In undertaking emergency medical or rescue work the helicopter and its crew may operate under difficult conditions but safety must underpin all missions. This session covers aspects of helicopter safety, in particular the dangers associated with working with rotary-winged aircraft.
This session focusses on the emergency department care of patients post-cardiac arrest i.e. after the return of spontaneous circulation.
This session identifies the clinical features of acute behavioural disturbance (ABD) and covers the initial assessment and management of patients with ABD in the ED.
Delirium, or acute confusional state, is a common cause of attendance to an ED. The high morbidity and mortality associated with this condition highlights the need for continuing review of the management of acutely-confused elderly patients.
This session is an overview of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy and Childhood (SUDIC); the risk factors associated with SUDIC, our role in the ED and the investigative process thereafter.
This session outlines a standardised approach to providing care for a haemodynamically normal patient presenting following rape or sexual assault.
An interactive learning session covering the relevance of Inclusion Health to ED.
Managing challenging and violent behaviour is an integral part of the workload of an Emergency Department.
FII is a broad term to describe a group of behaviours by parents or carers which cause harm to children.
Dementia is a common disease within the elderly population. The care of these patients poses challenges for clinicians and carers alike.