A 17-year-old male who sustained a patellar dislocation and an avulsion fracture following a fall during a basketball game.…
The Unresponsive Child
A 2-year-old presents with a fever and a 2 minute unresponsive episode. How will you manage them?…
Self-Harm in a Vulnerable Patient
A 23-year-old male with autism, ADHD and prior self-harm presents with suicidal hallucinations. Initially cooperative, he later becomes agitated and violent, requiring urgent intervention for safety d…
NIV Contemplations
NIV not indicated for every situation.…
Complicated Chest Pain
A rarer cause of pleural effusion…
Heatwaves After UAE
A woman presents with prolonged low-grade fever following a recent gynaecological procedure.…
The role of the MARACS in managing domestic abuse
Learn more about the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACS) and their role managing in domestic abuse.…
A Neu(ro) Low
4am and a trauma call for an intoxicated 45-year-old man who has tripped and fallen into a lamppost, hitting his head.…
Lessening the pain through play- PEM Induction
Visiting hospital can be scary at any age. Facilitating a positive hospital experience for children is important because many of them will require further attendances and treatments in their lifetime.…
Complaints
Complaints are unfortunately common but how do you reply to them?…
Rare is here! A troublesome NG tube
A 70-year-old patient, on nasogastric feeding, was seen with a spontaneous non-functioning NG tube, passed 2 days ago successfully. Attempts with fresh tap water flushes went in vain. Physician felt q…
Zygomatic Complex and Nasal Injury
This module covers the assessment, investigation and management of injuries to the bones of the midface; the zygoma, zygomatic arch, maxilla, orbit and nose.…
Aspiration Pneumonia
Many of your patients are at risk of aspiration pneumonia. This SBA explains when you should think about it, and how to implement preventative measures.…
Rashes – PEM Induction
Rashes are difficult to diagnose in both children and adults. The key is to be able to identify the important types and then manage to learn about the rest slowly.…
The missing patient who absconded
How will you manage your absconding patient with suicidal intent who has gone absent without leave?…
Humpty Dumpty
A 70-year-old male is brought to the ED by ambulance complaining of dizziness and generalised weakness following a fall.…
Wheezing child
A 6-year-old boy is brought in by his mum after becoming wheezy and short of breath.…
Ultrasound: Skills of carrying out Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Assessment (AAA)
This module describes focused ultrasound for suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm.…
Body Stuffers – Management and the Law
A suspected juvenile drug trafficker refuses radiological imaging. Police seek medical advice on next steps.…
Learning from Deaths
This blog is something a bit different. Based on real Coroners cases, weve pulled out some critical decision moments, so you can work your way through the patient journey and decide what you would do.…