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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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This session covers the assessment and management of epistaxis in the emergency department.
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This session covers the assessment, treatment and management of patients presenting to the ED with primary blast injuries.
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Vertigo is a common problem which affects 5% of adults in any one year. Consequently, it is a frequent presenting problem to the ED
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This session covers the assessment, investigation and management of the patient who presents to the ED with a sore throat. It also covers the more serious conditions that can present in this way.
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Diving-related problems can present in many ways and their appropriate and timely management is essential for good outcomes and patient safety.
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The majority of post-tonsillectomy bleeds are self-limiting. However, bleeding can be occult and early identification is important to prevent further complications.
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Tracheostomy emergencies are rare in the emergency department but are associated with high mortality and morbidity.
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Anyone who has ever worked in an ED on a Friday night knows that facial injuries are a common presentation
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Referred pain into the upper extremities often accompanies neck pain. Referred pain can be the initial symptom of a compressed nerve root by a ruptured disc or stenosis at the foramina from osteophytes.
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This session looks at the assessment and management of acute facial palsy.