Medspresso is a podcast created by two junior medical officers and an intensive specialist to deliver medical education in a bite size and digestible form. Inspired by the University of New South Wale viva style examinations, we present weekly clinical scenarios that you will commonly encounter on the wards. The information we present is structured as though you are working up the presenting complaint from the beginning, and highlights the key points for you to survive on the wards and to impress your registrars!
In this epsiode, we discuss various IV fluids used in hospital settings and the pros and cons of each fluid.
In this episode, we discuss why DVT prophylaxis is important and dive into different options available for DVT prophylaxis for hospitalised patient.
In this episode, we discuss clinical presenation and management of a patient presenting with a unilateral leg swelling
In this episode, we discuss the clinical features and the management of serotonin syndrome.
In this episode, we discuss comonly used diuretic medications in the ward including their MOA, side effects and specific indications.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical features and the management of intermittent claudication.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient presenting with GBS.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient presenting with epistaxis.
In this episode, we discuss tumour lysis syndrome's clinical presentation and management.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of Bradyarrhythmias.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical features, diagnostic criteria and management of HITTS.
In this episode, we discuss the indications and management of the patient undergoing splenectomy.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of this rare but important haematological disorder.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of pleural effusion and empyema.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of obstructive sleep apnea.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of lithium toxicity.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of ectopic pregnancy.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient presenting with postpartum hemorrhage.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient presenting with postpartum hemorrhage.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient presenting with supraventricular tachycardia.
Join us as we discuss Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) - a spectrum of the same pathology where a disproportional immune response causes epidermal necrosis.
This week’s case presentation focuses on Rhabdomyolysis – history, examination and investigations. We discuss specific life-threatening complications to watch out for and the ongoing monitoring required for signs of acute kidney injury.
In this podcast, we discuss exacerbation of acute adult asthma, identification of potential triggers, the physiology and underlying clinical changes that occur with active severe asthma, including clinical management and investigations.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical features and the management of a patient with Status epilepticus.
In this episode, we discuss the risk factors and the management of Abdominal aortic aneurysm.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and the management of the neurolept malignant syndrome.
In this podcast, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient presenting with haematemesis.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient presenting with tricyclic overdose.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of the patient presenting with septic arthritis.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of paracetamol overdose.
In this podcast, we discuss the clinical presentation and the management of diverticulitis.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of Aortic stenosis.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of Acute ascending cholangitis.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of renal calculus.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of Aortic dissection.
Join us in this week's episode, where we discuss differential diagnoses, the clinical features and the management of hypercalcemia.
Join us in this episode, where we discuss the clinical presentation, differential diagnosis and the management of Pericarditis.
In this podcast, we discuss different types of mesenteric ischemia and the management of acute mesenteric ischemia.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of community-acquired pneumonia, hospital-acquired pneumonia and aspiration pneumonia.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical features and management of this commonly encountered presentation.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical features and the management of compartment syndrome.
Join us in this episode, where we discuss the etiology, clinical presentation and management of meningitis.
In this episode, we discuss the management of a patient presenting to ED with anaphylaxis.
In this episode, we discuss the management of the patient presenting with febrile neutropenia.
In this episode, we discuss the clinical features and management of acute pancreatitis.
In this episode, we discuss the management of diabetic ketoacidosis. This is a very commonly encountered pattern and understanding of the management are critical.
In this episode, we discuss the presentation, diagnosis and management of the patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage.
In this episode, we discuss the approach towards the management of spontaneous pneumothorax.
In this episode, we discuss the approach towards the management of patients presenting with symptoms of TIA.
In this episode, we discuss the management of a patient presenting to the emergency department with acute exacerbation of COP.
In this podcast, we discuss the management of hypertensive emergencies presenting to the emergency department.
In this episode, we discuss the diagnostic criteria and management of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.
Join us in this episode, where we discuss post-operative fluid administration and share some practical tips for JMOs.
In this episode, we discuss the management of the patient who presented with the features s/o hyperthyroidism.
In this episode, we discuss an approach towards a patient with inflammatory bowel disease.
In this episode, we discuss how to assess the severity of burns and discuss in depth about the initial management of burns.
Join us in this week's podcast, where we discuss how to manage rapid atrial fibrillation.