The foam in this post is party spray, not online medical education. A 2012 review of reported eye injuries prompts a discussion of chemical exposure, recognising the substance involved and the emergency department's role in injury prevention and public health messaging.
Persistent swelling after a shearing injury may be more than a simple haematoma. This 2012 overview introduces Morel-Lavallée lesions, their sometimes delayed presentation and the role of ultrasound, then discusses treatment options and the uncertainty surrounding how best to manage them.
Does introducing a risk score genuinely reduce admissions and resource use? This 2012 follow-up appraisal of the Glasgow Blatchford Score examines selection bias, missing follow-up and the lack of a control group, explaining why a promising service evaluation can still leave important questions unanswered.
With London 2012 approaching, how should an emergency physician prepare to treat an Olympic athlete? Simon Carley explores pressures to compete, the limits of general emergency medicine expertise, medication restrictions and specialist referral, drawing on experience from the Commonwealth Games.
A bite sustained abroad can raise questions that extend beyond wound care. This short 2012 introduction to a rabies review discusses specialist advice, access to vaccination and immunoglobulin, and why relevant exposure is not limited to overseas dog bites.
How should an emergency clinician assess a request for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure? This 2012 discussion explores the guidance available at the time, individual exposure risk, adherence and timely specialist support, emphasising a systematic and sensitive consultation.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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