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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…

One of the most effective medications to treat glaucoma is Timolol Maleate. Timolol is a non-selective beta-adrenoceptor
antagonist, available in both oral and topical preparations. Timolol eye-drops can reduce aqueous humour formation, thus…

INTRODUCTION
Maternal collapse, a critical event during pregnancy or postpartum, necessitates prompt intervention to prevent cardiac arrest,
with each minute delay reducing survival chances by 10%. Challenges, including provider unfamiliarity and…

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…

Introduction
Metformin-associated lactic acidosis is a rare but critical condition with a high mortality rate, making prompt recognition and
intervention crucial for patient survival. In this case report, we explore an extraordinary survival from…

Aim
To estimate the positive rate for PE in CTPA requests in accordance to RCR guidelines and trust adherence to NICE guidelines in
the diagnosis of PE (requesting a CTPA). Estimate the proportion of those patients who had an alternative…

Introduction
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) provides an objective assessment of a patient’s functional capacity and is increasingly
being used in pre-operative medicine to risk stratify patients. One of the important uses of CPET is in…

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
Cut-throat injuries are one of the medical emergencies within the purview of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) specialists. If not
promptly treated, it carries a high rate of mortality. Emergency physicians play a key role in prevention and…

INTRODUCTION
Monosodium Methanearsonate (MSMA) is an organic arsenical herbicide commonly used in the rural areas of Sabah with
agriculture as its main economic activity.[1]
CASE DESCRIPTION
We present a case series of symptomatic MSMA poisoning…