Chronic Pancreatitis
November 7, 2020Chronic pancreatitis is a low grade inflammatory disease of the pancreas. It can occur after an attack of acute pancreatitis or can present on its… Read more
CT Abdo/Pelvis & Pregnancy Testing
December 11, 2019Radiology are now requesting blood pregnancy testing reproductive females from 10-35days from last period. But what is wrong with urine pregnancy testing? Read more
ED-Surgery Escalation Plan
November 9, 2020Introduction The Surgical and ED teams have worked closely to provide an agreed process, to aid patient flow through the ED and help to maintain… Read more
Necrotising Fasciitis
November 28, 2020Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is a rare but serious bacterial infection that affects the soft tissue and fascia (Fournier gangrene, is NF affecting the perineum). In… Read more
Octaplex – work fast its an EMERGENCY!
December 16, 2017In recent incidents we have had significant delays in giving OCTAPLEX, So ….. Activate EARLY in head injury patients on warfarin. Order on EPR &… Read more
Upper GI Bleed (UGIB)
December 22, 2017Not normally difficult to spot, but look for it in unexplained anaemia, or collapse. Questions Is it VARICEAL? Mortality 35%, so is an emergency whatever… Read more
