The idea of “normalisation of deviance” is the brainchild of an American sociologist, Diane Vaughan, who thought that essentially people become used to accepting deviant behaviour as normal practice, the more it occurs.
The idea of “normalisation of deviance” is the brainchild of an American sociologist, Diane Vaughan, who thought that essentially people become used to accepting deviant behaviour as normal practice, the more it occurs.
A 40-year-old male with B-cell lymphoma presents to the ED complaining of lethargy, dry mouth and generalized weakness. The patient has no fever. How will you manage this?
Young female presents with sudden onset left sided flank pain.
This module is a summary on notifiable diseases aiming to put the notification process in context of the wider public health implications.
This session is a summary on notifiable diseases aiming to put the notification process in context of the wider public health implications.
A 25-year-old male presents to the ED with fever, headache, fatigue and arthralgia.
A 19-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a 24 hour history of chest pain.
A 60-year-old male BG HTN presents with acute left-sided facial weakness.
This module aims to provide an overview of FGM/C and provide a framework for its management in ED.
This session aims to provide an overview of FGM/C and provide a framework for its management in ED.
A motorcyclist presents after a high speed collision, appearing stable with minor signs. But is everything as it seems? Would you trust the vitals or investigate further?
Type A personality, adrenaline junkie, calm in a crisis yet high performer under pressure, adept at multitasking, an ability to stay awake 24/7, survives on a diet of red bull and coffee. Does this sound like you?
A woman with diplopia needs your help. Can you identify the cause and include or exclude any red flags?
A young adult presents with an opioid overdose, how will you manage this patient?
This module focuses on the knowledge, skills, facilities and equipment required to perform safe procedural sedation. Commonly used sedation agents and some of their qualities are described.
An 82-year-old nursing home resident is brought into the ED with abdominal distension and a 2 day history of constipation.
A 57-year-old lady is brought into the ED by ambulance with a presentation of abdominal pain.
Small magnets in small people.
It can be useful to have a structure to our decision making whilst also being aware of how we think.
Do you know what is going on with you, and around you? Have you been in a situation where there are nine poorly patients in the resuscitation room, and you are the only clinician looking after them?