Intubation in SARS-CoV-2 Read more AirwayBlogCOVID-19Infectious DiseasesSARS-CoV-2Uncategorized Intubation in SARS-CoV-2 Here is a quick review of how we are approaching intubation of potential COVID-19 patients at…Dr Peter Kas08/08/2023
Airway in COVID-19 Read more AirwayBlogInfectious DiseasesMedical Airway EquipmentUncategorized Airway in COVID-19 I have a lot of questions. Here are some answers and a few resources for you.…Dr Peter Kas25/01/2023
Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Read more BlogInfectious Diseases Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) The fitting and use of personal protective equipment is so important to limit infection spread.…Dr Peter Kas10/01/2023
COVID-19: Interview with a world expert Read more BlogInfectious Diseases COVID-19: Interview with a world expert An interview with a world expert. Earlier this year I postponed the Singapore EMCORE Conference, due…Dr Peter Kas14/05/2023
Tranexamic Acid: Did We Find Another Use? Read more BlogHaematologyTrauma Tranexamic Acid: Did We Find Another Use? Tranexamic Acid: Did we find another Use? So, picture a case. A 45 year old…Dr Peter Kas08/11/2024
Thyrotoxicosis Read more BlogEndocrine Thyrotoxicosis A 50 year old female presented to the emergency department with anxiety, palpitations and feeling…Dr Peter Kas05/05/2023
CRASH-3 Trial Read more BlogTraumaUncategorized CRASH-3 Trial The CRASH-3 Trial has been published. CRASH-2 demonstrated that early administration of tranexamic acid(within 3…Dr Peter Kas22/06/2023
ECG predictors of Cardiac Arrhythmias in Elderly with Syncope Read more BlogCardiologyECG ECG predictors of Cardiac Arrhythmias in Elderly with Syncope CASE A 72 yo woman presents to your emergency department following an episode of syncope.…Dr Peter Kas14/11/2019
Diplopia Read more BlogNeurology/Neurosurgery Diplopia A patient presenting to the Emergency Department with diplopia can be a diagnostic challenge. Which…Dr Peter Kas01/08/2023
Brachial Plexus Block and its Complications Read more BlogSurgery Brachial Plexus Block and its Complications A 40 yo patient presents with a complaint of total arm paraesthesia and global loss…Dr Peter Kas05/11/2019
Slow Atrial Fibrillation or Complete Heart Block: Lewis lead to the rescue Read more BlogCardiologyECG Slow Atrial Fibrillation or Complete Heart Block: Lewis lead to the rescue A 90-year-old gentleman presents via ambulance to the ED. He has suffered a presyncopal episode…Dr Peter Kas09/11/2024
Resuscitation Literature Review October 2019 Read more BlogCardiac ResuscitationResuscitation Resuscitation Literature Review October 2019 This week, I wanted to quickly review some of the latest resuscitation literature. Let's look…Dr Peter Kas29/10/2019
The Lewis Lead Read more BlogCardiologyECGECG in 20 secondsECG Of The Week The Lewis Lead The Lewis lead(1), is a means of detecting atrial activity and can be used where…Dr Peter Kas08/11/2024
Benediction Sign Read more BlogClinical Examination Benediction Sign The Benediction Sign is mistakenly called an Ulnar nerve injury. It is in fact a…Dr Peter Kas26/01/2023
ST Elevation in aVR Read more BlogECGECG in 20 secondsECG LibraryECG Of The WeekECG's I've Seen ST Elevation in aVR A 70 year old woman presents with severe shortness of breath and chest pain. She…Dr Peter Kas13/08/2023
Brugada Syndrome Read more BlogCardiologyECGECG's I've Seen Brugada Syndrome A 25 year old male presents to the emergency department following a near syncopal episode.…Dr Peter Kas08/11/2024