#NoF – Fractured Neck of Femur
December 20, 2017Not just a NoF, think like Dr Mark Sloan. Did they Trip Did they Collapse Were they PUSHED!!! OR Medically unwell (Think Med Review) Treat… Read more
1. Why we get things wrong – “A tale of two systems”
November 3, 2018Very few of us come to work intent on doing harm. However, despite that we all keep making mistakes. Most of them pass unnoticed and… Read more
Aortic Dissection
June 16, 2018Aortic Dissection (AD), is uncommon (1 AD:200 ACS) but is…Rapidly FATAL! Unfortunately recognising aortic dissection is difficult with a clinician pickup rate of 15-43%. Read more
Early Pregnancy Bleed <16/40
March 21, 2018Bleeding in early pregnancy is a relatively common problem and in the many cases (esp. with spotting) the pregnancy remains viable. However, bleeding in early… Read more
Epistaxis – Management
June 9, 2018Nose bleeds are a bloody common problem (bad pun intended) – most originating at the front to the nose where there is a cluster of… Read more
LA – Toxicity
December 22, 2017We are regularly doing femoral blocks next to major vessels. So warn the patient of the symptoms, & keep them monitored(at least 15 min). Symptoms… Read more
Lateral Canthotomy
May 7, 2019Retrobulbar Haematoma secondary to blunt eye injury is a a rare but potentially sight threatening injury. Blood collects in the retrobulbar space Pushing the eye… Read more
Massive Transfusion Pathway
February 6, 2018In the case of patient with Massive Haemorrhage weather that be from Trauma, Surgical, O&G, UGIB, you can activate the MTP Remember: Do the Basics… Read more
Pre-Arrival Blood (O-ve)
March 13, 2019On rare occasions you may receive a pre-alert, where you want blood available for the patient when they arrive (for example in major haemorrhage). This… Read more
RCEM CPD 2019 Day 1
April 2, 2019HEAD AND NECK Tracheostomy Emergency Care – Dr Brendan McGarth www.Tracheostomy.org.uk Needs to distinguish Tracheostomy from laryngectomy as a laryngectomy has no connection to the… Read more
Renal Colic
December 19, 2017For those who’s history and examination is consistent with Renal Stones and require CTKUB, for diagnosis. CTKUB is available 08:00 – 21:00. Immediate CTKUB… Read more
Sepsis
March 13, 2018Background Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. Sepsis can lead to… Read more
SEPSIS
November 23, 2018Our video maybe light hearted but… SEPSIS is a Killer (1:4 Die) and time matters Recognise, Resuscitate, Review Read more
Thomas Spint – how to apply
February 3, 2019Invented by a Welshman ‘Hugh Owen Thomas’, the introduction of this simple device in World War 1 went on to reduce the mortality of #femurs… Read more
Urinary Retention
February 24, 2018A common problem which affects 1 in 10 men between 70-79yrs and 1 in 3 men 80-89yrs (10M:F) Signs/Symptoms Unable to pass urine (may be… Read more