This session discusses cardiogenic pulmonary oedema, covering its causes, clinical assessment, management and long-term outcomes.…
Tracheostomy Emergencies in Adults
Tracheostomy emergencies are rare in the emergency department but are associated with high mortality and morbidity.…
Asthma in Adults
In the UK approximately 4 million adults have asthma. In 2004, over 1200 adults died from asthma in the UK…
Initial Assessment of the Eye
This session covers the initial assessment of eye and visual problems in the Emergency Department.…
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
Authors: Thomas Mac Mahon / Editors: Frances Balmer / Codes: / Published: 04/04/2025 Introduction Context Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a complication of fertility treatment as outlined …
Diagnosis of Shock
The relative incidence and mortality of shock varies greatly depending on the population and the cause.…
Carbon Dioxide Transport in Blood
The session covers important aspects of the transport and exchange of carbon dioxide.…
Pancreatitis
This module provides information on Pancreatitis, including the diagnosis, basic science, assessment and management.…
Status Epilepticus
Status epilepticus, a state of prolonged, uncontrolled seizures, is a common emergency department presentation that is potentially life-threatening.…
Acute Lower Back Pain
Back pain is common: it is estimated that 60-80% of the population have back pain at some time during their life.…
Testicular pain
An introduction to the assessment and management of acute testicular pain with reference to the anatomy. This reference focuses on the importance of recognising and promptly managing testicular torsio…
Soft Tissue and Skin Injury Descriptions in the ED
This aims to provide the learner with an overview of common types of skin and soft tissue injuries, how best to accurately describe these, and considers the mechanism most likely to be responsible.…
Surgical Management of Acute Wounds in the ED
This learning session focuses on improving the practitioners’ skills and knowledge of wound management in an emergency department setting…
Helicopter Safety and Familiarisation
In undertaking emergency medical or rescue work the helicopter and its crew may operate under difficult conditions but safety must underpin all missions. This session covers aspects of helicopter safe…
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Authors: William Wilson, Roshan Cherian / Editors: Frances Balmer / Codes: / Published: 08/11/2024 Introduction Context Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a haematological disorder…
Cardiac Arrest in Special Circumstances: Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening, multi-organ hypersensitivity reaction, typically of rapid onset.…
Pre-Hospital Communication
This session covers the principal modalities used in pre-hospital communication.…
Eye Infections
Most external eye infections pose little risk to life or vision. Orbital cellulitis is the exception…
Gastroenteritis in Children under 5 years of age
This session describes the natural history and aetiology of paediatric gastroenteritis.…
Post Cardiac Arrest: Care of the ROSC Patient
Emergency Physicians must be confident managing the post-cardiac arrest patient with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) to continue high quality care once initial resuscitation succeeds.…