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The three-body problem and ED clinical staffing
Most clinical staff working on Emergency Department (ED) rotas operate within a contracted maximum of one weekend in three. Resident doctors, Specialty and Specialist (SAS) grades, and doctors in training all sit within this limit. Consultants are tec
https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-three-body-problem-ed-clinical-staffing/
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Nat May summarises the Noosa Paeds emergency meeting. Marlene Soma covered ENT emergencies, including auricular haematomas, otitis media, and nasal fractures. Marie-Clare Elder discussed legal implications of psychiatric harm. Craig Walker emphasized appropriate fluid therapy in pediatric and more!
https://www.stemlynsblog.org/paediatric-emergencies-update-2024-noosa-day-2-3/
Nat May summarises the Noosa Paeds emergency meeting. Marlene Soma covered ENT emergencies, including auricular haematomas, otitis media, and nasal fractures. Marie-Clare Elder discussed legal implications of psychiatric harm. Craig Walker emphasized appropriate fluid therapy in pediatrics. John Pereira highlighted CT and MR imaging pros and cons. Derrick Tin focused on disaster medicine and preparedness. #FOAM #FOAMPed @stemlyns