August 18, 2026
Pulse oximetry and opioid treatment decisions
Check signal quality before escalating oxygen, and preserve maintenance treatment during acute pain.
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August 2, 2026
Autonomic receptors, bronchodilators, beta blockers and cholinergic toxicity
Adrenergic and muscarinic receptor mapping explains bronchodilators, beta blockers, atropine, cholinesterase inhibitors and cholinergic poisoning.
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Septic shock fluids, cholinergic toxicity and prehospital pharmacology
Individualised septic shock resuscitation, rapid recognition of cholinergic poisoning and mechanism-based prehospital drug use.
Read briefingJune 23, 2026
GHB toxicity, rectal cancer in pregnancy and safer portal messaging
GHB-related respiratory compromise and persistent rectal bleeding in pregnancy shape the clinical learning, with portal triage, access appraisal and nutrition counselling adding breadth.
Read briefingMay 28, 2026
Drug-induced seizures, post-operative atrial fibrillation and CCTA
A first seizure during acute illness needs medication and renal-function review before long-term antiseizure treatment becomes the default.
Read briefingMay 19, 2026
Contraception safety, histoplasmosis and cannabinoid toxicity
A contraception request with migraine with aura needs a safety screen before oestrogen-containing options enter the plan.
Read briefingMay 19, 2026
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Altered consciousness, in-flight emergencies and cancer screening
Low GCS with fever, dilated pupils or hypoxia needs airway support and toxidrome thinking before the label is fixed.
Read briefingMay 3, 2026
Rhabdomyolysis, head injury and cannabis edible intoxication
Post-exertional muscle pain with hyperkalaemic ECG changes needs urgent action, while chest pain, head injury and paediatric lethargy need reassessment.
Read briefingMarch 15, 2026
Opioid risk and respiratory failure
A medical podcast briefing on opioid respiratory depression and phenotype-driven respiratory support when the safest move is to reassess before repeating the default.
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