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Chemical Burns

A 30-year-old, 50kg, factory worker presents to your ED following a chemical burn injury. While operating a machine at the Royal Mint an accident sprayed chemical over his face, neck and upper chest.

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Radiation Exposure

Radiation can be subdivided into two categories – ionizing and non-ionizing, both of which have an effect on human tissue

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Conducted Energy Devices

The Police have brought a patient to your ED that has had a controlled energy device discharged into their upper back. You are called to assess this patient.

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Major Burns

Before bedtime, 3 children were playing with matchsticks in their upstairs bedroom. They had made a tent earlier that evening using their bed linen and were inside, surrounded by their cuddly toys

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Major trauma – Burns

Burns are a major public health problem globally. In addition to physical damage, they can leave a long lasting psychological and social impact.

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Paediatric Major Burns

This SAQ explores major burns in a paediatric patient, recognising the signs of inhalation injury and interventions instigated during the primary survey

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