Transient Ischaemic Attack Read more Neurology/NeurosurgeryPapercut Literature Transient Ischaemic Attack A recent clinical practice article in the NEJM(1) on Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) gave a…Dr Peter Kas05/05/2023
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of DVT and PE Read more CardiologyPapercut LiteratureRespiratory Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of DVT and PE This is a review of the updated guidelines on Diagnosis and Management of DVT and…Dr Peter Kas05/05/2023
Let’s MacGyver some equipment for COVID-19 Read more AirwayCOVID-19Papercut LiteratureRespiratoryUncategorized Let’s MacGyver some equipment for COVID-19 We all remember MacGyver. He'd had a toothpick and a piece of thread and voila,…Dr Peter Kas15/07/2023
Does the ARDSnet protocol increase mortality in COVID-19 patients? Read more AirwayCOVID-19Infectious DiseasesPapercut Literature Does the ARDSnet protocol increase mortality in COVID-19 patients? The ARDSnet protocol is a low volume high PEEP protocol used in SARS-like illnesses. COVID-19…Dr Peter Kas23/01/2023
Treating the Hypoxic COVID-19 Patient: Can low flow systems be improved? Read more AirwayCOVID-19Papercut Literature Treating the Hypoxic COVID-19 Patient: Can low flow systems be improved? Hi Everyone I hope you're holding up out there. As we prepare for the onslaught…Dr Peter Kas20/01/2023
Intubation in SARS-CoV-2 Read more AirwayCOVID-19Infectious DiseasesPapercut LiteratureSARS-CoV-2Uncategorized Intubation in SARS-CoV-2 Here is a quick review of how we are approaching  intubation of potential COVID-19 patients at…Dr Peter Kas08/08/2023
Airway in COVID-19 Read more AirwayInfectious DiseasesMedical Airway EquipmentPapercut LiteratureUncategorized Airway in COVID-19 I have a lot of questions. Here are some answers and a few resources for you.…Dr Peter Kas25/01/2023
Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Read more Infectious DiseasesPapercut Literature Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) The fitting and use of personal protective equipment is so important to limit infection spread.…Dr Peter Kas10/01/2023
COVID-19: Interview with a world expert Read more Infectious DiseasesPapercut Literature COVID-19: Interview with a world expert An interview with a world expert. Earlier this year I postponed the Singapore EMCORE Conference, due…Dr Peter Kas14/05/2023
Tranexamic Acid: Did We Find Another Use? Read more HaematologyPapercut LiteratureTrauma Tranexamic Acid: Did We Find Another Use? Tranexamic Acid: Did we find another Use? So, picture a case. A 45 year old…Dr Peter Kas27/08/2023
Thyrotoxicosis Read more EndocrinePapercut Literature Thyrotoxicosis A 50 year old female presented to the emergency department with anxiety, palpitations and feeling…Dr Peter Kas05/05/2023
CRASH-3 Trial Read more Papercut LiteratureTraumaUncategorized CRASH-3 Trial The CRASH-3 Trial has been published. CRASH-2 demonstrated that early administration of tranexamic acid(within 3…Dr Peter Kas22/06/2023
ECG predictors of Cardiac Arrhythmias in Elderly with Syncope Read more CardiologyECGPapercut Literature ECG predictors of Cardiac Arrhythmias in Elderly with Syncope CASE A 72 yo woman presents to your emergency department following an episode of syncope.…Dr Peter Kas14/11/2019
Diplopia Read more Neurology/NeurosurgeryPapercut Literature Diplopia A patient presenting to the Emergency Department with diplopia can be a diagnostic challenge. Which…Dr Peter Kas01/08/2023
Brachial Plexus Block and its Complications Read more Papercut LiteratureSurgery Brachial Plexus Block and its Complications A 40 yo patient presents with a complaint of total arm paraesthesia and global loss…Dr Peter Kas05/11/2019
Slow Atrial Fibrillation or Complete Heart Block: Lewis lead to the rescue Read more CardiologyECGPapercut Literature Slow Atrial Fibrillation or Complete Heart Block: Lewis lead to the rescue A 90-year-old gentleman presents via ambulance to the ED. He has suffered a presyncopal episode…Dr Peter Kas14/05/2023