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Publication Bias and Therapeutic Fashion

Sensible Medicine

It was a small study at one hospital. It showed that the common practice of using drugs to suppress rhythm disturbances (anti-arrhythmics) in patients after heart attack (myocardial infarction) led to higher death rates. Not only did it change the management of patients with MI, the trial began the evidence-based practice movement.

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CLABSI Prevention and Compliance Training

American Medical Compliance

Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare providers to improve healthcare outcomes. Furthermore, CLABSIs cause longer hospital stays, higher healthcare expenses, and increased death.

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Can We Stop (Predict) The Drop? – April No Falls Month

The Injectable Orange

For many Australian hospitals, April is ‘No Falls Month’ This month we have a full-scale education attack against one of the most prevalent forms of in hospital patient harm – the fall. As part of our education this month, I would encourage the enthusiastic ED nurse to read the following article.

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Podcast Ep. 8 – Slaying Headaches and Sharing Knowledge

The Injectable Orange

This podcast was recorded live at a Metro North Hospital and Health Service Research Principles series. I was invited to speak on Using Social Media to Share Research Outcomes. As part of the session I invited Dr Erik Wood, Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine at Redcliffe hospital to have a chat about his first clinical trial as PI.

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Applying to Cardiology

Mind The Bleep

Whether you enjoy working in the high-stakes setting of a cath lab or improving patient outcomes through prevention and rehabilitation, cardiology offers something that aligns with your interests and career aspirations. There are a range of skills to develop with cardiology.

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Legal Opioid Prescription Training for Dental Healthcare Professionals

American Medical Compliance

By participating in continuing education courses focused on opioid overdose prevention and management, providers can stay informed about the latest evidence-based practices. The opioid crisis strains emergency services, hospitals, and healthcare providers who are often on the front lines of treating overdose patients.

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ED Nurses Vent and Haemodynamics Workshop

The Injectable Orange

This post captures some of the resources discussed in the ED Nurses Vent and Haemodynamic Monitoring workshop at Redcliffe Hospital. These resources are high quality FOAM and can help with expanding upon the learning and piqued curiosity from the workshop. Happy self-directed learning.