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Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE)

Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE) is now the recommended term for ALTE (Apparent Life Threatening Event).

Definition:

BRUE is defined as an episode in an infant less than 12 months old characterized by: 

  • < 1 minute duration (typically 20-30s)
  • Followed by return to baseline state
  • Not explained by identifiable medical conditions

Includes one or more of the following:  

  • Central cyanosis/pallor
  • Absent, decreased or irregular breathing
  • Marked change in tone (hyper or hypotonia)
  • Altered level of consciousness

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QIP@CHT

Quality improvement (QI) is important in the Emergency Department. For our trainees it is an essential part of training, but we can and should all be involved.

Below you can see what QI-projects( QIP)are either ongoing (active) or proposed. – if you would like to get involved either approach the team of active projects, OR if proposed chat to any of the consultants. Let Dr Huw Masson (Audit lead) know who will update the status and is more than happy to help

If you have started a QIP OR just have a good idea complete the registration form – you can find others willing to help or inspire someone to take your idea forward if you don’t feel able.

RCEM QIP guidance – Click HERE (it doesn’t need to be original, it doesn’t have to succeed to pass)

Active and Proposed QIP’s

Register/Propose a QIP

Penthrox (Methoxyflurane)

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.

Contraindications (CHECK ALLL):

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Paeds Liaison Form – EPR

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.

PDF: Paediatric Liaison Form

PDF: Safeguarding Guide

 

Directory of External Services

Select the area required for further details:

Patients can attend whichever they wish

Calderdale:

  • Walk in Centre – Calder Community Practice Sat & Sun: 8am – 8pm.
  • Park Community Practice Sat & Sun: 8am-8pm

Kirklees:

  • Walk-In Centre – Kirklees, West Yorks (Dewsbury and District Hospital) Mon – Fri: 9am – 8pm, Sat & Sun: 10am – 6pm

Wakefield:

  • King Street Walk in Centre, Wakefield, 7 days a week, 10am – 10pm
Councils
Trauma/Abuse
Mental Health
Sexual Health
Housing
Money
Drugs/Alcohol
Hospital – Quick Codes
Airedale General #6 285
Barnsley General Infirmary #6 218
Bradford Royal Infirmary #6 172
Harrogate District #6 196
Hull Royal Infirmary #6 294
Leeds General Infirmary #6 189
Leeds St James #6 188
Manchester Royal #6 279
Mid Yorkshire Hospital 01924 541000
Sheffield Childrens #6 230
Sheffield Hallamshire #6 232
Sheffield Northern #6 231
York District General #6 306

Need For Recovery

The Need for Recovery (NfR) score is a well validated tool to measure your need for recovery after the physical/mental strains of work. Originally designed for bus drivers, it has since been successfully used across may careers including recent studies in ED doctors and ACP’s.

Why?

  • We would like to see how you’re doing (anonymously) – so please answer honestly
  • If over time your score has increased or you think your score is high – please talk to any of the senior team

Previous studies

Need For Recovery

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