EMJ August 2020

Bleeding in Pregnancy

This session covers the emergency management of both bleeding in early pregnancy and antepartum haemorrhage (APH) Appropriate investigation and initial emergency interventions are considered including rhesus status and the administration of anti-D immunoglobulin.

Bleeding in Early Pregnancy - Induction

The nurse at triage comes to speak to you: "There’s a pregnant 28year old with vaginal bleeding in the waiting room. She’s been here nearly four hours – can you go and sort her out quickly please?"

Pulmonary Embolism

Assessment and management of the patient presenting in the Emergency Department with a pulmonary embolism.