Renal colic, which affects between 2-3% of the world’s population, commonly presents to the ED. It may present at any age, although there are certain groups more predisposed.…
Renal Colic in Emergency Medicine
This session looks at the classic presentations of renal colic and its management in the emergency department (ED). It focuses on the investigation techniques and their strengths and weaknesses…
Acute Kidney Injury
This session aims to illustrate, through a series of clinical cases, the common presentations and complications of acute kidney injury (AKI).…
Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
Patients who suffer from an acute upper gastrointestinal (GI) haemorrhage are a common reason for presentation to the ED in the UK…
Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
This session is about the assessment and management of an upper GI haemorrhage…
Cardiac Implantable Devices
Cardiac rhythm management devices (pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, or ICDs) are a constantly evolving and improving field…
Cardiac Implantable Devices
Implantable devices in Cardiology is a term covering a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.…
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema…
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema
Patients who present with CPO have a poor long term outcome but their short term mortality can be improved by early correct management.…
Blunt trauma to the abdomen – don’t forget the kidneys!
A 37-year-old man is brought into the emergency department following a road traffic collision.…
Gall Bladder Disease
Gall Bladder, specifically gallstone, disease is the commonest abdominal complaint causing hospital admission in the developed world.…
Gall Bladder Disease
This session deals with the assessment and management of gall bladder and gall stone disease…
Acute Liver Failure
This session covers the assessment and management of patients with acute liver failure…
Acute Liver Failure
Paracetamol overdose accounts for in excess of 70% of cases in the UK whereas worldwide viral hepatitis is the commonest cause.…
Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy… HELLP!
Know the clinical presentation of pre-eclampsia, recognise the risk factors for pre-eclampsia, describe the initial investigations for the diagnosis of pre-eclampsia & much more…
Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy… HELLP!
An overview of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy with cases concentrating on ED management…
Bubbles on the Brain
A 34-year-old female presented to the emergency department with a 3-day history of left ear pain, without discharge or tinnitus.…
Acute Kidney Injury in Children
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a sudden decline in kidney function. AKI in children is associated with an increased risk of death, prolonged hospital stay and the development of chronic kidney disease…
Post Cardiac Arrest: Care of the ROSC Patient
Emergency Physicians must be confident managing the post-cardiac arrest patient with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) to continue high quality care once initial resuscitation succeeds.…
Bowel perforation? Pretty convincing
A 57-year-old lady was brought into the Emergency Department by ambulance with a presentation of abdominal pain.…