Pre PACES Podcast

Welcome to the second part of Sam's highlight of 2023! More of the best bits from the year gone by. We will be back to usual programming in the next couple of weeks! Enjoy the episode!^_^ 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.

Filling the stocking of your podcast feed this Christmas Eve is the Pre PACES Podcast Christmas Special! Have a listen to this year's bloopers in this bite-sized episode whilst driving home for Christmas!^_^ 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.

As 2023 winds it way to its merry end, we take the opportunity to look back at some of Sam's highlights from 2023! All of these are Sam's person highlights that provide YOU the listeners with the best bang for your buck. Hear all the best bits from the year gone by in this episode!^_^ 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.

As we wind down towards Christmas, the tables are turned this episode as Dr Jennie Gough interviews Sam and the process behind producing the Pre PACES Podcast is brought to you the listeners! Who is your podcast host and what goes into producing the podcast - find out in this episode!^_^ 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 was DELIGHTED to be joined by Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell, both consultants in Acute Medicine to discuss Same Day Emergency Care. How can medical trainees gain meaningful experience in SDEC and learn important skills to develop themselves in their quest to consultancy!Home of Medicine podcastAmie's twitter: @amieburbridgeBen's twitter: @drbenlovell^_^ 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 Naomi Jones, ST6 dermatology registrar skilled in clinical dermatology and systemic skin signs. She walks through a practical skin exam and concise history tips. Learn why lesion distribution and descriptive terms matter. Hear clear pointers on rashes, vasculitis, dermatomyositis, nail and lower-leg clues. Short, practical and packed with clinically useful signposts.

Sam's going solo this week discussing his process for consenting patients for invasive procedures with three examples of lumbar puncture, chest drain and ascitic drain.^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * *Lumber puncture sources:https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/lumbar-puncture/https://www.wsh.nhs.uk/CMS-Documents/Patient-leaflets/Neurology/5561-1Lumberpunctureandconsent.pdfhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lumbar-puncture/https://www.esht.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/0957.pdfChest drain sources:https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/150028/thoracics_04.pdfhttps://policyonline.nhslothian.scot/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Chest%20Drain%20Insertion%20Consent%20Form.pdfhttps://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/media/279437/CT-5-Insertion-of-a-Chest-Drain-llt-v1-print.pdfhttps://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/chest-drainAscitic drain sources:https://patientinfo.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/Liver/Abdominal%20Paracentesis%20%28drainage%20of%20ascites%29.pdfhttps://hgs.uhb.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/Tapping-Ascites-guidelines-03.05.19.pdfhttps://www.cddft.nhs.uk/media/659993/ascitic%20tap-drain.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Sarah Verhemel, a cardiology registrar specializing in structural heart disease at Erasmus Medical Centre, discusses the intricacies of aortic regurgitation. She explains the chronic risks of left ventricular dilatation and heart failure, and the emerging TAVI options. Listeners learn about the physiological differences between acute and chronic AR, diagnostic hints to spot it at the bedside, and essential tests to conduct. Dr. Verhemel also touches on surgical indications and the challenge of managing acute severe AR, providing a deep dive into a critical cardiac condition.

Dr John Pauling, consultant rheumatologist specializing in systemic sclerosis and Raynaud's, shares clinical insight. He defines systemic sclerosis and its triad. He walks through recognizing Raynaud's, skin changes from puffy fingers to sclerodactyly, and GI reflux clues. He covers organ screening, key antibodies and nailfold checks, investigation pathways, treatments from vasodilators to antifibrotics, and multidisciplinary care.

Dr. Alex Carpenter, a cardiology registrar, discusses palpitations in the podcast. They cover common causes, diagnostic strategies, and different types of tachycardias. The importance of rhythm symptom correlation, imaging in heart conditions, and management techniques are also highlighted.