Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
Last week we delivered our revised HST teaching day focused on mental health-related presentations in the ED. This blog contains a full teaching package needed to run an enjoyable training day.
Shingles are a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the Varicella-Zoster virus – the same virus that causes chickenpox. 50% of those living to 85 years old will have at least one episode.
The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is a branch of the mandibular nerve and can be injured following a trauma. Did you know up to 56% of mandibular fractures have some sort of IAN paresthesia?
For clinicians sometimes working in isolation and with limited equipment, we’ve created two mini-scenarios that would help staff practice the next steps to take when the unexpected occurs.
We’re launching a new coaching scheme for our local ED staff to help boost morale and empower them to reach their goals. Find out how you too could establish this in your own department!
Patients who are in acute hypercapnic/type 2 respiratory failure may need NIV to stabilise their situation. For those requiring acute NIV can be associated with a mortality rate of up to 50% within one year.
Neck of femur fracture is considered one of the most common presentations to the ED as a result of a fall from standing height. Find out what happens next with this week’s #LightningLearning.
Paediatric foreign body insertion or ingestion of objects is common. Removing them, however, can be a tricky task! Test your knowledge with TEN typical patient cases and decide what YOU would do next…
Polypharmacy can increase the risk of drug interactions and adverse reactions. The STOPP/START criteria is validated to help reduce inappropriate prescriptions amongst older people.
The first of four new simulation drills based on delivering time-critical infusions to children in the ED. This week’s drill is about correctly administering peripheral adrenaline.
