Greater Sydney Area HEMS

MARCH 5, 2025

Dr Penny Wilson, GP Obstetrician ( @nomadicgp on X ), joined us recently at a GSA-HEMS Education Day to discuss key peri-partum emergencies in the context of pre-hospital and retrieval medicine. The recognition and management of cord prolapse, breech delivery and shoulder dystocia are discussed in her talk, now on our YouTube channel. For additional revision, or preparation for pre-hospital & retrieval examinations, you may also wish to check out some of the training videos produced by the P

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The Trauma Pro

MARCH 5, 2025

Heres another one. Ive seen the clinical problems and poor outcomes that can arise from ignoring it many times over the years. Youve ordered a CT or a conventional x-ray image. The result comes back in your EMR. You take a quick glance at the summary at the bottom of the report. No abnormal findings are listed. So now, in your own mind and in any sign-outs that you provide, the image is normal.

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Science Based Medicine

MARCH 5, 2025

"Journalist" Paul Thacker defends Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and the Great Barrington Declaration by rehashing the same old deceptive rhetoric. The post Paul Thacker relitigates criticisms of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and the Great Barrington Declaration first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Sensible Medicine

MARCH 5, 2025

Harm is often mentioned as a disembodied statistic. Perhaps, a footnote beneath a belabored list of flowery benefits. Even under the spotlight it deserves, the visceral reality of harm is euphemized. We tiptoe around the topic, careful to avoid admission to our own errors. There is a lot of discussion of harm on Sensible Medicine. It can originate from poorly designed studies, bad regulators, and conflicts of interest.

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Science Based Medicine

MARCH 5, 2025

An excellent article on the BBC gives a good overview of the continuing controversy over universal lockdowns as a pandemic mitigation strategy during COVID. We now have significant data about how various countries around the world fared compared to their mitigation strategy. Interestingly, this data is unlikely to resolve the controversy. But it can inform our decisions for the next pandemic – […] The post Looking Back 5 Year Later Were Lockdowns Worth It?

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ACEP Now

MARCH 5, 2025

A 47-year-old male with a medical history of hypertension, and, prior left upper lobe Pancoast tumor status, post video-assisted left upper lobectomy with chest wall and ribs 1-3 resection, presented to the emergency department (ED) with dyspnea, chest heaviness, and near syncope. He was found to be diaphoretic, speaking two- to three-word sentences, tachycardic to 150 bpm, and episodically hypotensive, with oxygen saturations in the 70 percent range on room air.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 5, 2025

Healthcare providers can enhance their leadership skills and workplace effectiveness through the Managing Poor Performers in Healthcare Training course, which equips them with essential strategies for identifying and addressing performance challenges among healthcare professionals. This training helps providers recognize early signs of declining performance, conduct fair and objective evaluations, and deliver constructive feedback that fosters improvement.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 5, 2025

Healthcare providers can strengthen their ability to manage workplace risks through the How to Handle Employee At-Risk Incidents in Healthcare Training course. This training teaches providers how to identify at-risk incidents, understand relevant healthcare laws, and follow proper reporting procedures. By mastering these skills, healthcare professionals can ensure compliance, protect patient and staff safety, and foster a culture of accountability.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 5, 2025

Healthcare providers can enhance their leadership and mentoring skills through the Development, Coaching, and Growth in Healthcare Training course. This training teaches essential coaching methods, strategies for effective mentoring, and ways to foster a growth-oriented mindset. Providers will learn how constructive feedback improves performance and how to create individualized development plans that support professional growth.

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