With a huge burden of mental and physical health needs carried by patients with eating disorders, ED clinicians need to be aware of how they can give the care needed.…
With a huge burden of mental and physical health needs carried by patients with eating disorders, ED clinicians need to be aware of how they can give the care needed.…
A 13-year-old female collapses whilst running. How will you assess and manage this?…
A 45-year-old female attended the ED after taking an intentional antifreeze overdose.…
A 16-year-old is brought in by ambulance to your resuscitation room with a reduced level of consciousness and then starts to see monkeys everywhere. What’s going on?…
With potential to wreak systemic havoc for years following initial infection, Group A beta-haemolytic Streptococcus pyogenes (or, far more conveniently, ‘GAS’) are organisms truly worthy of our inner …
Why is this a hot topic? It is a sign of serious distress. It is common. It is strongly associated with suicide. Suicide is one of commonest causes death in young people. 200% increase in self harm 19…
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…
RCEM ’15 in Manchester has been a sell out! So for those of you that weren’t lucky enough to be here, here’s what’s been going on on Day 2!…
The ED plays a crucial role in raising the alarm for non-accidental injuries. Frequently, we may be the first port-of call for a child who has gone through the unthinkable, and it is our role to think…