A 32-year-old type 1 diabetic female presents at 30/40 gestation of her first pregnancy feeling generally unwell.…

A 32-year-old type 1 diabetic female presents at 30/40 gestation of her first pregnancy feeling generally unwell.…
When I 15 years old I was admitted to hospital with DKA and diagnosed with diabetes…
An 86-year-old lady was admitted to the Emergency Department following a vacant episode during the night.…
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?…
A 12-month-old diabetic girl presents generally unwell and vomiting…
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 (DKA) is a common presentation to the emergency department (ED)…
This session will explore the management of diabetic ketoacidosis in young people with relevance to the published evidence and national guidelines…
FRCEM Primary Examination Single Best Answer…
FRCEM Primary Examination Single Best Answer…
FRCEM Primary Examination Single Best Answer…
A lady presents with decompensated liver disease and the CT reveals more than just ascites and cirrhosis…
November 2018…
Hypoglycaemia is usually unpleasant, often becomes a source of fear, and can be an embarrassment as well as a safety risk…
Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) is a medical emergency and is different from DKA and as such its treatment requires a different approach…
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.…
Reduced conscious level is a common finding in the ED…