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

The 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

Most children with sickle have direct access to the paediatric ward and team and will not present to ED. On the rare occassions children and… Read more

Paediatric Mental Health Concerns The provision of out of hours mental health services for Children and young people (under the age of 18) and in… Read more