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First Principles of Medicine

1PM
Septic Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Seizures
GORD / GERD
Gout
Epilepsy
Status Epilepticus
Anaphylaxis
Prostate Cancer
Ectopic Pregnancy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Pantoprazole
Acute Joint Pain
Fall Prevention
Geraldton, Australia
Brain
PALM COIN Framework
Type I Hypersensitivity

🌐 1PM.WIKI 🌐 🔍 🎲 Welcome to 1PM, in this series we will be breaking down complex medical topics into their First Principles. 😟 When the stress is on, and you’ve just been asked a tough question you don’t know the answer to, we feel you’ll be able to fall back on these principles to formulate a decent answer and reason your way out of trouble.

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The First Principles of Meningitis.

In this episode we breakdown the first principles, going over pathophysiology, examination differences between adults and children, diagnosis and management of Meningitis, with a focus on bacterial meningitis, th... more

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Welcome to the First Principles of Medicine podcast. In this series, we break down complex medical topics into their first principles! So when the stress is on and you've been asked a tough question that you don't know the answer to in an exam, we fe... more

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It's just a swollen eye… right? 👀 But when does a simple eyelid infection become a sight-threatening emergency?

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Why does a clot in the lungs kill? It isn’t suffocation—it’s mechanical plumbing failure.

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Episode: #35A - Red, Hot & Swollen: Septic Arthritis & Gout

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Amazing

    Love the 5-minute recaps and the banters in the full episode!!

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    aiyaitsgoodokay?
    Australia3 years ago
  • Quick, simple and incredibly effective!

    Keep doing what you’re doing guys 👌🏻

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    Australia3 years ago
  • Podcasts are just amazing

    As a new listener and a fellow medical student, this literally helped me understand perspectives and also enjoy just listening to different opinions on different topics.

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    India3 years ago
  • Pronunciations could use some work though

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    Some guy who has got this app
    Australia4 years ago
  • Lads know their stuff

    Solid podcast. Part of my commute ritual 🙏🏻

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#39B - Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (Part II)
Q: In a severe acute uterine bleed in the ED, after starting resuscitation, which procedure is most effective for rapid cessation of bleeding?
Dilation and curettage (DNC) to quickly remove tissue and control bleeding while addressing underlying cause.
#39B - Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (Part II)
Q: A patient with multiple intramural fibroids distorting the cavity asks which treatments are contraindicated?
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are contraindicated due to cavity distortion, which can hinder placement and effectiveness.
#39B - Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (Part II)
Q: Before considering high-dose IV estrogen in acute non-pregnant heavy bleeding, which investigation is essential to perform?
Assessment of thrombosis risk (VTE risk) to determine contraindications for estrogen therapy.
#39B - Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (Part II)
Q: In a patient with uterine fibroids who has failed medical therapy and wants fertility preserved, which surgical option is most appropriate?
Myomectomy, which removes the fibroids while preserving the uterus and future fertility.
#35A - Red, Hot & Swollen: Septic Arthritis & Gout
Q: What is the gold standard for diagnosing septic arthritis?
Joint aspiration with synovial fluid analysis to assess cell count, crystals, and culture, which guides management.

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