Suturing
AIM: closing an anaesthetised wound using interrupted sutures using an aseptic technique. Introduction to patient State your name and role and confirm patient’s identity State purpose of interaction and gain…
The Anion Gap
Introduction The anion gap is a tool used to: Confirm that an acidosis is metabolic Narrow down the cause of a metabolic acidosis Monitor the progress of treatment In a…
The limping child
Introduction The limping or non-weight bearing child is a common general practice and emergency department presentation, that can cause a lot of stress for parents. There are also a wide…
The Vomiting Child
Differential Diagnoses The vomiting child is a very common presentation to general practice and emergency departments. By far the most common cause is an infective (usually viral) gastroenteritis, but it is very important…
Trauma
Introduction Trauma is managed by teams in the Emergency Department. There is often a defined set of individuals on a ‘Trauma Team’. This might include: Team Leader – often an…
Tricyclic Overdose
Introduction Tricyclic Medications (sometimes called tricyclic antidepressants, or TCAs) for example; amitriptyline, dosulepin, are commonly taken in overdose. They are probably one of the more dangerous medications to use in…
Upper GI bleed
Introduction Upper GI bleeding is a major complication of Peptic ulcer disease. It occurs in 1/2000 people each year, of which ½ of these cases are due to PUD. Also…