Ovarian torsion refers to the complete or partial rotation of the ovary on its ligamentous supports, often resulting in ischaemia. Ovarian Torsion is a true gynaecological emergency that requires urgent surgical intervention to prevent ovarian necrosis.
Pelvic pain in females is a common presentation to the ED. Causes can be divided into Pregnancy related; Gynaecological and Non-gynaecological.
Jersey Finger. Avulsion of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon from the base of the distal phalanx.
Network Five Emergency Medicine Journal Club Episode 21 - Critical Care reviewing papers on cardiogenic shock, intravenous fluids in sepsis and lung protective ventilation strategies.
Rapid-Ultrasound-for-Shock-and Hypotension (RUSH) is used to rapidly assess differential diagnosis causes of shock or hypotension.
50-year-old male, presents to the ED describing right sided scalp swelling following a fall. He described a generalised headache, and in ED was noted to be confused with left sided weakness.
Sir Thomas Lauder Brunton (1844-1916) was a Scottish physician
A 90-year-old man is brought in to ED from his nursing home with lethargy, confusion and fever. He is very tender in the right upper quadrant.
Eponymythology associated with signs, symptoms, investigation and management of ankle and talus injuries, fractures and conditions.
A 35-year-old woman presents with generalised abdominal pain, associated with 3 weeks of abdominal distension.
Network Five Emergency Medicine Journal Club Episode 20 - Healthcare Worker Wellbeing reviewing papers on burnout in emergency medicine.
Frank Pantridge (1916-2004) was a Northern Irish cardiologist who created pre-hospital coronary care through the invention of the portable defibrillator