Hypocalcaemia can life threatening, due to arrhythmias and seizures.
Severity – Adjusted Calcium (Ca)
- Mild: >1.9mmol/l
- Severe: ≤1.9mmol/l OR Symptomatic
Hypocalcaemia can life threatening, due to arrhythmias and seizures.
Severity – Adjusted Calcium (Ca)
Hyponatraema is a common finding, especially within our elderly population. However, its significance is is not a simple numbers game, and needs senior input. Prior to treatment the following need to be considered and balanced.
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: Safeguarding Guide
In the case of patient with Massive Haemorrhage weather that be from Trauma, Surgical, O&G, UGIB, you can activate the MTP
Diabetic Ketoacidosis – remember in paediatrics this may be the 1st presentation of diabetes.
GCA is a is a vasculitis generally seen in the over 50’s and associated with polymyalgia rheumatic (PMR). However, unlike a lot of rheumatology, GCA is far from a benign condition that can be passed back to the GP’s, it can lead to some significant problems
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EMbeds pulmonary oedema guidelines
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