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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.
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This session covers the pathophysiology of pain, the use of pain assessment tools and typical analgesic agents used in the ED.
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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.
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This module covers the assessment, treatment and management of patients presenting to the ED with primary blast injuries.
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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 exposures.
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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
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This learning session explores how to recognise patient trajectories as they approach the end of their lives, as well as the diagnosis of dying.
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Lyme disease is a spirochete infection transmitted by ticks. ED presentation, although rare, is important to identify to enable early treatment
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Assessment and management of the patient presenting in the Emergency Department with a pulmonary embolism.
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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.
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This module covers the risk stratification and management of unstable angina and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
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This module describes the presentations, pathophysiology, management and treatment options for multiple sclerosis relevant to ED.
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Necrotising fasciitis is a rare but severe soft tissue infection that requires a high index of suspicion for diagnosis in the ED.
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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.
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This module is largely concerned with the cardiac causes of ST segment elevation unrelated to acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
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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.
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This module covers the management of patients who present to the emergency department with macro or microscopic haematuria.
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This module looks at the risk stratification and management of patients with acute pericarditis.
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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.
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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 radiation.
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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 scenarios, and the main text based on ECG interpretation.