You are met with a patient who, you believe, is suffering an anaphylactic reaction, however the adrenaline is not having the desired effect. Why might this be and what would you do?
You are met with a patient who, you believe, is suffering an anaphylactic reaction, however the adrenaline is not having the desired effect. Why might this be and what would you do?
Regular attender is brought to ED with low GCS with suspicion of intoxication in cold winter season.
GLP-1 agonists, hailed as “wonder drugs,” help shed weight rapidly. But how do they work and what risks lurk beneath? What do we need to know about them in the emergency department?
This module provides an understanding of the underlying pathophysiology and causative agents, discusses how to identify and assess the patient with methaemoglobinaemia, and provides an evidence-based guide to treatment.
This session provides an understanding of the underlying pathophysiology and causative agents, discusses how to identify and assess the patient with methaemoglobinaemia, and provides an evidence-based guide to treatment.
An 83-year-old male is pre-alerted to your emergency department following an intentional overdose of one of his prescribed medications.
A 60-year-old man presents to ED with a 1 week history of increasing lethargy, intermittent tingling in both arms and palpitations.
It’s Friday evening and you’re at work in the ED (where else would you rather be??). Jack is a 15-year-old boy who has taken an overdose of paracetamol a couple of hours ago. He texted his girlfriend soon after and she called an ambulance.
An 84-year-old woman presents to emergency department with new confusion and weakness.
Author: Charlotte Davies / Editor: Liz Herrievan / Codes: / Published: 01/07/2025 This blog is another pilot blog to see what you think! It’s a “day in the life” of the Emergency Department (ED) problem buster. I wrote a list of what I did every day, and researched it for a blog. If you think this is great, please let us know – […]
Your patient has a dislocated shoulder. Is Penthrox a suitable analgesic option?
A 30-year-old male wakes up with rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath. Explore the urgent management and underlying cause of this unexpected tachycardia case.
You’ve just arrived for your first ED shift, excited to be allocated to resus. The red phone rings. A 45-year-old female, amitriptyline overdose, P120, BP85/45, GCS 5, ETA 5 minutes.
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Sedation is a routine aspect of emergency care. The aim is clear: make the procedural experience as comfortable as possible for your patient, whilst ensuring that your practice is safe.
Discussing the indications for procedural sedation
This session covers indications for Propofol sedation identifying suitable patients and those at higher risk of adverse events, a standardised procedure for Propofol sedation (protocol), strategies for addressing adverse events and all relevant governance issues.
This module covers indications for Propofol sedation identifying suitable patients and those at higher risk of adverse events, a standardised procedure for Propofol sedation (protocol), strategies for addressing adverse events and all relevant governance issues.
This case discusses a young woman who presents to the ED at 11/40 gestation with intractable vomiting and altered mental status for three days.
A 32-year-old man presents to the ED with RUQ, tachycardia and diarrhoea after starting a new herbal supplement for weight loss.