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FAST involves assessment of the peritoneal cavity, pleural cavity and pericardial space. Learning that free fluid is present facilitates the most appropriate management plan.
Tracheostomy emergencies are rare in the ED but are associated with high mortality and morbidity. It is therefore essential that ED practitioners are competent in assessing and stabilising patients with complications arising from tracheostomies.
This module focuses on the treatment of adult patients with previously diagnosed asthma that present to the ED with an acute episode of breathlessness.
This module covers the initial assessment of eye and visual problems in the Emergency Department.
This module covers Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which is an iatrogenic complication of fertility treatment.
This module covers the assessment and management of shock in the emergency department.
The module covers important aspects of the transport and exchange of carbon dioxide.
This module provides information on Pancreatitis, including the diagnosis, basic science, assessment and management.
This module discusses cardiogenic pulmonary oedema, covering its causes, clinical assessment, management and long-term outcomes.
Status epilepticus, a state of prolonged, uncontrolled seizures, is a common emergency department presentation that is potentially life-threatening.
Low back pain is a very common problem and it is estimated that 80% of the population suffer from it at some stage of their life. It is also a common presentation to emergency departments.
An introduction to the assessment and management of acute testicular pain with reference to the anatomy. The module focuses on the importance of recognising and promptly managing testicular torsion.
This module aims to provide the learner with an overview of common types of skin and soft tissue injuries, how best to accurately describe these, and considers the mechanism most likely to be responsible.
This learning session focuses on improving the practitioners' skills and knowledge of wound management in an emergency department setting
In undertaking emergency medical or rescue work the helicopter and its crew may operate under difficult conditions but safety must underpin all missions. This module covers aspects of helicopter safety, in particular the dangers associated with working with rotary-winged aircraft.
This learning session discusses the core concepts underlying the pathophysiology and management of DIC in the Emergency Department.
Anaphylaxis-induced Cardiac Arrest
This module covers the principal modalities used in pre-hospital communication.
This module will look at the assessment and management of infections affecting the external eye and the lacrimal apparatus.
This module describes the natural history and aetiology of paediatric gastroenteritis.
An overview of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy with cases concentrating on ED management.
Discussing the indications for procedural sedation
Children commonly present in the ED with stridor - a sign of upper airway obstruction. An ED physician must be able to diagnose, initiate treatment, appropriately investigate, anticipate and manage complications.
Transfusion reactions range from mild to life threatening, and it is, therefore, important for clinicians to be able to assess, investigate and manage these presentations.