October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Check out some of the free resources to support healthcare workers at medcast.com.au/events - including our upcoming 'Combating Compassion Fatigue' free webinar.

So now compassion fatigue is well and truly on the radar, are we doing enough to support clinicians at the forefront of delivering care?

International Men's Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the wellbeing of men and boys. Explore these free webinars from Healthy Male, aimed at primary health care professionals to help support generations of healthy Australian men: bit.ly/3V1IA5Y

Equalize - 52% of children with HIV have access to antivirals and 50% of transmissions are from breastfeeding. Njom Nlend (2022). Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Through Breastfeeding Improving Awareness and Education. Int J Women's Health #worldAIDSday

Maybe you should - A recent study showed that the administration of 8mg of Dexamethasone decreased the incidence and severity of PONV and was associated with less frequent administration of antiemetic agents. Check it out - Corcoran et al 2022 bit.ly/3PpVh9f

Maybe you shouldn't - A recent RCT demonstrated that adult ICU patients with sepsis receiving IV Vit C had a much higher risk of death and organ dysfunction than patients receiving the placebo. Check it out - Lamontagne et al (2022) https://DOI:10.1056/NEJMoa2200644

How much volume do you give septic patients? This trial compared restrictive fluid therapy (~ 2L) with standard fluid therapy (~4L ) and showed no difference in adverse events or 90d mortality between the 2. Check it out -Meyhoff et al (2022) http://DOI10.1056/NEJMoa2202707

Maybe you should? Concurrent administration of acetazolamide (Diamox) with loop diuretics (like Lasix) can be effective in reducing the length of time patients with congestive heart failure in fluid overload. Check it out - Mullens et al (2022) https://doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2203094

Will Lidocaine reduces inflammation, neuropathic pain and hyperalgesia and improve wound healing and cognitive function? The ALLEGRO study is investigating perioperative IV Lidocaine for minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Check it out - doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.…

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Short, engaging presentations that merge recent clinical evidence with real-life clinical scenarios. Join our FREE live webinar on February 14th for Session 1 - Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease.

Sepsis is a major cause of death world-wide. Early recognition and treatment is crucial to reduce mortality rates. Click on the link and join us for this free webinar where we review a coroners case and discuss why red flags can be missed. medcast.com.au/courses/821

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