension?
Does reduced dose induction agent affect post intubation hypotension? Post Intubation hypotension has been linked…
Dr Peter Kas12/03/2026
Impact of time to Defibrillation on ROSC
Impact of time to Defibrillation on ROSC The rates of Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) in…
Dr Peter Kas09/03/2026
Is Presyncope as Serious as Syncope?
Is Presyncope as Serious as Syncope? Syncope has three components: (15 minutes read) Loss of…
Dr Peter Kas09/03/2026
D-Dimer focused testing for PE
D-Dimer focused testing for PE Here is a common scenario: The resident presents a case…
Dr Peter Kas09/03/2026
Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation: A review of 11 studies
Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation: A review of 11 studies You might ask; "Why's is subclinical Atrial…
Dr Peter Kas09/03/2026
