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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Jul 31

Jul 31 Lightning Learning: Orthostatic Hypotension

Darren Whitelaw

Lightning Learning

Orthostatic hypotension is the fall in blood pressure when transitioning from lying to standing.

Jul 18

Jul 18 Lightning Learning: Falls Risk

Jamie Sillett

Lightning Learning

30% of people >65 years and 50% of people >80 years fall at least once a year.

Feb 1

Feb 1 Lightning Learning: Stealth Trauma

Sarah Turpin

Lightning Learning

Stealth Trauma is when a low impact mechanism can cause severe injuries in frail older people.

Dec 7

Dec 7 Lightning Learning: Hypothermia

Jamie Sillett

Lightning Learning

Quick learning bites on EM topics.

Oct 27

Oct 27 Lightning Learning: Problems in Pregnancy

Rebecca Prest

Lightning Learning

Pregnant women are at increased risk of infections & sepsis. Signs & symptoms can be subtle.

Blogs

Jul 31 Lightning Learning: Orthostatic Hypotension

Jul 18 Lightning Learning: Falls Risk

Feb 1 Lightning Learning: Stealth Trauma

Dec 7 Lightning Learning: Hypothermia

Oct 27 Lightning Learning: Problems in Pregnancy

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