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With potential to wreak systemic havoc for years following initial infection, Group A beta-haemolytic Streptococcus pyogenes (or, far more conveniently, ‘GAS’) is an organism truly worthy of our inner nerd.
A 56-year-old male with stuffy nose and fall 6 days ago. Clinically infected septal hematoma - Swelling in both nostrils; high CRP, nasal deformity.
This session explores the presentation, diagnosis and management of patients presenting to the ED with vertigo.
This module explores the presentation, diagnosis and management of patients presenting to the ED with vertigo.
This module covers decompression illness, explaining the scientific principles behind its pathophysiology, identifying major risk factors for its development and exploring the critical role of oxygen in early management. It also provides an overview of other important diving-related conditions.
This session covers decompression illness, identifying major risk factors for its development and exploring the critical role of oxygen in early management. It also provides an overview of other important diving-related conditions.
A previously fit and well 25-year-old male presents with acute unilateral hearing loss following a morning gym session.
The majority of post-tonsillectomy bleeds are self-limiting. However, bleeding can be occult and early identification is important to prevent further complications.
The majority of post-tonsillectomy bleeds are self-limiting. However, bleeding can be occult and early identification is important to prevent further complications.
Paediatric cases of Bell’s Palsy are relatively uncommon. Understandably, witnessing a rapidly developing facial asymmetry in a child will cause worried parents/guardians to rush to see a doctor.
A 49-year-old man is brought to the ED by ambulance after waking this morning with severe vertigo.
A 39-year-old man presents with a 4–5-day history of fever, rigors, general malaise, and worsening shortness of breath.