Part 2 of our series on Burns Assessment... estimating %BSA
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
Every week 12 young people in the UK die unexpectedly from a heart condition they didn’t know they had…
A 61-year-old male self-presents to ED after developing difficulty with his breathing. 3 weeks ago he developed upper abdominal pain.
Burns depth assessment can be difficult unless you know what you are looking for.
Last October, I was very fortunate to be able to spend a day in the control room of @EMASNHSTrust, to find out a bit more about what the oft ethereal and mystical “control” actually does.
Does your patient really need that ankle x-ray? Luckily there is a handy ruleset that can help you decide!
A 2-year-old boy is brought to the ED by his mum with fast breathing and vomiting...
A 35 year old female presents to the ED with a 2-hour history of palpitations. Time to REVERT her.
Don't be caught off guard by Hyperkalaemia as it can present in many ways. Be aware of patients with diabetes, AKI or cardiac issues!