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Resources for Australian Medical Students
Life in the Fast Lane — ECG Library ↗︎
A comprehensive, free ECG reference library from Life in the Fast Lane, covering a wide range of rhythms, morphologies, and clinical conditions. A go-to resource for interpreting ECGs on the wards and in emergency presentations.
MDCalc ↗︎
A trusted clinical decision support tool with hundreds of validated medical calculators, scoring systems, and risk stratification tools. Especially useful to justify decision-making when presenting patients to seniors in the ED.
NSW Health — Managing Nicotine Dependence in Inpatients ↗︎
A practical clinical tool for assessing and managing nicotine dependence in hospitalised patients, including guidance on nicotine replacement therapy dosing and scheduling. Useful on surgical wards where smoking cessation and perioperative nicotine management are frequently encountered.
Queensland Health — Adult Electrolyte Prescribing Guidelines ↗︎
A great reference for both oral and IV electrolyte replacement in adult patients, covering indications, dosing, and monitoring for common deficiencies. A useful starting point on the wards to be used alongside your local protocol.
Radiopaedia — Isolation Tutorials ↗︎
A free series of radiology tutorials produced by Radiopaedia editors, covering core topics including chest X-ray and abdominal CT interpretation. An excellent resource for medical students and junior doctors looking to build confidence reading imaging on the wards.
Radiopaedia — Nasogastric Tube Positioning ↗︎
A concise reference on nasogastric tube positioning, including how to recognise malposition. Useful for junior doctors involved in post-insertion checks on surgical and medical wards.
RCH — Introduction to Surgical Drains ↗︎
A great basic reference for surgical drains, covering drain types, indications, post-operative management, and removal criteria. This is a useful reference for junior doctors and students on surgical rotations managing patients with drains in situ.
TeachMeSurgery ↗︎
A free online surgical education resource covering anatomy, conditions, and operative procedures across all major surgical specialties. A solid reference for students and junior doctors preparing for ward rounds, tutorials, or surgical placements.