Young, short of breath and hypoxicwhat could be the underlying cause?…
Adult Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis is caused by a mutation in a gene that encodes cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein, which is expressed in many epithelial and blood cells.…
Adult Cystic Fibrosis
Describing the pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis…
More tests for shortness of breath
A 36-year-old male presents in respiratory distress.…
Salicylic Stress
Paul, a 52 year old electrician, has been in your department for three and a half hours with a presenting complaint of abdominal pain…
Community Acquired Pneumonia
This module focuses on community acquired pneumonia (CAP) which is by far the commonest form of pneumonia seen in the Emergency Department.…
Community Acquired Pneumonia in Adults
This session covers community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), which is by far the commonest form of pneumonia seen in the Emergency Department…
Breathlessness
This session is about the assessment and management of patients presenting with breathlessness to the emergency department…
Deteriorating and Desaturating
An elderly man presents to the ED with shortness of breath, although he initially appears well, things deteriorate quickly and rapid assessment and treatment is required.…
Decompression Illness
Diving-related problems can present in many ways and their appropriate and timely management is essential for good outcomes and patient safety.…
Nifty NIPPV
A 72-year-old gentleman who has not seen a doctor in decades presents with dyspnoea and acidosis with increased work of breathing.…
The heart of the matter
A 62-year-old woman presents with chest pain, fever, and systolic murmur.…
Decompression Illness
Diving-related problems can present in many ways and their appropriate and timely management is essential for good outcomes and patient safety.…
FRCEM Primary Paper 5
FRCEM Primary Examination Single Best Answer Three hours (3 hours)…
Story of a puffy face
Cerebral and respiratory complications from mass effect of thoracic/ neck malignancies can be a very challenging situation to manage. Would you know what to do if this presented to your ED…
The Unhappy Wheezer
A 5-week old boy is brought to the PED by his parents. He has had nasal congestion, cough and wheeze for 3 days…
Dyspnoea and Chest Pain in a Young Man
17 year old, tall thin male presents with sudden onset of sharp, stabbing bilateral chest pain, worse on inspiration and most severe under left scapula…
FRCEM Primary Paper 3
FRCEM Primary Examination Single Best Answer…
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism should be regarded as a complication of underlying venous thrombosis.…
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Embolism…