There are several terms commonly used “Accelerated Hypertension”, “Hypertensive Emergency”, “Malignant Hypertension”. They all have a very similar definition (ESC/ESH, NICE, ACEP) Patient has both:… Read more

Q: Why are Smurf’s Blue?  A: Methaemoglobin (MetHb) of course! – MetHb is produced by oxidisation of the Iron in Haemoglobin (Hb) from Fe2+ to Fe3+… Read more

Hypernatraemia is a not a common presentation in ED, as intense thirst often prevents significant hypernatraemia in neurologically intact individuals. So… Mortality rates are high… Read more

It is vital that patients returning to police custody as discharged as safely as possible. Part of that is ensuring the custody team has adequate… Read more

Really useful method to close linear head wounds that you wouldn’t normally use glue for within the hair (esp. in children) Reduced pain Reduced follow up increased… Read more

In the UK approximately 100 people are envenomated by a snake each year. So what do you need to do if your patient has received… Read more

Pregnancy-Adapted YEARS Algorithm for Diagnosis of Suspected Pulmonary Embolism Wed 24th Feb 12-13:00 TEAMS meeting  Read more

Acute Kidney Injury After Computed Tomography: A Meta-analysis Wed 27th Jan 12-13:00 – OUTCOME TEAMS meeting  Read more