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Acute Lower Back Pain

Back pain is common: it is estimated that 60-80% of the population have back pain at some time during their life.
  • Learning Session

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.
  • Clinical Case

A Confused and Wobbling Woman

A confused and disoriented woman is brought into your Emergency Department.
  • Clinical Case

A Genuine Case of ‘Off Legs’

A 30-year-old lady presents to the ED feeling "numb from the waist down".
  • SAQ

The Twitching Tot

The paramedics arrive with a 3-year-old boy who has had two seizures today. He has known developmental delay but has no history of seizures previously
  • Clinical Case

Although rare, be aware!

A male patient presents with muscle spasms and rigidity.
  • Podcast

December 2024

This month we have: Surgery for Haemorrhagic Stroke | RCEM Best Practice Guidelines for Acute Pain | Laura Howard and Gregory Yates - BestBETs | New Online
  • Clinical Case

Feeling PUQE – Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

A 19-year-old woman of 9 weeks gestation presents to the emergency department with intractable vomiting.
  • Clinical Case

Unusual Case of Mobility Problems

A 67-year-old male is referred by the GP with a 3-month history of progressive unsteadiness. He also complains of decreased mobility.
  • Clinical Case

Doctor! Why Can’t I Walk?

A 65-year-old male presents to the emergency department by ambulance with an episode of collapse.
  • Clinical Case

Acute Aggressive Behaviour in an Elderly Patient

A 63-year-old man, who speaks only Hindi, is brought to the ED due to acute confusion and aggressive behaviour.
  • Clinical Case

Do unequal pupils always indicate significant pathology?

A 31-year-old female presents to the emergency department complaining of a dilated left pupil that has been noticed by a colleague at work.

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