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Tracheostomy emergencies are rare in the emergency department but are associated with high mortality and morbidity.
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In the UK approximately 4 million adults have asthma. In 2004, over 1200 adults died from asthma in the UK
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Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening, multi-organ hypersensitivity reaction, typically of rapid onset.
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This session covers the principal modalities used in pre-hospital communication.
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Emergency Physicians must be confident managing the post-cardiac arrest patient with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) to continue high quality care once initial resuscitation succeeds.
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Transfusion reactions range from mild to life threatening, and it is, therefore, important for clinicians to be able to assess, investigate and manage these presentations.
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Sedation is a routine aspect of emergency care. The aim is clear: make the procedural experience as comfortable as possible for your patient, whilst ensuring that your practice is safe.
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Children commonly present in the ED with stridor. Stridor is a sign of upper airway obstruction. An ED physician must be able to diagnose, initiate treatment, appropriately investigate, anticipate and manage complications.
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Patients with airway compromise need prompt recognition and correction using basic airway techniques.
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This session covers indications for Propofol sedation identifying suitable patients and those at higher risk of adverse events, a standardised procedure for Propofol sedation (protocol), strategies for addressing adverse events and all relevant governance issues.
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This session focusses on the emergency department care of patients post-cardiac arrest i.e. after the return of spontaneous circulation.