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,… Read more

Recent Incident: Bat contact was not recognised (effectively touching a bat without gloves means treatment is recommended) Important: Rabies Vaccine is in short supply and we must… Read more

This is guide to the investigation of Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) in Oncology/Haematology patients. – (Trust link) You need to be a bit more… Read more

Fitting ASPEN collars is import – for both the comfort and function of the collar. The DENS study has been looking at the effectiveness on… Read more

MEOWS is the early warning score used during Pregnancy and 6 weeks postpartum. Read more

Although in ED we cannot prevent the primary injury, our objective is to recognise and prevent secondary injury. Through the use of the agreed standards… Read more

Eating disorders* are relatively common and unfortunately patients who “look well” can have a significant mortality risk. MEED.org.uk have national risk tools to recognise those… Read more

Dislocation of a Native Hip Uncommon – High-Energy injury All patients presenting with a suspected native hip dislocation following trauma (including falls from standing) must… Read more