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Phaeochromocytoma

The spontaneous presentation of phaeochromocytoma is normally between the age of 40 and 50 years, however the hereditary forms often present in younger individuals, including children.
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Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis does not present often to the Emergency Department. However, it can manifest as respiratory failure
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Stroke in the ED

Outlining the epidemiology and pathophysiology of stroke
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Rapid Sequence Inductions in the ED

Intubation forms an integral role in the treatment of the critically ill or injured patients presenting to the ED with a failed or at-risk airway.
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Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is an elevation in pulmonary vascular pressure that can be caused by an isolated increase in pulmonary arterial pressure.
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Heat Related Illness

Approximately 800 heat related deaths occur annually in the UK. In 2003, a heat wave in Southern England resulted in over 1000 deaths
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Calcium Metabolism

For hypercalcaemia to develop, the normal calcium regulation system must be overwhelmed by an excess of PTH, calcitriol, some other serum factor that can mimic these hormones, or a huge calcium load.
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Left Ventricular Assist Devices in the ED

This learning module covers the basics of what an LVAD is, the common complications an emergency medical team may have to deal with, and the management of a collapsed LVAD patient.
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Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a pathological process affecting a peripheral nerve or nerves (includes cranial nerves).
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Industrial Chemical Incidents

Chemical incidents usually happen following leaks, explosions or fires in industrial settings
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Mandibular and Temporomandibular Joint Injuries

Fractures of the mandible are the second most common facial fracture seen in the ED after nasal fracture
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Management of Hypoglycaemia

Hypoglycaemia is usually unpleasant, often becomes a source of fear, and can be an embarrassment as well as a safety risk
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Urinary Tract Infections

This session covers the urinary tract infections that are encountered in the emergency department. It discusses their diagnosis, complications and treatment.
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Non-Traumatic Neck Pain

Referred pain into the upper extremities often accompanies neck pain. Referred pain can be the initial symptom of a compressed nerve root by a ruptured disc or stenosis at the foramina from osteophytes.
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Hereditary Angioedema

Patients frequently attend the emergency department (ED) with episodes of cutaneous and mucosal swelling.
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Cardiac Implantable Devices

Implantable devices in Cardiology is a term covering a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.
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Neonatal Nuggets Part 2: tummy troubles

This session will explore common neonatal presentations that could be safely discharged from the ED without necessarily involving the on-call paediatric team.
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Neonatal Nuggets Part 1: skin rashes, jaundice, lumps and bumps

Neonates can present with normal physiology to the paediatric emergency department. Studies have suggested that 1.9% of all patients present within the first month of life
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Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine – Level 1 Instruction

This document covers FAST, Assessment of the Abdominal Aorta and IVC, Vascular Access and Echocardiography in Life Support.
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Fractured Neck of Femur

The risk factors for a fractured NOF can simplistically be divided into risk factors for falls and risk factors for osteoporosis.
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Gall Bladder Disease

Gall Bladder, specifically gallstone, disease is the commonest abdominal complaint causing hospital admission in the developed world.
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Cellulitis and Other Skin Infections

Impetigo, erysipelas, cellulitis and necrotising fasciitis represent a spectrum of soft tissue infections
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Causes and Management of Myocarditis

Myocarditis is an acute infectious or immunologically mediated syndrome causing inflammation of the heart muscle.
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Assessment of Dementia in the ED

Dementia is a common disease within the elderly population. The care of these patients poses challenges for clinicians and carers alike.

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