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Why Acidosis Persists

Persistent acidosis after DKA resolution should prompt evaluation for additional causes, including renal tubular acidosis.

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Funny Heart Beats

A 41-year-old woman presents with a six-month history of intermittent palpitations and a recent brief collapse, prompting urgent evaluation for a potential underlying cardiac arrhythmia or conduction abnormality.

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The Invisible Grip – Non-Fatal Strangulation

A young woman presents to your emergency department with a neck injury after being assaulted. She experienced dyspnoea, near loss of consciousness and urinary incontinence, raising concern for a significant underlying injury despite minimal external findings.

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When ‘normal’ doesn’t mean ‘nothing’

A 33-year-old male with haemochromatosis and mental health history presents with recurrent dizziness and chest tightness. Despite extensive normal investigations, symptoms persist, raising the challenge of diagnosis.

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Back Again!

A 32-year-old female presents with back pain and shortness of breath indicating possible pulmonary embolism who gets sent home despite positive D-Dimer.

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