This module is about assessment and management of patients presenting with transient loss of consciousness to the ED.…
A Case of Muffled Hearing
A previously fit and well 25-year-old male presents with acute unilateral hearing loss following a morning gym session.…
All blurry visions don’t need glasses!
A young man with intermittent headache, unilateral eye strain and blurry vision.…
Collapsed Neonate
A neonate that suddenly collapses leaves us all with dread.…
The Rash Decision: A Surprising Culprit behind a Sudden Eruption
A usually well gentleman presents to the Emergency Department with a puzzling rash where the diagnosis is revealed by a celebrity chef.…
Post-tonsillectomy Bleed
The majority of post-tonsillectomy bleeds are self-limiting. However, bleeding can be occult and early identification is important to prevent further complications.…
Curriculum Quiz: Mental Health
30 questions. 30 minutes. Test yourself against your colleagues!…
Stridor
An 18-month old boy is brought in to the ED with a cough, mild constitutional upset and increasing stridor for approximately 12 hours. He is previously well and immunised up to date.…
The Child with an Unbreakable Fever
A child presents with persistent fever and mucocutaneous changes, engaging you to consider all causes of fever in children.…
It Sparks!
A lady of 24 years presents to the ED with Flash burn.…
Trauma in Pregnancy
This module examines the unique challenges of managing trauma in pregnant patients and equips healthcare providers with the essential knowledge to optimise outcomes for both mother and foetus in traum…
Emergency Treatment of Anaphylaxis
1 in 300 people will experience anaphylaxis at some point in their lives. RCUK anaphylaxis guidelines provide an updated consensus for the recognition and management of anaphylaxis in all age groups.…
Sting on Banjo String!
An uncircumcised young man has sought emergency medical attention with penile pain and bleeding after coitus.…
The sick reattender…and they were in your department 3 days ago
You have just been informed that there is a patient in Resus who has a subdural haematoma.…
An interesting case of fingernail clubbing
A 68-year-old man attends the ED one evening with a painful right knee.…
You can’t see my hand?
A 21-year-old female with a headache and visual disturbances.…
An Introduction – RCEM Induction
The emergency department is a unique working environment. It will throw you in the deep end, testing your diagnostic and risk juggling skills, whilst being the most supported environment you’re …
A Minor Infection, a Major Interaction: Carbamazepine Toxicity Triggered by Clarithromycin
A 48-year-old man on carbamazepine developed acute ataxia and vomiting after starting clarithromycin for cellulitis, with toxic carbamazepine levels, highlighting a preventable drugdrug interaction.…
Childhood Forearm Injury
Buckle / Torus fractures in children…
Can’t keep it in
Mr Ship is a 94-year-old gentleman, who presents to the ED as his brother feels his indigestion is getting worse, and he can no longer eat and drink.…