Neonatal Seizures

February 21, 2024

Seizures are a common neurological emergency in the neonatal period, occurring in 1–5 per 1000 live births.1 The majority of neonatal seizures are provoked by… Read more

Get-There-Itis (Plan Continuation Bias)

February 18, 2024

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) are well-aware of the dangers of Plan Continuation Bias: “The continuation of an original plan even with the availability of… Read more

Measles

January 23, 2024

Suspected/Confirmed patients should be ISOLATED & wear PPE  Treating Staff – (should not be; non-immunised, pregnant or immunocompromised) single-use, disposable gloves single-use, disposable apron (or… Read more

Civility Saves Lives

November 25, 2023

Emergency Medicine is a challenging environment, balancing patient needs, time constraints and systems pressures. When this intensifies as responsible clinicians we can ALL feel frustrated,… Read more

FERNO Traction Splint

November 25, 2023

How to apply the FERNO traction splint for our in-hospital patients Read more

Pneumothorax – BTS 2023

October 30, 2023

To drain or not to drain? – that is the question (Follow the BTS algorithm).This is not for Tension! (All treatment options should be discussed with… Read more

Status Epilepticus – APLS 2021

October 17, 2023

APLS 2021 Status Epilepticus Guide Read more

Non-Blanching Rash

October 17, 2023

Joint Paed-ED pathway for the management of Non-Blanching Rash in Children. Read more