Vascular access is a common procedure in the emergency department. Using ultrasound to visualise vessels is helpful, but the additional skill of using ultrasound to guide the procedure is even more so…
Jaundice
This session deals with the assessment and management of jaundice.…
The Dying Patient
This learning session explores how to recognise patient trajectories as they approach the end of their lives, as well as the diagnosis of dying.…
Trek Tragedy!! Review on Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a spirochete infection transmitted by ticks. ED presentation, although rare, is important to identify to enable early treatment…
Pulmonary Embolism
Assessment and management of the patient presenting in the Emergency Department with a pulmonary embolism.…
Patient in Labour
Whilst managing labour and birth in the ED is an uncommon occurrence, there are many reasons why a mother may present to the ED when in labour.…
Unstable Angina and Non-STEMI: Risk Assessment and Management
This module covers the risk stratification and management of unstable angina and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.…
Multiple Sclerosis
This module describes the presentations, pathophysiology, management and treatment options for multiple sclerosis relevant to ED.…
Tetanus
Describing the initial management of tetanus in the ED.…
Necrotising Fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare but severe soft tissue infection that requires a high index of suspicion for diagnosis in the ED.…
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a common neurodegenerative disease affecting adults. Symptoms and disability can arise as a result of the disease itself and the complications of medical therapy.…
ST Elevation without Infarction
This module is largely concerned with the cardiac causes of ST segment elevation unrelated to acute myocardial infarction (AMI).…
Brugada Syndrome
The aim of this session is to have a quick recap of Brugada syndrome, identify key ECG features for diagnosis and learn about managing patients with the condition.…
Management of Haematuria
This module covers the management of patients who present to the emergency department with macro or microscopic haematuria.…
Acute Pericarditis
This module looks at the risk stratification and management of patients with acute pericarditis.…
Fascia Iliaca Block
The use of FI blocks in the emergency department has been shown to provide effective pain relief in the acute setting and to reduce the use of opiate analgesia.…
Radiation Exposure
This session provides an overview of the basic science of ionising radiation exposure for the ED physician as well as an approach to the investigation, treatment and management of a patient exposed to…
Supraventricular Tachycardias
This module is designed to help you understand the principles, basic physiology, and clinical features of supraventricular tachycardias. It is written from a clinical standpoint, with testing based on…
Severe Hypothermia
The physiological effects of hypothermia mean that the management of cardiac arrest requires an altered approach.…
Tachycardias in the Resuscitation Room
Management of tachycardias in the Resuscitation Room.…