Learning from Deaths

This blog is something a bit different. Based on real Coroners cases, weve pulled out some critical decision moments, so you can work your way through the patient journey and decide what you would do.…

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End of life care in ED

A 45-year-old female with end-stage COPD presents with acute breathlessness and drowsiness. Despite optimized medical management and prior discussions on care preferences, she declines interventions a…

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A Shocking Period

A young woman is seriously unwell. Her flatmates give you all the information you need. Now you must save her life. Period!…

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Hypoactive Delirium

A 73-year-old female, who lives alone, is found collapsed at home by her neighbours and brought in the ED.…

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Chemical Burns

A 30-year-old, 50kg, factory worker presents to your ED following a chemical burn injury. While operating a machine at the Royal Mint an accident sprayed chemical over his face, neck and upper chest.…

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Hot Tub, Hot Feet

Two girls present to the Emergency Department on the same day with similar painful foot rashes, raising concerns about a common exposure.…

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Ureteric Colic

A 34-year-old male presents to your ED in acute pain and you suspect ureteric colic. How will you manage this?…

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Nobody Nose – Punched on Face

A 35-year-old male presents to the ED with a history of being punched on the face, with a nasal bone injury, bleeding and deformity. Discussion on evaluation, examination, imaging and specialist refer…

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