Author: Rajesh Vasiraju / Editor: Helen Yasmin Sultan / Reviewer: Rajesh Vasiraju / Codes: CC3, PhP1, SLO1, SLO2, SLO3 / Published: 21/02/2021
A 94-year-old female with dementia was referred to the ED from her residential home. She had a 2 day history of anorexia, lethargy and loose stools 3 times a day. On examination she appeared dehydrated. Her regular medications were paracetamol and omeprazole.
En route to hospital ambulance crew noted a transient arrhythmia (shown) on the cardiac monitor.
Module Content
Disorders of Potassium Balance
This session looks at disorders of potassium metabolism, in particular the presentation of hypokalaemia and hyperkalaemia in the ED. It also covers the investigation and management of these conditions.
Boxing, and Facial Injuries
Using Emergency Medicine skills as a Boxing Ringside Doctor.
Broad Complex Tachycardias
This session covers the assessment and management of broad complex tachycardia.
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