HMP1: Anaphylaxis

The trainee will be able to identify patients with anaphylactic shock, assess their clinical state, produce a list of appropriate differential diagnoses, initiate immediate resuscitation and manage and organise further investigations.

 
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Emergency Decisions Unit (EDU) Mini Sims
Emergency Decisions Unit (EDU) Mini Sims

For clinicians sometimes working in isolation and with limited equipment, we’ve created two mini-scenarios that would help staff practice the next steps to take when the unexpected occurs.

Lightning Learning: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)
Lightning Learning: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare type IV hypersensitivity reaction with sheet-like skin loss and mucosal ulceration.

Lightning Learning: Anaphylaxis
Lightning Learning: Anaphylaxis

What to consider when dealing with Anaphylaxis in the Emergency Department.

#SimBlog: Drug Anaphylaxis
#SimBlog: Drug Anaphylaxis

"You are asked to review a 14 old girl in the ED who is in pain with an infected toe. The orthopaedic team have commenced IV Augmentin…"

#SimBlog: Anaphylaxis on EDU
#SimBlog: Anaphylaxis on EDU

"25 year old Female, has been out for a curry and developed a rash and difficulty breathing. After treatment in Resus she was admitted to EDU for a period of observation."

#SimBlog: Anaphylaxis
#SimBlog: Anaphylaxis

25-year-old female is red-called to Resus after developing difficulty in breathing. Her symptoms started soon after a meal at a local restaurant.

 

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