A 32-year-old type 1 diabetic female presents at 30/40 gestation of her first pregnancy feeling generally unwell.…
DKA – Induction
When I 15 years old I was admitted to hospital with DKA and diagnosed with diabetes…
Things that go bump in the night!
An 86-year-old lady was admitted to the Emergency Department following a vacant episode during the night.…
I’m sweet enough!
A 76 year old diabetic is referred with confusion and is being treated for a UTI. She is tachycardic and drowsy, is there more than sepsis?…
Unwell Child
A 12-month-old diabetic girl presents generally unwell and vomiting…
Hyperglycaemia
In this blog we’re talking about hyperglycaemia in the ED. There aren’t any official guidelines on management, but our experience has shown that there’s a huge variation in practice,…
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a common presentation to the emergency department (ED)…
Paediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis
This session will explore the management of diabetic ketoacidosis in young people with relevance to the published evidence and national guidelines…
FRCEM Primary Paper 5
FRCEM Primary Examination Single Best Answer…
FRCEM Primary Paper 3
FRCEM Primary Examination Single Best Answer…
FRCEM Primary Paper 2
FRCEM Primary Examination Single Best Answer…
Decompensated liver failure not always just about the liver
A lady presents with decompensated liver disease and the CT reveals more than just ascites and cirrhosis…
November 2018
November 2018…
Hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia is usually unpleasant, often becomes a source of fear, and can be an embarrassment as well as a safety risk…
Sweet and Salty
Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) is a medical emergency and is different from DKA and as such its treatment requires a different approach…
Management of Hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia is easily diagnosed and treated in emergency departments (EDs), if it is considered. In this session we will look at the presentation, causes and treatment options available.…
Causes of unconsciousness
Reduced conscious level is a common finding in the ED…