HMP3: Major Trauma

The trainee will be able to lead a trauma team in the assessment of the trauma victim using a systematic prioritised approach, identify and treat life-threatening conditions and arrange appropriate investigations for further management.

 
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Resus Drills in Practice (2019)
Resus Drills in Practice (2019)

This week we have been testing four of our recently released Resus Drills to see how well each works in practice and what we learned from staff feedback.

The Spectrum of Head Injuries
The Spectrum of Head Injuries

The phrase ‘head injury’ covers a multitude of different conditions and scenarios, and is a catch-all term for a spectrum of disease.

In Situ Simulation: Bridging the Gap between Learning and Practice
In Situ Simulation: Bridging the Gap between Learning and Practice

In situ simulation is integral to supporting improvement and safety in the high-risk area of emergency medicine.

#SimBlog: Paediatric Trauma
#SimBlog: Paediatric Trauma

Multi-vehicle road traffic accident with side on collision. 8-year-old in rear passenger seat. C-spine immobilised, pain identified in left chest, left lower abdomen and left hip.

Lightning Learning: SCIWORA
Lightning Learning: SCIWORA

SCIWORA: Spinal Cord Injury Without Radiological Abnormality accounts for 6-19% of spinal cord injuries in children, and 9-14% in adults.

Lightning Learning: Major Haemorrhage
Lightning Learning: Major Haemorrhage

Quick learning bites on EM topics.

#SimBlog: Stealth Trauma
#SimBlog: Stealth Trauma

86 y/o female. Fall from standing hitting her chest against a set of drawers. Has been on the floor for 24 hrs.

Lightning Learning: Pelvic Injuries
Lightning Learning: Pelvic Injuries

Quick learning bites on EM topics.

#SimBlog: Head Injury & Warfarin
#SimBlog: Head Injury & Warfarin

A 71-year-old male is brought into the ER by paramedics with the history of difficulty in walking for a day and acute confusion.

#SimBlog: Trauma
#SimBlog: Trauma

A 16-year-old female hit by van travelling in excess of 40mph. Knocked out at scene. Scoop and run by EMAS.

 

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