Apr 13, 2017
This will be a panel discussion with a focus on the different styles of training and education in prehospital...
Apr 11, 2017
Ross Hofmeyr divulges some stories from his experience of wilderness and expedition medicine.
In his words, wilderness and expedition medicine is the epitome of practical, pragmatic, minimalist and thoughtful care. Austere and extreme environments require special knowledge, critical thinking, innovative practice, and...
Apr 10, 2017
Kathleen Thomas describes her harrowing experience of a warzone whilst working in the ICU and ED of the Médecins Sans Frontières run Kunduz Trauma Centre (KTC) in northern Afghanistan.
Kathleen describes her work during a week where she found herself caught up in an eruption of war. The Taliban forcibly took control...
Apr 9, 2017
Trish Henwood talks on all things point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in resource limited environments.
According to the World Health Organisation, 80-90% of all diagnostic problems can be solved by basic radiograph (x-ray) and ultrasound (US) examinations. However, the problem is that two-thirds of the world’s...
Apr 6, 2017
David Carr teaches you how not to miss the diagnosis of aortic dissection.
David breaks down the key pearls on history and physical exam that guide you into correctly suspecting a dissection.
Aortic dissection is a challenging diagnosis that you cannot afford to miss. The talk aims to give you the framework to...