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…
The case of ‘Dog isn’t Man’s best friend’
A 58-year-old right handed man bitten by a dog 7 weeks prior, presents to your ED for a 3rd time with the sensation of a foreign body in his finger…
RCEMLearning Podcast – December 2024
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Oh doctor, my left leg hurts! I am pregnant and worried about my baby!
A young lady, 13 weeks pregnant, presents with one day history of left lower limb swelling, pain and discolouration.…
Feeling PUQE – Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
A 19-year-old woman of 9 weeks gestation presents to the emergency department with intractable vomiting.…
Carbamazepine – A Toxic Shock
A 46-year-old man is brought by ambulance to the ED. He has been drinking alcohol all afternoon and, according to collateral from his wife, he has taken some tablets two hours prior the presentation.…
A Child with a non-blanching Rash
A 7-year-old girl is bought to ED with painful ankles and a purple rash on her legs.…
Considerations: Cardiac versus Electrolyte Imbalances
A 74-year-old female with a known history of left bundle branch block presents to the ED with complaints of general malaise, nausea, vomiting, and weakness.…
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…
A Stuffy Situation
An 83-year-old gentleman is brought to the ED by ambulance with acute dyspnoea at rest.…
RCEMLearning Podcast – November 2024
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Unusual Case of Mobility Problems
A 67-year-old male is referred by the GP with a 3-month history of progressive unsteadiness. He also complains of decreased mobility.…
Doctor! Why Can’t I Walk?
A 65-year-old male presents to the emergency department by ambulance with an episode of collapse.…
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…
When the colour drains from your face!
An 87-year-old female presents with episodes of transient loss of consciousness, pallor and seizure-like activity.…
Curriculum Quiz: Respiratory
30 questions. 30 minutes. Test yourself against your colleagues!…
Ultrasound Saves the Day!
A man in his 60s presents to the ED with a syncopal episode.…
I can’t be pregnant…can I?
A 27-year-old lady presents to the Emergency Department (ED) with a 4 hour history of lower abdominal pain.…
Acute Aggressive Behaviour in an Elderly Patient
A 63-year-old man, who speaks only Hindi, is brought to the ED due to acute confusion and aggressive behaviour.…
Do unequal pupils always indicate significant pathology?
A 31-year-old female presents to the emergency department complaining of a dilated left pupil that has been noticed by a colleague at work.…