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Introduction
The classical clinical presentation and neurological findings of a traumatic central cervical spinal cord (CSS) injury could easily be
missed.
Case presentation
An 82-year-old male with a history of cardiac amyloidosis was brought…

Background
Cellulitis is an acute bacterial infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. The infected area is characterized by pain,
warmth, swelling, and erythema. Blisters and bullae may form. Fever, malaise, nausea, and rigors may accompany…

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an uncommon non-atherosclerotic aetiology of acute coronary syndromes
(ACS) characterised by the formation of a false lumen inside the arterial wall, resulting in sudden occlusion of blood flow…

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
1) To introduce wellbeing into Airedale General Hospital (AGH)’s Emergency Department (ED) clinician handover.
2) To increase awareness of wellbeing, and its potential impact on clinical performance.
METHOD AND DESIGN
May…

Introduction
Thyroid toxicosis can be developed after minor infection, has to be taken seriously and start treatment urgently despite the
clinical picture. It should be kept under a close observation until it has been seen by an endocrine…

Introduction
Reactive hypoglycaemia happens after eating within four hours. It can occur in people with and without diabetes. It could also
happen after gastric or intestinal. I could also occur in gastritis due to Helicobacter pylori infection.…

Background
Acute gastric ischemia is a rare but fatal condition due to the risk of necrosis and perforation. This case report details the
presentation, diagnostic process, and management of a 76-year-old male patient with acute gastric ischemia…

The standard management of esophageal foreign body impactions typically involves either observational strategies or
endoscopic removal. In scenarios where endoscopy is not accessible, pharmacological interventions offer a viable…

Introduction/ Objective
The Dermatology team at our NHS DGH Trust requests that every inpatient e-referral to Dermatology, is accompanied by a clinical
photo. Our Quality Improvement Project focuses on improving the referral system, by ensuring it…

Introduction
Emergency medicine is an emerging field in many areas of sub-Saharan Africa. The majority of emergency care is provided by
nurses and intern doctors with little formal training in emergency medicine. In-situ simulation takes place in…