Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
Understand presentation and management of anaphylaxis in children. Be able to institute appropriate management for anaphylaxis (APLS guideline).
View curriculum for PMP1
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare type IV hypersensitivity reaction with sheet-like skin loss and mucosal ulceration.
Learning outcomes of 4 mini-scenarios: anaphylaxis, team-working, crowd control, and suspecting sepsis in children.
What to consider when dealing with Anaphylaxis in the Emergency Department.
"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…"
"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."
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.
Food Allergy Week:
Week 1 – What is food allergy?
Week 2 – Other types of Food Allergies
Week 3 – Diagnosing Food Allergies
'A' is for Airway 🎧
'B' is for Breathing 🎧
'C' is for Circulation 🎧
'D' is for Disability 🎧
'E' for Exposure 🎧
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