This module is designed to help you understand the principles, basic physiology, and clinical features of supraventricular tachycardias. It is written from a clinical standpoint, with testing based on…
My Eye Feels Inflamed!
A 36-year-old male presents to the ED with left eye pain and redness for one day, especially uncomfortable in bright light. He also reports blurred vision and floaters.…
Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)
Patient with Von Willebrand disease is brought to ED with per rectal bleeding.…
Heart Beats Fast
A patient books in stating that his heart is beating fast. Your receptionist thinks he doesnt look right and brings him through to you in the main department.…
Beyond Dry Skin
A 2-year-old child presents with worsening eczema and parental concerns that she was unwell.…
Body Packers
A young man is brought to your ED by police. They suspect he has concealed drugs internally and want you to perform an intimate search and x-ray.…
Suspicious Eye Pain
A woman presents with 10/10 eye pain. Consider what could be going on, rule out the red flags and address her urgent concerns!…
A Noteworthy Nappy Change
A 5-month-old boy is brought to the Childrens Emergency Department with a red, swollen scrotum.…
Severe Hypothermia
The physiological effects of hypothermia mean that the management of cardiac arrest requires an altered approach.…
More than a pea-sized problem
A man with weight loss, abdominal pain and fevers attends your ED. He has HIV and is on antiretroviral therapy.…
Nausea and Vomiting
Management of a patient who reattends the Emergency Department with cyclical nausea and vomiting.…
Tachycardias in the Resuscitation Room
Management of tachycardias in the Resuscitation Room.…
Help! My baby’s eyes are full of pus!
A 5-week-old baby presents with persistent watery pus-like discharge from both eyes.…
The SUDIC Protocol
This session is an overview of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy and Childhood (SUDIC); the risk factors associated with SUDIC, our role in the ED and the investigative process thereafter.…
The Silent Filler
An elderly gentleman presents to the ED with increasing frequency of nocturnal enuresis.…
To P or not to P, that is the question
What do you do if you dont see P waves on an ECG?…
Evaluating Extreme Emesis
A young pregnant woman attends with severe nausea and vomiting. Shes unable to keep tablets, food or fluids down and looks dehydrated.…
The ALS Algorithm
RCEM, Advanced Life Support, ALS, shockable rhythm, non- shockable rhythm, cardiac arrest, resuscitation, resus.…
Eye want to go home
A 2-year-old female presents to your Emergency Department after biting into a liquid detergent capsule…
Adult Tachycardia
A young woman presents with breathlessness. She is profoundly tachycardic. How will you manage this?…