Blog
From Podcast to Pocket Guide
The Emergency & Primary Care Pocket Guide Series: Quick-reference clinical guides designed for busy healthcare professionals and medical learners.
TopQBank: The Companion to TopMedCast
Listen. Learn. Practise.
Contraception
Contraception helps prevent unintended pregnancy using safe and effective methods tailored to individual needs. In this episode, we review contraceptive options, emergency contraception, and practical prescribing based on Canadian family medicine guidelines.
Acute Abdomen
Acute abdomen = sudden severe abdominal pain requiring urgent assessment. Stabilize first (ABCs, IV fluids, analgesia, NPO, labs, imaging). Always rule out surgical emergencies early.
Atrial fibrillation
AF is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and a major risk factor for stroke and heart failure. Early diagnosis with ECG, appropriate anticoagulation using the Canadian CHADS-65 approach when indicated, and effective rate or rhythm control can significantly reduce complications