Author: Omolola Oderinde / Editor: Sarah Edwards / Codes: RP7, SLO3 / Published: 06/07/2023
A 54-year-old male is pre alerted to the resuscitation room with haematemesis and is hypotensive. On assessment he looks pale. He has a past medical history of gastroesophageal reflux. He is on no regular medication.
Observations:
Blood Pressure- 89/67, Heart Rate -110bpm, Temperature – 37.4 degrees Celsius, Blood Sugar – 5.6, Respiratory Rate -24, Oxygen Saturations – 94% on air. GCS-15/15.
He tells you he is a Jehovah witness (JW) and shows you a card.
Module Content
Blood Transfusion - Part 1
Transfusion may seem simple, but here are a few reminders and updates on the basics of transfusion starting with the transfusion ten commandments.
Blood Transfusion - Part 2
Here are a few reminders and updates on the basics of transfusion - Part 2.
Informed Consent
The legal aspects of Emergency Medicine can be difficult and often a trainee spends less time reading about these, unless a specific situation arises in work.
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Interesting module
Great review