A 70-year-old patient, on nasogastric feeding, was seen with a spontaneous non-functioning NG tube, passed 2 days ago successfully. Attempts with fresh tap water flushes went in vain. Physician felt quite a resistance while trying to pull it out.
A 70-year-old patient, on nasogastric feeding, was seen with a spontaneous non-functioning NG tube, passed 2 days ago successfully. Attempts with fresh tap water flushes went in vain. Physician felt quite a resistance while trying to pull it out.
Anyone who has ever worked in an ED on a Friday night knows that facial injuries are a common presentation
This module covers the assessment, investigation and management of injuries to the bones of the midface; the zygoma, zygomatic arch, maxilla, orbit and nose.
A 35-year-old male presents to the ED with a history of being punched on the face, with a nasal bone injury, bleeding and deformity. Discussion on evaluation, examination, imaging and specialist referral in the ED.
An 18-year-old female presents after falling 8ft from a tree. She landed directly onto her head and lost consciousness for 30 seconds.
This blog discusses the preparation, assessment and management of the patients presenting with maxillofacial injuries.
This session covers the assessment, treatment and management of patients presenting to the ED with primary blast injuries.
Diving-related problems can present in many ways and their appropriate and timely management is essential for good outcomes and patient safety.
Diving-related problems can present in many ways and their appropriate and timely management is essential for good outcomes and patient safety.
Using Emergency Medicine skills as a Boxing Ringside Doctor.