Pre PACES Podcast

Sam is joined once again by Dr Josh Davies and Dr Luke Austen who discuss decision fatigue: what it is, what it means for us and our patients, and what we can do to combat it and make our on-calls generally a lot less stressful!^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Rob Miller, a gastroenterology trainee with hepatobiliary expertise, breaks down jaundice assessment. He covers how to approach painful versus painless presentations. Key talks include bilirubin metabolism, focused history and exam signs, differential categories, core blood tests and imaging choices. Procedures like ERCP and EUS and practical management priorities are also explored.

Sam welcomes along Dr Gavin Brittain, star of the Pastest revision videos, to discuss MS and how it might be presented in a PACES station, including the important elements of theLink to the rapid neurology exam Gavin mentions.^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Simone Lin, a gastroenterology registrar specializing in upper GI disorders with a genomics and IBD background, walks through assessing and investigating dysphagia. Short, focused segments cover red flags, distinguishing mechanical versus neuromuscular causes, key investigations like endoscopy, barium swallow and manometry, and management pathways including achalasia, strictures and nutritional support.

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Retesh Bajaj, an interventional cardiologist and PACES instructor, teams up with Dr. Bunny Saberwal, also an interventional cardiologist with a focus on Intelligent PACES. They dive into the complexities of chest pain, covering acute coronary syndromes, historical features that reduce ACS probability, and the pitfalls of misdiagnosing aortic dissection. Their insights on pleuritic pain, mimics of cardiac issues, and the role of echocardiography provide valuable knowledge for both clinical practice and exam preparation.

Sam welcomes back Neurology SpR Dr Kim Monks as a follow up to her INO episode to discuss other eye movement palsies as they might be presented in PACES! We go into detail of cranial nerve 3, 4 and 6 palsies! Towards the end of the show, Kim tackles a Harry Potter related Reg Against The Machine!^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam sits down for a solo episode this week where he discusses absent ankle jerks and upgoing plantar reflexes before going into more detail on one of the differential diagnosis for this presentation: Friedreich's ataxia.^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second part of Sam's conversation with Dr Luke Austen and Dr Josh Davies on supporting juniors. Herein Sam, Luke and Josh discuss giving and receiving feedback, hot debriefs and underperforming trainees.^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam sits down with anaesthetics CT3 and author Luke Austen, and IMT3 Joshua Davies to discuss how we can support our postgraduate or resident doctor colleagues when working as the medical registrar on call!^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Dr. Ben Mulhearn, a soon-to-be consultant rheumatology registrar, as he dives into the nuances of acute monoarthropathy. He explains why all doctors need to master the assessment of hot swollen joints. Discover how to differentiate septic from crystal arthritis and why joint aspiration is crucial. Ben also discusses lifestyle factors for gout and challenges common myths, such as the risks of giving steroids before ruling out sepsis. Packed with practical insights, this conversation is vital for any medical professional.