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.
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?
An 80-year-old gentleman is brought to the emergency department after falling at home.
FAST involves assessment of the peritoneal cavity, pleural cavity and pericardial space. Learning that free fluid is present facilitates the most appropriate management plan.
A 21-year old male has been stabbed outside of a night-club.
Serratus anterior plane block can be used as multimodal analgesia for rib fractures in the trauma patient. This module outlines the ultrasound guided technique.
The principles of how to safely perform invasive procedures in the Emergency Department, including the use of checklists.
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
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.
Serratus anterior plane block can be used as multimodal analgesia for rib fractures in the trauma patient. This session outlines the ultrasound guided technique.
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.
A 23-year-old male was playing rugby 4 days ago. He was touching down in his in-goal area for a 5-metre scrum when he was kneed in the back towards his left side.
This session will cover the practical aspects of safe insertion of chest drains.
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.
A 47-year-old man presents to the ED after being thrown off his horse.
A 35-year-old woman is brought to the ED after being involved in a road traffic collision.
This month we have INTERACT 3, British Thoracic Society – Pneumothorax, PERUKI Update, UK-Med Experiences in Ukraine with Dave Clarke, New Online.
An 80-year-old woman presented to the ED at 2am with acute chest pain and shortness of breath.
A 43-year-old cyclist arrives after being struck by a car. He arrives with spinal immobilisation on a scoop stretcher with evidence of bruising to the right chest, abdomen, and pelvis.
For each life-threatening thoracic injury this session includes: a definition and context, Clinical assessment , treatment and Key learning points.