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Royal College of Emergency Medicine Elearning and #FOAMed resource 🖥 Listen to our podcast here: https://nitter.cf/t.co/1Q22xFqLMK

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RCEMLearning@RCEMLearning
Apr 23
Waiting times in Northern Irish Emergency Departments are the worst they've ever been, according to the latest official statistics published today. We are calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to immediately take action - or risk more lives being lost to this crisis.
Quote from Sara McGurk, RCEM Northern Ireland Vice Chair: "It's becoming difficult to even perform the basics of emergency care"

ALT Quote from Sara McGurk, RCEM Northern Ireland Vice Chair: "It's becoming difficult to even perform the basics of emergency care"

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RCEMLearning@RCEMLearning
Feb 3
UPDATE: Paediatric cases of Bell’s Palsy are relatively uncommon. Understandably, witnessing a rapidly developing facial asymmetry in a child will cause worried parents/guardians to rush to see a doctor #Blog rcemlearning.co.uk/foamed/th… #FacialNerve #Palsy #BellsPalsy #ChildHealth
The Droopy Dribbler: Paediatric Presentations of Bell’s Palsy. UPDATE. Blog

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RCEMLearning@RCEMLearning
Feb 2
NEW: It's a new month, which means another Curriculum Cup. 30 questions. 30 minutes. Our user picked topic: Mental Health rcemlearning.co.uk/modules/c… #Quiz #Curriculum #MedEdu #Education
RCEMLearning logo in white. Mental Health, Curriculum Cup. NEW

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RCEMLearning@RCEMLearning
Feb 1
SUNDAY QUESTION: Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of a patient with Ramsay Hunt syndrome?
SUNDAY QUESTION Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of a patient with Ramsay Hunt syndrome? a). The patient does not require any further infection control advice b). Facial weakness with vesicles on the contralateral side of the tongue is a diagnostic feature c). Ramsay Hunt syndrome causes an upper motor neurone weakness of the facial muscles d). The rash may be present on the side of the neck

ALT SUNDAY QUESTION Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of a patient with Ramsay Hunt syndrome? a). The patient does not require any further infection control advice b). Facial weakness with vesicles on the contralateral side of the tongue is a diagnostic feature c). Ramsay Hunt syndrome causes an upper motor neurone weakness of the facial muscles d). The rash may be present on the side of the neck

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RCEMLearning@RCEMLearning
Jan 30
NEW: A 4-year-old boy, previously well, presents to the emergency department (ED) with a 6-day history of high fever, unresponsive to paracetamol. Which is the most likely diagnosis? #ClinicalCase rcemlearning.co.uk/modules/t…
The Child with an Unbreakable Fever Clinical Case Which is the most likely diagnosis? NEW - RCEMLearning

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RCEMLearning@RCEMLearning
Jan 29
on her right hand. She complains of tingling and numbness of the hand with new onset of right shoulder pain. On secondary survey, the palmar surface of right hand is erythematous. No entry or exit marks found. No collateral injury. #ClinicalCase rcemlearning.co.uk/modules/i…
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RCEMLearning@RCEMLearning
Jan 29
UDPATE: A 24-year-old restaurant cleaner was about to clean an electrical Bain Marie. All of a sudden she noticed a flash of light coming out of the instrument. Although her hand was not in contact on the surface, she immediately developed a burning sensation and erythema [cont]
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RCEMLearning@RCEMLearning
Jan 28
In the UK, it can be expected that 1 in 100 women of childbearing age suffering major trauma will be pregnant, although this is likely to be an underestimate #LearningSession: rcemlearning.co.uk/modules/t… #Reference: rcemlearning.co.uk/reference…
Trauma in Pregnancy. Learning Session. NEW.

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RCEMLearning@RCEMLearning
Jan 28
Trauma in pregnancy, whether minor or major, increases the risk of preterm labour, placental abruption, foeto-maternal haemorrhage, and pregnancy loss. Delivery after a traumatic event carries significant risk of morbidity and mortality for both the mother and foetus
Trauma in Pregnancy. Learning Session. NEW.

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RCEMLearning@RCEMLearning
Jan 26
On examination, a tiny bleeding point in the frenulum of the uncircumcised penis is revealed with no swelling, bruising or penile deformity. There is no difficulty in micturition. No injury elsewhere. What is the most likely diagnosis? #ClinicalCase rcemlearning.co.uk/modules/s…
RCEMLearning logo. Sting on a Banjo String! Clinical Case. Update

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