Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
Whilst suturing a wound I caught my thumb on the needle… What should I do next??
18-month-old with sickle cell anaemia is brought to the ED by mum who is concerned he has a fever and looks pale.
Malaria should be considered in any febrile or unwell patient who has visited endemic areas.
"75 year old male, 2 day history of productive cough and fever. Increasing DIB and confusion." His blood gas shows acidosis and hypercapnoea, how will you manage him?
"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…"
Sharps injuries are the second most common cause of staff injury and account for 17% of all accidents to NHS staff.
A 29-year-old lady presented with chest pain and shortness of breath. She was tachycardic at 107 but unfortunately, the rest of her observations were not taken.
