Inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) are disorders of chemical pathways. These diseases led to dangerous deficiencies or excesses of chemicals.…
When Weight Loss isn’t a good thing: Neonates in the ED – Growth & Feeding
One of the most common reasons for newborns to be sent in to the ED for assessment is weight loss.…
Wee Considerations
An elderly man comes in acutely unwell. He’s pyrexial, tachycardic, and isnt passing urine.…
The devil is in the detail…
A 43-year-old woman presents with a 3-year history of intermittent pain affecting various sites.…
Disorders of Potassium Balance
This module looks at disorders of potassium metabolism, in particular the presentation of hypokalaemia and hyperkalaemia in the ED. It also covers the investigation and management of these conditions.…
Acute Rhabdomyolysis
This session looks at the causes, identification and treatment of rhabdomyolysis in the ED.…
My Baby is Throwing Up and It’s Getting Me Down
A mother presented to the ED with her 4-week old baby that had been drowsy and was not feeding as usual.…
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.…
Phaeochromocytoma
Describing the key features relevant to the history of phaeochromocytoma…
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.…
Management of Hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia is usually unpleasant, often becomes a source of fear, and can be an embarrassment as well as a safety risk…
Management of Hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia is easily diagnosed and treated in emergency departments (EDs), if it is considered. In this session we will look at the presentation, causes and treatment options available.…
Hypercalcaemia in Malignancy
Hypercalcaemia is commonly seen in patients with malignant disease. This session explains the assessment and management of the problem in the emergency department…
Wobbly Knees!
This toddler has no medical history of note. He is the 3rd of 4 children under 6 years.…
Parasyncope?
A 47-year-old nurse with a 2 week history of headaches and lethargy presented with a pre-syncopal episode at work. She was pale and sweaty before the collapse and had slow speech during the episode.…
What does this ECG suggest?
An elderly lady presents to the emergency department from a nursing home having been found on the floor in her room…
Hyperkalemia
A 60-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 1 week history of increasing lethargy, intermittent tingling in both arms and palpitations…