Steroids in Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia Read more EMM Lit ReviewPapercut LiteratureRespiratoryResuscitation Steroids in Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia Do steroids decrease mortality in patients with severe community acquired pneumonia? Community acquired pneumonia is…Dr Peter Kas08/10/2024
Guillain Barre Syndrome Read more Neurology/NeurosurgeryPapercut Literature Guillain Barre Syndrome A 36 yo woman presented to the emergency department complaining of numb feet. "I can't…Dr Peter Kas22/02/2024
Do Smaller BVMs Increase ROSC? Read more Advanced Airway TopicsAirwayEMM Lit ReviewPapercut LiteratureResuscitation Do Smaller BVMs Increase ROSC? Introduction The best way to manage the airway during cardiac arrest, has remained somewhat of…Dr Peter Kas08/10/2024
Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus Read more Papercut Literature Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus I recently wrote about a case of status epilepticus in a child. In that case…Dr Peter Kas26/12/2023
Atrial Flutter with a high degree block Atrial FlutterBradycardiaCardiologyECG Of The WeekPapercut Literature Atrial Flutter with a high degree block CASE This case was sent to me by an old friend Dr Bruce. This patient…Dr Peter Kas26/12/2023
Inotropes and Vasopressors in Shock: Which one would you use? Read more Cardiac ResuscitationPapercut Literature Inotropes and Vasopressors in Shock: Which one would you use?  How do we choose the right pressor in shock? Below is a brief discussion…Dr Peter Kas26/12/2023
STEMI Equivalents Update Read more ECG Of The WeekPapercut Literature STEMI Equivalents Update What is a ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Equivalent? These ECG criteria identify patients who…Dr Peter Kas28/11/2023
This Child Would Not Stop Seizing: Status Epilepticus Read more Neurology/NeurosurgeryPaediatric ResuscitationPaediatricsPapercut Literature This Child Would Not Stop Seizing: Status Epilepticus The CASE A 7 yo child is brought in by ambulance after having tonic clonic…Dr Peter Kas23/11/2023
Is this VT or SVT? Read more ECG Of The WeekPapercut Literature Is this VT or SVT? The CASE A 45 yo male is brought in by ambulance. They have been called…Dr Peter Kas23/11/2023
A Case of Electrical Storm Read more ArrhythmiasCardiac ArrestPapercut LiteratureVentricular Tachycardia A Case of Electrical Storm The CASE A 58 yo patient has called the ambulance, as he is having palpitations…Dr Peter Kas15/11/2023
Posterior Shoulder Dislocation Read more OrthopaedicsPapercut Literature Posterior Shoulder Dislocation The CASE A 52 yo patient presents following a fall onto the right outstretched hand.…Dr Peter Kas15/11/2023
Oxygen Targets in Cardiac Arrest Read more Papercut LiteratureResuscitation Oxygen Targets in Cardiac Arrest The purpose of resuscitation in cardiac arrest, is to restore oxygenated blood supply to the…Dr Peter Kas15/11/2023
Pericarditis Read more CardiologyPapercut Literature Pericarditis CASE A 32 yo patient presents with a one week history of chest pain. The…Dr Peter Kas15/11/2023
Pulmonary Embolism Read more CardiologyPapercut LiteratureRespiratory Pulmonary Embolism CASE A 64 yo patient is referred to the emergency department(ED) with a persistent tachycardia.…Dr Peter Kas27/10/2023
Can the ECG help us differentiate PE from ACS? Read more CardiologyECG Of The WeekPapercut LiteratureUncategorized Can the ECG help us differentiate PE from ACS? Pulmonary embolism(PE) and Acute Coronary Syndrome(ACS) causing ischaemia can sometimes be difficult to clinically differentiate.…Dr Peter Kas17/10/2023
Acute Aortic Syndrome Read more CardiologyPapercut Literature Acute Aortic Syndrome Here is a lecture from the very talented and entertaining Prof Joe Nameth, who spoke…Dr Peter Kas18/10/2023