In the Emergency Department (ED) lower leg immobilisation after injury is a necessary treatment but is also a known risk factor for the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE). This accounts for approximately 2% of all VTE cases which are potentially preventable with early pharmacological thromboprophylaxis.
We now have ORAL prophylaxis available!!
Save the Children, have published a used full guide on management on blast injuries in children. Taking you through pre-hospital, ED and inpatient care.
Although blast injury is rare in the UK it’s worth a read as an adjunct to APLS/ATLS training.
There have been >100 patients identified as having Monkeypox in the UK during the current outbreak. Most of these cases have been amongst men who have sex with men.
Reports have suggested that although lesions occur any where including palms and soles. Genital lessons and lymphadenopathy are very common
Penthrox is an inhaled, patient controlled analgesic for use with moderate to severe acute pain associated with trauma. Not to be used in atraumatic pain, chronic pain, children or pregnancy.
Rapid onset of analgesia lasting 25-60 minutes depending on rate and depth of inhalation. Wears off 10 minutes after last inhalation.
The Paediatric Liaison Form (PLF is now part of EPR – how to guide)
This form alerts the Paediatric Liaison Team to your concerns so that they can investigate and provide appropriate support to the child & family.
You SHOULD inform the family that you are completing the form as the Paeds Liaison Team or other agencies (e.g. social services or school nurse)may contact them.
You SHOULD NOT use this form for patients who have either suffered or at risk of significant harm. In this case you should discuss directly with the paediatric consultant on-call.
When a patients with a PEG/PEJ/RIG that has come out attends the ED its important that we can either replace it or insert an EN-Plug OR NG tube into the tract to maintain patentcy while being admitted (how to guide is below)
NG/Foley catheters must not be used to administer fluid or feed nor should the patient be sent home with it in-situ.
In 2022 we can now refer Covid-19 patients who are being discharged into the “Oximetry @home” pathway.
CHFT staff need to complete the attached referral form and email it to the LCD email address on the form. LCD will then make contact with the patient within 24 hours and onboard them (as it’s an 8am-6pm service).
Chest injury as part of major trauma, can range from painful to life threatening so prompt treatment and recognition is vital. Esp. in ‘Silver Trauma’ when ‘minor’ injuries may have devastating consequences – the full guidance can be found @WYMTN – HERE
