Patients present to ED with complications of etiologies that might not yet have been diagnosed. As ED physicians, it’s imperative to connect the dots and identify themes, beyond the acute complaints.…
It Sparks!
A lady of 24 years presents to the ED with Flash burn.…
In too deep
Trauma Pre-alert for a 35-year-old gentleman who sustained injury to head and back after diving into the shallow end of a swimming pool.…
Flaming Hot Lips
A 50-year-old female with suspected anaphylaxis.…
Baking Soda Saved my Life
A 20-year-old presents to the ED after taking about 20 tablets of an unknown medication.…
Silence isn’t always golden
Life-threatening asthma and a difficult airway in a previously well patient.…
Decompression Illness
Diving-related problems can present in many ways and their appropriate and timely management is essential for good outcomes and patient safety.…
Decompression Illness
Diving-related problems can present in many ways and their appropriate and timely management is essential for good outcomes and patient safety.…
Post-tonsillectomy Bleed
The majority of post-tonsillectomy bleeds are self-limiting. However, bleeding can be occult and early identification is important to prevent further complications.…
Post-tonsillectomy Bleed
The majority of post-tonsillectomy bleeds are self-limiting. However, bleeding can be occult and early identification is important to prevent further complications.…
Vaginal Specula in the ED… Why, When and How
A few considerations for why ED practitioners should all be comfortable at performing speculum examinations and bimanual examinations.…
May 2022 Virtual Journal Club – Rapid Agitation Control with Ketamine in the ED: A Blinded, Randomised Controlled Trial
Welcome to April 2022’s Virtual Journal Club module. The team for this month’s virtual journal club is made up of Emergency Medicine trainees of different grades from the North East region.…
Methaemoglobinaemia
Hypoxia is common in patients presenting to the ED and can be life-threatening. The differentials are wide and include cardiac, respiratory and haematological causes…
Methaemoglobinaemia – True Blue
Methaemoglobinaemia is a life-threatening cause of hypoxia and death but is reversible with early recognition and treatment.…
Take my breath away
A 27-year-old male has self-presented to your ED with acute onset of shortness of breath and severe pain to the right side of his chest.…
Tis the season ….
Regular attender is brought to ED with low GCS with suspicion of intoxication in cold winter season.…
Bowel Obstruction
Intestinal obstruction is an important cause of the acute abdomen, accounting for up to 5% of emergency admissions to surgical services.…
Kidney Bean Troublin’
A patient with “kidney troubles” now has acute kidney injury. How will you identify and manage her AKI?…
Just another ‘renal colic’
A 36-year-old gentleman presents with intermittent flank pain and has microscopic haematuria. His BP is 220/110 and he is now pain free. What would you do next?…
Paced
A patient is bradycardic. They might need pacing. They might not.…