Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
15-year-old, self-presentation. 1-week history of vomiting and lethargy, feeling worse overnight, receptionist concerned patient looks unwell.
14-year-old pedestrian hit by a van in hit & run incident at at least 40mph. Loss of consciousness at scene. Scooped & ran as felt too unstable for transfer to Major Trauma Centre (MTC).
9-month-old unwell & febrile at 39deg , HR 190, peripherally shut down & lethargic.
3-week-old baby. Cough & cold symptoms for a few days, worsening breathing over last 48 hours.
A 51-year-old male is brought into the ER by paramedics with a history of fresh haematemesis over the preceding 3 hours.
Learning Points from the SADs Conference and resources from the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust
Three days of learning, shared minds, shared feelings and a psychological boost before winter. Most of all though: Pride in Emergency Medicine.
A 61-year-old male is brought to the ER by paramedics with a history of 3 episodes of fresh haematemesis over the preceding 3 hours.
Junior Doctors working in Emergency Departments (ED) often work unsociable hours in an environment with heavy service pressures. It can be challenging to determine what they learn during this time.
