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Steroids in Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia

Do steroids decrease mortality in patients with severe community acquired pneumonia? Community acquired pneumonia is…

Dr Peter Kas14/02/2024

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Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus

I recently wrote about a case of status epilepticus in a child. In that case…

Dr Peter Kas26/12/2023

Atrial Flutter Blog Bradycardia Cardiology ECG Of The Week

Atrial Flutter with a high degree block

CASE This case was sent to me by an old friend Dr Bruce. This patient…

Dr Peter Kas26/12/2023

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Inotropes and Vasopressors in Shock: Which one would you use?

How do we choose the right pressor in shock? Below is a brief discussion…

Dr Peter Kas09/11/2024

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STEMI Equivalents Update

What is a ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Equivalent? These ECG criteria identify patients who…

Dr Peter Kas28/11/2023

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This Child Would Not Stop Seizing: Status Epilepticus

The CASE A 7 yo child is brought in by ambulance after having tonic clonic…

Dr Peter Kas23/11/2023

Blog ECG Of The Week

Is this VT or SVT?

The CASE A 45 yo male is brought in by ambulance. They have been called…

Dr Peter Kas09/11/2024

Arrhythmias Blog Cardiac Arrest Ventricular Tachycardia

A Case of Electrical Storm

The CASE A 58 yo patient has called the ambulance, as he is having palpitations…

Dr Peter Kas15/11/2023

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Posterior Shoulder Dislocation

The CASE A 52 yo patient presents following a fall onto the right outstretched hand.…

Dr Peter Kas15/11/2023

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Oxygen Targets in Cardiac Arrest

The purpose of resuscitation in cardiac arrest, is to restore oxygenated blood supply to the…

Dr Peter Kas15/11/2023

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Pericarditis

CASE A 32 yo patient presents with a one week history of chest pain. The…

Dr Peter Kas15/11/2023

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Pulmonary Embolism

CASE A 64 yo patient is referred to the emergency department(ED) with a persistent tachycardia.…

Dr Peter Kas27/10/2023

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Can the ECG help us differentiate PE from ACS?

Pulmonary embolism(PE) and Acute Coronary Syndrome(ACS) causing ischaemia can sometimes be difficult to clinically differentiate.…

Dr Peter Kas13/03/2025

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Acute Aortic Syndrome

Here is a lecture from the very talented and entertaining Prof Joe Nameth, who spoke…

Dr Peter Kas18/10/2023

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Parietal Arm Drift Sign

What does Upward Arm Drift mean? A 50 yo patient presents to the emergency department…

Dr Peter Kas11/10/2023

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Adrenaline: Which is the best dose to use?

Adrenaline is the most used drug in cardiac arrest. However we aren't quite sure what…

Dr Peter Kas10/10/2023

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Steroids in Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia

Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus

Atrial Flutter with a high degree block

Inotropes and Vasopressors in Shock: Which one would you use?

STEMI Equivalents Update

This Child Would Not Stop Seizing: Status Epilepticus

Is this VT or SVT?

A Case of Electrical Storm

Posterior Shoulder Dislocation

Oxygen Targets in Cardiac Arrest

Pericarditis

Pulmonary Embolism

Can the ECG help us differentiate PE from ACS?

Acute Aortic Syndrome

Parietal Arm Drift Sign

Adrenaline: Which is the best dose to use?

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