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Clinical Opal - Makoa presents with palpitations & dizziness

A 67-year-old male with a history of hyperlipidaemia and hypertension, presents with dizziness. He has a fast atrial rate and irregular heart rhythm. This article highlights causes, risk factors, complications, and management strategies, emphasising stroke prevention through anticoagulation and lifestyle modifications.

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Essential Guide to RACGP Doctor’s Bag Requirements for General Practices
Essential Guide to RACGP Doctor’s Bag Requirements for General Practices
Susan Helmrich

Understand the requirements of the updated RACGP recommendations for the Doctor’s Bag to stay compliant and prepared for your next clinical emergency

Clinical Opal - Isaac presents with drooling and stridor
Clinical Opal - Isaac presents with drooling and stridor
Grace Larson

Isaac is a 2 year old child who has presented to the GP for the fourth time this month. His previous presentations have been for a sore throat and fever and more recently food refusal and complaints of a sore stomach. His mother is very concerned, and rightly so, let's find out what’s happening with Isaac.

Perioperative Anaphylaxis
Perioperative Anaphylaxis
Crystal Smith

Once anaphylaxis has been identified, immediate treatment is required to stop the allergic cascade from producing histamines, prostaglandins and cytokines, and manage the effects of these agents. Management will include immediate treatment, refractory management and post crisis management.

Medcast courses eligible for grant funding under the Rural Procedural Grants Program (RPGP)
Medcast courses eligible for grant funding under the Rural Procedural Grants Program (RPGP)
Kate Clutton

Our courses have gained recognition for their comprehensive and practical approach to training healthcare professionals.

Clinical Opal - Unresponsive following MVA
Clinical Opal - Unresponsive following MVA
Susan Helmrich

Sam was found unresponsive at a scene of a single motorcycle accident. No obvious signs of blood loss or fractures...

Clinical Opal #16 - Vaccine preventable disease
Clinical Opal #16 - Vaccine preventable disease
Grace Larson

Jose is a 9 year unvaccinated child with a 5 day history of a low grade fever, cough and sore throat...

Blended Learning in Resuscitation: Combining Online Learning with Practical Hands-On Training
Blended Learning in Resuscitation: Combining Online Learning with Practical Hands-On Training
Crystal Smith

The increasing use of technology and move into online learning options has expanded the options for delivering education, including resuscitation education. Theory can now be delivered in high quality and engaging modes, and allow educators to focus on the practical skills that are necessary in resuscitation.

Standardising Emergency Numbers: The Push for 2222
Standardising Emergency Numbers: The Push for 2222
Crystal Smith

The move to standardise emergency numbers within hospitals, to make them similar to the standardised emergency numbers that are utilised in the community setting, is gaining momentum.