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An Unusual Ankle Fracture

A 14-year-old girl attends the emergency department following a fall whilst ice skating.
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Although rare, be aware!

A male patient presents with muscle spasms and rigidity.
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The case of ‘Dog isn’t Man’s best friend’

A 58-year-old right handed man bitten by a dog 7 weeks prior, presents to your ED for a 3rd time with the sensation of a foreign body in his finger
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Oh doctor, my left leg hurts! I am pregnant and worried about my baby!

A young lady, 13 weeks pregnant, presents with one day history of left lower limb swelling, pain and discolouration.
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Feeling PUQE – Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

A 19-year-old woman of 9 weeks gestation presents to the emergency department with intractable vomiting.
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Carbamazepine – A Toxic Shock

A 46-year-old man is brought by ambulance to the ED. He has been drinking alcohol all afternoon and, according to collateral from his wife, he has taken ‘some tablets’ two hours prior the presentation.
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Considerations: Cardiac versus Electrolyte Imbalances

A 74-year-old female with a known history of left bundle branch block presents to the ED with complaints of general malaise, nausea, vomiting, and weakness.
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A Stuffy Situation

An 83-year-old gentleman is brought to the ED by ambulance with acute dyspnoea at rest.
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Unusual Case of Mobility Problems

A 67-year-old male is referred by the GP with a 3-month history of progressive unsteadiness. He also complains of decreased mobility.
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Doctor! Why Can’t I Walk?

A 65-year-old male presents to the emergency department by ambulance with an episode of collapse.
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When the colour drains from your face!

An 87-year-old female presents with episodes of transient loss of consciousness, pallor and seizure-like activity.
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Ultrasound Saves the Day!

A man in his 60’s presents to the ED with a syncopal episode.
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I can’t be pregnant…can I?

A 27-year-old lady presents to the Emergency Department (ED) with a 4 hour history of lower abdominal pain.
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Acute Aggressive Behaviour in an Elderly Patient

A 63-year-old man, who speaks only Hindi, is brought to the ED due to acute confusion and aggressive behaviour.
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Do unequal pupils always indicate significant pathology?

A 31-year-old female presents to the emergency department complaining of a dilated left pupil that has been noticed by a colleague at work.
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Hours of Critical Hardship

A 39-year-old man delays seeking help for seven hours after injecting his penis. His examination shows a painful, fully erect penis. He has tried warm baths and other methods but to no avail.
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The Curious Incident of the Wolff in the Night-time

A man, woken up in the night by his dog barking, realises that his previously well 23-year-old girlfriend isn’t breathing.
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A Crusty Kid

A 2-year-old boy presents to the Emergency Department unwell with a widespread painful rash.
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Did I strain too much?

A 30-year-old previously healthy male presents to your Emergency Department with syncope while on a treadmill.
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Just a Random Ear Bleed

A 15-year-old boy presents to the Children's Emergency Department following a single episode of bleeding from his ear.
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Sexual assault victims in the ED

A 19-year-old student attends the ED (accompanied by a friend) and, at triage, complains of abdominal pain.
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Deliberate Self-Harm

A patient with a prior diagnosis of EUPD is brought to the ED by a friend because he has cut his arm with a Stanley Knife.
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An Odd Looking Eye

Middle aged man with left sided headache and horners syndrome.
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Sudden Collapse: The Hidden Hazards of Pulling Pints

A 29-year-old male is working a shift behind the bar and complains of feeling dizzy. He collapses and makes a quick recovery. This is not the first time.

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