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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Tracheostomy Emergencies in Adults

Tracheostomy emergencies are rare in the ED but are associated with high mortality and morbidity. It is therefore essential that ED practitioners are competent in assessing and stabilising patients wi…

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Blast in the Head

A 27-year-old female presents to the ED with one day history of sudden onset of moderate to severe intensity headache, vomiting, diplopia and abdominal discomfort.…

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