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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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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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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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Neuroprognostication following Cardiac Arrest

The medical professionals have a great responsibility of ensuring that 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

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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Uncommon Nerve Entrapment Syndromes

Uncommon nerve entrapment syndromes are a group of conditions in which peripheral nerves are damaged through compression or repeated trauma.
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The Acutely Injured Knee

Ten SAQs on knee injuries. Each SAQ has a knee x-ray image to interpret and questions on ED management of the injury.
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Acute Sore Throat

This session covers the assessment, investigation and management of the patient who presents to the ED with a sore throat. It also covers the more serious conditions that can present in this way.
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Sexual Assault Aftercare in the Emergency Department

This session outlines a standardised approach to providing care for a haemodynamically normal patient presenting following rape or sexual assault.
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Assessment and Management of Acute Urinary Retention

This session covers the common presentations of urinary retention and its management in the emergency department. It also covers the common problems that can occur in patients who have in-dwelling catheters.
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Falls

Falls can be significantly debilitating and distressing events for patients. The elderly form an increasing proportion of the general population, meaning falls are a common presentation to the ED.
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Kawasaki Disease

This learning session aims to increase the awareness of Kawasaki disease with a focus on recognising the principal clinical features, in line with recent updates to the NICE guidelines.
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Decompression Illness

Diving-related problems can present in many ways and their appropriate and timely management is essential for good outcomes and patient safety.

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