HAP11: Environmental Emergencies

The trainee will be able to evaluate the patient who presents with medical problems that are caused by an environmental emergency, produce a valid differential diagnosis, appropriate investigation and implement a management plan

 
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Lightning Learning: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Lightning Learning: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide can't be seen, can't be smelled and can't be heard. But it CAN be stopped. Learn what the mild, severe and long-term effects of CO poisoning can have on a person.

Lightning Learning: Tuberculosis
Lightning Learning: Tuberculosis

There are between 5000-6000 new TB cases every year in England (UK), with those in lower socioeconomic environments being most at risk.

Lightning Learning: Asbestosis
Lightning Learning: Asbestosis

Asbestosis is diffuse interstitial fibrosis of the lung as a consequence of exposure to asbestos fibres, resulting in various types of cancer.

Major Incident Management
Major Incident Management

The phone rings and the voice on the other end says: “This is Ambulance Control we are declaring a Major Incident.” Do you know what happens next?

#SimBlog: Feeling The Heat?
#SimBlog: Feeling The Heat?

"Terry (71) was out in the garden watering his potatoes, when he felt unwell and collapsed."

#SimBlog: Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest
#SimBlog: Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest

Approx. 30 y/o male - found face down in a river. 45 mins of pre-hospital ALS and he has remained in asystole.

Remember, Remember... Burns and Scalds
Remember, Remember... Burns and Scalds

Time to revise Burns and Scalds ready for Bonfire Night.

HAZMAT & CBRN Decontamination Process
HAZMAT & CBRN Decontamination Process

National Ambulance Resilience Unit (NARU) and NHS England highlight how the Initial Operational Response (IOR) impacts upon Hazmat/CBRN response for staff working in the front line of the NHS.

 

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