This session covers the pathophysiology, clinical presentation and management of hypertensive emergencies…
Double Vision
A 55-year-old female presents to the ED with worsening diplopia for 2 days.…
There’s a Hole in my Tympanic Membrane
A painful ear in a febrile child…
Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot
A previously healthy patient presents with a rapid onset illness, with fever, rash and tachycardia – what could be the culprit?…
Delirium in the Elderly
Delirium, or acute confusional state, is a common cause of attendance to an ED. The high morbidity and mortality associated with this condition highlights the need for continuing review of the managem…
Caution – Mind your Vomiting!
A Middle-aged man presents to the ED with Epigastric discomfort associated with multiple episodes of vomiting.…
An Acidic Anomaly
An older woman with a background of alcohol excess has an unusual blood gas. What is causing her drowsiness and how will you treat it?…
Paediatric Toxicology Considerations
This module explores the presentations of children to the ED by concerned parents after a potential ingestion of a substance is common.…
Highway to Heel
A 20-year-old man is brought in by ambulance following a motorcycle accident.…
Mechanism of Injury
Understanding mechanism of injury is a crucial aspect of managing patients who have suffered traumatic injuries. This module aims to provide an overview on attaining this information and its translati…
Hips Don’t Lie
A low impact fall in a 64-year-old woman has caused her medial thigh pain. What injuries has she sustained?…
Severe arm pain after a superficial burn
A 63-year-old male walks into the Emergency Department with elbow and forearm pain and initially appears well.…
Disorders of Potassium Balance
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.…
Acidotic alcoholics – what does the gas say?
A 56-year-old man presents to the ED 48 hours following an alcohol binge with chest pain and dyspnoea.…
Doctor, my throat is closing, I cannot swallow!
A 34-year-old man presents to the ED feeling unwell for the past three days. He has a hoarse voice and increasing neck pain.…
Pain Management in Adult Patients
This session covers the pathophysiology of pain, the use of pain assessment tools and typical analgesic agents used in the ED.…
Chest Pain in a Diver
An 18-year-old male attends your Emergency Department with left sided pleuritic chest pain.…
Paediatric Elbow Trauma
Elbow injuries are a common presentation to the paediatric emergency department.…
Dermatological Examination
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.…
Problems after self-medicating
A patient presents following a viral illness with RUQ pain, vomiting and confusion.…