STAT Dose Podcast

In this episode we cover Heart Murmurs including basic anatomy, examination techniques, key pathology and clinical relevance.

In this short episode, we briefly cover the key points of head injuries including pathophysiology, different types of intracranial haemorrhage, management and concussion. For a more detailed exploration check out our Expert Dose on Head Injuries.

In this episode we explore Ventilatory Support looking at the underlying respiratory physiology, CPAP, BiPAP and complications. Enjoy!

In this episode, we explore oxygen as a drug, how and when to use, hypercapnic respiratory failure and touch on LTOT

Grab a sugary drink and listen to this episode were we cover the features, causes and management of hypoglycaemia.

In this episode, Polly talks us through an interesting case where despite the correct treatment and interventions during an A to E assessment, the patient doesn't have the desired response. How do we deal with that in practice?

In this STAT Cases episode, we discuss a young lady with metastatic bowel cancer who unfortunately passes away. We explore the impact of teamwork and treating the human at the centre of the case in an attempt to ensure a 'good death'.

Winter is here and so are snotty children! Listen to our quick run through of common paediatric respiratory illnesses including asthma, viral induced wheeze, bronchiolitis, croup and pneumonia.

In this Up To Date Dose we review the recently updated NICE guidelines on Low Back Pain and Sciatica in the over 16s. We explore the red flag presentations associated with back pain and look at the management strategies set out by NICE

The next edition of our 'Approach to...' series explores our approach to patients with chest pain, including looking at some serious and not so serious causes.