The module covers important aspects of the transport and exchange of carbon dioxide.…
Pancreatitis
This module provides information on Pancreatitis, including the diagnosis, basic science, assessment and management.…
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema
This module discusses cardiogenic pulmonary oedema, covering its causes, clinical assessment, management and long-term outcomes.…
Acute Lower Back Pain
Low back pain is a very common problem and it is estimated that 80% of the population suffer from it at some stage of their life. It is also a common presentation to emergency departments.…
Testicular Pain
An introduction to the assessment and management of acute testicular pain with reference to the anatomy. The module focuses on the importance of recognising and promptly managing testicular torsion.…
Soft Tissue and Skin Injury Descriptions in the ED
This module aims to provide the learner with an overview of common types of skin and soft tissue injuries, how best to accurately describe these, and considers the mechanism most likely to be responsi…
Surgical Management of Acute Wounds in the ED
This learning session focuses on improving the practitioners’ skills and knowledge of wound management in an emergency department setting…
Helicopter Safety and Familiarisation
In undertaking emergency medical or rescue work the helicopter and its crew may operate under difficult conditions but safety must underpin all missions. This module covers aspects of helicopter safet…
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
This learning session discusses the core concepts underlying the pathophysiology and management of DIC in the Emergency Department.…
Cardiac Arrest in Special Circumstances: Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis-induced Cardiac Arrest…
Pre-Hospital Communication
This module covers the principal modalities used in pre-hospital communication.…
Eye Infections
This module will look at the assessment and management of infections affecting the external eye and the lacrimal apparatus.…
Gastroenteritis in Children under 5 years of age
This module describes the natural history and aetiology of paediatric gastroenteritis.…
Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy… HELLP!
An overview of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy with cases concentrating on ED management.…
Procedural Sedation in Emergency Medicine 2024
Discussing the indications for procedural sedation…
Acute Stridor in Children
Children commonly present in the ED with stridor – a sign of upper airway obstruction. An ED physician must be able to diagnose, initiate treatment, appropriately investigate, anticipate and man…
Transfusion Reactions
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.…
Basic Airway Management
Patients with airway compromise need prompt recognition and correction using basic airway techniques. These are essential skills for emergency physicians and will be covered in this session.…
Atrial Fibrillation
This module covers atrial fibrillation, the most common form of cardiac dysrhythmia.…
Acute Liver Failure
This module covers the assessment and management of patients with acute liver failure.…