Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
Bronchiolitis is the most common cause of hospitalisation for children under 1 year – increasing every year!
Simulation can often bring out peoples worst fears, but it can also bring about unexpected educational opportunities to practice those skills that you don’t feel so confident on.
Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease, making up 10% of all CHDs.
ITP typically presents with a sudden appearance of a petechial rash, spontaneous bruising, and/or bleeding in an otherwise well child.
35-year-old male attending ED admitting to taking an overdose of amitriptyline. Very reluctant to talk, but when he does answer he's very obnoxious and keen to leave.
A summary of key learning points from this weeks CBD clinics. Topics include: The Older Person Who Falls & Wheezy Children.
Anaemia is a common incidental finding in the ED. Symptoms may include pale skin, fatigue, breathlessness and many more...
A round up of the top 10 tips submitted by ED staff at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
86-year-old woman who was last seen by family 2 days ago is brought into the ED. No package of care. Found by daughter on the living room floor.
HSP is a multi-system vasculitic disorder which can affect skin and joints. Children will require a urine dipstick, BP and assessment of fluids.
