The two minute talks this week were themed about the resuscitation alphabet: A B C D E. All were well presented, and should be a good starting point to build your own methods. The ABC... is a framework, perhaps analogous to DNA, You have to translate it into something that works. The aim is to do those things that must be done while assigning each its appropriate priority. If you hold in your mind a line like “check the airway”, it must be attached to a list not of all the ways it can be done, but of things you would actually do.Think it through. Draw a mind map if you like. Make sure, for example, that your system involves way of getting help. I you are an FY1Doc, make sure you take every opportunity to accompany those more senior when they attend resus.
From the discussion we moved on to mention neurological examination. You have each been asked to time your neuro exam. This is not a race, more of a baseline measurement. How about putting your times in the comments section?
We will take Falls as our theme for next week's two minute talks. Assignments will be:
Epidemiology (HG)
Aetiology (MRi)
Investigation (ZB)
Prevention (MRy)
Two minutes only, quote your sources, keep it concise and precise. Practical handouts?
The read and think is related this time:
Will My Patient Fall? David A. Ganz; Yeran Bao; Paul G. Shekelle; Laurence Z. Rubenstein. JAMA 2007;297 77-86
Interesting Topics
HSP
Atrial Flutter
MJM
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