UPDATE: Why digoxin? Digoxin has a narrow therapeutic index and digoxin toxicity can be a life-threatening condition #Blog www.rcemlearning.co....
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NEW: As voted by you, we have a new Curriculum Cup: Obstetrics & Gynaeocology 30 questions. 30 minutes. Test yourself against your colleagues and the clock to see if you can top the Leaderboard! Winner to be announced at the end of the month on our social media www.rcemlearning.co....
SUNDAY QUESTION What is the best next management step?
NEW: This session delves into the definition, pathophysiology, clinical assessment, investigations and management of uveitis and potential pitfalls in assessment and management. #LearningSession #Reference #Uveitis, #inflammation, #steroids LS: www.rcemlearning.co.... Ref: www.rcemlearning.co....
NEW: A 49-year-old lady with a background of stage IV ovarian cancer experiences sudden onset episodes of vomiting and spasmodic abdominal pain Which of the following would be the most appropriate choice of analgesia for this lady? #SBA
NEW: A practical guide to recognising and managing acute compartment syndrome in the ED — covering pathophysiology, red flags, pressure thresholds, and why early fasciotomy can save a limb #Blog www.rcemlearning.co.... Compartment Syndrome, fasciotomy, Orthopaedics, Limbs, Trauma
UPDATE: A 2-year-old female presents to your Emergency Department after biting into a liquid detergent capsule. #ClinicalCase www.rcemlearning.co....
SUNDAY QUESTION: How much oxygen should Arwa be placed on, and through what delivery device? a). 2L via paediatric face mask b). High flow nasal cannula c). Non re-breathe mask d). Room air oxygen (21%)
UPDATE: EM physicians need to be decision makers, quick thinkers and risk balancers. This is what we are good at. In fact, many will tell you that the purpose of the PEM rotation is to learn to spot the sick child #Blog www.rcemlearning.co....
NEW: A patient with recurrent back pain and sciatica presents with evolving neurological symptoms—are all red flags being recognised? #ClinicalCase www.rcemlearning.co....
UPDATE: Preparing for exams and trying to find an SBA on organ donation? The law around organ donation has changed; refresh your knowledge with this #SBA www.rcemlearning.co....
UPDATE: The alert phone goes: the ambulance team are bringing in a 2 year old girl who has fallen down a flight of stairs #Blog www.rcemlearning.co....
NEW: An 8-year-old boy presents with vomiting, abnormal movements and acute behavioural change. He is markedly agitated and combative, with fluctuating drowsiness and episodes of confusion, which are out of keeping with his baseline. #ClinicalCase www.rcemlearning.co....
UPDATE: There are three pregnant patients in the department who require consideration of Rhesus status and anti-D immunoglobulin. You must assess each in turn. #SBA www.rcemlearning.co....
NEW: The SO SOLID framework provides a simple structure for the EPIC role, helping maintain oversight of the whole department, patient flow and safety throughout the shift #Blog www.rcemlearning.co....
NEW: A 75-year-old patient presents with rapidly worsening lower limb pain, swelling, skin discolouration, bullae, crepitus, hyponatraemia and elevated lactate #ClinicalCase www.rcemlearning.co....
SUNDAY QUESTION Which one of the following clinical features would indicate that your patient has heat exhaustion? #Heat #Exhaustion #Clinical #MedEdu
UPDATE: A 20-year-old presents to the ED after taking about 20 tablets of an unknown medication #ClinicalCase
NEW: A 2-year-old boy is brought to the ED by his parents after a detergent capsule burst in his face #SBA www.rcemlearning.co....
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UPDATE: A relationship without trust is never going to be long-lasting, or at least, a positive one. The same applies with the leader-follower relationship in the workplace. But what is it that makes one human-being trust another human-being? #Blog www.rcemlearning.co....
UPDATE: A relationship without trust is never going to be long-lasting, or at least, a positive one. The same applies with the leader-follower relationship in the workplace. But what is it that makes one human-being trust another human-being? #Blog www.rcemlearning.co....
NEW: (Trigger warning for sexual assault/rape) Only a minority of sexual assaults are reported to the police. Sexual offences are common, but infrequently present to Emergency Departments, though accurate data is lacking Start your learning! #Guideline www.rcemlearning.co....
SUNDAY QUESTION What further management will you offer?
UPDATE: In the UK, 5.5 million people have gall stones and 50 000 cholecystectomies are performed each year Learn more from our #LearningSession (LS) and #Reference (Ref) LS: www.rcemlearning.co.... REF: www.rcemlearning.co....
NEW: Driving sustainability in emergency care: reflections from a GreenED Gold department #blog www.rcemlearning.co....
NEW: "Emergency Departments should prioritise the clinical assessment of patients at high risk of absconding" Learn more about absconding in the ED with our key point summary and corresponding modules www.rcemlearning.co....
SUNDAY QUESTION Which is the likeliest organism to be causing her symptoms (in the UK)?
