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A Crack in Everything

A 78-year-old man on clopidogrel presents after a fall with rib fractures, pulmonary contusion and haemothorax; ED erector spinae plane block has provided effective analgesia and improved oxygenation.

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February 2026

This month we have New in EM – BP targets in spinal cord injury | Guidelines for EM – New Zealand Chest Wall Injury | Gender and assessment of abdominal pain with Charlotte Underwood.

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A Bloody Body Blow!

A male in his twenties presents to the ED complaining of haemoptysis following blunt thoracic trauma in sport. After an abnormal Chest X-Ray, his CT Chest reveals an interesting finding which surprises the Emergency Medicine and Cardiothoracic teams.

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Riding into Rupture

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?

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Chest Drain Insertion in Adult Trauma

This session provides training in chest drain insertion. It looks at the indications for carrying out this procedure, as well as how to prepare for it, and shows a chest drain being inserted. Post-procedure management and complex cases are also covered

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Chest Drain Insertion in Adult Trauma

This module provides training in chest drain insertion. It looks at the indications for carrying out this procedure, as well as how to prepare for it, and shows a chest drain being inserted. Post-procedure management and complex cases are also covered.

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May 2024

This month we have: New in EM – Clonidine for pain, Guidelines for EM – NEXUS Chest CT Rule, an interview with Matt Reed, Coca cola for food boluses and New Online.

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Chest Drain Insertion: A practical guide

This session covers the practical aspects of safe insertion of chest drains using videos to provide guidance. It covers both the Seldinger technique and the open approach to chest drain insertion.

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November 2023

This month we have INTERACT 3, British Thoracic Society – Pneumothorax, PERUKI Update, UK-Med Experiences in Ukraine with Dave Clarke, New Online.

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