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Radiation Exposure

This session provides an overview of the basic science of ionising radiation exposure for the ED physician as well as an approach to the investigation, treatment and management of a patient exposed to radiation.
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Supraventricular Tachycardias

This module is designed to help you understand the principles, basic physiology, and clinical features of supraventricular tachycardias. It is written from a clinical standpoint, with testing based on scenarios, and the main text based on ECG interpretation.
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Severe Hypothermia

The physiological effects of hypothermia mean that the management of cardiac arrest requires an altered approach.
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Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema

Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema
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Tachycardias in the Resuscitation Room

Management of tachycardias in the Resuscitation Room.
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The SUDIC Protocol

This session is an overview of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy and Childhood (SUDIC); the risk factors associated with SUDIC, our role in the ED and the investigative process thereafter.
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The ALS Algorithm

RCEM, Advanced Life Support, ALS, shockable rhythm, non- shockable rhythm, cardiac arrest, resuscitation, resus.
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Ultrasound Assessment of patients in shock

This session explores how to use point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to assess patients presenting with shock to the Emergency Department.
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Hypothermia and Frostbite

This module covers the assessment, treatment and management of patients presenting to an ED with the effects of hypothermia and frostbite.
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Endocarditis

A session describing the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of endocarditis.
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Management of Cardiac Transplant Patients in the Emergency Department

Management of Cardiac Transplant Patients in the ED.
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Pelvic Injuries

This session is about the assessment and complex management of patients with pelvic injury in the ED.
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Acute Lower Back Pain

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
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Community Acquired Pneumonia in Adults

This session covers community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), which is by far the commonest form of pneumonia seen in the ED.
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Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

This module covers how to diagnose, assess and manage a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State

Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic State is a common presentation to the ED which can mimic many other disease processes.
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Drug Related Hyperthermia

This session considers the three main forms of drug related hyperthermia, malignant hyperthermia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome and serotonin syndrome.
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Electrical Burns in the ED

This session covers the assessment and management of patients presenting to an emergency department with electrical injuries.
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Notifiable Diseases

This module is a summary on notifiable diseases aiming to put the notification process in context of the wider public health implications.
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Lower Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage

This session covers the assessment and management of lower GI haemorrhage.
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Anorectal Disease

This session covers the diagnosis, management and treatment of anorectal conditions that commonly present to the ED.
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Prognostication following Cardiac Arrest and Brain Stem Death

The medical professionals have a great responsibility of ensuring the survivals of Cardiac Arrest have an excellent quality of life.
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Local Anaesthetics

Local anaesthetics are amongst the most widely used drugs in any emergency department. It is, therefore, essential that emergency medicine clinicians can use these drugs safely and effectively.
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Vertigo in the ED

Vertigo is a false perception, experienced by the patient, of rotation or movement of the external world or of the individual in space.

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