EMERGENCIES
Chapter 6EMERGENCIES This chapter covers the most common medical and surgical emergencies you are likely to see as a foundation doctor or whilst in A&E. We have provided common algorithms…
COMMON CALLS
Chapter 8COMMON CALLS How to use this section Considerations for all ward calls Abdominal pain Differential diagnoses Anaemia Arrhythmia Calcium Hypercalcaemia Hypocalcaemia Chest pain Confusion Differential diagnoses Constipation Differential diagnoses…
CARDIAC ARRESTS AND CRASH CALLS
Chapter 7CARDIAC ARRESTS AND CRASH CALLS You will almost certainly be a member of the hospital cardiac arrest team. If you are first on the scene, the absolute priority is…
APPROACH TO THE SURGICAL PATIENT
Chapter 15APPROACH TO THE SURGICAL PATIENT With contributions from Dr Roxanna Zakeri Introduction Your surgical placement is likely to be one of the most demanding periods of your Foundation training….
