Neurology/Neurosurgery
Phenytoin and Levetiracetam: EcLIPSE and ConSEPT trials
There has been a longstanding discussion over which is the best second-line agent to use in paediatric seizures...
The Patient with Diplopia
A 58 yo male presents to the emergency department with an 8 hour history of diplopia. He has...
A new DAWN for stroke treatment
Last week we looked at a case study involving a patient who awoke with stroke symptoms. In these...
MCA Stroke management. It’s time for a rethink
Dealing with acute major vessel occlusion stroke in a peripheral hospital setting is not what it used to...
Neuro Exam Pearls: Upper limb
I don't know about you, but I've always wanted to be able to perform a neurological exam and...
Headache and a near miss case of Temporal Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis also known as Giant Cell Arteritis, affects the medium and large arteries and is a vasculopathy....
BP Control in Intracerebral Bleeds
A/Prof Peter Kas looks at the topic, of how tightly we must control the blood pressure intracranial bleeds.
Not SAH: Are We Done?
A/Prof Peter Kas looks at the patient who has presented with sudden onset of headache and you have...
Status Epilepticus: Get the Ketamine
A/Prof Peter Kas looks at the status and refractory as well as super refractory status epilepticus. He covers...