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Glaucoma
Acute angle closure glaucoma is a medical emergency because it can lead to vision loss and hence it is important to be able to quickly...
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Red Eye
Eyes are perhaps the most delicate of all the organs in the body, and require special attention and care to manage. Red eyes are a common...
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Compartment Syndrome
Compartment Syndrome is a surgical emergency and requires a keen clinical eye to diagnose and manage. It can be a cause of excruciating...
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Seizures
Seizures are a neurological phenomenon seen in 0.5-1% of all people. There are a variety of causes and types, and a careful clinical...
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Ascending Cholangitis
Ascending cholangitis is a critically important and very serious presentation of abdominal pain, but if picked up early can be managed...
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Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
Hypothermia and hyperthermia are medical emergencies that can lead to end organ failure if not effectively managed. We talk about the...
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Haematemesis Causes
Haematemesis, or vomiting blood, can be a symptom of an upper GI bleed. This should not be confused with haemoptysis, coughing up blood,...
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Hyponatraemia
Hyponatraemia is a topic that is famous for being loved by bosses on the ward and difficult to learn. If you spend 5 minutes studying...
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Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic wrought global havoc for the best part of 3 years, and continues to have far-reaching effects now. In this video,...
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Transfusion Reactions
Blood transfusions can be a life saving procedure. However, it comes with certain risks. We discuss the pathophysiology of possible...
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Prematurity
Gestation is normally 37-40 weeks but if a baby is born before 37 weeks, they are termed premature. Premature babies are at increased...
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Neonatal Jaundice
Neonatal jaundice is a common problem affecting newborns. It can be physiological or pathological, and there are a variety of potential...
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Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
Subarachnoid haemorrhage is a medical emergency. It presents with a sudden “thunderclap” headache that is often described as the worst...
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Ischaemic Stroke
Ischaemic stroke is when the brain does not receive adequate blood flow. It is extremely common, especially in patients with hypertension...
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Shock
Shock is an acute and critical clinical presentation where blood flow to the body is compromised. It has short term consequences, as well...
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Testicular Torsion
Testicular torsion is a medical emergency. It is the twisting of the spermatic cord and typically presents in young males. We explain the...
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Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancies are a serious cause of abdominal pain affecting 1-2% of women. They can proceed to potential rupture of the...
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Appendicitis
Appendicitis is a common cause of abdominal pain, particularly in children and adolescents, and is a medical emergency. As such, it is...
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Ascites
Ascites is a common cause of abdominal distension. It results from the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. The differential...
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ECG
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a trace of the electrical activity of the heart. Although ECGs can be notoriously difficult to interpret,...
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