You are handed the ECG of a lady with known alcohol excess who has presented with at least 48 hours of vomiting. The ECG reveals one of her blood tests may be critical but which one?…
PUMP it up
A 35-year-old male presents with central non radiating chest pain with ECG changes and a blood pressure of 241/179mmHg.…
Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome (PIMS-TS)
Understanding paediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome temporally associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (PIMS-TS).…
Neonatal PR Bleeding
What are potential causes for blood in a neonates nappy?…
When the Well Runs Dry
An 80-year-old woman arrives after an unwitnessed fall, uninjured but profoundly unwell – dizzy, fatigued, and oliguric. Could this be the tip of a multifactorial medical iceberg?…
More than just a DVT
A 38-year-old man reattends obtunded and narcosed after being treated for a DVT the day before.…
Penetrating Thoracic Trauma
A 21-year old male has been stabbed outside of a night-club.…
Supporting Overseas Doctors
Are you supporting your overseas team as much as you could? Inspired by the RCEMLearning blog, here are some questions.…
An Unusual Cause of Haematemesis
A 24-year-old presents with haematemesis on a background of alcohol excess.…
RCEMLearning Podcast – April 2025
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Fascia Iliaca block
We perform fascia iliaca blocks with ease but do you really remember the anatomy?…
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
This module covers Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which is an iatrogenic complication of fertility treatment.…
The Mysterious Gut Opacity!
Young adult female patient presenting to the ED with abdominal pain, constipation and confusing findings in erect abdominal x-ray.…
Penthrox – the green whistle
Your patient has a dislocated shoulder. Is Penthrox a suitable analgesic option?…
Curriculum Quiz: Ophthalmology
25 questions. 25 minutes. Test yourself against your colleagues!…
Paediatric Distraction Techniques
Children can be distracting, but how can we also distract them?…
‘Toxic Trouble: Cigarette Butts’ Peril to Kids
A 2-year-old boy is brought to the ED by his parents after accidentally drinking water from a glass where they had disposed of cigarette butts overnight.…
COVID-19 in Children (PIMS-TS)
Understanding paediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome temporally associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome.…
An Ophthalmic Emergency
A 14-year-old male has a painful eye following a recent insect bite to his eyelid. He has developed double vision.…
An Unusual Facial Swelling
An 11-year-old female re-presenting with an unusual facial swelling.…