This session covers the pathophysiology, clinical presentation and management of hypertensive emergencies…
Delirium in the Elderly
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 managem…
Paediatric Toxicology Considerations
This module explores the presentations of children to the ED by concerned parents after a potential ingestion of a substance is common.…
Mechanism of Injury
Understanding mechanism of injury is a crucial aspect of managing patients who have suffered traumatic injuries. This module aims to provide an overview on attaining this information and its translati…
Disorders of Potassium Balance
This module looks at disorders of potassium metabolism, in particular the presentation of hypokalaemia and hyperkalaemia in the ED. It also covers the investigation and management of these conditions.…
Pain Management in Adult Patients
This session covers the pathophysiology of pain, the use of pain assessment tools and typical analgesic agents used in the ED.…
Dermatological Examination
This module covers the correct procedure for a thorough and comprehensive dermatological examination to allow the correct diagnosis of patients presenting to the ED with dermatological conditions.…
Echo In Life Support
Understanding the use of Echo in Life Support (ELS)…
Blast Injuries
This module covers the assessment, treatment and management of patients presenting to the ED with primary blast injuries.…
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning still accounts for a significant number of cases and is associated with both morbidity and mortality through a spectrum of presentations due to both acute and chronic exposur…
Ultrasound: Skills of Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access
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.…
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.…