Our ever-creative PEM registrars came up with some teaching cards using medicolegal and patient outcomes to highlight the implication that mismanaged minors cases can have on the children we see.

After the success of our original Cards Against Paediatric Orthopaedics series we’ve decided to add some more cases, but in two new editions… Upper AND Lower cases!

After the success of our original Cards Against Paediatric Orthopaedics series we’ve decided to add some more cases, but in two new editions… Upper AND Lower cases!

Neck of femur fracture is considered one of the most common presentations to the ED as a result of a fall from standing height. Find out what happens next with this week’s #LightningLearning.

In situ simulation is integral to supporting improvement and safety in the high-risk area of emergency medicine.

Our totally original orthopaedic card game is back with even more cases and a paediatric twist!

Multi-vehicle road traffic accident with side on collision. 8-year-old in rear passenger seat. C-spine immobilised, pain identified in left chest, left lower abdomen and left hip.

A round-up of key learning points from this month’s F2 teaching day. Topics include: Mental Health, Toxicology, Head Injury & End of Life care

Hip or neck of femur fractures often result from a fall onto the hip and are mostly frailty-related.

A 35-year-old male pedestrian is hit by a car whilst crossing the road. He is tender in his left thigh. How familiar are you with the kit you will need?

An in-situ sim with a seasonal twist...

14-year-old pedestrian hit by a van in hit & run incident at at least 40mph. Loss of consciousness at scene. Scooped & ran as felt too unstable for transfer to Major Trauma Centre (MTC).