2WW – Suspected Cancer
January 1, 2025Some patients present to ED with symptoms or investigations suspicious an undiagnosed cancer, but don’t require emergency admission. To reduce the barriers to care the… Read more
Bilary Disease
January 21, 2024Gallstones are common, with a prevalence of approximately 10–15% of adults in Europe and the U.S. Most of the time patients are asymptomatic. but there are several ways… Read more
Chronic Pancreatitis
November 7, 2023Chronic 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
Diverticulosis, diverticular disease and diverticulitis
December 30, 2023The prevalence of diverticula Is unknown as most are asymptomatic. However, it is rare before the age of 40 and increases with age. Diverticulosis occurs… Read more
Necrotising Fasciitis
November 28, 2024Necrotising 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!
April 3, 2024Activate EARLY in head injury patients on warfarin. Order on EPR & Paper [see below] Infuse over no more than 30 min Recheck INR at 30… Read more
Surgery Referral Pathway
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
Swallowed Foriegn Body
October 26, 2024The ingestion of a foreign body or multiple foreign bodies (FB) is a common presenting complaint in paediatric surgery, with a peak incidence from 12-24… Read more
Upper GI Bleed (UGIB)
October 20, 2023Not 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
