Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
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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.
The phrase ‘head injury’ covers a multitude of different conditions and scenarios, and is a catch-all term for a spectrum of disease.
A round-up of key learning points from this month’s F2 teaching day. Topics include: Mental Health, Toxicology, Head Injury & End of Life care
Fractures of the facial bones are a common presentation to the ED but can lead to airway problems.
Neurological observations must be performed on all patients with a head injury to recognise deterioration and monitor progress.
A 1-year-old is brought in by ambulance after he started fitting at home. Paramedics have given one dose of Diazepam.
It's time for more Paediatric Emergency Simulation Training (aka PEST). Five MDT cases all in one day!
73-year-old male with who had a head injury 2 weeks ago now presents with 1 day history of confusion and difficulty walking.
