Approach to Low Back Pain & Cauda Equina Syndrome in the ED
Mnemonic for BACKPAIN Red Flags & Do Not Miss DDX =BACKPAIN can be CRAFTIBack Pain Red Flags* Bladder, Bowel & Erectile Dysfunction or Bilateral Sx** Anaesthesia (saddle) Cancer or Coagulopathy – S...
3 Jun 19min
Locating the Source of Sepsis: The LUCAS mnemonic
Clinical Epidemiology and Bedside Identification of Sepsis Sources in the United Kingdom: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Expanded LUCAS Framework and NHS Presentation TrendsThe clinical management of...
6 Apr 17min
Sepsis resuscitation: Applying the Pathophysiology, Guidelines and future of sepsis care at the bedside.
Sepsis is a time-critical medical emergency defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection [1]. Globally, it remains a leading cause of morbidity and...
30 Mar 20min
Sepsis in pregnant or recent pregnant patients recognition, Diagnosis & Mx
Suspected Sepsis in Pregnant and Recently Pregnant People: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Early ManagementExecutive SummarySepsis in the obstetric population is a life-threatening medical emergency requi...
23 Mar 20min
RCEM Syllabus Summaries - Acute Airway Obstruction (RP1), Choking (RC1), Stridor (RC2)
Executive SummaryAcute airway obstruction, designated under the Royal College of Emergency Medicine curriculum as clinical presentation RP1, remains one of the most significant challenges in the Natio...
19 Mar 19min
RCEM Syllabus Summaries - Resus Overview
Executive SummaryThe modern management of resuscitation presentations in the Emergency Department (ED) requires a standardized approach using the Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposu...
19 Mar 25min
Identification of Tension Pneumothorax
Executive SummaryTension pneumothorax (TPT) is a life-threatening condition occurring in approximately 1% to 3% of prehospital major trauma and intensive care patients. While traditionally taught as a...
19 Mar 19min
