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COVID-19 Drive-By
February 14, 2020Not quite GTA – This applies to patients who have contacted NHS-111, and have been screened by a microbiologist. From an ED point-of-view, this is… Read more
NIV (Non Invasive Ventilation)
February 6, 2020NIV should be considered for use in patients with a persisting Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failures after a maximum of one hour of standard medical therapy. However, ICU… Read more
Retrobulbar haemorrhage
February 2, 2020What is retrobulbar haemorrhage? Rapidly progressing haemorrhage into the retrobulbar space which is rare but potentially sight threatening. Retrobulbar haemorrhage causes a rapid rise in… Read more
Urinary Catheterisation in ED
February 2, 2020Pre-catheterisation Confirm appropriate indication Relief of acute or chronic urinary retention Need for accurate measurements of urinary output in critically ill patients Patient requires prolonged… Read more
MHRA: Ondansetron small increased risk of oral clefts following use in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy
January 29, 2020MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has recently published a warning regarding the use of ondasetron in early pregnancy.leading to a small but significant risk… Read more
Wuhan novel coronavirus (WN-CoV) & Avian Flu
January 24, 2020As you have heard on the news the WuHan Flu is spreading Public Health England – Advice Recognition Local – Advice Management Latest Trust Link Covid-19 Drive-By COVID-19… Read more
CBRNe – Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear incidents
January 16, 2020NHS England, Public Health England and the Health Protection Agency have produced several very useful resources for us to use – BUT First. Remove –… Read more
Hyponatraemia
January 13, 2020Hyponatraema is a common finding, especially within our elderly population. However, its significance is is not a simple numbers game, and needs senior input. Prior… Read more
