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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
Peritonsillar abscess (aka Quinsy) is a collection of pus in the peritonsillar space as a result of tonsillitis causing irritation.
A 2-year-old girl presents with her mum who says she’s swallowed a small round battery. Find out more about what investigations and complications may occur in these cases.
Fractures of the facial bones are a common presentation to the ED but can lead to airway problems.
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the palatine tonsils (including the pharynx and adenoids) as a result of either a bacterial or viral infection.
Pre-tibial lacerations usually affects the older population when the skin over the shin becomes thin and friable, allowing small injuries to cause the skin to tear for easily.
Nicotine poisoning has proven to be fatal in children since e-cigarettes were introduced several years ago. A fatal dose can be as little as 1mg/kg.
The phone rings and the voice on the other end says: “This is Ambulance Control we are declaring a Major Incident.” Do you know what happens next?
Careful calculation of elemental iron is important to determine toxicity. Severe overdose can range from 75-150 mg/kg and be potentially fatal.
Local Anaesthetics (LAs) are used widely in Emergency Medicine. Toxicity occurs rapidly when LAs enters systemic circulation.
