This session covers the management of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy, across the spectrum from mild symptoms to Hyperemesis Gravidarum.
This session covers the management of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy, across the spectrum from mild symptoms to Hyperemesis Gravidarum.
Anyone who has ever worked in an ED on a Friday night knows that facial injuries are a common presentation
This session discusses cardiogenic pulmonary oedema, covering its causes, clinical assessment, management and long-term outcomes.
Tracheostomy emergencies are rare in the emergency department but are associated with high mortality and morbidity.
In the UK approximately 4 million adults have asthma. In 2004, over 1200 adults died from asthma in the UK
This session covers the initial assessment of eye and visual problems in the Emergency Department.
Authors: Thomas Mac Mahon / Editors: Frances Balmer / Codes: / Published: 04/04/2025 Introduction Context Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a complication of fertility treatment as outlined in the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ Green-top guideline.1 OHSS is usually mild, self-limiting and does not require emergency department review. However severe or critical OHSS has significant associated […]
The relative incidence and mortality of shock varies greatly depending on the population and the cause.
The session covers important aspects of the transport and exchange of carbon dioxide.
This module provides information on Pancreatitis, including the diagnosis, basic science, assessment and management.
Status epilepticus, a state of prolonged, uncontrolled seizures, is a common emergency department presentation that is potentially life-threatening.
Back pain is common: it is estimated that 60-80% of the population have back pain at some time during their life.
An introduction to the assessment and management of acute testicular pain with reference to the anatomy. This reference focuses on the importance of recognising and promptly managing testicular torsion
This aims to provide the learner with an overview of common types of skin and soft tissue injuries, how best to accurately describe these, and considers the mechanism most likely to be responsible.
This learning session focuses on improving the practitioners’ skills and knowledge of wound management in an emergency department setting
In undertaking emergency medical or rescue work the helicopter and its crew may operate under difficult conditions but safety must underpin all missions.
This session covers aspects of helicopter safety, in particular the dangers associated with working with rotary-winged aircraft.
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening, multi-organ hypersensitivity reaction, typically of rapid onset.
This session covers the principal modalities used in pre-hospital communication.
Most external eye infections pose little risk to life or vision. Orbital cellulitis is the exception