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

ED Tiers. Tier [Examples]Expectation1. [FY1]– Require direct supervision – At a minimum patient being admitted should be discussed with a more senior clinician (ideally Tier… Read more

Gastric volvulus is fortunately a rare pathology where the stomach rotates 180°. This causes a foregut obstruction but also strangulation of the stomach wall. This… Read more

Oesophageal Button Battery = Emergency Refer Immediately If anybody is symptomatic after button battery ingestion they need referral to the Surgical team for urgent endoscopic… Read more

Definition of a time critical transfer  Transfer of a patient for life, limb or organ saving treatment when the time taken to provide this treatment… Read more