An extensive learning series containing twelve videos with specialist lecturers, combining two in-depth learning series covering management of the emergency patient, as outlined below:
The Emergency Patient: ECC in Practice series:
This learning series with Tom Towey takes a focused practical approach to the recognition of life-threatening conditions and their stabilisation in first opinion practice. It looks at initial assessment, diagnosis, and stabilisation of common emergency presentations using the facilities typically available. The value of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is highlighted in triage of emergency patients and diagnosis of various conditions, including haemoabdomens and pleural effusions. Common pitfalls that occur in practice are also discussed and useful tips given to help you feel more confident when treating the emergency patient!
ECC Techniques and Procedures series:
This learning series with Duana McBride will equip you with the skill set for managing challenging emergency cases and critically ill patients in your practice. There are a variety of skills required when managing these intricate cases, including respiratory care, tricky venous access, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, just to name a few.
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Description
Topics covered:
- Triage, major body system assessment, and prioritising treatment
- Approach and stabilisation of the dyspnoeic patient
- Fluid therapy for shock: what are we trying to achieve? How, when, and with which fluid?
- The trauma patient: what are the primary concerns and considerations?
- Techniques for emergency ultrasound of abdomen and thorax
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - technique, stabilisation post resuscitation, hypotension management, manual and mechanical ventilation
- Respiratory support techniques - thoracic ultrasound, nasal cannulas, thoracocentesis, chest tube placement, arterial blood analysis
- Techniques for assisted nutrition - NO tubes, oesophagostomy tube placement, parenteral nutrition, central venous catheter placement, developing nutrition plans
- Coagulation and transfusion medicine
- Managing the recumbent patient
- Emergency fluid therapy – protocols, venous access and intraosseous techniques
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