Mar 23, 2021
The logistical challenge of opening a COVID-19 treatment centre in a developing country is enormous. There is a significant lack of resources such as PPE and essential drugs, as well as medical specialists and sophisticated technology. Khairil Musa reflects on a deployment to Yemen and how in a city with 1.8 million...
Mar 21, 2021
Every two years the processing power of computers doubles, while the cost halves. Advances in technology are making ultrasound more accessible and effective than ever.
To adequately use ultrasound you need three things
- Have a machine
- Be able to acquire the images
- Interpret and utilise the images effectively,...
Mar 21, 2021
We all have to be advocates for the role we play in patient care. We have to collectively navigate and challenge the decision makers to ensure progress into the future.
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Mar 20, 2021
Resa Lewiss talks to us about the evolution of point-of-care Ultrasound in Trauma, focusing on the FAST examination.
Three takeaways:
1. Ultrasound cannot replace CT scan.
2. Ultrasound is a data point in your patient care management.
3. Ultrasound decreases time to definitive management.
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Mar 17, 2021
The exciting possibilities for tomorrow’s medicine are endless. There’s the chance that we could revolutionise diagnostics with AI. There’s the opportunity for us to use smart phones and wearable technology to allow health professionals to deliver care outside of hospitals. There’s the possibility to use 3D...