Malignant/Accelerated Hypertension
February 24, 2021There 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
Methaemoglobinaemia
February 19, 2021Q: 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
February 14, 2021Hypernatraemia 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
Return to Police Custody
February 12, 2021It 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
Hair Apposition Technique – HAT
February 10, 2021Really 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
Snake Bites
January 29, 2021In 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
Journal Club – Feb 2021
January 28, 2021Pregnancy-Adapted YEARS Algorithm for Diagnosis of Suspected Pulmonary Embolism Wed 24th Feb 12-13:00 TEAMS meeting Read more
Journal Club – Jan 2021
January 27, 2021Acute Kidney Injury After Computed Tomography: A Meta-analysis Wed 27th Jan 12-13:00 – OUTCOME TEAMS meeting Read more