Traumatic neck and back pain are common presentations to the ED.
Traumatic neck and back pain are common presentations to the ED.
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.
Author: Jonathan Jones / Editor: Steve Fordham / Reviewer: Mohamed Elwakil, Jia Luen Goh / Codes: / Published: 10/05/2021 Introduction Context CAVEAT: While the theory contained in this session provides useful knowledge about airway management, putting this knowledge into practice requires extensive supervised practical experience. Such experience can be reinforced and developed by courses such as […]
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
This session describes the natural history and aetiology of paediatric gastroenteritis.
Emergency Physicians must be confident managing the post-cardiac arrest patient with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) to continue high quality care once initial resuscitation succeeds.
An overview of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy with cases concentrating on Emergency Department management.
Transfusion reactions range from mild to life threatening, and it is, therefore, important for clinicians to be able to assess, investigate and manage these presentations.
Sedation is a routine aspect of emergency care. The aim is clear: make the procedural experience as comfortable as possible for your patient, whilst ensuring that your practice is safe.
Children commonly present in the ED with stridor. Stridor is a sign of upper airway obstruction. An ED physician must be able to diagnose, initiate treatment, appropriately investigate, anticipate and manage complications.
Patients with airway compromise need prompt recognition and correction using basic airway techniques.